The rise of the Watch Duty app has captivated gamers, now reigning as the top free app on the App Store. This is particularly noteworthy amid wildfire emergencies in Southern California. Meanwhile, the Mastodon CEO raises alarm over Meta's content moderation changes. The episode also dives into Elon Musk’s quirky AI chatbot Grok and its controversial features. Plus, catch up on the latest startup buzz, including H1’s acquisition of Ribbon and fresh funding news for OnPay.

Uber is teaming up with NVIDIA to supercharge the development of autonomous driving, using groundbreaking simulation tools. Meanwhile, Telegram is facing challenges as it reports a surge in user data sharing with law enforcement. On the automotive front, the NHTSA is probing Tesla's Smart Summon feature, raising questions about safety and innovation. Plus, new startups like Fermata and Rooms are emerging, promising to shake up the tech landscape.

Dive into the world of cutting-edge technology as Google's new team aims to create AI that can simulate the physical world. Discover impressive holiday spending statistics hitting $1.2T and Samsung's upcoming home robot. Plus, innovations like a smart bouncer app for parents and an advanced irrigation platform tackling water scarcity showcase how technology is reshaping parenting and agriculture.

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