Episode Details
Back to Episodes
Gay Nuclear Frogs
Description
We dive into the TikTok ban drama, Elon Musk’s Tesla pay controversy, and a Chinese ship crew allegedly sabotaging undersea cables. In the news, the former Celsius CEO pleads guilty, Canadian media takes on OpenAI, and Elon Musk wants to rein in ChatGPT. Plus, drug smugglers with Starlink, Meta’s nuclear ambitions, and Apple spying allegations. For media candy, we’ve got Dune: Prophecy, Rings of Power shake-ups, and a Harry Potter baking showdown. In apps & doodads, Spotify’s CEO is richer than Taylor Swift, Cybertruck complaints hit the snow, and Walmart’s $2.3B Vizio deal closes. At the library, check out Starter Villain and learn why “brain rot” is the Oxford word of the year. Finally, on The Dark Side with Dave, it’s malware madness, radioactive toys, and indie Christmas tunes. Don’t miss it!
Sponsors:
HelloFresh - Get 10 FREE meals at HelloFresh.com/freegog
DeleteMe - Head over to JoinDeleteMe.com/GOG and use the code "GOG" for 20% off.
1Password Extended Access Management - Check it out at 1Password.com/grumpyoldgeeks. Secure every sign-in for every app on every device.
Private Internet Access - Go to GOG.Show/vpn and sign up today. For a limited time only, you can get OUR favorite VPN for as little as $2.03 a month.
SetApp - With a single monthly subscription you get 240+ apps for your Mac. Go to SetApp and get started today!!!
1Password - Get a great deal on the only password manager recommended by Grumpy Old Geeks! gog.show/1password
Show notes at https://gog.show/676
FOLLOW UP
Investigators say a Chinese ship’s crew deliberately dragged its anchor to cut undersea data cables
Elon Musk’s massive, multi-billion-dollar Tesla pay package was blocked by a judge again
IN THE NEWS
Former Celsius CEO pleads guilty to two fraud charges
Canadian news organizations sue OpenAI for ChatGPT copyright infringement