Tech Talk Y'all TikTok Deal Whispers, Robinhood’s Private Markets & The CIA’s Kryptos Cash-Out
Sep 19, 2025
Meta has unveiled smart glasses equipped with a wristband controller, promising a new way to interact with tech. Meanwhile, ChatGPT usage remains balanced between genders, even as many Americans express a desire to keep AI out of personal affairs. Exciting developments include a framework for a TikTok deal with China and an auction for the CIA's enigmatic Kryptos sculpture. Robinhood is making strides in opening private markets for everyday investors, while quirky tech stories, like landlines making a comeback, add a fun twist to the tech landscape.
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Kryptos Solution Goes Up For Auction
- The CIA's Kryptos sculpture puzzle remains unsolved and its creator plans to auction the solution.
- Sanjay and Adam joke about buying it and handling the $50 weekly submission emails themselves.
Modular Laptops Finally Get Upgradable GPUs
- Framework's modular laptop now supports upgradable GPUs, marking a shift toward repairable, upgradeable laptops.
- Sanjay praises easy part swaps and ongoing hardware longevity.
Vet Funds That Target Private Companies
- Before investing in public funds that buy private companies, read offering documents and vet holdings carefully.
- Sanjay warns some public private-market funds can hide legal issues and poor valuations.