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Grok is back in the spotlight for bypassing safety filters, sparking controversy. ASUS hits pause on smartphone releases due to weak sales and RAM price concerns. Exciting leaks hint at a possible PS5 jailbreak, with a debug-mode exploit making waves. Pebble makes a comeback with its new smartwatch, but without many bells and whistles. Plus, California introduces a tool for mass data deletion, and Spaceforge is pushing boundaries with a semiconductor furnace tested in orbit.

Possible Nvidia GPU price hikes could see the RTX 5090 variants soaring to $5,000. Exciting previews from CES include quirky hardware like GameSir's new steering wheel controller and a unique OneX Sugar Wallet. A concerning report highlights melted connectors on RX 9070 XTs. The discussion turns to groundbreaking advancements such as a wireless brain implant that aids sensory restoration in mice and an innovative DNA data storage system capable of holding 60 PB per liter. Plus, Florida plans to charge EVs wirelessly while driving!

Timestamps: 0:00 welcome back, my dancing sugar plums! 0:38 PC Hardware 3:48 Consoles, Handhelds, Windows, SteamOS 7:16 AI, chatbots, and robots, oh my 10:50 dbrand's Galaxy Z Trifold giveaway! 11:52 NOT a Quick Bits Intro at all 12:08 Platforms, Age Verification 14:18 Tariffs, trade wars, UK backdoors 15:35 Cloud and infrastructure outages 16:32 Miscellaneous other tech events NEWS SOURCES: https://lmg.gg/jp4aT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Timestamps: 0:00 they made James read this 0:10 Pirate group scrapes nearly ALL Spotify tracks 1:16 Steam Deck LCD discontinued, 64-bit app 2:16 China uses loophole, rents Blackwell GPUs 3:27 MSI! 4:33 QUICK BITS INTRO 4:42 Mozilla adding Firefox AI 'kill switch' 5:14 YouTube causing high CPU usage 6:09 Moore Threads new Huashan AI GPU 6:52 Power outage knocks out Waymo robotaxis 7:28 Google breaks the Dreamcast web browser NEWS SOURCES: https://lmg.gg/vm1hV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Timestamps: 0:00 GET IN MA SWAMP 0:14 China's reported chip advancement 2:07 RAM shortage affecting PCs, phones 3:41 Apple App Store changes in Japan 4:56 UGREEN NAS DH4300 5:56 QUICK BITS INTRO 6:05 Riot Games finds critical motherboard flaw 6:46 LG TV owners can delete Copilot 7:17 Browser extensions recording AI chats 7:53 Amazon catches North Korean IT worker 8:31 TRON 2 modular robot NEWS SOURCES: https://lmg.gg/VxBrO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The podcast dives into Mozilla's CEO addressing the backlash over AI features in Firefox, emphasizing user control. Larian Studios clarifies their limited use of AI in game development, assuring fans that human artistry remains paramount. Rumors swirl around Nvidia potentially cutting GPU production due to supply chain issues, affecting RAM prices. Ford plans to repurpose old EV batteries for data centers, while a major data breach exposes millions. Lastly, Twitter's legal battle to protect its brand and new AI gaming features from YouTube add to the tech buzz.

Timestamps: 0:00 ya just come craaaawlin' back 0:12 Microsoft denies Copilot sales low 2:02 RAM crisis price increases 3:34 Micro Center! 4:13 QUICK BITS INTRO 4:18 Roomba maker files for bankruptcy 5:15 Google taking away features 6:02 Panther Lake chip spotted, Arc B770 6:56 Automated AI 7:42 US Tech Force 8:28 ADHD 'audio shield' NEWS SOURCES: https://lmg.gg/ySUPL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover Google's latest experiment, the Disco browser, which aims to transform tab management into task-focused mini apps. OpenAI's GPT-5.2 is here, boasting impressive coding abilities, but concerns about misuse linger. Disney shakes things up with a $1 billion investment in OpenAI, marking its split from Google. Exciting hardware news includes Nvidia's H200 sales to China amidst U.S. regulations and Aya Neo's innovative Pocket Play gaming smartphone. Plus, Fortnite makes its comeback to Google Play after legal victories!

The podcast dives into the peculiar HDMI 2.1 issues faced by Steam Machines and Valve's workaround. Australia is shaking things up with a social media ban for under-16s that faces rollout challenges. The Linux Foundation is uniting AI protocols for smoother interoperability among agents. Exciting news includes Windows 11 gaming optimizations, AMD's new FSR Redstone features, and a stunning smart ring from Pebble that can record and transcribe voice notes. Lastly, a flying car prototype raises eyebrows, and a ChatGPT robot experiment sparks safety discussions.

Intel may be gearing up to launch its Arc B770 with a leaked 300W GPU. Chatbots are changing our speech patterns, creating a more verbose dialect. In the EU, changes force Meta to limit tracking, promoting contextual ads instead. Black Friday saw the PS5 leading sales, with the Xbox falling behind. Also, there's a new RNA treatment that repairs damaged DNA and boosts healing. Plus, AI browser security warnings are raising eyebrows. EngineAI's T-800 demo tricks viewers into believing it's real, not CGI!