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Free and open AI models get cast as the villain, Valve’s Steam Machine gets mugged by RAM prices, and we check who’s selling the panic popcorn. CALL 1-774-462-5667 Boost This Episode: Grab Sats with River!⚡ Strike Makes it Quick it Grab Sats in 100s of Countries Boost with FountainBoost from the Web:Web BoostIt's National Donut Day! Here's how chains are celebrating - YouTubeNational Donut Day - YouTubeChinese AI models raise cybersecurity concerns, new report warnsHow Booz Allen Hamilton Quietly Took Over U.S. Intelligence - YouTubeValve prices the Steam Machine at $1,049 | The VergeValve Steam Machine Review: GPU & CPU Benchmarks, SteamOS Test, Thermals, Noise, and Price - YouTubeSteam Machine Review: Valve's New Console/PC Hybrid - YouTubeEven Valve is Disappointed - Steam Machine Review - YouTubeThe PS6 Cannot Come Out in This Era of $1,000+ Consoles | Push SquareThe Steam Machine is the biggest victim of the RAMpocalypse to date, and that's made me unreasonably annoyed Here's What The Steam Machine Might Have Cost If Not For AIThe Great North TipLive Like a PirateMusicCherry, Cherry By: Right Said Fred

Discord is rolling out mandatory face scans, and the internet is furious. The debate is loud about privacy, safety, and backlash. But a quieter incentive is driving this move, and almost no one is talking about it yet. CALL 1-774-462-5667 Boost This Episode: Grab Sats with River!⚡ Strike Makes it Quick it Grab Sats in 100s of Countries Boost with FountainBoost from the Web:Web BoostShow Notes:LynsaTac Shower ThermometerOver the Door Shower Caddy2 Tier Soap Dish HolderFrameless Shower Door Bottom Seal for Glass DoorsRain-X 630542 Shower Door Water RepellentMr. Clean Magic Eraser SpongeOxygenics 26488 BodySpa RV Handheld ShowerDiscord will require a face scan or ID for full access next monthDiscord says hackers stole government IDs of 70,000 users - Ars TechnicaHas anyone packet sniffed the age verification thing? Discord faces backlash over age checks after data breach exposed 70,000 IDs - Ars TechnicaDiscord will gate features behind age verificationDiscord to Debut Its First Mobile Ads Amid IPO ChatterDiscord reports positive numbers in early Quests measurement testQ4 2025 PitchBook Analyst Note: Discord IPO Preview - PitchBookYouTube Music adding 'AI Playlist' with text prompts"YouTube Premium and @YouTubeMusic YouTube Music Adds AI Playlist Generator for Premium UsersAll basement No ProblemsInvest in People?Music:Hey Love! By: Marína Ósk

People are buying Mac minis to run a bot. Seriously. We explain the ClawdBot (now Moltbot) frenzy, what it does, and why some folks are convinced this definitely requires a $700 Mac. CALL 1-774-462-5667 Boost This Episode: Grab Sats with River!⚡ Strike Makes it Quick it Grab Sats in 100s of Countries Boost with FountainShow Notes:Subaru Aftermarket, Performance & Replacement Parts | Subimods — Subimods.comTesery - Tesla Premium Accessories StoreAmazon.com: How Amazon Automotive helps you find the perfect fitting parts: AutomotiveMoltbot — Personal AI Assistant BIG NEWS: We've molted! Clawdbot → Moltbot Clawd → Molty Same lobster soul, new shell.Architecture - Moltbotclawdbot is a security nightmare - YouTubeClawdHubOcean BunkerHangar HomeHandy Skills:self-improving-agent — ClawdHubgog — Google Workspace CLI for Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Contacts, Sheets, and Docs.excel — ClawdHubremind-me — ClawdHubauto-updater — ClawdHubhumanizer — ClawdHubweather — ClawdHubgithub — ClawdHubagent-browser — ClawdHubMusic:On the Road to Austin By ChrisLAS

Chris and Angela know their own hobbies cold—but how well do they know each other’s? Plus, Chris drops his best road-trip apps, services, and money-saving tips. CALL 1-774-462-5667 Boost This Episode: Grab Sats with River!⚡ Strike Makes it Quick it Grab Sats in 100s of Countries Boost with FountainVideo Version: Road Wisdom | The Launch! 50 - YouTubeShow Notes:Highway RadarReal-time hazard, police, and traffic alerts crowdsourced by drivers.FreeCampsitesCommunity-mapped free and low-cost places to camp and overnight.iExit – Interstate Exit GuideFind gas, food, and services at upcoming highway exits.AllStays – Rest Stops PlusDetailed data on rest areas, truck stops, and overnight parking.SēkrCurated free and paid overnight spots with community reviews.AutioLocation-aware audio stories that play automatically as you drive.HipcampCampsites and unique stays on private land, from rustic to luxe.Drive WeatherVisualize weather conditions along your entire driving route.Useful ServicesCuriosio – AI Trip PlannerPlans trips optimized for low cost, interesting stops, or fewer crowds.RoadtrippersPlan routes with scenic stops, attractions, and RV-friendly constraints. Autopilot helps optimize long, multi-day road trips.Harvest HostsUnique RV Camping at Farms, Wineries, Breweries, & More.MUSIC:Slight Curiosity By: Circle the Earth

Powerful AI tools are setting the stage for brand-owned influencers. A perfect corporate mouthpiece, and a looming economic threat to human creators. CALL 1-774-462-5667 Boost This Episode: Grab Sats with River!⚡ Strike Makes it Quick it Grab Sats in 100s of Countries Boost with FountainBoost from the Web:Web BoostShow Notes:Video Version: Watch this week's LaunchRobyn Schall6 Pack 12 Inch Confetti Cannon Multicolor Confetti Popper Party Shooter Happy New Years Eve Party Supplies 2026Lightspeed Partner Says Sora Will Make Creators 'Far Less Valuable' - Business InsiderWhy Lightspeed Bet on xAI, Neuralink, Suno, Granola, & Pika | Michael Mignano - YouTubeAlmost Fresh EggsAd Read for High Performance CigsLeft Overs Dog FoodValue 4 ValueChrisLAS RapsFlooded StudioChris Hits a Deer‘Painful to hear!’ How podcasts’ rush to video is turning them into dreadful listensPost by Roman Mars$780,000 in Ocean City, WA$199,900 for now…Music:Closer to Somewhere By: The Retrograde