SteelSeries has launched new gaming earbuds called the Arctis GameBuds, priced at $159.99, designed to pair with various gaming consoles and mobile phones. Intel has announced a new microcode update for its 13th and 14th Gen Raptor Lake processors to prevent potential damage. Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket completed its first second-stage hot fire test, marking a significant milestone. James McAvoy and Tom Brady fell for the 'Goodbye Meta AI' hoax, while James Cameron joined the board of StabilityAI. Caroline Ellison was sentenced to two years for her role in the FTX crypto fraud. CrowdStrike's boss apologized for the global IT outage in July. A study reported a sharp rise in problematic teenage social media use. Telegram will now provide some user data to authorities. OpenAI is set to undergo a significant structural change, including a new funding round and an equity stake for CEO Sam Altman.

Today we discuss the hijacking of an official OpenAI account on X to promote a cryptocurrency scam, ExxonMobil's lawsuit over misleading plastic recycling claims, and Amazon's upcoming fall Prime Day. We also cover updates on the Delta emulator for iOS, Boston Dynamics' new partnership for robot security, changes to X's blocking policy, Mercedes-Benz's enhanced Drive Pilot feature, and Panasonic's innovative Silky Fine Mist technology.

In this episode, we discuss the tragic device explosions in Lebanon, LinkedIn's controversial use of user data for AI training, and Google's new feature for Workspace users. We also cover MrBeast and Amazon's legal troubles, X's return in Brazil, and Instagram's new privacy features for teens. Additionally, we highlight Soundcore's affordable new speaker, Nintendo's lawsuit against Pocketpair, and Grand Theft Auto V's compatibility issues on Steam Deck. Finally, we delve into legislative updates on child safety online, AI's role in detecting lung cancer, and the future of AI in aerial combat.