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From Tesla's Self-Driving Drama to Honda's Surprise Rocket Launch
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Ready for the tech rollercoaster that never seems to slow down? This week's episode tackles the messy, fascinating reality of tomorrow's technology being debugged right before our eyes.
We dive deep into Tesla's ambitious but troubled robo-taxi launch in Austin, where a select group of users can hail fully autonomous Model Ys for the meme-worthy price of $420 per trip. Despite Tesla's careful geofencing and "safety monitoring" employees, videos of swerving vehicles and intersection mishaps quickly surfaced, triggering an NHTSA investigation. It's a high-stakes gamble for Tesla's future, playing out on public streets in real-time.
Meanwhile, Honda shocked the aerospace world with a precision rocket test in Japan, launching a 6.3-meter reusable rocket that landed just 37 centimeters from target. This isn't just a PR stunt—it's backed by significant Japanese government investment and demonstrates how car manufacturers are looking to the stars for their next frontier. We also unpack Trump Mobile's gold-plated promises and not-so-American manufacturing, Microsoft's clever strategy to extend Windows 10 security while pushing cloud services, the dangers lurking in the used Nintendo Switch market, and D-Brand's masterclass in how not to handle customer complaints.
Through it all runs a common thread: the future is arriving daily, but it's messier, more complicated, and often more interesting than the glossy demos suggest. Join us for insights, laughs, and the occasional sarcastic take on the technologies shaping our world. Whether you're a tech enthusiast or just trying to make sense of the digital chaos, we've got you covered. Subscribe now and never miss our weekly breakdown of tech's biggest stories!
Chapters
1. Podcast Introduction (00:00:00)
2. Tesla's Robo-Taxi Launch Drama (00:00:59)
3. Honda's Surprise Rocket Test (00:03:33)
4. Trump Mobile's American Values (00:05:25)
5. Nintendo Switch and Windows 10 Updates (00:06:49)
6. D-Brand's Customer Service Fail (00:08:34)
7. Episode Wrap-up (00:09:15)
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