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Launch 08: Elon's War with openAI | The Launch 🚀 8

Launch 08: Elon's War with openAI | The Launch 🚀 8

5 March 2024

The reaction to Elon's first shot in his war with openAI and Sam Altman, plus Apple claims they have the best "consume laptop for AI," and a classic Google moment from the late 90s.
Launch 07: AI's Sideways Route to Success | The Launch 🚀 7

Launch 07: AI's Sideways Route to Success | The Launch 🚀 7

27 February 2024

Why the AI craze has real staying power, NASA's sideways win, and the big stories setting up for the week. Then, the episode concludes with a discussion of the concerns surrounding Bitcoin's energy use and a cyberattack on a healthcare company.
Launch 06: 🔥 This is Fine 🔥 | The Launch 🚀 6

Launch 06: 🔥 This is Fine 🔥 | The Launch 🚀 6

26 February 2024

The new video tech from openAI has the media in total panic; why I think EVs, DEI, and ESG initiatives are losing the money support and a QR code hack.
Launch 05: The Nvidia Bubble | The Launch 🚀 5

Launch 05: The Nvidia Bubble | The Launch 🚀 5

14 February 2024

Nvidia is becoming one of the most valuable companies in the world, so what's going on? We'll get into that, plus the stories setting the week's tone, and some great value 4 value music.
Launch 04: Drugs and Rockets | The Launch 🚀 4

Launch 04: Drugs and Rockets | The Launch 🚀 4

6 February 2024

A sustained attack campaign against Elon Musk has Tesla on the ropes; I'll play some clips to get into who's behind it. We'll laugh at the Apple Vision Pro launch, catch up on some news, and play music.
Launch 03: Computers in Your Head and on Your Face | The Launch 🚀 3

Launch 03: Computers in Your Head and on Your Face | The Launch 🚀 3

30 January 2024

The first reviews of the Vision Pro are landing, and Elon's Neuralink has been implanted in its first human subject. And that's just our first two stories; warm up with great beats and news.
Launch 02: Would You Eat AI Burgers? | The Launch 🚀 2

Launch 02: Would You Eat AI Burgers? | The Launch 🚀 2

29 January 2024

Warm up with the stories of the week and a little music. The US government delivers Amazon a setback, plus we'll get into the use of AI robots in the restaurant industry, SIM card attacks, and an amusing incident on an American Airlines flight.
Launch 01: Put a Ring on It | The Launch 🚀 1

Launch 01: Put a Ring on It | The Launch 🚀 1

23 January 2024

The latest Microsoft hack is their biggest embarrassment yet, Samsung has a new trick to get you to buy their devices - but I'm skeptical. We'll also get into Hertz dealing with decreased values, higher costs for EVs, and the issues Ford faces with their F-150 Lightning.
Trying to Demystify openSUSE | The Launch 🚀 T-0

Trying to Demystify openSUSE | The Launch 🚀 T-0

22 January 2024

Cut from the stream: We explore the future of openSUSE Leap, Tumbleweed, and Slowroll, which seems to have caused some confusion among users. Then we play some Linus audio on his thoughts on Rust in the Linux kernel.
Elon's Tesla Power Play: More Control and AI | The Launch 🚀 T-1

Elon's Tesla Power Play: More Control and AI | The Launch 🚀 T-1

16 January 2024

Join Chris for the Coder pre-show warm-up. Topics include Ford's patent for self-driving cars to drive away from owners, the integration of AI into everyday objects like toilets, Elon Musk's desire for more control over Tesla, and more.
LUP 545 Outakes | The Launch 🚀 T-2

LUP 545 Outakes | The Launch 🚀 T-2

15 January 2024

Moments that did not make the cut. Chris shares the bad news about JB's oldest server, and then ranta about Nextcloud's fragmented install options.