Ep. 455: Elon Musk Space Rescue Mission + Other tech news, tips, and picks

Elon Musk's SpaceX has been tapped to retrieve two astronauts stranded on the ISS due to a faulty Boeing spacecraft. NASA and Boeing aren't happy about it, but they don't have many other options. This week, there are also big stories about the arrest of the Telegram messaging founder and Mark Zuckerburg admitting government censorship. There is plenty of other tech news, tips, and picks to get caught up on this week!

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INTRO (00:00)

Apple officially announces iPhone 16 event for September 9: ‘It’s Glowtime’ (04:15)

MAIN TOPIC: Lost in Space (07:35)
- Boeing Starliner returning empty as NASA turns to SpaceX to bring astronauts back from ISS
- Humanity has about six months to purchase 8 billion ape costumes for the ultimate prank.

DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Show and Tell - Meta Ray-Ban Glasses (14:40)

JUST THE HEADLINES: (20:25)
- Microsoft backtracks on deprecating the 39-year-old Windows Control Panel
- Linux market share hits record high at 4.45%
- Second human to receive Neuralink brain chip uses it to play Counter-Strike 2
- Instagram is adding a Myspace-like ‘song on profile’ feature
- Trump promotes family’s new crypto platform, ‘The Defi-ant Ones’
- Crayola trademarks the 'slightly earthy' smell of its crayons
- Hackers Are Targeting Tour De France Riders’ Fancy Electric Shifters

TAKES:
- Telegram CEO Pavel Durov arrested at French airport (23:35)
- Zuckerberg says he regrets caving to White House pressure on content (28:05)
- Nintendo shutting down Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp App (31:25)
- A YouTube video really can remove water from your iPhone (33:20)

BONUS ODD TAKE: Suno AI Song Creation - Nate’s iPhone Song Creation (36:55)

PICKS OF THE WEEK:

Dave: BLUETTI Portable Power Station EB3A, 268Wh LiFePO4 Battery Backup w/ 2 600W (1200W Surge) AC Outlets, Recharge from 0-80% in 30 Min., Solar Generator for Outdoor Camping (Solar Panel Optional) (47:40)

Nate: Jinkies (56:50)

RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (61:15)

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