About this episode
In this episode, the Digg CEO drops by to give a private demo of the iOS app that may or may not change your scrolling habits forever. We also dive into reports that Apple’s been sniffing around Perplexity in a possible bid to stay in the AI race it forgot to enter. Kevin opens up about launching his new podcast *Less Than One*, sobriety milestones, and post-fire clarity. Alex reveals the kitchen remodel purgatory he’s barely survived. Plus: autofocus glasses that might kill bifocals, a whole tangent on local LLMs, and a brief appearance from Jeffrey Dahmer’s hypothetical smart speaker voice. It’s a lot. It’s Diggnation.Polycade Marquee – Want to see your custom Polycade marquee featured on the show? Submit a still image or short video (MP4, 1920x360 resolution, 30fps). Submission details and upload info are available at the bottom of the show notes.Public Diggnation Assets: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1k7ZxENxqQl0TLqGwusbsRPS3wkY5PFk0?usp=drive_linkSponsors:NordVPN – Secure your internet and hide your IP. Get an exclusive discount on a 2-year plan plus 4 bonus months free, risk-free with a 30-day money-back guarantee. https://NordVPN.com/diggLMNT – Zero-sugar electrolyte mix for healthy hydration. Get a free 8-count Sample Pack with any purchase. https://drinklmnt.com/diggDeleteMe – Privacy protection that removes your personal info from hundreds of data brokers. Get 20% off with code DIGG at checkout. https://joindeleteme.com/DIGGWix – Build your own website fast with AI tools or over 2,000 customizable templates. https://bit.ly/4kHb2rd00:00 - Episode Introduction & Welcome 00:53 - Kevin’s Sobriety Journey 03:33 - New Podcast “Less Than One” & Minimalism Deep Dive 07:27 - Kitchen Remodel Woes & Swedish Death Cleaning 09:16 - Unify Gear Talk & Justin's Summer of Skin 10:59 - Listener Shoutouts18:08 - Apple Reportedly Eyes Perplexity AI Acquisition 25:31 - Offline LLMs, Elevenlabs, and DIY Voice Assistants 30:31 - Autofocus Glasses That Might Kill Bifocals 43:16 - Tesla FSD in Austin vs. Waymo in the Real World 58:25 - Nvidia Invests in TerraPower: Nuclear Energy Gets a Boost 1:04:02 - Molten Salt & Kinetic Energy Storage: Nerding Out 1:06:09 - Digg iOS Alpha App Demo + What “Gems” Are 1:17:36 - Digg Alpha Tour: TLDRs, AI Summaries & Scroll-Worthy Features 1:24:50 - Final Thoughts, Wrap-Up & Shirt TalkPeople Mentioned:Alex Albrecht – Co-host of Diggnation https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alex_AlbrechtKevin Rose – Co-host of Diggnation, host of *Less Than One* podcast https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevin_RoseJustin Mezzell – CEO of Digg, led the private iOS alpha demo https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-mezzell/Mauricio Balvanera – Diggnation producer and Digg Director of Video and Audio Experiences https://www.linkedin.com/in/maubrowncow/
