Topic: Tablet

New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced $180,000 in funding for transgender and non-binary nonprofits, though he was mocked for mispronouncing "non-binary." A Tablet Magazine article explores the Pritzker family's role in funding "Synthetic Sex Identities" (SSI). Jennifer Pritzker, a transgender billionaire and member of the influential Chicago family, is identified as a key figure in pushing this agenda.

A dinner with executive producer Dana Brunetti and his partner Alexandra leads to a discussion about a frustrating wine list experience at a high-end restaurant. The wine list, containing 10,000 entries, was presented on a tablet without a search function, requiring manual scrolling. The anecdote touches on past experiences with company credit cards and the etiquette of ordering expensive bottles.

The influence of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) on American politicians is examined, referencing a Tablet Magazine article titled "The Thirty Tyrants." Specific focus is placed on Representative Eric Swalwell's connection to alleged Chinese spy Fang Fang and Senator Dianne Feinstein's long-standing ties to China dating back to her time as Mayor of San Francisco.

The "Student Digital Privacy Act" was introduced to prevent companies from using educational technology to collect student data for commercial purposes, such as targeted advertising. Obama highlighted the benefits of "innovative websites and apps" that allow parents to track student progress in real-time. The hosts express skepticism, suggesting this is part of a broader move toward codifying government and industry collusion in education.

Microsoft's new Bing search app for Windows 8 is marketed as a "reimagined search experience" for tablets. The app features "finger-friendly" hotspots and a snap feature for multitasking, though critics mock the high-energy sales pitch and the app's reliance on Wikipedia for results.

Police reported finding HMTD (hexamethylene triperoxide diamine) in the Manhattan apartment of Greene and Gleadman. The hosts discover that instructions for making HMTD are readily available on an MIT.edu server. They argue that the chemicals required can be synthesized from common camping heating tablets, questioning if the suspects were truly a threat.

A diplomatic row has erupted between the Iraqi government and UNESCO over an oil pipeline being constructed through the ancient city of Babylon. Archaeologists warn that the project is damaging cultural heritage sites and jeopardizing World Heritage status. The hosts mock the lack of regard for ancient Sumerian artifacts in the pursuit of oil infrastructure.

Speculation regarding an upcoming Apple lightweight device at Macworld suggests a flash-based tablet utilizing a specific pen-based computing patent. The technology reportedly dates back to the Newton era and allows for screen interaction without specialized hardware, similar to a Wacom tablet.

A source close to Apple suggests the company is developing a new, ultra-light, pen-based computer. The device reportedly utilizes "write anywhere" patents dating back to the Newton era, combined with modern multi-touch technology to create a tablet-sized computing experience.