In this episode, we discuss some of the biggest news throughout the year. From the Oval Office embarrassment of Volodymyr Zelenskyy, to war in Sudan, and the Louvre heist. We discuss how Artificial Intelligence is constantly shaping our world, and what will a world with Netflix acquiring Warner Bros. look like?

This has been a year filled with ups and downs, some inspiring stories, as well as some defeating ones. A year where resilience became a n necessity in the face of more mass layoffs from companies who were constantly turning profit. We've seen gold and Bitcoin hit all time highs, and PlayStation announcing the arrival of the original Xbox original, Halo, to the platform in 2026.

As we mourn the deceased, we celebrate our victories. 2026 is upon us, and as the saying goes: We go again.

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Google say they've finally cracked their AirDrop headache. Seems a lot of their users have been clamoring for a way to share outside of Google and into the Apple walled garden. Their prayers may have been finally answered.

PayStack is finally let go of their controversial co-founder and CTO, Ezra Olubi, after a series of old tweets resurfaced alongside recent allegations from an aggrieved ex. This won't be the last we hear of this, as Ezra has shared that his legal team will be looking into the termination.

Apple in their annual holiday tradition have dropped a new ad promoting indie creation with filmmakers and puppeteers making a film with the iPhone 17 Pro. This ad is a stark departure away from what other large tech companies are doing with doubling down on AI replacing artists, or even Coca Cola's recent attempt at AI mega slop.

Abductions of children in Nigeria seems to have stuck around after all these years. This has plagued the country and it has recently gotten some deserved global attention. We question what happens to the kidnappers after the children are rescued, and if there's enough government effort in bringing this to an end.

Donald Trump in the news again this week like he always is, had decided to halt immigration from some third world countries. This came after the shooting of National Guard members, and an Afghan national was named suspect.

Google's AI chips seem to be the talk of the town, and Meta and OpenAI want some of that action. How is NVIDIA reacting to this, in a world where they've been the poster boys for more AI, more compute?

On theme with Google, their recent announcements of Gemini 3 and Nano Banana Pro have been turning heads, and rightfully so. They just need to figure out how to market their products as well as the competition to stay top of mind.

Paystack fires co-founder Ezra Olubi amid sexual misconduct controversy - Techpoint.Africa

Android and iPhone users can now share files, starting with the Pixel 10 family - Google Blog

The Making of The Apple Holiday Film - Greg Joswiak's Twitter

Twenty-four Nigerian schoolgirls released over a week after abduction - BBC

Trump pauses immigration from ‘Third World’ countries: What that means - Al Jazeera

How Google Finally Leapfrogged Rivals With New Gemini Rollout - The Wall Street Journal

Nvidia plays down Google chip threat concerns - BBC

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Valve recently announced three new products to add to their family of Steam hardware. The reception has been mostly good, but with a release date of ‘early 2026’ and no price tag yet, will this slate of new devices live up to all the hype it’s been getting?

Tesla and CarPlay have been like oil and water since forever. Now that rumors are circling that the car company has been internally testing a way to incorporate Apple’s smartphone integration system in their cars, what does this say about Tesla and also CarPlay? Especially now that GM is looking to veer away from it.

The BBC have been caught in Donald Trump’s crosshairs after they aired a documentary seemingly manipulating his speech and taking it out of context. The British Broadcaster has since apologized but it looks like a lawsuit or some settlement is looming.

Nigeria continue their quest to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. Gabon are the most recent challengers on their path and they seem to have been brushed off easily. But at what cost? If they are to make it to the promised land, they will need to take destiny into their own hands.

Steam Hardware - Steam

Tesla Is Working to Add Apple CarPlay in Bid to Boost Vehicle Sales - Bloomberg

Trump says he will sue the BBC despite broadcaster’s apology - CNN

Victor Osimhen double keeps Nigeria alive in WC playoff - ESPN

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Terrorism against Christians has prevailed for quite some time now in parts of Nigeria. Recently, Donald Trump has declared Nigeria a 'Country of Particular Concern'. What could this mean for the plight of Christians in the Nigerian north where these attacks are prevalent, as well as for Nigeria as a sovereign nation.

The entire Affinity suite of software has gone free. For good. This former Serif, now Canva owned product is raising concerns in the creative community. Can something so shiny, so beautiful, and as powerful and the Affinity suite actually go free without repercussions down the road?

The king of Pop is back to claim his throne. Michael Jackson has been brought back to our hearts and ears as reimagined by Antoine Fuqua. In an era of biopics selling out theater seats, how well can this film perform?

Apple’s App Store on the web got a facelift and not much else, while the Grammys are looking to alter the future of awards in the country music category thanks to a little problem of Beyoncé winning best Country album that one time.

US President Donald Trump declare Nigeria 'Country of Particular Concern' - BBC

Free Affinity app sparks huge debate among artists and designers - Creative Bloq

Lionsgate’s ‘Michael’ Trailer Becomes Most-Watched Music Biopic Launch With 116.2M Views - The Hollywood Reporter

Apple Launches App Store for the Web - MacRumors

The Grammys Add New Country Category for 2026 - Billboard

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Civilians keep bearing the brunt in the ongoing war between the Sudan Military and the RSF. How does the involvement of the UAE in the conflict affect any hope for a ceasefire?

NVIDIA are the first company to hit $5 Trillion market cap barely two years after Apple were the first company ever to get to $3.5 Trillion. Is this a bubble, and will it burst any time soon?

Hurricane Melissa wrecked havoc in Jamaica and left no stone unturned as it traveled through Haiti and Cuba. Aid is needed for recovery, and it makes us question how this money and support trickles down to those who need it the most.

Prince Andrew is in the news over and over again over allegations of a relationship with now late, disgraced Jeffrey Epstein. Will the Royal Family distance itself from one of their own?

The Louvre heist has been in the news for a couple of weeks. What's happening with the alleged suspects, and where's all the bling that was stolen?

Reports of mass killings in Sudan have echoes of its dark past - BBC

Nvidia hits $5 trillion valuation as AI boom powers meteoric rise - Reuters

Hurricane Melissa leaves more than 45 dead as rescue efforts ramp up - Global News

How will Andrew's titles be removed and what happens next? - BBC

Two more suspects charged over Louvre heist taking total to four - The Guardian

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Samsung have finally delivered their Galaxy XR headset into the hands of some users. How does it compare to the Vision Pro? Does it legitimize Apple’s approach to mixed reality, or is it just another niche product that could fail?

ChatGPT announced a new browser. Is this just another chrome wrapper with built-in extensions, or is it an actual Google Chrome killer?

Microsoft Studios may have just given up the most sacred title in the Xbox catalog by announcing the release of Halo on the PS5. Surely the PS5 is now officially an Xbox?

Meta haven’t stopped poaching AI employees from the competition, but that hasn’t stopped them from laying off 600 employees in their own AI division. What’s the justification behind all of this?

Meta Lays Off 600 in AI Division After Offering $300M Packages to Top Talent - Yahoo! Finance

Halo: Campaign Evolved launches on PS5 in 2026 - PlayStation Blog

Introducing ChatGPT Atlas - OpenAI

Samsung Galaxy XR hands-on: It’s like a cheaper Apple Vision Pro and launches today - The Verge

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Gold recently hit an all time high. What does this say about the world economy and who holds the bulk of the planet's gold reserves?

How is the spat between US and China going? Who's instigating and who's going to come out on top?

Israel-Gaza ceasefire means some respite at leas tfor now. How much more before the cycle of violence stops?

Religious killings in Northern Nigeria is gaining international attention. Why now?

Tron Ares is looking to end up a critical and commercial failure. What does this say about the franchise, or even more-so about the leading actor.

Apple just dropped some new chips on us. M5 is here with a promise of better faster as with every new generation release. Who's the target audience for this generation?

Why investors can't seem to get enough of Gold - Bloomberg

China Accuses US of deliberately causing panic over rare earth controls, says it is open to talks - CNBC

Israel and Hamas Accuse Each Other of Breaking Cease-Fire as Trump Warns of Conflict Resuming - TIME

The ‘Tron: Ares’ Flop Will Probably End Jared Leto’s Leading Man Career - The Wrap

Apple unleashes M5, the next big leap in AI performance for Apple silicon - Apple

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Figure AI announced their 03 autonomous humanoid robot. It's supposed to help with culler around the house, as well as sorting packages in a warehouse? We discuss who the target audience is for this product.

NVIDIA is currently the most valuable company in the world. Is this sustainable, or is this some AI bubble that will inevitably burst and catch everyone with their pants down?

What if I told you that video of a cat on a treadmill is fake? How can you tell? We talk about how to distinguish between what's real and what's not in this inevitable slop timeline we've found ourselves in.

Introducing Figure 03 - Figure AI

OpenAI, Nvidia Fuel $1 Trillion AI Market With Web of Circular Deals - Bloomberg

China catching up with US in algorithms despite chip gap says former Microsoft AI head- South China Morning Post