Welcome back to our podcast! Catching up on our holiday adventures and discussing our extended break from technology. We dive into the whirlwind of holiday travels and reminisce about family fun. The conversation steers towards the TikTok ban, its implications for content creators, and Mr. Beast's humorous proposal to buy TikTok. We also weigh in on the controversies surrounding data privacy with emerging apps like Red Note. We delve into our gaming experiences over the holidays, chat about virtual reality gaming, and wonder about the future of platforms like YouTube and Instagram. Joined by friends, we explore augmented reality effects and the potential impacts of the TikTok controversy on independent creators. We wrap up with highlights from CES, showcasing groundbreaking tech innovations, from flying cars to autonomous lawn mowers and robotic exosuits. Join us for a captivating discussion on the tech trends shaping the future.