Wikipedia's AI-themed 25th birthday, teen social media ban data and the Sizzler Say Plus: can you tell if this is an antidepressant or a Tolkien character? READ: https://thesizzle.com.au/p/wikipedia-s-ai-themed-25th-birthday-teen-social-media-ban-data-and-the-sizzler-say

Waymo speeding towards 2026 trial, renewables are cooking and Victorian student hack Plus: If I had a nickel for every time someone had sent me a tip about this Melbourne robot... READ: https://thesizzle.com.au/p/waymo-speeding-towards-2026-trial-renewables-are-cooking-and-victorian-student-hack

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Waymo plans to test self-driving cars in Australia this year, documents reveal Google's autonomous driving company has been working with high-level federal public servants and even briefed the transport minister on its "2026 plans in Australia" — but one big road bump remains.

I got slopped, Iran protestors finding ways to break web blackout and Apple takes on Adobe Plus: Hacker used malware to open port, but not the one you'd assume READ: https://thesizzle.com.au/p/i-got-slopped-iran-protestors-finding-ways-to-break-web-blackout-and-apple-takes-on-adobe

iPhone is the smartphone king, proof of life app and vibecoding away from big tech Plus: Letting your kids watch TV but only with a floppy disk-related catch READ: https://thesizzle.com.au/p/iphone-is-the-smartphone-king-proof-of-life-app-and-vibecoding-away-from-big-tech

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X and Grok bans, Instagram's 17.5m user 'breach', Sendle goes under Plus: **The surprising history of Markdown** READ: https://thesizzle.com.au/p/x-and-grok-bans-instagram-s-17-5m-user-breach-sendle-goes-under-ba4d

X and Grok bans, Instagram's 17.5m user 'breach', Sendle goes under Plus: **The surprising history of Markdown** READ: https://thesizzle.com.au/p/x-and-grok-bans-instagram-s-17-5m-user-breach-sendle-goes-under

love that BYD calls its self-driving system God's Eye. bring back theological technology naming conventions. the sizzle is hereby renamed "The Epistle to the Sizzlers"

120,000 patients have had their data exposed in a hack of a New Zealand private health data platform Manage My Health 😬 https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/13067-new-details-emerge-on-new-zealand-health-record-hack

Can I tempt you back? Sign up to the Sizzle in 2026 for less than a coffee per month. That's a bargain, I reckon. READ: https://thesizzle.com.au/p/can-i-tempt-you-back

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CES has AI, robots & teeth speakers, Gmail AI mode, and Tailwind money problems Plus: this Aussie website will help you go to gigs (and maybe help you help others, too) READ: https://thesizzle.com.au/p/ces-has-ai-robots-teeth-speakers-gmail-ai-mode-and-tailwind-money-problems

Sizzle will be back tomorrow! Plus a few more interesting links READ: https://thesizzle.com.au/p/sizzle-will-be-back-tomorrow

I've spent the holidays thinking about the future of the Sizzle, and here's what I wrote to all my Sizzlers about plans for 2026

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2026 Here's what the Sizzle is doing this year READ: https://thesizzle.com.au/p/2026

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I swear this is true and not a shitpost: I have dreamt about self-hosting for two consecutive nights

Two quick things to finish off 2025 and seasons greetings! READ: https://thesizzle.com.au/p/two-quick-things-to-finish-off-2025

The first look at how the teen social media ban is working has been delayed Following the Bondi terrorist attack, the government has pushed back reporting on the number of TikTok, Instagram and other social media accounts were deactivated on day 1 of the ban. thesizzle.com.au/p/the-first-...

China's chip spy antics, USyd hack, and the 2025 Naughty and Nice list! Scaring away AI crawlers from your self-hosted website with p*rn READ: https://thesizzle.com.au/p/china-s-chip-spy-antics-usyd-hack-and-the-2025-naughty-and-nice-list

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Optus triple-zero review, GitHub charging backflip and what a year for Aussie games Plus: Contrary to popular belief, the Pluribus smart fridge didn’t send Carol mad READ: https://thesizzle.com.au/p/optus-triple-zero-review-github-charging-backflip-and-what-a-year-for-aussie-games

if you're looking for some last-minute gift ideas, I collated Sizzle subscribers' product ideas in various price tiers (from "work kris kringle" to "cheeky 'it's Christmas for me, too' self-gifts). It's all free, there's no affiliate links, just want to share some good recos

Incredible how fast I ordered that Bindicator. What a gift!

Sizzle's Xmas gift guide, Mozilla's 'AI' Firefox future and MAGA app cracked Plus: A nice story about the kindness of internet strangers READ: https://thesizzle.com.au/p/sizzle-s-xmas-gift-guide-mozilla-s-ai-firefox-future-and-maga-app-cracked

The 2025 Sizzle last-minute Christmas Gift Guide Here's the best presents to buy if you're still buying, according to the Sizzle community's collective wisdom READ: https://thesizzle.com.au/p/the-2025-sizzle-last-minute-christmas-gift-guide

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Roomba goes broke, UK wants devices to detect and block nudes, Bondi follow-ups Plus: some, ehem, hard numbers from P*rnhub about Linux on the desktop READ: https://thesizzle.com.au/p/roomba-goes-broke-uk-wants-devices-to-detect-and-block-nudes-bondi-follow-ups

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Bondi terrorist attack content, subtitle malware and Apple gift card lockout Plus: I am so happy to tell you that rats play doom READ: https://thesizzle.com.au/p/bondi-terrorist-attack-content-subtitle-malware-and-apple-gift-card-lockout

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Disney's bizarre OpenAI deal, Pebble's perfect dumb smart ring & the Sizzler Say Plus: Bringing a Nokia 900 back to life READ: https://thesizzle.com.au/p/disney-s-bizarre-openai-deal-pebble-s-perfect-dumb-smart-ring-the-sizzler-say

No kids on social media, Samsung phones & 000 issues, Sam Altman tries to be normal on TV Plus: Nothing's got a new phone it made in collaboration with its community READ: https://thesizzle.com.au/p/no-kids-on-social-media-samsung-phones-000-issues-sam-altman-tries-to-be-normal-on-tv

Reddit ban challenge, slow Samsung and Robotaxi down under? Plus: The new AI benchmark is whether it can make something like the Space Jam website READ: https://thesizzle.com.au/p/reddit-ban-challenge-slow-samsung-and-robotaxi-down-under

Netflix eats Hollywood, Meta cuts metaverse and 8 years wasted on crypto Plus: Turn your optical mouse into a digital camera READ: https://thesizzle.com.au/p/netflix-eats-hollywood-meta-cuts-metaverse-and-8-years-wasted-on-crypto

What is happening with Windows, poop cam controversy and the Sizzler Say Plus: Now you can use AI to automate wiping your hard-drive READ: https://thesizzle.com.au/p/what-is-happening-with-windows-poop-cam-controversy-and-the-sizzler-say

Facial recognition still in stores, Crucial stops selling to punters and Hubbl complaints Plus: A YouTuber is helping to bring down rare plant prices READ: https://thesizzle.com.au/p/facial-recognition-still-in-stores-crucial-stops-selling-to-punters-and-hubbl-complaints

YouTube joins ban, thr33 scr33ns and ChatGPT emails are ageist Plus: Make your own Queensland road signs READ: https://thesizzle.com.au/p/youtube-joins-ban-thr33-scr33ns-and-chatgpt-emails-are-ageist