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Coffee With Developers • Jul 15, 2026

Burning Satellites, Talking Plants and Agents Hiring Each Other - Fake or News with Matt Zeunert

Matt Zeunert

Are AI agents hiring each other and ChatGPT-powered houseplants real or fabricated? Join Matt Zeunert to discover why the most bizarre tech headlines are completely true.

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AI edible plant applications and SpaceX satellite disposal

Fake claims about AI-powered wild plant identification contrast with real news about SpaceX intentionally burning Starlink satellites.

#2 about 2 min

AI crypto agents, Meta sabotage, and ransomware negotiation

Real headlines reveal AI agents operating in crypto marketplaces, Meta sabotaging competitors, and corrupt ransomware negotiators working for attackers.

#3 about 2 min

Testing self-driving carts and EU vehicle camera tracking

Fake headlines of Walmart testing self-driving shopping carts contrast with real European Union regulations requiring face-tracking cameras in new vehicles.

#4 about 1 min

Rerouting water in Egypt and video game piracy

Ongoing global projects include Egypt constructing a new Nile, alongside software piracy serving as a primary method for historical video game preservation.

#5 about 1 min

Apple email vulnerabilities and AI talking plant concepts

Recent technology news highlights an Apple vulnerability exposing real user emails and a novelty conversational houseplant powered by ChatGPT.

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Testing technology knowledge with real and generated headlines

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Evaluating bizarre tech headlines in fake or news segment

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Evaluating technology headlines in a fake news trivia game

Chris Heilmann +2 · LIVE

7:22 min

Deciphering absurd technology headlines and AI product announcements

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4:07 min

Evaluating tech journalism headlines in a trivia game segment

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4:05 min

Evaluating emerging tech headlines in the fake or news segment

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