Elon Musk, ever the controversial figure, had a particularly rocky week in court, much to his chagrin. The man who once claimed OpenAI 'stole' from his nonprofit and accused them of subverting his vision now finds himself on the defensive. Despite months of preparation, Musk’s testimony was marked by numerous legal skirmishes and an unpredictable narrative shift.

On The Vergecast, Nilay and David dissected some of the week’s most peculiar moments, hinting that Musk might struggle to convince a jury with his current approach. It seems the tech billionaire is more likely to be swayed by himself than by any juror, making the outcome of this case far from certain.

The hosts then moved on to gadget chatter, where the Valve Steam Controller got a warm reception, and Asus’s ROG Zephyrus Duo proved popular with its dual screens. However, Musk’s performance left many questioning how seriously we should take his tech pronouncements going forward.

With gadgets like Samsung’s smart glasses leaking out, and the ongoing saga of Brendan Carr at the FCC, there’s plenty to discuss in the tech world. Meanwhile, Musk continues to grapple with his legal battles, perhaps learning that sometimes it’s better not to fight every battle on your own terms.