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Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #109 (03/07/2024)

Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #109 (03/07/2024)

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Mar 08, 202402:14:31
Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #108 (02/22/2024)

Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #108 (02/22/2024)

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Feb 23, 202402:44:35
Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #107 (02/01/2024)

Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #107 (02/01/2024)

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Feb 02, 202403:03:53
Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #106 (01/18/2024)

Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #106 (01/18/2024)

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Jan 19, 202402:52:03
Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #105 (01/11/2024)

Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #105 (01/11/2024)

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Jan 12, 202402:24:10
Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #104 (01/04/2024)
Jan 05, 202402:02:31
Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #103 (11/09/2023)
Nov 10, 202301:54:06
Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #102 (11/02/2023)

Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #102 (11/02/2023)

Tech

  • More subscriptions coming from Twitter
  • On Twitter, you get fact checked, you won’t get a check
  • Disney thinks subscribers are happy sitting through ads
  • Netflix will reward you with one less ad if you stick to their platform
  • Bandcamp United going after Songtradr for unfair labor practices
  • DoorDash: “It’d be a shame if your fries got cold because of no tip”

Gaming

  • Xbox’s New Boss: Bond. Sarah Bond.
  • Some third-party Xbox accessories may not be good anymore
  • It’s the first of the month! Time for new Game Pass additions!
  • The Starfield DLSS update is nearly in sight
  • Game fundraising bundle for Gaza exceeds expectations on Itch
  • What if I told you there was an SSD in your graphics card?

Streaming

  • Kick continues to grow despite myriad of issues with platform

Hardware/Software Updates

  • Xbox October Update released
  • Windows 11 latest update is finally here
  • Android 14 rolling out to Samsung Galaxy S23 users in Europe


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Nov 03, 202302:46:07
Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #101 (10/19/2023)

Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #101 (10/19/2023)

Oct 20, 202302:03:21
Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #99 (10/05/2023)

Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #99 (10/05/2023)

Tech

  • Tom Hanks calls out dental ad for using AI likeness of him
  • TikTok is testing an ad-free monthly subscription plan - Android Authority
  • Meta proposing ad-free Facebook and Instagram plans for up to $17/month - 9to5Mac
  • ‘Some of You Lied About Your Gender:’ Men Swamp Tech Conference for Women

Gaming

  • SAG-AFTRA's Talks With Video Games Industry End With No Resolution - GameSpot
  • 16-Year-Old Studio Shutting Down After Client Reportedly Refused To Pay - GameSpot
  • Former Ubisoft Execs Reportedly Arrested After Year-Long Sexual Harassment Investigation - IGN
  • Former HR Manager Sues Bungie, Alleges Wrongful Termination - GameSpot
  • Nintendo’s Wii U and 3DS online services will shut down in April - The Verge

Streaming

  • SteelSeries enters the gaming microphone market with Alias - The Verge

Hardware/Software Updates

  • Apple Releases iOS 17.0.3 With Fix for iPhone 15 Pro Overheating - MacRumors
  • iOS 17.0.3 fixes security breach that had been actively exploited
  • Google launches Android 14, rolling out today to Pixel


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Oct 06, 202302:11:26
Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #98 (09/21/2023)

Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #98 (09/21/2023)

Tech

  • Microsoft AI researchers mistakenly leaked 38TB of company data
  • Uber Eats will start accepting food stamps for grocery delivery in 2024 - The Verge
  • New 'Orion' App Turns Your iPad Into an HDMI Display for a Console or Mac - MacRumors

Gaming

  • Payday 3 gives controversial Denuvo the boot less than a week from release | VG247
  • Asus ROG Ally Base Model Has Arrived, Only Costs $600 - GameSpot
  • Unity apologizes and promises to change its controversial game install fee policy
  • Terraria developer Re-Logic is giving $100,000 to two open-source game engines amid Unity debacle
  • Everything we learned from the biggest leak in Xbox history
  • The FTC would like you to know it didn't leak those confidential Xbox documents | Eurogamer.net
  • Microsoft addresses the huge Xbox leaks: here’s Phil Spencer’s full memo - The Verge
  • Coming to Xbox Game Pass: Party Animals, Gotham Knights, Payday 3, and More - Xbox Wire
  • Video Game Actors Strike Looking More Possible, Bargaining Talks Apparently Going Nowhere - GameSpot

Streaming

  • Logitech’s Yeti GX is a new USB mic with RGB lighting - The Verge
  • Camo Studio for iPad is a new powerful streaming and recording app that's totally free - 9to5Mac

Hardware/Software Updates

  • Android 13 September security update rolling out for Pixel
  • Apple releases most of 2023’s big software updates today—is your device supported? | Ars Technica

Deals

  • Marvel’s Avengers Gets Dramatic Discount Ahead of Delisting


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Sep 22, 202303:58:46
Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #97 (09/14/2023)

Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #97 (09/14/2023)

Tech

  • MGM Resorts hit by 'cybersecurity issue,' leading to massive outage
  • Caesars reportedly paid millions to stop hackers releasing its data
  • Update everything: Chrome, Firefox, Brave, and Edge just patched a big flaw
  • Lyft aims to match women and nonbinary riders and drivers with each other more often
  • California passes right-to-repair act guaranteeing seven years of parts for your phone
  • Pixel Tablet gets repair guides, replacements parts from iFixit
  • Apple iPhone 15 event: the seven biggest announcements
  • iPhone 15 Pro supports 10Gbps USB 3 speeds, the first for an iPhone - 9to5Mac
  • Apple selling $29 USB-C to Lightning Adapter after iPhone charging port change - 9to5Mac
  • Apple Not Offering USB-C AirPods Pro Cases As a Standalone Purchase - MacRumors

Gaming

  • Assassin's Creed Mirage, Death Stranding and Resident Evil Village are coming to iPhone 15 Pro
  • Starfield is getting DLSS, an FOV slider, and ultrawide monitor support - The Verge
  • Starfield has arrived on Nvidia’s GeForce Now — the most important cloud game yet - The Verge
  • Game devs say Unity's big change puts studios at risk
  • Unity bosses sold stock days before development fees announcement, raising eyebrows | Eurogamer.net
  • Unity backtracks slightly on plans to charge developers for game installs | Eurogamer.net
  • Unity cancels town hall over reported death threats - The Verge
  • The call was coming from inside the house
  • PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for September: NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139…, 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim, Sid Meier’s Civilization VI

Streaming

  • Today in fucking around and finding out

Hardware/Software Updates

  • Apple Releases iOS 15.7.9, iPadOS 15.7.9, macOS 12.6.9 and macOS 11.7.10 - MacRumors
  • PS5 update rolls out globally with new accessibility, audio, and social feature enhancements
  • Patch Tuesday: Microsoft fixes critical Windows bugs, Word exploit | PCWorld

Deals

  • Free Play Days – The Sims 4 Cats and Dogs Bundle and Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands - Xbox Wire

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Sep 15, 202302:36:42
Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #96 (09/07/2023)

Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #96 (09/07/2023)

Tech

- Right to repair’s unlikely new adversary: Scientologists | Ars Technica

- Apple finally admits the CSAM scanning flaw we all pointed out at the time

- Future of iMessage safe in the UK, as government backs down on encryption

- Apple signs new long-standing deal with Arm for making Apple Silicon chips

- Third UK Apple Store has unionized, says customers also harmed

- As X bleeds cash, Musk threatens Anti-Defamation League with defamation lawsuit | Ars Technica

- “AI took my job, literally”—Gizmodo fires Spanish staff amid switch to AI translator | Ars Technica

- Toyota’s Japanese production was halted due to insufficient disk space | Ars Technica


Gaming

- Lenovo reveals the Legion Go, a portable PC with Switch-like tricks

- Video Game Voice Actors May Go On Strike As Union Authorizes Vote - GameSpot

- Coming to Xbox Game Pass: Starfield, Solar Ash, and Lies of P

- GameStop Boss Says Disc Drives Should Be Required On Game Consoles

- Baldur's Gate III game bug made its characters too horny

- Star Wars Jedi: Survivor patch promises 'solid 60 fps' performance on consoles | Engadget

- NBA 2K24 File Size Revealed, And It's Even Bigger Than Starfield - Report - GameSpot


Streaming

- Dr. Disrepect not getting a Space Oblivian code


Hardware/Software Updates

- The Xbox September Update is Coming Soon: Stream Games from Your Console to Discord and More

- PSA: Make Sure to Update, iOS 16.6.1 and macOS 13.5.2 Address Actively Exploited Vulnerability - MacRumors


Deals

- Free Play Days – Madden NFL 24, Control, and Crime Boss: Rockay City - Xbox Wire


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Sep 08, 202303:33:07
Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #95 (08/24/2023)

Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #95 (08/24/2023)

Tech

  • X suspends pro-Nazi account after two brands halt advertising | Ars Technica
  • Elon Musk says Twitter will no longer let you block other people - 9to5Mac
  • Twitter to hide news headlines as Musk asks journalists to publish directly on the platform
  • Threads just graduated from the iPhone to the desktop - 9to5Mac
  • Surprise: Apple now supports California's right-to-repair
  • Apple security updates could be banned by British government

Gaming

  • Gamescom Opening Night Live 2023: Everything Announced - IGN
  • Charles Martinet is no longer the voice of Mario
  • Microsoft’s new Xbox Series X console wraps include Starfield and camo options - The Verge
  • Microsoft to sell off Activision cloud gaming rights to Ubisoft in bid for UK approval - The Verge
  • Baldur’s Gate 3 gets 2023 release window for Xbox Series X and S - Polygon
  • BioWare is laying off ‘approximately’ 50 people - The Verge
  • Nvidia DLSS 3.5 Ray Reconstruction makes ray tracing look even better | PCWorld
  • Nintendo Switch Gets Official Denuvo Support To Curb PC Emulation - GameSpot
  • Sony’s portable PlayStation Portal launches later this year for $199.99 - The Verge
  • Epic First Run Offers Developers Six-Month 100% Revenue Share For Epic Games Store Exclusivity - GameSpot

Deals

  • Free Play Days – Naruto to Boruto Shinobi Striker, Destiny 2: The Witch Queen, Warhammer: Vermintide 2, and Need for Speed Unbound - Xbox Wire

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Aug 25, 202303:10:49
Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #94 (08/17/2023)

Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #94 (08/17/2023)

Tech

  • Sam Bankman-Fried sent to jail as judge revokes bail over witness tampering, VPN use - The Verge
  • AirTag helps woman recover stolen bike in the Netherlands
  • Microsoft will let you uninstall more built-in Windows 11 apps soon for less bloat - The Verge
  • TweetDeck is officially becoming a paid service - The Verge
  • X is slowing down links to websites Elon Musk has publicly feuded with | Engadget
  • An Iowa school district is using ChatGPT to decide which books to ban - The Verge
  • Linus Tech Tips pauses production as controversy swirls - The Verge

Gaming

  • Embracer Group's Partner Who Walked From $2 Billion Deal Finally revealed - IGN
  • Overwatch 2 Is Steam's Worst User-Reviewed Game Of All Time, But For A Surprising Reason - GameSpot
  • Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Accessibility Features Let You Slow Down Gameplay - IGN
  • Cities: Skylines 2 will simulate layoffs, homelessness and bankruptcies | Rock Paper Shotgun
  • Xbox Introduces Enforcement Strike System
  • Coming to Xbox Game Pass: Sea of Stars, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, Gris, and Firewatch
  • Starfield Preload PSA: Just Under 140 GB on PC, Just Over 126 GB on Console - IGN

Streaming

  • Twitch Bans And Blocks Stop People From Watching Your Streams - GameSpot

Hardware/Software Updates

  • Windows 11 update fixes annoying SSD slowdown bug | PCWorld

Deals

  • Free Play Days – The Knight Witch, Forza Horizon 5, Let’s Build a Zoo, and Blasphemous - Xbox Wire


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Aug 18, 202302:32:18
Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #93 (08/10/2023)

Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #93 (08/10/2023)

Tech

  • US is number one for ransomware attacks, 7x more than the next country - 9to5Mac
  • Elon Musk’s ‘fund your legal bill’ tweet is a brand new level of bullshit - The Verge
  • Here are the funniest things on sale in X’s Twitter auction - The Verge
  • Zoom tells employees to return to the office, responds to generative AI pushback - 9to5Mac
  • Disney+ and Hulu Ad-Free Pricing Going Up in October, Password Sharing Crackdown Coming - MacRumors

Gaming

  • PS5 USB ports reportedly ‘melted’ at Evo 2023 esports tournament
  • The SCRY Artic Is a New Plug-and-Play Cooling Unit Designed to Keep Your PS5 From Overheating - IGN
  • Microsoft shortens its Xbox Game Pass trials just before Starfield’s release - The Verge
  • Now official: you can buy a refurbished Steam Deck from Valve | GamingOnLinux
  • Baldur's Gate 3 developer demands full list of uncredited translation staff "immediately" | Eurogamer.net
  • Baldur's Gate 3 save file sizes are now uncapped because you've been doing too much | VG247
  • Destiny 2’s Zavala gets a new voice: actor Keith David - Polygon

Hardware/Software Updates

  • New PS5 Update Out Now, But It's Not The One You're Waiting For - GameSpot

Deals

  • Free Play Days - Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag, Valhalla, The Ezio Collection, and The Elder Scrolls Online - Xbox Wire


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Aug 11, 202302:36:50
Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #92 (08/03/2023)

Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #92 (08/03/2023)

Tech

  • Twitter threatens to sue anti-hate group over its research | Engadget
  • Elon Musk's extravagant 'X' sign atop the former Twitter HQ has been dismantled
  • Twitter Blue subscribers can now hide their blue checks - The Verge
  • Kenya suspends Sam Altman’s eyeball-scanning crypto project - The Verge
  • FBI investigation reveals that it was unknowingly using NSO-backed spyware | Engadget
  • YouTube is adding more creator tools to Shorts to help it take on TikTok | Engadget
  • Western Digital HDD capacity hits 28TB as Seagate looks to 30TB and beyond | Ars Technica

Gaming

  • PSA: Baldur's Gate 3 weighs in at 122GB and there's no preload | Eurogamer.net
  • Here are the last free Xbox Live Games with Gold
  • Microsoft’s repairability push now extends to Xbox controllers, too - The Verge
  • Classic Transformers games are apparently lost on a hard drive somewhere in Activision, as Hasbro urges a return on Game Pass | Rock Paper Shotgun
  • Coming to Xbox Game Pass: Broforce Forever, Everspace 2, A Short Hike, and More
  • Xbox seemingly confirms consumer-friendly Starfield feature and cross-save support at launch | VG247
  • PS5 Consoles Will Soon Support an 8TB SSD - IGN
  • August 2023’s big video game releases: Baldur’s Gate 3, Madden 24 - Polygon

Streaming

  • Kick Malware

Deals

  • Free Play Days - WWE 2K23, Descenders, and Dragon Ball FighterZ - Xbox Wire

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Aug 04, 202302:43:18
Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #91 (07/20/2023)

Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #91 (07/20/2023)

Tech

  • Twitter sues four unknown entities for 'unlawful data scraping' | Engadget
  • ‘Millions’ of sensitive US military emails were reportedly sent to Mali due to a typo - The Verge
  • Peacock raises subscription prices for the first time | Engadget
  • Google raising price of YouTube Premium to $13.99 per month
  • Apple employee didn’t tell Google about exploit found in Chrome
  • Apple says it would remove iMessage and FaceTime in the UK rather than break end-to-end encryption - 9to5Mac

Gaming

  • Larry "Major Nelson" Hryb departs Microsoft after 22 years
  • Starfield takes up a quarter of your Series S’ storage space | VG247
  • Introducing Xbox Game Pass Core, Coming This September
  • Here's July's next wave of Xbox Game Pass games | Eurogamer.net
  • UK extends deadline for final decision on Microsoft's Activision Blizzard deal | Eurogamer.net
  • Microsoft and Activision Blizzard extend merger agreement to October - The Verge
  • FTC appeal denied, as Microsoft's Activision acquisition nears completion | Eurogamer.net
  • Supreme Court Denies Gamers' Last Ditch Effort To Block Microsoft's Activision Acquisition - GameSpot
  • 22 House Republicans Call on FTC to Drop Opposition to Xbox's Activision Blizzard Merger - IGN
  • Blizzard PC games are coming to Steam, starting with Overwatch 2 - Polygon
  • Sony agrees to a Call of Duty deal with Microsoft
  • Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart PC specs and new features revealed – PlayStation.Blog

Streaming

  • Logitech buys Stream Deck rival Loupedeck

Deals

  • Free Play Days - PGA Tour 2K23, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Meet Your Maker, and TramSim - Xbox Wire

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Jul 21, 202302:29:48
Tech Talk Thursdays June Recap

Tech Talk Thursdays June Recap

Join us as we recap the month of June!


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Jul 14, 202302:56:02
Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #90 (05/18/2023)

Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #90 (05/18/2023)

Tech

  • Most states halt use of Google and Apple's COVID-19 exposure notification system
  • TikTok ban: First US state approves bill with $10,000 fines - 9to5Mac
  • iPhones will be able to speak in your voice with 15 minutes of training - The Verge
  • Musk’s Tesla tweets to remain on SEC leash, court rules | Ars Technica
  • Musk defends enabling Turkish censorship on Twitter, calling it his “choice”
  • AI-Powered text-based video editing & more released for Adobe's Premiere Pro
  • Wendy’s latest test will have robots deliver food orders through tunnels - The Verge
  • OpenAI launches free ChatGPT app for iOS - The Verge

Gaming

  • Steam Now Offers 90-Minute Game Trials, Starting With Dead Space - GameSpot
  • Xbox Might Offer "Timed Slices" Of Games Or Games With Ads - GameSpot
  • Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard acquisition approved by EU regulators - The Verge
  • Xbox Debuts PC Games to NVIDIA GeForce NOW Members Beginning Today
  • Coming Soon to Xbox Game Pass: FIFA 23, Planet of Lana, Railway Empire 2, and More
  • Humble Games Showcase 2023 Brings New Info On Stray Gods, Breeze In The Clouds, And More - GameSpot

Streaming

  • Twitch launches new Alerts feature to personalize streams

Hardware/Software Updates

  • PSA: Make Sure to Update, iOS 16.5, iPadOS 16.5, and macOS 13.4 Address These Three Actively Exploited Vulnerabilities - MacRumors

Deals

  • Free Play Days – XCOM 2, Tom Clancy's The Division 2, Warhammer 40,000: Inquisitor - Martyr Ultimate Edition, and Warhammer: Chaosbane Slayer Edition Xbox Series X|S - Xbox Wire
  • Grab 8 Steam Games For Only $10 For A Limited Time - GameSpot



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Jun 05, 202302:57:14
Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #89 (05/11/2023)

Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #89 (05/11/2023)

Tech

  • Buffett says Apple is the best business Berkshire owns; users would give up a 2nd car before iPhone
  • Apple Announces Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro for iPad With Subscription Models - MacRumors
  • Leaker claims Apple used 'multi-step sting' operation to identify and fire their source ahead of WWDC - 9to5Mac
  • Twitter starts purging inactive accounts after quiet policy change | Ars Technica
  • Elon Musk says a new Twitter CEO is starting in six weeks
  • YouTube is testing blocking ad blockers
  • Google is bringing Zoom, Teams and Webex meetings to Android Auto | Engadget
  • Android ‘Find My Device network’ for trackers, headphones, more
  • Google will mark its AI-generated images, show labels in Search
  • Wendy's will use an AI chatbot based on Google's models to take your fast food orders
  • Microsoft Workers Won't Get Annual Pay Bump Despite $18.3 Billion In Profit In Past 3 Months - GameSpot
  • “Meaningful harm” from AI necessary before regulation, says Microsoft exec | Ars Technica

Gaming

  • Xbox Series X|S Storage Cards Are Finally Getting Less Expensive - GameSpot
  • Xbox Game Pass Hurts Sales, Says Dev Behind Xbox Game Pass Title - GameSpot
  • Ubisoft customer service layoffs see up to 60 lose jobs | Eurogamer.net
  • Summer Game Fest touting "40+ partners" including PlayStation and Xbox | Eurogamer.net
  • The Asus ROG Ally is coming June 13 for $699.99
  • How the Asus ROG Ally stacks up to the Steam Deck and other gaming PCs - Polygon

Streaming

  • Twitch made it easier to edit clips for TikTok and YouTube Shorts

Hardware/Software Updates

  • The Xbox May Update is Rolling Out

Deals

  • Free Play Days - Just Die Already, Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2, Hunting Simulator 2, and Overcooked! All You Can Eat - Xbox Wire

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May 12, 202303:25:08
Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #88 (05/04/2023)

Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #88 (05/04/2023)

Tech

  • You can now use passkeys to sign into your Google Account
  • Study reveals top 20 most used passwords; 83% can be cracked in a second - 9to5Mac
  • T-Mobile discloses its second data breach of 2023 - The Verge
  • Elon Musk reportedly threatened to reassign NPR's Twitter account due to inactivity | Engadget
  • Twitter just realized it was dumb to cut off automated public service tweets | Ars Technica
  • ​​Hollywood writers to strike over low wages caused by streaming boom. - The Verge
  • 'Godfather of AI' leaves Google amid ethical concerns
  • Discord is growing up, so everyone needs to pick a new username

Gaming

  • Unity cuts 8 percent of its workforce in latest round of layoffs | Engadget
  • EA admits Star Wars Jedi: Survivor ‘isn’t performing to our standards’ on PCs - The Verge
  • Nvidia Stands Up For Microsoft After UK Blocks Activision Merger - GameSpot
  • Microsoft announces next wave of Xbox and PC Game Pass games | Eurogamer.net
  • Invite Your Friends and Play Together - Announcing Game Pass' New Friend Referral Program - Xbox Wire
  • Xbox Games Showcase and Starfield Direct dated for June 11

Streaming

  • OBS Studio 29.1 Released With AV1/HEVC Streaming Over Enhanced RTMP - Phoronix

Hardware/Software Updates

  • Apple Releases Rapid Security Response Updates for iOS 16.4.1 and macOS 13.3.1 - MacRumors
  • Android 13 with May security patch live, download Pixel OTA image now

Deals

  • Free Play Days – Golf With Your Friends, Turbo Golf Racing, Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker, and For the King - Xbox Wire


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May 05, 202303:25:48
Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #87 (04/20/2023)

Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #87 (04/20/2023)

Tech

  • Hackers reportedly holding Western Digital data hostage - The Verge
  • LockBit ransomware gang appears to be targeting Macs for the first time
  • Chrome gets its second emergency patch in a week | PCWorld
  • Bar theft tactic sees iPhone owners permanently locked out of Apple accounts
  • FBI and others urge Meta to halt encryption plans, citing child abuse risk | Ars Technica
  • Netflix delays its password-sharing crackdown to sometime before July - The Verge
  • Twitter made it easier to harass transgender users - The Verge
  • Elon Musk threatens to sue Microsoft - The Verge
  • Stability AI announces new open-source large language model - The Verge

Gaming

  • Ray tracing is coming back to the Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 3 remakes
  • Microsoft announces April's next wave of Xbox Game Pass games | Eurogamer.net
  • First PlayStation Plus Game Catalog Title For May 2023 Revealed - GameSpot
  • Humanity available Day 1 as a PlayStation Plus Game Catalog title, out May 16
  • Sega buys Angry Birds maker Rovio for £625m
  • Epic acquires Horizon Chase Turbo developer Aquiris to work on Fortnite | Eurogamer.net
  • Red Cross Challenges Gamers To Play Shooters Using Real-Life Rules Of War - GameSpot

Deals

  • Free Play Days – Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed and Roguebook


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Apr 21, 202302:54:44
Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #86 (04/13/2023)

Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #86 (04/13/2023)

Tech

  • AI can crack most passwords faster than you can read this article | PCWorld
  • Meet PassGAN, the supposedly “terrifying” AI password cracker that’s mostly hype | Ars Technica
  • “A really big deal”—Dolly is a free, open source, ChatGPT-style AI model | Ars Technica
  • Tesla sued after report that workers shared invasive images from car cameras | Ars Technica
  • NPR quits Twitter, says Musk-led platform is “undermining our credibility” | Ars Technica
  • PBS also stops tweeting after being hit with ‘Government-funded Media’ label - The Verge
  • Rivian CEO attempts to justify why the company refuses to offer CarPlay
  • The NYPD is bringing back its robot dog - The Verge
  • Warren Buffett: 'If someone offered you $10000 to never buy an iPhone again, you wouldn't take it'

Gaming

  • How Classified Pentagon Documents Spread Through a Minecraft Discord Server - IGN
  • National Guard member arrested for leaking classified documents on Discord - The Verge
  • Redfall locked to 30fps on Xbox Series X/S at launch | Eurogamer.net
  • Ubisoft+ Multi Access Available Now on Xbox
  • Ubisoft Explains Why Ubisoft+ Can Succeed Without Being Bundled With Game Pass - GameSpot
  • Valve is about to slash the file sizes of the Steam Deck's SSD-hogging shader caches in half | PC Gamer

Hardware/Software Updates

  • Apple Releases iOS 16.4.1 With Fixes For Siri Response Issues and Other Bugs - MacRumors
  • PSA: iOS 16.4.1 and macOS 13.3.1 patch two ‘actively exploited’ security vulnerabilities - 9to5Mac
  • Apple Releases iOS 15.7.5, macOS 11.7.6 and macOS 12.6.5 with Security Improvements - MacRumors
  • Android 13 with April security patch live, download Pixel OTA image now
  • The Xbox April Update is Rolling Out Soon

Deals

  • Doom Eternal and Wolfenstein lead PS Plus Extra games coming in April
  • Free Play Days – Them’s Fightin’ Herds and Payday 2: Crimewave Edition - Xbox Wire


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Apr 14, 202303:24:10
Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #85 (04/06/2023)

Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #85 (04/06/2023)

Tech

  • General Motors to Phase Out Apple CarPlay Starting This Year in EV Transition - MacRumors
  • Twitter takes its algorithm ‘open-source,’ as Elon Musk promised - The Verge
  • Twitter designates NPR as 'US state-affiliated media' | Engadget
  • Tesla worker who rejected $15M award in racism case has payout cut to $3M | Ars Technica
  • Court rules Elon Musk broke federal labor law with 2018 tweet | Engadget
  • Musk revokes NYT’s Twitter badge after news org refused to pay $1K a month | Ars Technica
  • Hackers exploit WordPress plugin flaw that gives full control of millions of sites | Ars Technica
  • Western Digital's My Cloud goes down after hack | PCWorld
  • Samsung discontinues updates for Galaxy S10 series and more

Gaming

  • Sega releases free Sonic the Hedgehog murder mystery game on Steam - Polygon
  • Asus takes on the Steam Deck with new ROG Ally handheld
  • Steam Deck compatibility not a priority for The Last of Us Part 1 | Eurogamer.net
  • Cheaper Xbox expandable storage cards are on the way - The Verge
  • Xbox unveils 'sustainable' Remix Special Edition wireless controller | Eurogamer.net
  • Microsoft announces April Xbox Game Pass games | Eurogamer.net
  • April's Game Pass leavers include Life Is Strange: True Colors and The Long Dark | Rock Paper Shotgun
  • Quantum Break Temporarily Removed From Xbox Game Pass, But It's Coming Back - GameSpot
  • Pokémon Stadium is coming to Nintendo Switch Online next week — but with a catch
  • Amazon lays off more than 100 employees across its gaming divisions | Engadget
  • Star Wars Jedi Survivor PC Specs Confirmed, 155GB Free Space Required

Deals

  • Free Play Days – PGA Tour 2K23, Black Desert, Bravery and Greed, and The Elder Scrolls Online - Xbox Wire


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Apr 07, 202302:29:47
Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #84 (03/23/2023)

Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #84 (03/23/2023)

Tech

  • Amazon’s latest layoffs cut 9,000 more jobs in divisions including Twitch and AWS - The Verge
  • Apple further cracks down on remote work by 'tracking employee attendance' via badges
  • Journalist plugs in unknown USB drive mailed to him—it exploded in his face | Ars Technica
  • ChatGPT bug temporarily exposes AI chat histories to other users - The Verge
  • Pixel Markup vulnerability lets some screenshots be un-redacted, un-cropped; fixed by March update
  • Windows 11 security flaw exposes cropped-out screenshot data
  • Windows 11, Tesla, Ubuntu, and macOS hacked at Pwn2Own 2023
  • YouTube channel hacks for crypto scams keep happening, takes down Linus Tech Tips
  • SEC charges Lindsay Lohan and other celebrities for illegally touting crypto

Gaming

  • Elden Ring wins Game of the Year at the Game Developers Choice Awards | VG247
  • Epic’s new motion-capture animation tech has to be seen to be believed | Ars Technica
  • Epic will share 40 percent of 'Fortnite' purchase revenue with creators | Engadget
  • Microsoft says its new developer tools can reduce Xbox’s climate impact | Ars Technica
  • EA to pull Battlefield 1943, Bad Company 1 & 2, Mirror's Edge from digital storefronts in April | VG247
  • Diablo 4 might brick your RTX 3080 Ti graphics card | PCWorld

Hardware/Software Updates

  • Switch Firmware Update Out Now With Hidden Changes - GameSpot
  • New Nvidia Drivers For Diablo 4, Resident Evil 4 Released - GameSpot

Deals

  • Free Play Days – Far Cry 5, Bassmaster Fishing 2022: Classic Edition, and Marvel’s Midnight Suns Enhanced Edition - Xbox Wire


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Mar 24, 202303:05:10
Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #83 (03/16/2023)

Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #83 (03/16/2023)

Tech

  • Samsung caught faking zoom photos of the Moon - The Verge
  • Samsung responds to fake Moon controversy - The Verge
  • Discord promises outraged users it won’t store call recordings—for now | Ars Technica
  • FBI says Americans lost $10.3 billion to internet scammers in 2022 | Engadget
  • Ransomware attacks have entered a heinous new phase | Ars Technica
  • Don’t use autofill on your password manager | PCWorld
  • Bitwarden: The Curious (Use-)Case of Password Pilfering | Flashpoint
  • Google: Turn off VoLTE, Wi-Fi calling due to severe Exynos modem vulnerabilities on Pixel 6, more
  • T-Mobile acquiring Mint Mobile, the Ryan Reynolds-backed prepaid wireless brand - 9to5Mac
  • TikTok now lets you start afresh with your For You feed | Engadget

Gaming

  • Fortnite now requires Windows 10 or higher on PC - The Verge
  • FTC finalizes Epic Games $245M penalty over tricking users, here's how to get your refund - 9to5Mac
  • Xbox Signs 10-Year Deal To Bring PC Games To Boosteroid Cloud Gaming - GameSpot
  • The Steam Deck’s lovely local downloads feature is out now for everyone | Rock Paper Shotgun

Streaming 

  • Twitch CEO Emmett Shear is resigning - The Verge
  • Twitch's New Video Game Streaming Rival Kick Goes Light on Moderation - Bloomberg

Deals 

  • Steam Spring Sale is live, Steam Deck gets a discount and startup movie customization | GamingOnLinux
  • Free Play Days - Anno 1800, Session: Skate Sim, and Autonauts - Xbox Wire

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Mar 17, 202303:17:21
Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #82 (03/09/2023)

Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #82 (03/09/2023)

Tech

  • Florida bill would make bloggers who write about governor register with state
  • Thousands scammed by AI voices mimicking loved ones in emergencies
  • Stealthy UEFI malware bypassing Secure Boot enabled by unpatchable Windows flaw
  • How a single engineer brought down Twitter
  • Elon Musk publicly trolled a Twitter employee who wanted to know if they still had their job: 'What work have you been doing?'
  • Musk apologizes for mocking and firing Twitter exec with muscular dystrophy
  • YouTubers can swear at the start of videos again without getting demonetized - The Verge
  • Public internet advocate Gigi Sohn withdraws from FCC consideration
  • VW to provide five years of free vehicle tracking after mishandled carjacking
  • FBI finally admits to buying location data on Americans, horrifying experts
  • US House of Representatives impacted by health insurance data breach
  • Electronics Retailer Micro Center Is Finally Expanding With 3 New Stores

Gaming

  • Nintendo Takes Wii U Versions of Mario Kart 8 and Splatoon Offline Over Security Issues - IGN
  • These $27 Joy-Con sticks are drift-resistant and easy to install
  • Nvidia confirms latest GeForce driver is causing CPU spikes
  • Popular ‘Untitled Goose Game’ for macOS rejected twice by Apple’s Mac App Store
  • Coming to Xbox Game Pass: Guilty Gear -Strive-, Sid Meier’s Civilization 6, Valheim, and More
  • Epic will now let developers self-publish to the Epic Games Store - The Verge

Streaming 

  • Twitch addresses livestreaming of explicit deepfake content | Eurogamer.net

Hardware/Software Updates

  • February 2023 Google Play system update rolls out to Pixel in March
  • Sony releases new PS5 update with Discord integration, 1440p improvements, and more - The Verge

Deals 

  • Free Play Days – Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege, WRC Generations, Dead by Daylight, and Cities: Skylines – Xbox One Edition

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Mar 10, 202303:15:56
Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #81 (03/02/2023)

Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #81 (03/02/2023)

Tech

  • Twitter has reportedly laid off product manager Esther Crawford | Engadget
  • Twitter Payments chief is out as layoffs cut 10% of Twitter staff, report says
  • Texas Republican wants ISPs to block a wide range of abortion websites
  • Conservative News Corp. empire says hackers were inside its network for 2 years | Ars Technica
  • LastPass says employee’s home computer was hacked and corporate vault taken | Ars Technica
  • US Marshals Service says it's the victim of a 'major' ransomware attack
  • VW wouldn’t help locate car with abducted child because GPS subscription expired | Ars Technica
  • Major Windows 11 update adds Notepad tabs, iPhone pairing, and a dash of AI
  • Apple Permanently Closes Charlotte, North Carolina Store After Multiple Shooting Incidents - MacRumors
  • Ford files patent for system that could remotely repossess a car | Ars Technica

Gaming

  • Steam Deck hits over 8,000 games Playable or Verified, plus February's most-played
  • Obsidian’s The Outer Worlds is getting a PS5, Xbox Series X upgrade - Polygon
  • Star Wars-Themed Xbox Consoles And Controller Announced For Mandalorian S3 Launch
  • Hundreds Of Apex Legends Playtesters Laid Off During EA Zoom Call
  • Apex Legends banning some Linux players, keep an eye out Steam Deck players
  • Eight Titles Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass On March 15
  • Olympic Esports Events For 2023 Include Gran Turismo, Just Dance, Chess - GameSpot

Hardware/Software Updates

  • Nvidia’s latest GPU drivers can upscale old blurry YouTube videos - The Verge
  • PS3 Gets A New Firmware Update

Deals 

  • New $300 Switch Bundle Confirmed, Includes A Free Mario Game, Launches March 10
  • Free Play Days – Diablo III: Eternal Collection, Train Life: A Railway Simulator, and Human Fall Flat

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Mar 03, 202302:47:34
Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #80 (02/16/2023)

Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #80 (02/16/2023)

Tech

  • Cloudflare wants to help you set up your own Mastodon server in ‘minutes’ - The Verge
  • Reddit was hacked in a phishing attack targeting its employees
  • Fatality: 'Mortal Kombat' Ransomware Targets Windows Systems in US
  • Hyundai and Kia forced to update software on millions of vehicles because of viral TikTok challenge - The Verge
  • Health info for 1 million patients stolen using critical GoAnywhere vulnerability
  • City of Oakland declares state of emergency in wake of ransomware attack
  • The US Air Force successfully tested this AI-controlled jet fighter
  • Microsoft will forcibly remove Internet Explorer from most Windows 10 PCs today
  • Discord Stage Channels adds Twitch-like video and screen sharing - The Verge
  • Western Digital starts selling 44TB of external HDD storage for $1,100
  • Tesla finally agrees to open its charging network to all EVs in US

Gaming

  • The Division 2 Dev Can't Update The Game Due To System Error, Delays Season 11
  • Xbox Game Pass Does Decrease Base Game Sales, Microsoft Says
  • Octopath Traveler, Alien Isolation among latest to leave Xbox Game Pass
  • Join us for PlayStation Plus Festival of Play
  • Activision wants Blizzard employees to return to the office in July

Streaming 

  • TwitchCon 2023 dates and locations revealed

Hardware/Software Updates

  • Apple goes on a bug hunt with iOS 16.3.1, macOS 13.2.1 and more updates | Cult of Mac
  • Don’t forget to update the software on your MagSafe cable
  • The Xbox February Update Rolls Out Today! 

Deals 

  • Humble Choice Members Can Download These 8 Games Free In February
  • PlayStation Plus Game Catalog lineup for February: Horizon Forbidden West, The Quarry, Resident Evil 7 biohazard and more
  • Free Play Days – Far Cry 6 and NBA 2K23

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Feb 17, 202303:28:53
Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #79 (02/09/2023)

Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #79 (02/09/2023)

Tech Until further notice, think twice before using Google to download software Google announces ChatGPT rival Bard, with wider availability in ‘coming weeks’ - The Verge Microsoft’s ChatGPT-powered Bing is open for everyone to try starting today - The Verge Google Pixel 4 & 4 XL get final update w/ February security patch Bloatware pushes the Galaxy S23 Android OS to an incredible 60GB Legacy Sprint SIMs on T-Mobile are about to be shut down Gaming Grand Theft Auto 5 is now safe to play on PC — you can go back to your heists worry-free Destiny 2 Will Be Offline On February 27 For Maintenance And Lightfall Preloading The Last Of Us Part 1's PC Release Gets A Short Delay Add CrossfireX to the long list of games shutting down Activision Blizzard will pay $35 million to settle SEC charges over its handling of complaints Overwatch 2 finally gives fans a dating simulator for Valentine's Day One Punch Man is coming to Overwatch 2 Madden 23 Predicts The Super Bowl Winner Respawn Sunsets Arenas, Adds TDM & Playlists To Apex Legends MLB The Show 23 new Storylines mode: The Negro Leagues Season 1 Amazon Luna will lose over 50 more games in February as the library continues to shrink All the biggest announcements from today’s Nintendo Direct Nintendo has finally given Advance Wars 1+2 a new release date | Eurogamer.net Streaming  Nothing, Forever, the Seinfeld AI show, has been temporarily banned from Twitch - The Verge Hardware/Software Updates OBS Studio 29.0.1 rolls out with many bug fixes Nvidia says there’s a fix for Discord slowing down your GPU - The Verge The February security patch is here for Google Pixel phones Deals  Steam Puzzle Fest will offer discounts and demos on puzzle games in April Coming to Xbox Game Pass: Madden NFL 23, Atomic Heart, Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord, and More Free Play Days – Scarlet Nexus, TT Isle of Man Ride on the Edge 2, and The Ascent Please check out the shows live on Twitch, Thursday at 8:00pm ET! If there are any topics you'd like to see covered, reach out to ttt@majorshouse.com or join the Discord at https://majors.house/discord You can follow us at: https://toot.majorshouse.com/@majorlinux https://twitter.com/synxiecbeta https://twitter.com/kevikevshow https://twitter.com/IdiosynAnca Catch the video versions over at here!
Feb 10, 202303:10:27
Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #78 (01/19/2023)

Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #78 (01/19/2023)

Tech

  • 35,000 PayPal accounts breached, and users could've prevented it | PCWorld
  • NVIDIA Broadcast will maintain eye contact even if you're looking away from the camera
  • AI art tools Stable Diffusion and Midjourney targeted with copyright lawsuit - The Verge
  • Apple Collecting Feedback From Dispatchers Receiving False 911 Calls From Skiers
  • Samsung expands self-repair program to include S22 and Galaxy Book devices
  • Twitter admits it’s breaking third-party apps, cites ‘long-standing API rules’
  • Twitter’s new developer terms ban third-party clients
  • Twitter is auctioning off assets from its San Francisco headquarters - The Verge
  • Microsoft will stop selling Windows 10 licenses in a few days
  • Microsoft Office may not open when you restore Windows 11 | PCWorld
  • Amazon is shutting down the AmazonSmile charity program in February

Gaming

  • Google releases Stadia Controller update to enable Bluetooth 
  • Awesome Games Done Quick 2023 Raises Over $2.6 Million for the Prevent Cancer Foundation
  • Forspoken's PC Requirements Revealed, File Size Is Huge
  • Switch was tops in the US for December and 2022, so was Modern Warfare 2 - NPD
  • Ubisoft Paris staff called to strike following CEO's "ball is in your court" comments
  • Telling Lies, Donut County leave Game Pass at the end of January

Streaming 

  • Logitech’s $69.99 Brio 300 webcam is a stylish alternative to the C920s - The Verge

Deals 

  • Free Play Days – Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands and Space Crew Legendary Edition - Xbox Wire


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Jan 20, 202303:05:00
Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #77 (01/12/2023)

Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #77 (01/12/2023)

Tech

  • ChatGPT is enabling script kiddies to write functional malware | Ars Technica
  • CNET has used an AI to write financial explainers nearly 75 times since November
  • More than 200 million Twitter users’ email addresses leaked by hackers - The Verge
  • TikTok’s 2FA feature was briefly vulnerable to brute force attacks
  • The FCC wants carriers to notify you sooner when there's a data breach
  • FAA outage that grounded flights blamed on old tech and damaged database file | Ars Technica
  • John Deere will let US farmers repair their own equipment
  • Some first responders are asking iPhone users to disable Emergency SOS and crash detection due to influx of false positives
  • It might be time for Apple to throw in the towel on the Mac Pro | Ars Technica
  • 2021 Studio Platform Survey Report.pdf

Gaming

  • Xbox consoles will soon be "carbon aware" | Eurogamer.net
  • Xbox Console Exclusive Game We Are The Caretakers Denied Game Pass Inclusion
  • Games Done Quick founder steps down after completing 13-year any% speedrun
  • Sony’s PS5 accessibility controller looks great, but won’t work on PC
  • Final Fantasy 16 Producer Denies Existence of PC Version: 'Buy a PS5'
  • Callisto Protocol developers left out of credits | GamesIndustry.biz
  • Leadership at WoW Support Studio Proletariat Won't Voluntarily Recognize Union - GameSpot

Streaming 

  • OBS Studio 29 Released With AV1 Encode Additions, Upward Compression Filter
  • YouTube's updated violence and profanity restrictions can retroactively restrict gaming videos | Eurogamer.net

Hardware/Software Updates 

  • The Samsung Galaxy S22 series is getting the January 2023 security patch in the US
  • New PS5 Update Prepares Console For DualSense Edge Controller

Deals 

  • Coming to Xbox Game Pass: Monster Hunter Rise, Persona 3 Portable, and Persona 4 Golden
  • Free Play Days – I Am Fish - Xbox Wire
  • PlayStation Plus Game Catalog lineup for January: Back 4 Blood, Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition, Life is Strange and more.
  • What’s free on the Epic Games Store this week?

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Jan 13, 202303:36:14
Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #76 (01/05/2023)

Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #76 (01/05/2023)

Tech

  • Twitter sued for not paying San Francisco office rent
  • First LastPass, now Slack and CircleCI. The hacks go on (and will likely worsen) | Ars Technica
  • LockBit ransomware gang apologizes for SickKids hospital attack and offers free decryptor
  • Black man wrongfully jailed for a week after face recognition error, report says
  • Windows 7 and Windows 8 will stop getting critical security updates in one week
  • AMD's Ryzen 7000 mobile CPUs feature up to 16 cores and 5.4GHz speeds
  • AMD's Ryzen 9 7950X3D CPU hits 5.7Ghz, has 144MB of 3D V-Cache
  • AMD brings RDNA 3 to laptops with Radeon 7000 GPUs
  • NVIDIA brings GeForce RTX 40 graphics to laptops
  • NVIDIA unveils the $799 RTX 4070 Ti
  • Alienware reveals its first 500Hz gaming monitor
  • Sony and Honda just announced their new electric car brand, Afeela - The Verge
  • Lenovo’s new Yoga Book 9i laptop has a second screen above its screen

Gaming

  • Dell's Concept Nyx Shows Off New Ways to Game and Work
  • NVIDIA's GeForce Now game streaming is coming to cars
  • Sony's Project Leonardo is a controller kit to help people with disabilities play PS5
  • Razer’s Edge 5G handheld is coming to Verizon this month for $359.99
  • Hitman 3 gets a new name — and two free games with it
  • Microsoft is now the home of the video game industry's largest union
  • EA says it can’t recover 60% of players’ corrupted Madden franchise save files

Streaming 

  • Twitch is recovering from an outage that took down everyone's stream pages

Hardware/Software Updates 

  • Android 13 with January security patch live, download Pixel OTA image now

Deals 

  • New Games with Gold for January 2023 - Xbox Wire
  • Free Play Days – Cricket 22, For the King, and Saints Row
  • Stranded Deep surprise drops on Game Pass | Eurogamer.net
  • Rejoice, one of the best Soulslikes has returned to Game Pass
  • Nintendo Switch Online deal brings a one-year family plan and a 256GB microSD card down to $50 (Remember to check before going live)
  • Humble Choice for January 2023 has DOOM Eternal, a good month for Steam Deck
  • 6 Free Games Available Now For Amazon Prime Members - GameSpot


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Jan 06, 202302:56:22
Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #75 (11/17/2022)

Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #75 (11/17/2022)

Tech

  • Twitter Blue signups disappear a day after fakes and mayhem - The Verge
  • Musk trolls senator demanding answers on Twitter fake-account scandal | Ars Technica
  • As more brands pull out of Twitter, SpaceX buys big Twitter ad package | Ars Technica
  • Elon Musk says the new Twitter Blue will relaunch on November 29th - The Verge
  • Elon Musk demands Twitter employees commit to ‘extremely hardcore’ culture or leave - The Verge
  • Elon Musk changes Twitter’s remote work rules, again | Engadget
  • Twitter fired employees who publicly called out Elon Musk | Engadget
  • SpaceX employees who were fired after criticizing Elon Musk file NLRB complaint | Engadget
  • Elon Musk says he doesn’t want to be CEO of Twitter, or any company - The Verge
  • Steve Aoki dropped the beat at Amazon during layoffs - The Verge
  • Stop using these stupid, stupid passwords immediately | Cult of Mac

Gaming

  • Nintendo Japan may now refuse console repairs if you're rude to staff | Eurogamer.net
  • Samsung’s 2021 smart TVs are getting Xbox Cloud Gaming and GeForce Now apps - The Verge
  • Built-in Discord voice chat is now rolling out to all Xbox users | Engadget
  • Backbone’s excellent phone controller is now shipping for Android - The Verge
  • The Crisis Core: FF7 remaster performance chart shows how complicated console gaming has become - The Verge
  • The Game Awards nominations are in, with God of War Ragnarok up for 10 of them | VG247

Streaming 

  • Elgato’s new Stream Deck Plus joins the knob mob - The Verge

Hardware/Software Updates 

  • The Xbox November Update Rolls Out Today

Deals 

  • This Holiday Season Just Got Better: Announcing the Xbox Series S - Gilded Hunter Bundle Coming November 29
  • Xbox Series S gets $50 cheaper for Black Friday
  • Coming to Xbox Game Pass: Gungrave G.O.R.E, Warhammer 40,000: Darktide, Dune: Spice Wars, and More
  • Free Play Days – NBA 2K23, Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker, and Deep Rock Galactic
  • Splinter Cell Gets Splinter Sale For The Low Price Of "Free" - GameSpot


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Nov 19, 202203:32:54
Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #74 (11/03/2022)

Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #74 (11/03/2022)

Tech

  • Twitter is now an Elon Musk company - The Verge
  • Elon Musk reportedly ordered company-wide layoffs at Twitter - The Verge
  • Elon Musk’s Twitter takeover has already emboldened the trolls | Engadget
  • Elon Musk wastes no time changing Twitter
  • Twitter is planning to start charging $20 per month for verification
  • Twitter has removed 1,500 accounts following coordinated trolling campaign | Engadget
  • Twitter chaos continues: 84-hour weeks, moderation frozen, ad-free articles gone
  • Elon Musk will let you pay $8 to be a verified 'lord' on Twitter
  • Twitter latest: Employee stock deal; Trump won't be back for midterms; edit button will be free; more
  • FTC says ed tech company Chegg exposed data belonging to 40 million users
  • Former New York Post employee apologizes for racist posting spree | Engadget
  • While Meta struggles with legs, VRChat gets finger tracking good enough for sign language

Gaming

  • Phil Spencer calls investigations of Activision deal "warranted," still confident it will happen | VG247
  • Microsoft will keep Call of Duty on Sony platforms "as long as there's a PlayStation out there to ship to" | Eurogamer.net
  • Developers decry Call of Duty fan who turned up on studio's doorstep to protest Modern Warfare 2 ban | Eurogamer.net
  • PlayStation VR2 launches in February at $549.99
  • Pokémon Go community manager receives "violent threats", as game's Bluetooth accessories briefly disabled | Eurogamer.net

Streaming 

  • Twitch partners with Xbox for free PC Game Pass subscriptions when you buy subs - The Verge

Hardware/Software Updates 

  • Android 13 is now rolling out to the Galaxy S22 in the United States

Deals 

  • New Games with Gold for November 2022 - Xbox Wire
  • Coming Soon to Xbox Game Pass: Pentiment, Football Manager 2023, Somerville, and More
  • Free Play Days – Control, Serial Cleaner, and NHRA Championship Drag Racing: Speed for All

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Nov 04, 202202:48:21
Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #73 (10/20/2022)

Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #73 (10/20/2022)

Tech

  • Apple store workers go on strike in Australia | Engadget
  • Apple Announces 10th-Generation iPad With Complete Redesign, 10.9-Inch Display, USB-C, and More - MacRumors
  • New iPad Only Supports First-Gen Apple Pencil, Requires Adapter to Charge - MacRumors
  • Nvidia 'unlaunches' the unwanted RTX 4080 12GB | PC Gamer
  • 8 RTX 4090s could crack most of your passwords in just 48 minutes | PC Gamer
  • How a Microsoft blunder opened millions of PCs to potent malware attacks | Ars Technica
  • Kanye West is buying ‘free speech platform’ Parler - The Verge
  • Netflix announces Profile Transfers — for when it forces you to finally pay up
  • Netflix will begin charging 'extra user' fees early next year | Engadget
  • Discord launches YouTube integration and new $2.99 Nitro Basic subscription - The Verge

Gaming

  • Blizzard's Diablo testers win right to unionise | Eurogamer.net
  • Microsoft has a bleak outlook on cloud gaming's future | PC Gamer
  • 343 Industries offering more Halo-themed prosthetics to children with limb loss | Eurogamer.net
  • Sony’s new DualSense Edge controller arrives on January 26th for $199.99 - The Verge
  • Razer Edge is a premium Android gaming tablet w/ detachable controller, $399
  • Bayonetta voice actress urges players to boycott next game, citing insulting treatment by developer Platinum | PC Gamer
  • New reports dispute Bayonetta voice actor's $4000 pay offer claims | Eurogamer.net
  • Minecraft launcher project spins out of control after dev hijacks it to fight 'leftist queer ideology' | PC Gamer

Hardware/Software Updates 

  • How to get the Windows 10 2022 Update
  • The Xbox October Update Rolls Out Today

Deals 

  • Coming Soon to Xbox Game Pass: Persona 5 Royal, Gunfire Reborn, Phantom Abyss, and More
  • The Sims 4 is now free to play, so here's how to claim it | PC Gamer
  • Free Play Days – F1 22, Rogue Lords, and Journey to the Savage Planet - Xbox Wire
  • Fallout 3 and Evoland are free to keep from the Epic Games Store this week | Rock Paper Shotgun

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Oct 21, 202202:59:58
Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #72 (10/13/2022)

Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #72 (10/13/2022)

Tech

  • The iPhone 14 keeps calling 911 on rollercoasters
  • Lufthansa says it is not banning AirTags from its flights despite tweets claiming otherwise
  • Cyberattack delays patient care at major US hospital chain - The Verge
  • Facebook security warning for 1M users: Scam apps stole login credentials
  • Google starts rolling out passkey support for Android and Chrome
  • Account handles are coming to all YouTube users very soon - Android Authority
  • Apple ups education and healthcare benefits, but not for unionized employees; Australia workers set to strike
  • iOS VPN apps have another flaw, shows new research: excluding many Apple apps
  • Netflix's ad tier will cost $6.99 a month and launch in November

Gaming

  • Steam’s revamped mobile app is available for everyone on Android and iOS
  • Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales hits PC on November 18 | VG247
  • Nintendo settles labor dispute with former employee
  • PS5 shipments are up by 400% in the US, just in time for God of War Ragnarök | Eurogamer.net
  • Former PSVR Exclusive Iron Man VR Flies Onto Quest 2 In November
  • Meta Quest Pro Ships October 25th For $1500
  • Xbox Cloud Gaming Coming To Quest For Streaming 2D Games
  • Play Halo Infinite, Forza Horizon 5, and More Games From the Cloud on More Devices Starting Today
  • Xbox Celebrates the Disability Communities with New Accessibility Updates
  • Microsoft and Sony's spend to get games on Xbox Game Pass and PlayStation Plus might surprise you
  • Blizzard has fixed an Overwatch 2 chat bug that caused players to make unexpected purchases | VG247
  • 2K confirms some personal data obtained in recent data breach | Eurogamer.net
  • Square Enix warns of Final Fantasy 14 hack attempt | Eurogamer.net
  • Cyberpunk 2077 dev rescues Stadia players from losing their saves

Streaming 

  • Streamer breaks back in two places in foam pit stand at TwitchCon San Diego | Eurogamer.net
  • Twitch responds to controversial revenue split, says 70/30 is "not viable in the long term" | Eurogamer.net

Hardware/Software Updates 

  • Apple releases iOS 16.0.3 with notification fixes, improved camera speed on iPhone 14 Pro, more
  • Nvidia promises big DirectX 12 performance gains in latest drivers - The Verge

Deals 

  • Next free game on Epic Game Store will be ToeJam & Earl | Eurogamer.net
  • GTA: Vice City - The Definitive Edition, The Medium, Assassin's Creed Odyssey, more coming to PS Plus
  • Free Play Days – Embr, Goat Simulator, and Tour de France 2022 - Xbox Wire


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Oct 14, 202203:41:03
Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #71 (10/06/2022)

Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #71 (10/06/2022)

This week, we take a special detour to talk about:

  • Steam Deck
  • Intel ARC
  • Overwatch 2
  • Activision Blizzard King
  • Stadia
  • And so much more!

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Oct 07, 202203:32:48
Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #70 (09/22/2022)

Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #70 (09/22/2022)

Tech

  • Meta axes internal team responsible for asking 'are we the baddies?' | PC Gamer
  • Twitter shareholders approve $44 billion Elon Musk buyout - The Verge
  • New attack can unlock and start a Tesla Model Y in seconds, say researchers
  • Matternet’s delivery drone design has been approved by the FAA - The Verge
  • Sony announces development of its first over-the-counter hearing aid for the US
  • The free YouTube tier is about to become unbearable with even more ads
  • Study finds that you can’t really change YouTube recommendations even if you try
  • Google Chrome will protect your incognito tabs with your biometrics
  • Uber hacker claims to have full control of company's cloud-based servers
  • Uber blames Lapsus$ hacking group for security breach
  • Microsoft Teams deemed unsafe to use by security researchers
  • Hacking gang sends ransom demand to LA school district - The Verge
  • Apple Investigating iPhone 14 Pro Models Freezing After Data Transfers
  • iPhone 14 Pro Camera Shaking and Vibrating in Apps Like Snapchat, TikTok, and Instagram for Some Users - MacRumors
  • Apple Executive Responds to Annoying iOS 16 Copy and Paste Prompt: 'Absolutely Not Expected Behavior' - MacRumors
  • Dozens of civil rights groups are calling on Amazon and MGM to cancel Ring Nation reality show - The Verge
  • The new Astro A30 headset can pull in audio from three gadgets at once - The Verge
  • EVGA is reportedly so sick of working with Nvidia that it's going to stop making graphics cards altogether | PC Gamer
  • Nvidia announces next-gen RTX 4090 and RTX 4080 GPUs - The Verge
  • Nvidia shows off DLSS 3, the new version of its impressive upscaling tech - The Verge

Gaming

  • Former Sony exec joins Tencent | Eurogamer.net
  • Sony says original PSVR games won't be compatible with PSVR2
  • Disgruntled employee spams players of 14-year-old MMO with profanity-laden official notifications | PC Gamer
  • Elden Ring publisher Bandai Namco admits "possibility" customer details exposed in July hack | Eurogamer.net
  • 2K Support admits customer support hack, warns affected users to reset passwords
  • Rockstar acknowledges gargantuan Grand Theft Auto 6 leak | Eurogamer.net
  • YouTuber exposed as 'The Real Insider' behind major Assassin's Creed leak and others | PC Gamer
  • Microsoft eased up on one DRM hurdle for disc games on Xbox - The Verge
  • Windows 11 just got better for DX11 games and anyone who insists on playing with a controller | PC Gamer
  • Call of Duty Warzone 2.0 faces backlash over cultural misrepresentation, Arabic translation errors
  • Infinity Ward releases Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2's PC specs ahead of the next beta
  • Nintendo is releasing the first Mario movie trailer next month

Streaming

  • Logitech’s new key light could almost pass for a regular desk lamp - The Verge
  • Review: Logitech’s new Blue Sona XLR mic pairs slick looks with even cleaner audio
  • Ninja criticised for appearing to feign mental health crisis to market his big return | Eurogamer.net
  • Twitch is cutting how much its biggest streamers earn from subscriptions

Hardware/Software Updates

  • Available today: The Windows 11 2022 Update | Windows Experience Blog
  • Voice chat noise suppression comes to Xbox One and PC in latest Xbox update | Eurogamer.net
  • Apple releases iOS 16.0.2 to fix iPhone 14 Pro camera shake bug, copy and paste permission, more - 9to5Mac

Deals

  • Coming to Xbox Game Pass: Deathloop, Slime Rancher 2, Valheim, Grounded’s Full Release, and More
  • Free Play Days – Dead Island Definitive Edition and Hunting Simulator 2


Sep 24, 202203:41:02
Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #69 (09/15/2022)

Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #69 (09/15/2022)

Gaming

  • Xperia Stream launched: A full-featured cooling system
  • Ubisoft CEO defends company against criticism of reforms, but campaigners demand deeper change | PC Gamer
  • Netflix preps three Ubisoft mobile games for 2023, including Assassin’s Creed
  • The head of Halo is leaving Xbox after 15 years in charge
  • Halo developer 343 reportedly loses engine lead
  • Production on Season 2 of Paramount's Halo adaptation has begun | Eurogamer.net
  • Deathloop looks set to arrive on Xbox imminently
  • COD Modern Warfare 2 wants your phone number before you can play on PC
  • Sony: "Giving Microsoft control of Activision games like Call of Duty" has "major negative implications" | Eurogamer.net
  • A new browser-in-the-browser attack threatens Steam users | PC Gamer
  • Xbox app on PC now launches faster and has HowLongToBeat integration
  • Discord voice chat is now available on Xbox consoles
  • Discord starts rolling out new Forum Channels to help organize conversations
  • EA announces kernel-level anti-cheat system for PC games - The Verge
  • The Sims 4 base game is going to be free next month
  • AppLovin drops bid to buy Unity following failed $17.5bn offer
  • Babylon’s Fall is shutting down in February 2023, just before its first birthday
  • Yakuza spin-off Judgment and its sequel are coming to PC | PC Gamer
  • Like a Dragon 8 officially announced | Eurogamer.net
  • Like A Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name will tell Kiryu's story between Yakuza 6 and 8
  • Sable coming to PlayStation 5, along with new content and features | Eurogamer.net
  • Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves arrives on PC October 19, 2022
  • Nintendo Direct September 2022: Everything Announced Including The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - IGN
  • PlayStation State of Play September 2022: Everything Announced - IGN
  • Here's everything shown during tonight's ID@Xbox showcase | Eurogamer.net

Deals 

  • Ubisoft+ is available to try for 30 days for free | Eurogamer.net
  • Assassin’s Creed Odyssey makes its hero's journey onto Game Pass today | Rock Paper Shotgun
  • Ni No Kuni series headed to Xbox and Game Pass | Eurogamer.net
  • Free Play Days – Golf With Your Friends and Diablo III: Eternal Collection


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Sep 16, 202203:19:56
Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #68 (09/08/2022)

Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #68 (09/08/2022)

Tech

  • New Google Play system update tells you when a data breach may have compromised your accounts
  • Samsung says a data breach revealed some customers’ names, birthdays, and more
  • Hackers caused a massive traffic jam in Moscow using a ride-hailing app
  • iPhones overtake Android phones in the US for the first time ever
  • Tim Cook on RCS for iPhone: ‘I don’t hear our users asking that we put a lot of energy on that’
  • https://twitter.com/lockheimer/status/1567735159579111425
  • Apple Store unionization movement continues in Oklahoma City
  • Apple Watch Series 8 gets souped up period and ovulation tracking - The Verge
  • A utility company locked thousands of customers out of their smart thermostats in Colorado - The Verge

Gaming

  • Microsoft confirms new Xbox Game Pass Friends & Family plan and its pricing - The Verge
  • Xbox Elite Series 2 Is Evolving with More Ways to Play Like a Pro
  • Nintendo announces a new Pokémon Scarlet and Violet-flavored Switch OLED
  • Sony's new PS5 model uses less power during games | Eurogamer.net
  • Sony says Microsoft’s Call of Duty offer was ‘inadequate on many levels’ - The Verge
  • Sony lawsuit claimant's reddit Ask Me Anything backfired
  • G2 Esports announces new all-female League of Legends team | Eurogamer.net
  • NFT expert imagines a hopeful future where poor people serve as 'real-life NPCs' in games | PC Gamer
  • Awesome Games Done Quick 2023 cancels its live event in Florida - The Verge
  • Overwatch 2 will lock new heroes behind the battle pass and fans aren't happy | PC Gamer

Streaming

  • Ninja says he needs a break | Eurogamer.net
  • Controversial forum Kiwi Farms taken offline over 'imminent threats to human life'
  • Kiwi Farms has been scrubbed from the Internet Archive - The Verge
  • Twitch is removing host mode and absolutely nobody understands why | PC Gamer

Hardware/Software Updates 

  • Google's September 2022 security patch is here for Pixel phones with fixes for wireless charging
  • Pixel 3a and 3a XL get final Android 12 update
  • Essential Google Chrome update thwarts security vulnerability | PC Gamer
  • New PS5 update rolling out with 1440p support, gamelists, and UX improvements - The Verge

Deals 

  • Coming to Xbox Game Pass: Disney Dreamlight Valley, You Suck at Parking, Metal: Hellsinger, and More

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Sep 10, 202203:16:36
Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #67 (09/01/2022)

Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #67 (09/01/2022)

Tech

  • Twitter Launches 'Twitter Circle' for Sharing Tweets With a Smaller Number of People
  • Twitter starts testing an edit button, but you have to pay for it - The Verge 
  • The US government got caught using sock puppets to spread propaganda on social media - The Verge 
  • Police secretly use smartphone location data culled from Waze, Starbucks, and other popular apps
  • Mark Zuckerberg and Sheryl Sandberg won't be deposed over the Cambridge Analytica scandal 
  • LastPass Hacked, But User Passwords Were Not Accessed | PCMag
  • A huge phishing campaign has targeted over 130 companies, including Twilio and Signal
  • Authy has been hacked, here is how to protect yourself
  • Apple says 95% of iCloud users already have 2FA enabled ahead of Passkeys launch
  • iPhone Lockdown Mode can be easily detected, could make you a target 
  • FTC sues data broker for letting people track health clinic visitors 
  • Truth Social is strapped for cash and struggling to find new users
  • Truth Social may be unwilling to say "no" to violent speech, but Google Play isn't
  • A ‘high severity’ TikTok vulnerability allowed one-click account hijacking

Gaming

  • Ransomware abuses Genshin Impact's kernel mode anti-cheat to bypass antivirus protection | PC Gamer
  • Fortnite is doing an 'I Have a Dream' anniversary event, again | PC Gamer 
  • Trans superhero Dreamer joins Fortnite as part of Rainbow Royale Pride event | Eurogamer.net
  • Call of Duty will join Xbox Game Pass, but still launch on PlayStation same day
  • Sony Being Sued for £5 Billion Over PlayStation Store Prices - IGN
  • All-women speedrunning event Flame Fatales raises $135K for charity 
  • Logitech G Gaming Handheld leaks with Google Play Store, cloud gaming, and Chrome
  • Ubisoft postpones "decommissioning" of older online titles until October

Streaming

  • Facebook Gaming app to shut down in October | Eurogamer.net
  • Nvidia Broadcast support will make virtual green screens easier in OBS Studio

Hardware/Software Updates 

  • iOS 12.5.6 rolling out to older iPhone and iPad devices with important security fixes
  • Samsung’s One UI 4.1.1 update for Galaxy S22 series is live
  • OBS Studio 28.0 Released With 10-Bit & HDR Video Encoding, Qt 6 Ported - Phoronix

Deals 

  • The original Mafia is going free on Steam for a limited time to mark the series 20th anniversary
  • Games with Gold's Xbox 360 games offering ends with Portal 2 in September | Eurogamer.net
  • PlayStation Plus Monthly Games and Game Catalog lineup for September revealed

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Sep 03, 202203:11:13
Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #66 (08/18/2022)

Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #66 (08/18/2022)

Tech

  • MacBook Pro workers being paid significant bonuses after riot back in May
  • Android 12 is running on over an eighth of all devices - 9to5Google
  • Google wants to remind you that using 2FA doesn't have to be a... drag
  • Gmail gets approval to move forward with plan to ruin its spam filter
  • The FCC rejects Starlink's $885M internet proposal because its speeds are too slow | PC Gamer
  • Apple’s $30M employee bag search lawsuit settlement given approval
  • Signal alerts 1,900 messaging users to a security threat from Twilio hackers
  • Apple sets Sept 5 deadline for employees to return to office - Bloomberg | Reuters
  • Florida airline worker arrested after AirTag reveals he stole thousands of dollars worth of luggage
  • Employee Claims Apple Has Threatened Termination Over Viral TikTok Video - MacRumors
  • FIRST USA RETAIL INTEL ARC A380 CARD IS FROM ASROCK, LISTED ON NEWEGG
  • The new USB Rubber Ducky is more dangerous than ever
  • Amazon plots to turn surveillance network into reality TV series
  • Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation is a form of cyberattack | PC Gamer
  • VPNs for iOS Are Broken and Apple Knows It, Says Security Researcher - MacRumors

Gaming

  • Microsoft makes bold claim that Sony pays "blocking rights" to stop games appearing on Game Pass | VG247
  • Microsoft finally admits Xbox One sales were less than half of the PS4 - The Verge
  • Steam lets you add free stuff easily now and it is absolutely majestic | PC Gamer
  • Spider-Man Remastered second biggest launch for PlayStation Studios on PC | Eurogamer.net
  • Doom is now playable on a tractor | Eurogamer.net
  • World's biggest mod site bans mods replacing Pride flags: 'We don't want to and won't argue this with you'
  • Embracer Group buy the whole of Middle-Earth, plus seven more games companies | Rock Paper Shotgun

Streaming

  • FaZe Clan's Nickmercs promotes maskless event in wake of TwitchCon San Diego's mask mandate | Eurogamer.net

Hardware/Software Updates

  • Android 13 is now available for Google Pixel phones
  • Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, and Pixel 6a can’t go back to Android 12 after upgrading to Android 13
  • Google is accidentally pushing Android 12 instead of Android 13 to some Pixel users
  • Did you get Android 12 instead of Android 13? Google says it wasn't a mistake.
  • Android 13 is coming to phones from Samsung, Sony, Motorola, OnePlus, Oppo, Xiaomi, and more later this year
  • August’s Google Play system update is live with AutoFill UI and Material You additions
  • Zoom’s latest update on Mac includes a fix for a dangerous security flaw - The Verge
  • iOS 15.6.1 fixes two security vulnerabilities that were actively exploited in the wild

Deals

  • Coming Soon to Xbox Game Pass: Immortality, Tinykin, Immortals Fenyx Rising, and More
  • To celebrate QuakeCon 2022 10 games from id Software and Bethesda are coming to PC Game Pass
  • Free Play Days – Just Die Already, Outriders, and The Elder Scrolls Online

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Aug 19, 202203:47:42
Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #65 (08/04/2022)

Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #65 (08/04/2022)

Tech

  • TikTok Trend Debunked: No, Apple Is Not Giving Away Free AirPods - MacRumors
  • Linus Torvalds uses an Arm-powered M2 MacBook Air to release latest Linux kernel | Ars Technica
  • Twitter test lets you mix and match photos, videos, and GIFs in a single tweet
  • Twitter account hijacks made possible by security error in over 3,200 mobile apps
  • Google Pixel 6a fingerprint sensor problems persist after launch | Android Central
  • Google may hand over your Nest video to police without a warrant in an emergency | Android Central
  • Tim Hortons wants to settle location-tracking lawsuits with coffee and doughnuts | Engadget
  • Samsung announces self-repair program for Galaxy phones and tablets
  • Discord users complain about new Android update built using cross-platform framework
  • The definitive ranking of two-factor authentication methods | Android Central

Gaming

  • Overwatch Contenders game grinds to a halt after both teams refuse to play | PC Gamer
  • Resident Evil Village will receive free accessibility update alongside DLC | Eurogamer.net
  • Logitech and Tencent are building a streaming handheld for Xbox Cloud Gaming and GeForce Now | PC Gamer
  • Microsoft starts testing an Xbox Game Pass family plan - The Verge

Streaming

  • TwitchCon San Diego will not require masks or vaccinations - The Verge
  • Twitch viewership fell as Facebook Gaming rose in June | GamesIndustry.biz
  • OBS Studio 28 Beta 1 Brings 10-bit & HDR Video Encoding, Qt6 Toolkit

Hardware/Software Updates

  • ExpressVPN now runs natively on Apple silicon Macs with latest update
  • SteamOS 3.3 Now Available With Many Improvements For The Steam Deck - Phoronix
  • Google rolling out GPS fix for Pixel 6/Pro and 6a, August update coming

Deals

  • Coming to Xbox Game Pass: Ghost Recon Wildlands, Turbo Golf Racing, Two Point Campus, and More
  • Free Play Days – Far Cry 6, The Serpent Rogue, and Roguebook

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Aug 05, 202202:58:36
Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #64 (07/21/2022)

Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #64 (07/21/2022)

Tech

  • A multi-billion crypto lender just filed for bankruptcy
  • The James Webb Telescope's hard drive can't store Warzone, but it will withstand the horrifying effects of cosmic radiation | PC Gamer
  • FCC chair proposes new US broadband standard of 100Mbps down, 20Mbps up | Ars Technica
  • YouTube reduces Content ID appeal process from 30 to 7 days
  • Latest Windows 11 security patch is causing problems, again
  • Microsoft changes its mind about open source monetization | PC Gamer
  • SATAn hack can steal data directly from your SATA cable | PC Gamer
  • Tech lobbying spend hits $35M this year as companies fight antitrust measures
  • Twitter accuses Musk of 'sabotage' and gets the early trial it wanted
  • Netflix loses million subscribers over past quarter, though not as many as feared
  • Apple agrees to pay $50M to customers with faulty MacBook keyboards | PC Gamer
  • CloudMensis spyware is being actively used in the wild to steal private data from Macs

Gaming

  • Apple Argues to Get App Store Injunction Thrown Out in Epic v. Apple Appeal
  • Apple Arcade adds new ‘Leaving Soon’ tab with 15 titles to be removed in the near future
  • Games Leaving Apple Arcade Soon Won't Be Playable
  • Nintendo confirms 3DS and Wii U eShop closure date
  • CD Projekt stock is worth a quarter of what it was before Cyberpunk 2077 released
  • Elden Ring retains its crown, Switch and PlayStation 5 still selling well - June NPD
  • Bungie sues Destiny 2 player following online harassment | Eurogamer.net
  • Tony Hawk's developers at rebranded Blizzard Albany announce union plans
  • Connect Your Worlds – Discord Voice Chat Comes to Xbox Consoles for Xbox Insiders
  • Neopets has been hacked and data for almost 69M accounts appears to be up for sale

Streaming

  • Twitch streamers positive about new raid feature in response to harassment
  • Twitch creators can share their banned user lists | Engadget

Hardware/Software Updates

  • Time to update: Nvidia Broadcast is now embedded in iCUE and Elgato software
  • Apple Releases iOS 15.6 With New Live Sports Features, Storage Bug Fix and More - MacRumors

Deals

  • Coming Soon to Xbox Game Pass: As Dusk Falls, Inside, Watch Dogs 2, and More
  • Infamous Second Son DLC now available for free

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Jul 22, 202203:05:59
Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #63 (07/14/2022)

Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #63 (07/14/2022)

Tech

  • Elon Musk Wants to Terminate $44 Billion Twitter Acquisition
  • Twitter Sues Elon Musk to Force $44 Billion Merger - MacRumors
  • Twitter’s new ‘Unmention’ feature lets you actually exclude yourself from the narrative
  • TikTok Announces Launch of Hashtag Content Filters and New Safety Tools
  • Tim Cook and Mark Zuckerberg find common ground on one tech initiative
  • Apple Ends Partnership With Former Design Chief Jony Ive
  • Autistic child with Down syndrome benefits more from iPad than dedicated disability tech
  • Uber co-founder Travis Kalanick reportedly saw violence against drivers as a tool for growth
  • BMW starts selling heated seat subscriptions for $18 a month - The Verge
  • Verizon Launches Lower-Cost 'Welcome Unlimited' Plan
  • T-Mobile takes the cake again for 5G speeds and availability in latest Opensignal study
  • Nothing Phone (1) officially launches w/ 3 years of Android OS updates, 120Hz OLED, £399 price
  • Bluetooth LE Audio standard has been finalized, ready for Android 13 with some big improvements
  • The 2022 Backup Survey: 54% Report Data Loss With Only 10% Backing Up Daily
  • VPNs aren't as protective as you think they are, says US Congress
  • Windows 8.1 has begun warning users of its imminent demise
  • ChromeOS Flex launches to turn your old Mac or PC into a Chromebook

Gaming

  • Atlanta Faze apologises for misogynistic 'misguided tweet' after backlash
  • Elden Ring publisher Bandai Namco reportedly hit by ransomware attack
  • Elden Ring publisher Bandai Namco confirms it was hacked, "investigating" potential customer information leak | Eurogamer.net
  • Delisted Metal Gear games set to return | Eurogamer.net
  • Nintendo Japan recognises same-sex marriage, despite Japanese law | Eurogamer.net
  • PlayStation Stars loyalty programme announced
  • Dragon Age and Mass Effect DLC made free, as EA finally ditches BioWare Points
  • Unity CEO sparks fury by saying developers who don't consider monetization are 'f***ing idiots'

Streaming

  • Instagram gets serious about streaming with OBS and Streamyard integration for desktop
  • Twitch reducing payout threshold for streamers | Eurogamer.net

Deals

  • PlayStation Plus Game Catalog lineup for July: Stray, Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, Marvel's Avengers

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Jul 15, 202203:36:22
Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #62 (07/07/2022)

Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #62 (07/07/2022)

Tech

  • Government developer leaves database credentials on an old blog post potentially causing the largest data hack in history | PC Gamer
  • President Biden to award Steve Jobs with posthumous Medal of Freedom
  • Apple Announces New Lockdown Mode on iOS 16 With 'Extreme' Level of Security - MacRumors
  • Digital Markets Act passes, could force Apple to allow competing app stores, and more
  • EU tells big companies to make it easier to get rid of pre-installed software or pay up
  • Apps and advertisers are coming for your lock screen, and it's going to be exhausting - The Verge
  • Former Apple Lawyer Gene Levoff Pleads Guilty to Insider Trading - MacRumors
  • Even with the power of 25 3080s, this Ethereum mining ASIC will soon be useless | PC Gamer
  • The 'Missing Cryptoqueen' makes the FBI's 10 Most Wanted list | PC Gamer
  • Meta to discontinue ‘Novi’ cryptocurrency digital wallet
  • Content creators can now buy insurance for their Instagram accounts
  • Google Location History will auto-delete abortion clinic visits - 9to5Google
  • Purchased Studio Canal films will be removed from PlayStation Store in Austria and Germany

Gaming

  • A new version of DRM software Denuvo is coming to squat on your games
  • Overwatch 2 removed hostile architecture from new map at fan request
  • UK competition watchdog to investigate Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard
  • Activision Blizzard staff plan fresh walkout after "recent attacks on the civil liberties of our employees"
  • Sega will match employee donations to accredited non-profit organisations "supporting reproductive rights" | Eurogamer.net
  • Itch.io's Worthy Of Better, Stronger Together bundle aims to raise $150,000 for reproductive rights | Rock Paper Shotgun
  • Summer Games Done Quick does more than $3M for charity | PC Gamer
  • GDQ speedrunner banned after admitting run was faked
  • Ubisoft to pull online from older games, which also takes away your DLC | PC Gamer
  • Games with Gold will stop including Xbox 360 games in October
  • Quest 2 Will No Longer Require Facebook Next Month

Streaming

  • Twitch is making major changes to its tag system
  • Fortnite star Cented dropped by Faze Clan for using a racist slur on stream | PC Gamer

Hardware/Software Updates

  • Android 12 July security patch rolling out to Google Pixel, factory images & OTAs live
  • PlayStation 5 update adds auto low latency mode settings | Eurogamer.net

Deals

  • Yakuza 0, Kiwami 1 & Kiwami 2 are back on Game Pass and balance has been restored
  • Following Xbox Game Pass July games announcement, another game is sneaking out | VG247
  • DJMax Respect V Available Today with Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass - Xbox Wire

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Jul 08, 202203:18:35