
Tech Talk Thursdays
186 episodes — Page 2 of 4

S1 Ep 135Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #135 (03/06/2025)
ETechApple Provides Reason for iPhone 16e's Lack of MagSafe Charging - MacRumorsApple is now fighting the UK over its demand for backdoor access to iCloud accountsEverything Apple announced since its last eventSamsung will finally release Android 15 for Galaxy devices in April, nearly 6 months lateSkype is shutting down soon, Microsoft pushing users to Teams - 9to5MacDigg is returning thanks to Digg and Reddit co-founders Kevin Rose and Alexis OhanianYouTube's new Premium Lite offers ad-free viewing on most videos for $8 per monthFacebook scammers want you to think Elon Musk can cure diabetesTapbots Making 'Phoenix' App for Bluesky - MacRumorsBrace yourself for Discord to get worse: Reports swirl that the company is in talks with bankers about opening itself up to shareholders | PC Gamer GamingAMD’s FSR 4 upscaling is exclusive to 90-series Radeon GPUs, won’t work on other cards - Ars TechnicaSplit Fiction PC specs revealed, and it's Steam Deck Verified | Eurogamer.netWatch out, Monster Hunter Wilds has a progress-breaking bugAcclaim Is Coming Back As Game Publisher Focused On Reviving Classic Franchises - GameSpotMore layoffs at PlayStation following live-service cancellations | Eurogamer.net Hardware/Software UpdatesSony's PS3 gets new system software update, 19 years after release | Eurogamer.net DealsTunic And Octodad Headline Huge LA Fire-Relief Bundle - GameSpotHere's our first batch of Xbox Game Pass titles for March | Eurogamer.netPrime Gaming's March freebies include Saints Row: The Third and Mafia II remastersPlease consider supporting the channel and the MajorsHouse network at https://ko-fi.com/majorlinux If there are any topics you'd like to see covered, reach out to [email protected] or join the Discord at https://majors.house/discordYou can follow us at:https://toot.majorshouse.com/@majorlinuxhttps://blacktwitter.io/@synxiechttps://toot.majorshouse.com/@kevikevshow

S1 Ep 134Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #134 (02/20/2025)
ETechApple Announces iPhone 16e With A18 Chip and Apple Intelligence, Pricing Starts at $599 - MacRumorsApple Unveils 'C1' as First Custom Cellular Modem - MacRumorsiPhone 16e Doesn't Have MagSafe - MacRumorsApple officially bids farewell to the Lightning port after 13 yearsApple Discontinues iPhone SE - MacRumorsApple Discontinues iPhone 14 and 14 Plus - MacRumorsApple currently only able to detect Pegasus spyware in half of infected iPhonesOpen source non-profit platform Codeberg "suffering from hate campaigns due to far-right forces" | GamingOnLinuxReddit paywall plans now confirmed by Huffman - 9to5MacX is blocking Signal links, likely over DOGE whistleblowers - 9to5Mac GamingDICE Awards 2025 Winners: The Full List - IGNMarvel Rivals Devs Laid Off Despite The Game's Huge Success - GameSpotMarvel Rivals publisher NetEase responds to shocking layoffs, claims they were to "optimise development efficiency" | Eurogamer.netGTA 5 gets new PC version that adds PS5 and Xbox Series X/S features for free | Eurogamer.net Content CreationTwitch streamers' uploads and highlights can no longer exceed 100 hours DealsHere's all the Steam Sales and Fests for 2025 | GamingOnLinux Managing MayhemPontificating on Plex or Sayounara SpotifyPlease consider supporting the channel and the MajorsHouse network at https://ko-fi.com/majorlinux If there are any topics you'd like to see covered, reach out to [email protected] or join the Discord at https://majors.house/discordYou can follow us at:https://toot.majorshouse.com/@majorlinuxhttps://blacktwitter.io/@synxiechttps://toot.majorshouse.com/@kevikevshow

S1 Ep 133Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #133 (02/13/2025)
ETech US senator wants to fine and jail those who use DeepSeek and other Chinese AIs TikTok advises Android users in the US to sideload the app Android users who want TikTok would be best advised to copy iPhone users Workday lays off 1,750 employees, citing demand for AI Amazon faces new union test in North Carolina | CNN Business Feds putting the kibosh on national EV charging program - Ars Technica New York metro transit systems add on-demand sign language interpreters Google I/O 2025 set for May 20-21Gaming State of Play February 2025: all announcements, trailers – PlayStation.Blog Sony has spilled the beans on what caused the PSN outage, and thrown in some free PSN sub to those affected | VG247 Capcom extends next Monster Hunter Wilds Open Beta Test weekend due to PSN Outage Nvidia GeForce Now is currently sold out — here's when it's coming back Nintendo patent confirms Joy-Con mouse functionality rumored for Switch 2 Bandai Namco has lost or laid off over 100 staff since April with little fanfare | VG247 Crysis 4 put "on hold" as developer Crytek is next studio hit by layoffs | Eurogamer.net Unity continues laying off staff as troubles continue | GamingOnLinux Destiny 2: Heresy launching with missing voice lines due to SAG-AFTRA strike | Eurogamer.net "The executives of our company did not protect us": Activision Blizzard workers hit back at claim harassment lawsuits were "fake" | Eurogamer.net Harrison Ford praises Troy Baker's Indiana Jones: "it didn't take AI to do it" | Eurogamer.net Fans React to Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl PlayStation Easter Egg - IGNHardware/Software Updates Apple Releases iOS 18.3.1 With Bug Fixes - MacRumors Make Sure to Update: iOS 18.3.1 Includes Fix for Actively Exploited Vulnerability - MacRumors Bug in macOS and iOS updates re-enables Apple Intelligence for some who'd opted out Apple Releases macOS Sequoia 15.3.1 - MacRumorsDeals Prime Gaming's February freebies include BioShock Infinite and Wolfenstein: Youngblood PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for February: Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, TopSpin 2K25, Lost Records: Bloom & Rage – Tape 1 and morePlease consider supporting the channel and the MajorsHouse network at https://ko-fi.com/majorlinux If there are any topics you'd like to see covered, reach out to [email protected] or join the Discord at https://majors.house/discordYou can follow us at:https://toot.majorshouse.com/@majorlinuxhttps://blacktwitter.io/@synxiechttps://toot.majorshouse.com/@kevikevshow

S1 Ep 132Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #132 (01/23/2025)
ETech Dozens of subreddits are banning links to X - The Verge China suggests it’s open to a US deal for TikTok after all Meta will lay off more ‘low-performers,’ says CEO Mark Zuckerberg - The Verge Meta admits it deleted links to decentralized Instagram competitor Pixelfed A major data broker hack may have leaked precise location info for millions - The Verge AT&T pulls its 5G internet service in NY over new affordable internet law - The Verge Netflix is raising prices again, as the standard plan goes up to $17.99 Apple Intelligence is enabled by default in iOS 18.3 - The Verge Gaming GDC's State of the Games Industry survey says one in ten respondents laid off in 2024 | Eurogamer.net PowerWash Sim kills off VR support in bid to provide "job security" for the team | Eurogamer.net New Square Enix harassment policy includes potential legal action against gamers who harass its employees Microsoft reportedly makes "small" number of further layoffs across divisions including gaming | Eurogamer.net The numbers have been crunched, and PC Game Pass got almost $5,000 in new games during 2024 | VG247 Introducing More Ways for Players to Repair their Xbox Consoles, Reduce Waste and Save Energy Xbox adding support for larger external storage beyond current limit | Eurogamer.net Everything announced at the Xbox Developer Direct showcase Awesome Games Done Quick raises another $2.5 million for a cancer nonprofit Insomniac Games boss Ted Price is retiring - The Verge Palworld maker Pocketpair to publish Tales of Kenzera studio's next game | Eurogamer.net Hardware/Software Updates NVIDIA release new GPU driver updates for Linux and Windows after announcing security issues | GamingOnLinux Deals PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for January: God of War Ragnarök, Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name, Atlas Fallen: Reign of Sand, and more Coming to Game Pass: Sniper Elite: Resistance, Eternal Strands, Citizen Sleeper 2, and More - Xbox Wire Please consider supporting the channel and the MajorsHouse network at https://ko-fi.com/majorlinux If there are any topics you'd like to see covered, reach out to [email protected] or join the Discord at https://majors.house/discord You can follow us at: https://toot.majorshouse.com/@majorlinux https://blacktwitter.io/@synxiec https://toot.majorshouse.com/@kevikevshow

S1 Ep 131Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #131 (01/09/2025)
ETech John Deere says its self-driving tractors and trucks will help address labor shortages - The Verge Microsoft Says AI Will Lead To Job Losses, Invests $80 Billion In The Tech - GameSpot Instagram blocked LGBTQ hashtags and treated them as ‘sexually suggestive content’ Meta is ditching third-party fact checkers on Facebook, Instagram Nvidia announces next-gen RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 GPUs - The Verge Gaming NVIDIA DLSS 4 is coming to all RTX GPUs Historical Palestinian game Dreams on a Pillow surpasses funding goal Nintendo Switch Cartridges Are Being Replaced With Googly Eyes - GameSpot Marvel Rivals team issue a statement on recent bans for Steam Deck and macOS players | GamingOnLinux Nvidia is bringing a native GeForce Now app to Steam Deck - The Verge Valve will officially let you install SteamOS on other handhelds as soon as this April - The Verge Lenovo Legion Go S official: $499 buys the first authorized third-party SteamOS handheld - The Verge Stellar Blade Dev Is Doing So Well It’s Given All 311 Staff a PS5 Pro and $3,400 Bonus - IGN Coming Soon to Game Pass: Diablo, EA Sports UFC 5, and More - Xbox Wire Hardware/Software Updates Apple Releases iOS 18.2.1 With Bug Fixes - MacRumors Please consider supporting the channel and the MajorsHouse network at https://ko-fi.com/majorlinux If there are any topics you'd like to see covered, reach out to [email protected] or join the Discord at https://majors.house/discord

S1 Ep 130Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #130 (11/21/2024)
ETech Razzlekhan, crypto’s most embarrassing rapper, is going to prison - The Verge Amazon and SpaceX attack US labor watchdog in court - The Verge X adds Twitch to its advertising boycott lawsuit Apple Adds iPhone XS Max and More to Vintage/Obsolete Product Lists - MacRumors Microsoft made a $349 hardware client to connect to Cloud PCs Porch pirates appear to be accessing AT&T data to track iPhone deliveries Trump names commission member Brendan Carr as FCC chairman Gaming The Game Awards announces Game of the Year 2024 nominees Devs of chill arcade freeriding game SNØ: Ultimate Freeriding use the Steam Deck as their performance target | GamingOnLinux SteamWorld Creators Announce Incoming Layoffs And Focus On Third-Party Games - GameSpot Unknown 9: Awakening developers report layoffs | Eurogamer.net Xbox cloud streaming expands beyond Game Pass to games you own - The Verge Content Creation Twitch faces boycott calls after labelling 'Zionist' hate speech Hardware/Software Updates Apple releases iOS 18.1.1 with ‘important security fixes’ for iPhone - 9to5Mac Apple releases macOS Sequoia 15.1.1 with security fixes - 9to5Mac Please consider supporting the channel and the MajorsHouse network at https://ko-fi.com/majorlinux If there are any topics you'd like to see covered, reach out to [email protected] or join the Discord at https://majors.house/discord Please consider supporting the channel and the MajorsHouse network at https://ko-fi.com/majorlinux If there are any topics you'd like to see covered, reach out to [email protected] or join the Discord at https://majors.house/discord

S1 Ep 129Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #129 (11/14/2024)
ETech Black people across the country have been getting racist texts about slave plantations Bluesky crosses the 15 million user mark - The Verge Bluesky apparently acted up today because of a cut fiber cable - The Verge Stopping the TikTok ban is reportedly a Trump priority - 9to5Mac Tesla Cybertruck hit with sixth recall this year, this time over a bad inverter - The Verge Apple Releases iPhone 16 and 16 Pro Parts for Do-It-Yourself Repairs - MacRumors A new iOS 18 security feature makes it harder for police to unlock iPhones - The Verge These are the passwords you definitely shouldn’t be using - The Verge Amazon can’t force employees into anti-unionization meetings 23andMe is ending its cancer research program and slashing over 200 jobs - The Verge AMD lays off 4 percent of its global workforce The Onion just bought Infowars - The Verge Gaming Hundreds of ZeniMax workers strike over Microsoft outsourcing, remote work policies | Eurogamer.net Discord leaker Jack Teixeira gets 15-year sentence for sharing classified documents Palworld dev details the patents Nintendo and The Pokemon Company are suing for | GamingOnLinux Valve accused of "allowing the proliferation of hate" as report finds 1.8m instances of extremist or hateful content on Steam | Eurogamer.net Hardware/Software Updates Nvidia’s new app replacement for GeForce Experience is now out of beta - The Verge Deals Nintendo Officially Announces Black Friday Switch Deals for 2024 - IGN Please consider supporting the channel and the MajorsHouse network at https://ko-fi.com/majorlinux If there are any topics you'd like to see covered, reach out to [email protected] or join the Discord at https://majors.house/discord Please consider supporting the channel and the MajorsHouse network at https://ko-fi.com/majorlinux If there are any topics you'd like to see covered, reach out to [email protected] or join the Discord at https://majors.house/discord

S1 Ep 128Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #128 (10/17/2024)
ETech Hackers made robot vacuums randomly yell racial slurs Brazilian police arrested the hacker who stole everyone’s SSN - The Verge You'll soon be able to safely and easily move your passkeys between password managers Apple Pay now works with third-party iOS and desktop browsers Google strikes a deal with a nuclear startup to power its AI data centers Automattic offered employees another chance to quit over WordPress drama Meta is laying off employees at WhatsApp, Instagram, and more - The Verge Gaming Discord Battles MapleStory Publisher Nexon Over Piracy Claims | PCMag Pokémon developer Game Freak reels from unprecedented "gigaleak" of "significant internal data" | Eurogamer.net Try "hundreds of amazing demos of games that haven't even released yet" in Steam Next Fest | Eurogamer.net Everything announced at Microsoft’s Xbox Partner Preview Activision Confirms Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Preload and Global Launch Times, PC System Requirements, and 102 GB Storage Requirement - IGN Riot makes more cuts, this time to crown jewel League of Legends Don't Nod Announces Layoffs That Could Impact Up to 69 Workers - IGN Former PlayStation exec says there's a "collapse of creativity" in the industry | Eurogamer.net Hardware/Software Updates Google launches Android 15, rolling out now to Pixel Please consider supporting the channel and the MajorsHouse network at https://ko-fi.com/majorlinux If there are any topics you'd like to see covered, reach out to [email protected] or join the Discord at https://majors.house/discord Please consider supporting the channel and the MajorsHouse network at https://ko-fi.com/majorlinux If there are any topics you'd like to see covered, reach out to [email protected] or join the Discord at https://majors.house/discord

S1 Ep 127Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #127 (10/10/2024)
ETech WordPress co-founder is paying employees to leave if they disagree with him - The Verge Mastodon switches things up to make its app a little easier to use - The Verge Violent threats against FEMA swirl on social media - The Verge Porsche to recall over 27,000 EVs in US over battery short circuit risk - The Verge Geico insists it ‘has coverage’ for the Cybertruck after owners complain of dropped policies - The Verge Data breach leaks SSNs of over 230,000 Comcast customers - The Verge MoneyGram hack – includes SSNs and photo ID for some customers; Comcast too Data breach of Fidelity leaks 77,000 customers’ personal data The Internet Archive taken down by DDoS attacks Marriott agrees to pay $52 million settlement after multiple data breaches Apple Hosts Secretive Conferences to Teach Law Enforcement How to Better Use iPhone, CarPlay and Vision Pro for Police Work Gaming Elden Ring developer FromSoftware announces salary increase of 12% | Eurogamer.net Rime developer Tequila Works lays off staff as part of studio restructure | Eurogamer.net Starship Troopers VR Dev Suffers Layoffs Amid 'Challenging VR Gaming Market' - IGN Star Citizen developer mandates 7-day work weeks, with no promise of overtime pay Genshin Impact Update 5.1 Lacks English Voice-Over as Video Game Voice Acting Strike Continues - IGN Palworld PS5 release finally available in Japan, despite looming Nintendo lawsuit | Eurogamer.net Sony locks out millions, who previously had access to Horizon Zero Dawn, from being able to buy it thanks to the remaster's release | VG247 Halo developer 343 Industries rebrands, confirms multiple new games | Eurogamer.net iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia Introduce Support for Wired Xbox Controllers - MacRumors Content Creation Kamala Harris' Twitch account streamed Tim Waltz rally alongside live WoW gameplay Hardware/Software Updates Firefox Zero-Day Under Attack: Update Your Browser Immediately Deals Amazon Prime 'free' games for October include BioShock Remastered, Doom Eternal and A Plague Tale: Innocence Please consider supporting the channel and the MajorsHouse network at https://ko-fi.com/majorlinux If there are any topics you'd like to see covered, reach out to [email protected] or join the Discord at https://majors.house/discord You can follow us at: https://toot.majorshouse.com/@majorlinux https://blacktwitter.io/@synxiec https://toot.majorshouse.com/@kevikevshow

S1 Ep 126Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #126 (10/03/2024)
ETech YouTube Shorts can now run up to three minutes Up to 600 million Facebook and Instagram passwords stored in plain text College students used Meta’s smart glasses to dox people in real time - The Verge Reddit policy changes make sitewide protests nearly impossible Hurricane Helene barreled through a crucial chip mining area in North Carolina - The Verge Verizon’s mobile services are down across the country - The Verge Excessive Heat Warning alert on iPhone? Here’s why - 9to5Mac Apple Pulls Third Software Update in Past Month Due to Issues - MacRumors Tesla recalls over 27,000 Cybertrucks over laggy reverse cameras Gaming Steam will let you sue Valve now - The Verge A PS5 update that screwed up game backgrounds was just a bug - The Verge PlayStation Network is back online following a lengthy outage - The Verge Original Horizon Zero Dawn removed from Epic Games Store, following remaster announcement After Laying Off 830 Employees, Tim Sweeney Says Fortnite Maker Epic Is Now ‘Financially Sound’ - IGN Hi-Rez Studios Suffers Layoffs as Smite 2 Struggles in Early Access - IGN Xbox network suffers major outage, game launching and more affected Xbox Game Pass October 2024 games announced | Eurogamer.net Hardware/Software Updates Microsoft starts rolling out its Windows 11 2024 update with lots of useful improvements - The Verge Deals Steam's Turn-Based RPG Fest is now live | GamingOnLinux Please consider supporting the channel and the MajorsHouse network at https://ko-fi.com/majorlinux If there are any topics you'd like to see covered, reach out to [email protected] or join the Discord at https://majors.house/discord You can follow us at: https://toot.majorshouse.com/@majorlinux https://blacktwitter.io/@synxiec https://toot.majorshouse.com/@kevikevshow

S1 Ep 125Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #125 (09/19/2024)
EDiscussion Futureproofing in Unethical Times Tech Exploding pagers kill at least eight and injure thousands in an attack on Hezbollah - The Verge 14 dead as Hezbollah walkie-talkies explode in second, deadlier attack | Ars Technica Hundreds of Amazon drivers in NYC join the Teamsters union Amazon warehouse workers are getting free Prime and a pay raise - The Verge Amazon is making its employees come back to the office five days a week - The Verge Backlash over Amazon’s return to office comes as workers demand higher wages | Ars Technica MrBeast and Amazon are being sued by contestants of their planned competition show Gaming Nintendo and Pokémon are suing Palworld maker Pocketpair - The Verge Hardware/Software Updates watchOS 11 is out now, with new Sleep Apnea feature Apple's iOS 18 is available today, but your iPhone may not be compatible. All the eligible devices and new features coming Today's release of macOS Sequoia brings 70+ new security fixes - 9to5Mac Also releasing today: New iOS 17, macOS 14 updates for the upgrade-averse | Ars Technica Deals Steam Planes, Trains, and Automobiles Fest is live now If there are any topics you'd like to see covered, reach out to [email protected] or join the Discord at https://majors.house/discord You can follow us at: https://toot.majorshouse.com/@majorlinux https://blacktwitter.io/@synxiec https://toot.majorshouse.com/@kevikevshow

S1 Ep 124Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #124 (09/12/2024)
ETech Abbott’s OTC glucose monitor is now available in the US An Apple Store in Oklahoma City is close to approving an union agreement for its workers Everything Apple revealed at the iPhone 16 launch event: Apple Watch Series 10, AirPods 4, iOS 18 and more Apple will release iOS 18, macOS 15, iPadOS 18, other updates on September 16th | Ars Technica Bluesky lets you post videos now - The Verge Gaming Voice Actors' Union Has Signed Deals With 80 Individual Games As Strike Continues - GameSpot The entire staff of beloved game publisher Annapurna Interactive has reportedly resigned Embracer-owned studio Lost Boys Interactive impacted by another round of layoffs | Eurogamer.net Dr Disrespect studio Midnight Society confirms "significant" layoffs due to "multiple unexpected challenges" | Eurogamer.net Games industry layoffs not the result of corporate greed and those affected should "drive an Uber", says ex-Sony president | Eurogamer.net Welcome PlayStation 5 Pro, the most visually impressive way to play games on PlayStation Microsoft lays off 650 more Xbox employees - The Verge After killing The Crew, Ubisoft says The Crew 2 and Motorfest will get offline modes | Eurogamer.net Unity cancels controversial fees to use its game engine tools a year after introduction | Eurogamer.net PC Cross-Play Is Required For All Multiplayer Games On Epic Games Store, Epic Confirms - GameSpot Deals Amazon Prime Members Get 28 Free Games In September - GameSpot Tech Abbott’s OTC glucose monitor is now available in the US An Apple Store in Oklahoma City is close to approving an union agreement for its workers Everything Apple revealed at the iPhone 16 launch event: Apple Watch Series 10, AirPods 4, iOS 18 and more Apple will release iOS 18, macOS 15, iPadOS 18, other updates on September 16th | Ars Technica Bluesky lets you post videos now - The Verge Gaming Voice Actors' Union Has Signed Deals With 80 Individual Games As Strike Continues - GameSpot The entire staff of beloved game publisher Annapurna Interactive has reportedly resigned Embracer-owned studio Lost Boys Interactive impacted by another round of layoffs | Eurogamer.net Dr Disrespect studio Midnight Society confirms "significant" layoffs due to "multiple unexpected challenges" | Eurogamer.net Games industry layoffs not the result of corporate greed and those affected should "drive an Uber", says ex-Sony president | Eurogamer.net Welcome PlayStation 5 Pro, the most visually impressive way to play games on PlayStation Microsoft lays off 650 more Xbox employees - The Verge After killing The Crew, Ubisoft says The Crew 2 and Motorfest will get offline modes | Eurogamer.net Unity cancels controversial fees to use its game engine tools a year after introduction | Eurogamer.net PC Cross-Play Is Required For All Multiplayer Games On Epic Games Store, Epic Confirms - GameSpot Deals Amazon Prime Members Get 28 Free Games In September - GameSpot If there are any topics you'd like to see covered, reach out to [email protected] or join the Discord at https://majors.house/discord You can follow us at: https://toot.majorshouse.com/@majorlinux https://blacktwitter.io/@synxiec https://toot.majorshouse.com/@kevikevshow

S1 Ep 123Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #123 (09/05/2024)
ETech Judge orders X ban in Brazil - The Verge Bluesky added 2 million new users in a week following Brazil's X ban Meta shouldn’t remove ‘from the river to the sea’ as hate speech, says Oversight Board - The Verge The Internet Archive loses its appeal of ebook copyright case ruling Oprah’s upcoming AI television special sparks outrage among tech critics | Ars Technica Generative AI backlash hits annual writing event, prompting resignations | Ars Technica Gaming Until Dawn remake studio Ballistic Moon lays off staff ahead of the game's release in October | Eurogamer.net Rocksteady hit by layoffs after Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League underperforms | Eurogamer.net Here's what was most popular on Steam Deck through August 2024 | GamingOnLinux Acer’s first handheld gaming PC is the Nitro Blaze - The Verge Acer's Project DualPlay is a truly wild gaming laptop with a built-in controller "Ask Xbox why they haven't answered us for two months" - Enotria: The Last Song's Xbox version is delayed indefinitely, with devs citing lack of Microsoft comms | VG247 Wahey, Enotria: The Last Song devs confirm they're now "working closely" with Microsoft to bring the soulslike to Xbox "ASAP" | VG247 Xbox Game Pass titles for September include big rigs in space | Eurogamer.net An important update on Concord – PlayStation.Blog Balatro is going to mobile devices Deals MSI Has the Only 2TB PS5 SSD for Under $100 - IGN If there are any topics you'd like to see covered, reach out to [email protected] or join the Discord at https://majors.house/discord You can follow us at: https://toot.majorshouse.com/@majorlinux https://blacktwitter.io/@synxiec https://toot.majorshouse.com/@kevikevshow

S1 Ep 122Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #122 (08/22/2024)
ETech Data leak affecting everyone in the US, UK, and Canada even worse than we thought Microsoft’s Recall AI feature won’t be available for Windows testers until October - The Verge Finally! Windows will let your webcam work in multiple apps at once | PCWorld Nothing is requiring employees to be in the office five days a week - The Verge Chick-fil-A is reportedly launching a streaming service for some reason - The Verge Western Digital's New 8TB PS5 SSD Is Very Expensive (Understatement) - GameSpot DeepMind workers urge Google to drop military contracts X is closing its operations in Brazil immediately, but its service will remain live for users Gaming The big games, reveals, and trailers from Gamescom Opening Night Live 2024 Xbox boss Phil Spencer addresses Indiana Jones PS5 launch news by saying Xbox "is a business" | Eurogamer.net Microsoft’s new Xbox Game Pass Standard tier is now available to test for $1 - The Verge Microsoft’s white Xbox Series X and 2TB special edition model launching in October - The Verge Microsoft’s new Xbox Adaptive Joystick puts accessibility at the center - The Verge 8BitDo Launches Official Xbox And PC Accessibility Controller With Unique Design And Friendly Price - GameSpot Video game actors call for better transparency around "disgusting" mocap work not disclosed in advance | Eurogamer.net Black Myth: Wukong Marketing Team Offers Content Creators a Steam Key — but Bans ‘Feminist Propaganda’ and All Talk of Covid - IGN Content Creation Twitch is upping subscription prices on mobile - The Verge Hardware/Software Updates Time to update Chrome (again) to patch another zero-day exploit | PCWorld If there are any topics you'd like to see covered, reach out to [email protected] or join the Discord at https://majors.house/discord You can follow us at: https://toot.majorshouse.com/@majorlinux https://blacktwitter.io/@synxiec https://toot.majorshouse.com/@kevikevshow

S1 Ep 121Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #121 (08/08/2024)
ETech Intel extends Core chip warranty to soothe customers | PCWorld OpenAI has the tech to watermark ChatGPT text—it just won’t release it | Ars Technica Hack and payback Instagram scammer gets nabbed after bragging about it on a podcast X files antitrust lawsuit against advertisers over ‘illegal boycott’ - The Verge Ad industry initiative abruptly shuts down after lawsuit filed by Elon Musk’s X | Ars Technica X is reportedly closing its San Francisco office WTF? Hackers can downgrade your Windows PC to reopen old security flaws Microsoft says Delta ignored Satya Nadella’s offer of CrowdStrike help - The Verge Massive 8TB SD cards, 16TB portable SSDs are right around the corner | PCWorld Gaming Here's the most popular Steam Deck games for July 2024 | GamingOnLinux Switch Is Very Close To Matching Lifetime PS2 Sales In The US - GameSpot Game Informer is shutting down - The Verge UK actors' union Equity introduces minimum rates to address "systemic low pay" for video game performers | Eurogamer.net Content Creation MrBeast blames terrible Beast Games conditions on the CrowdStrike outage - The Verge Donald Trump appeared on a Kick livestream with Adin Ross, then things got weird - The Verge Hardware/Software Updates First BIOS fixes for crashing Intel CPUs are finally rolling out | PCWorld Apple Releases macOS Sonoma 14.6.1 With Bug Fixes - MacRumors Apple Releases iOS 17.6.1 With Advanced Data Protection Bug Fix - MacRumors If there are any topics you'd like to see covered, reach out to [email protected] or join the Discord at https://majors.house/discord You can follow us at: https://toot.majorshouse.com/@majorlinux https://blacktwitter.io/@synxiec https://toot.majorshouse.com/@kevikevshow

S1 Ep 120Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #120 (08/01/2024)
ETech Taco Bell’s drive-thru AI might take your next order - The Verge Some Microsoft services, including Office, are suffering from an outage Tesla recalls 1.8 million vehicles over risk of detached hoods Charter failed to notify 911 call centers and FCC about VoIP phone outages | Ars Technica Logitech has an idea for a “forever mouse” that requires a subscription | Ars Technica Samsung hypes the Galaxy Z Flip as a great police bodycam - The Verge Ding Dong KOSA’s Dead (For Now) | Techdirt Apple has reached a contract agreement with unionized US retail employees for the first time Intel is laying off over 15,000 employees and will stop all ‘non-essential work’ - The Verge Gaming Discord on Xbox will soon let you watch your friends’ streams - The Verge Xbox console sales decline continues | Eurogamer.net Destiny developer Bungie lays off 220 staff, roughly 17 percent of workforce | Eurogamer.net EA CEO Says Video Game Actor Strikes Won't Have 'Short-Term Impact' on the Company - IGN Streaming Twitch staff concerned about more layoffs later this year | Eurogamer.net Hardware/Software Updates Apple releases visionOS 1.3, macOS 14.6, tvOS 17.6, and more - 9to5Mac iOS 17.6 and iPadOS 17.6 are now available, here’s what’s new - 9to5Mac If there are any topics you'd like to see covered, reach out to [email protected] or join the Discord at https://majors.house/discord You can follow us at: https://toot.majorshouse.com/@majorlinux https://blacktwitter.io/@synxiec https://toot.majorshouse.com/@kevikevshow

S1 Ep 119Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #119 (06/20/2024)
ETech Amazon union workers and the Teamsters have inked a deal - The Verge Amazon faces nearly $6 million in fines over California labor law violations More than 1,000 students pledge not to work at Google and Amazon due to Project Nimbus US sues Adobe for ‘deceiving’ subscriptions that are too hard to cancel - The Verge US surgeon general wants tobacco-like warning labels on social media - The Verge Musk’s X demands money from laid-off employees, claims they were overpaid | Ars Technica Cop busted for unauthorized use of Clearview AI facial recognition resigns | Ars Technica US military reportedly used social media to spread anti-vax propaganda in the Philippines “Simulation of keyboard activity” leads to firing of Wells Fargo employees | Ars Technica Gaming EA's top execs earned $60m in last fiscal year, despite company layoffs | Eurogamer.net Major Nelson is joining Unity - The Verge Xbox's Sea of Thieves was the most downloaded game on PS5 last month | Eurogamer.net Streaming Ex-Kick employee accuses staff of offering less money to Twitch streamer with cancer - Dexerto If there are any topics you'd like to see covered, reach out to [email protected] or join the Discord at https://majors.house/discord You can follow us at: https://toot.majorshouse.com/@majorlinux https://blacktwitter.io/@synxiec https://toot.majorshouse.com/@kevikevshow

S1 Ep 118Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #118 (06/13/2024)
ETech Photographer Disqualified From AI Image Contest After Winning With Real Photo | PetaPixel Windows won’t take screenshots of everything you do after all — unless you opt in - The Verge Apple Intelligence: every new AI feature coming to the iPhone and Mac - The Verge Elon Musk calls iOS 18 a 'security violation' for integrating ChatGPT, says he will ban use of Apple devices at Tesla - 9to5Mac Some company heads hoped return-to-office mandates would make people quit, survey says | Ars Technica Sony buys Alamo Drafthouse Cinema - The Verge Life360 confirms a hacker stole Tile tracker IDs and customer info - The Verge Fired SpaceX workers sue Elon Musk for sexual harassment and retaliation - The Verge X CEO Linda Yaccarino addresses employees as layoff fears swirl - The Verge Pew: A growing number of Americans are getting their news from TikTok - The Verge Gaming LA Billboard Shouts Out 'Gone But Not Forgotten' Game Studios Ahead of Major Showcases - IGN Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Isn't 300 GB After All - IGN Black Ops 6’s Single-Player Campaign Requires a Constant Internet Connection — Even on Console - IGN If there are any topics you'd like to see covered, reach out to [email protected] or join the Discord at https://majors.house/discord You can follow us at: https://toot.majorshouse.com/@majorlinux https://blacktwitter.io/@synxiec https://toot.majorshouse.com/@kevikevshow

S1 Ep 117Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #117 (06/06/2024)
ETech Tesla CEO Elon Musk could leave if $56 billion pay package not approved, shareholders warned - The Verge Butts, breasts, and genitals now explicitly allowed on Elon Musk’s X | Ars Technica Israel reportedly used fake social media accounts to influence US lawmakers - The Verge Instagram is testing ‘unskippable’ ads that you can’t scroll past - The Verge Ex-Meta engineer sues company, claiming he was fired over handling of Palestine content Zoom CEO envisions AI deepfakes attending meetings in your place | Ars Technica ISPs seek halt of net neutrality rules before they take effect next month | Ars Technica Asus summons Mjolnir, a heroic UPS inspired by Thor’s hammer | PCWorld Spotify will give you a refund for Car Thing after all amid possible lawsuit Apple Says iPhone 5s Now Obsolete as iPod Touch 6 Becomes 'Vintage' - MacRumors Gaming Good news, Roblox job-seekers - a virtual IKEA is now hiring meatball servers | VG247 Tekken 8 Director Katsuhiro Harada Has More Questions About Waffle House - IGN Microsoft and CWA forge labor neutrality agreement covering all ZeniMax workers Streaming Twitch announces a program allowing DJs to split revenue with record labels - The Verge Twitch is raising US subscription prices for the first time Twitch is disbanding its Safety Advisory Council and will replace it with streamers - The Verge Hardware/Software Updates Apple Releases Revised iPadOS 17.5.1 Update for iPad 10 - MacRumors If there are any topics you'd like to see covered, reach out to [email protected] or join the Discord at https://majors.house/discord You can follow us at: https://toot.majorshouse.com/@majorlinux https://blacktwitter.io/@synxiec https://toot.majorshouse.com/@kevikevshow Just figured I'd let you know that I (and by extension the rest of the Tech Talk Thursday crew) have been nominated for a BIPOC Streamer Award in the Chatterbox category! Please come show your support over at https://buff.ly/4bvHIyN

S1 Ep 116Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #116 (05/23/2024)
EHonestly, there were so many stories, it wouldn't be able to fit in the description. 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 [email protected] or join the Discord at https://majors.house/discord You can follow us at: https://toot.majorshouse.com/@majorlinux https://blacktwitter.io/@synxiec https://toot.majorshouse.com/@kevikevshow Just figured I'd let you know that I (and by extension the rest of the Tech Talk Thursday crew) have been nominated for a BIPOC Streamer Award in the Chatterbox category! Please come show your support over at https://buff.ly/4bvHIyN

S1 Ep 115Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #115 (05/16/2024)
ETech Apple Store workers in Maryland vote in favor of a strike over working conditions - 9to5Mac Amazon workers become the first to unionize at one of the company's Canadian warehouses Elon Musk laid off the Tesla Supercharger team; now he’s rehiring them | Ars Technica Eight TikTok creators file their own suit against the divest-or-ban law Gaming Pre-orders for Ghost of Tsushima on PC are being canceled in countries without PSN access Ghost of Tsushima single-player only on Steam Deck due to PlayStation Network features | GamingOnLinux Ghost of Tsushima PC Cross-Play Will Launch With a Beta Label Attached - IGN Assassin's Creed Shadows Apparently Needs An Online Connection To Install Physical Copies - GameSpot Hardware/Software Updates Apple Releases iOS 17.5 With Cross-Platform Tracking Detection, EU App Downloads From Websites and More - MacRumors iOS 17.5 includes these 15 security patches for iPhone users - 9to5Mac Apple Releases macOS Sonoma 14.5 With Apple News+ Improvements - MacRumors 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 [email protected] or join the Discord at https://majors.house/discord You can follow us at: https://toot.majorshouse.com/@majorlinux https://blacktwitter.io/@synxiec https://toot.majorshouse.com/@kevikevshow Just figured I'd let you know that I (and by extension the rest of the Tech Talk Thursday crew) have been nominated for a BIPOC Streamer Award in the Chatterbox category! Please come show your support over at https://buff.ly/4bvHIyN

S1 Ep 114Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #114 (05/09/2024)
ETech Divestment vs. social media: a hard battle on a good day Bike Lock NYPD Insists Is 'Industrial' Protest Tool Is a Normal Lock Recommended by Columbia University TikTok sues the US government over ban - The Verge Dell responds to return-to-office resistance with VPN, badge tracking | Ars Technica Dell hack: Personal info of 49 million customers allegedly breached | PCWorld Jack Dorsey claims Bluesky is 'repeating all the mistakes' he made at Twitter Gaming Xbox shuts slew of Bethesda studios, including Redfall, Hi-Fi Rush developers | Eurogamer.net Microsoft says it needs games like Hi-Fi Rush the day after killing its studio - The Verge 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 [email protected] or join the Discord at https://majors.house/discord You can follow us at: https://toot.majorshouse.com/@majorlinux https://blacktwitter.io/@synxiec https://toot.majorshouse.com/@kevikevshow

S1 Ep 113Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #113 (04/11/2024)
ETech Israel is rubber-stamping AI bombing targets MPA announces move to block piracy sites Apple Store employees in New Jersey want to unionize Twitter isn’t letting you hide the checkmark anymore Gaming Roblox says children developing on its platform is a gift Deck Nine is apparently no stranger to toxic dev culture Xbox plans to tackle game preservation Blizzard Games are returning to China EA Play is getting a bit more expensive 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 [email protected] or join the Discord at https://majors.house/discord You can follow us at: https://toot.majorshouse.com/@majorlinux https://blacktwitter.io/@synxiec https://toot.majorshouse.com/@kevikevshow

S1 Ep 112Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #112 (04/04/2024)
ETech AT&T has leaked nearly 70 million Social Security numbers Jon Stewart shows the AI segment that Apple didn’t want us to see Spotify wants more money…again…in less than a year Discord to start running ads even though it said it wasn’t going to Gaming Waffle House needs to let Tekken put the restaurant in game 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 [email protected] or join the Discord at https://majors.house/discord You can follow us at: https://toot.majorshouse.com/@majorlinux https://blacktwitter.io/@synxiec https://toot.majorshouse.com/@kevikevshow

S1 Ep 111Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #111 (03/21/2024)
ETech Uber and Lyft can’t be bothered to pay Minneapolis drivers more Tesla settles racism lawsuit with Black worker Dell becomes the latest company to reverse WFH policies DOJ urging the sale of TikTok instead of ban House bill doesn’t protect your data, just restricts the selling of it Gaming Steam Families beta is perfect for your gaming family Streaming Twitch is removing Prime Video watch parties on April 2, 2024 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 [email protected] or join the Discord at https://majors.house/discord You can follow us at: https://toot.majorshouse.com/@majorlinux https://blacktwitter.io/@synxiec https://toot.majorshouse.com/@kevikevshow

S1 Ep 110Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #110 (03/14/2024)
ETech Twitter is considering taking a Midjourney FCC says that 100 Mbps or more is broadband Google engineer fired for speaking out against Project Nimbus Bobby Kotick interested in buying TikTok Gaming Capcom making smart moves amidst all the layoffs Sweet Baby hate shows people don’t know how games are made Looks like Saber got some good properties in the Embracer divorce Streaming Twitch is removing Prime Video watch parties on April 2, 2024 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 [email protected] or join the Discord at https://majors.house/discord You can follow us at: https://toot.majorshouse.com/@majorlinux https://blacktwitter.io/@synxiec https://toot.majorshouse.com/@kevikevshow

S1 Ep 109Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #109 (03/07/2024)
ETech Automattic isn’t protecting user choice when it comes to gAI Meta hands NSO another “L” in court TikTok is again the Chinese boogeyman to American lawmakers HP finally did it! They’ve turned a printer into a subscription. Apple gives devs ability to disable Reactions by default in iOS 17.4 Apple is supporting DIY repairs of M3 Macs Microsoft is shutting down Android for Windows 11 next year Gaming Microsoft wants to bridge the super resolution gap Toys for Bob took its ball and became indie Rockstar wants folks back in the office despite saying otherwise Embracer is finally letting go of Gearbox and Saber Interactive 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 [email protected] or join the Discord at https://majors.house/discord You can follow us at: https://toot.majorshouse.com/@majorlinux https://blacktwitter.io/@synxiec https://toot.majorshouse.com/@kevikevshow

S1 Ep 108Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #108 (02/22/2024)
ETech Authy moved its desktop EOL to March Walmart is acquiring Vizio to better get to know you Apple releases a sports app Apple seems to have joined Signal in future-proofing encryption Nvidia driver updates no longer need a login thanks to new app Gaming Microsoft opened up about the future of Xbox Microsoft revealed which games are going where Xbox won’t release cloud app because it’s all about the money Sony is looking to bring PS VR2 to PC Sony is making it easier to sign into your PlayStation The DICE Awards gave Spider-Man 2 its due Epic Games gave way nearly $2000 in games in 2023 Streaming Twitch is increasing sub prices in select countries next month 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 [email protected] or join the Discord at https://majors.house/discord You can follow us at: https://toot.majorshouse.com/@majorlinux https://blacktwitter.io/@synxiec https://toot.majorshouse.com/@kevikevshow

S1 Ep 107Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #107 (02/01/2024)
ETech Tesla recalls 200,000 more cars due to backup camera Polestar is cutting jobs because EVs are too expensive Jamf couldn’t manage to keep the layoffs away Apple push notifications are sending data to companies Apple vastly changed their app store policies and I barely get it Japan to stop using floppy disks for bureaucratic work Spec Ops: The Line, TikTok, and media licenses Gaming No longer Embraced Embracer has let go of half of Black Forest Games staff Reikon Games, developers of Ruiner, hit with layoffs Embracer strikes again: fired 100 people & canceled Deus Ex game Streaming Twitch Enhanced Broadcasting - Desk Chair Analysts 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 [email protected] or join the Discord at https://majors.house/discord You can follow us at: https://toot.majorshouse.com/@majorlinux https://blacktwitter.io/@synxiec https://toot.majorshouse.com/@kevikevshow

S1 Ep 106Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #106 (01/18/2024)
ETech OpenAI unashamed that it needs copyrighted materials to train SEC is in trouble for not following a Tech Talk Commandment Discord is the newest company to be facing layoffs Amazon and Twitch cutting thousands of jobs Google the latest to lay off thousands of people YouTube staff are the latest casualties in Google’s layoff spree Gig workers to become employees under Department of Labor rule Gaming Tekken taking representation seriously with Julia and Michelle Game Pass gave users access to $5000 worth of games in 2023 Ubisoft thinks we need to be “comfortable” not owning our games Call of Duty was toppled by Harry Potter last year 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 [email protected] or join the Discord at https://majors.house/discord You can follow us at: https://toot.majorshouse.com/@majorlinux https://blacktwitter.io/@synxiec https://toot.majorshouse.com/@kevikevshow

S1 Ep 105Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #105 (01/11/2024)
ETech Authy to sunset desktop apps iPhone proves to be tougher than Boeing airplane doors Tesla is just as deadly in China as it is in the US thanks to Autopilot Musk is letting his hatred of unions show again Google guilty of breaking labor laws against YouTube Music staff Duolingo is letting AI take their jobs Gaming SAG-AFTRA struck deal for AI voice acting and didn’t tell the actors Bossa Studios kicks off 2024 with more layoffs Unity continues downward trajectory into the new year Activision Blizzard didn’t think of the ‘old white guy’ alleges lawsuit Xbox is putting developers directly in your face again January 18 Netflix naturally brings ads and microtransactions to its games MSI is giving us THE CLAW with Intel inside 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 [email protected] or join the Discord at https://majors.house/discord You can follow us at: https://toot.majorshouse.com/@majorlinux https://blacktwitter.io/@synxiec https://toot.majorshouse.com/@kevikevshow

S1 Ep 104Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #104 (01/04/2024)
EGaming Tekken claimed to be racist by rando who didn’t see Leroy or Raven Square Enix president still doesn’t quite get it with “emerging tech” Steam is leaving Windows 7, 8, 8.1 behind Meta has removed TV casting from Quest temporarily - Desk Chair Analysts Xbox has a toaster to go with your fridge 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 [email protected] or join the Discord at https://majors.house/discord You can follow us at: https://toot.majorshouse.com/@majorlinux https://blacktwitter.io/@synxiec https://toot.majorshouse.com/@kevikevshow

S1 Ep 103Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #103 (11/09/2023)
ETech SBF found guilty on all counts Twitter would like to sell used handles for more than used cars No, Kendrick Lemar did not release a new phone called the Light Phone II Gaming Game Pass games to let you know when they’re leaving Microsoft employees will no longer have access to free Game Pass Your PlayStation won’t be posting to Twitter anymore Twitter’s removal from consoles has Musky Musk’s attention Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer news is giving the internet hope again The Steam Deck OLED has been announced Hardware/Software Updates Time to update those Pixels for November Apple release a group of new updates to fix some problems 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 [email protected] or join the Discord at https://majors.house/discord You can follow us at: https://toot.majorshouse.com/@majorlinux https://blacktwitter.io/@synxiec https://toot.majorshouse.com/@kevikevshow

S1 Ep 102Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #102 (11/02/2023)
ETech 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 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 [email protected] or join the Discord at https://majors.house/discord You can follow us at: https://toot.majorshouse.com/@majorlinux https://blacktwitter.io/@synxiec https://toot.majorshouse.com/@kevikevshow

S1 Ep 101Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #101 (10/19/2023)
ETech Malicious translation to blame for Ubuntu 23.10 being pulled Just before sale, nearly half of Bandcamp’s employees have been cut Corporate social networking site, LinkedIn, lays off over 600 people Musky Musk wants to charge you $1 a year for Twitter To skirt responsiblity, Musk threatens to remove Twitter from EU Netflix decided you aren’t paying enough, again Gaming Microsoft’s purchase of Activision Blizzard is going through in the UK (Update: It’s a done deal) Pete Hines, Bethesda’s Head of Publishing, Retires Game Pass didn’t hold Starfield back from top game spot last month Here’s what’s coming soon to Game Pass Get ready for a GeForce Now price hike Somebody, Somewhere bought a Wii U in last month Streaming Get a consistent intro and outro with the new Elgato teleprompter 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 [email protected] or join the Discord at https://majors.house/discord You can follow us at: https://toot.majorshouse.com/@majorlinux https://blacktwitter.io/@synxiec https://toot.majorshouse.com/@kevikevshow

S1 Ep 99Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #99 (10/05/2023)
ETech 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 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 [email protected] or join the Discord at https://majors.house/discord You can follow us at: https://toot.majorshouse.com/@majorlinux https://blacktwitter.io/@synxiec https://toot.majorshouse.com/@kevikevshow

S1 Ep 98Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #98 (09/21/2023)
ETech 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 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 [email protected] or join the Discord at https://majors.house/discord You can follow us at: https://toot.majorshouse.com/@majorlinux https://blacktwitter.io/@synxiec https://toot.majorshouse.com/@kevikevshow

S1 Ep 97Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #97 (09/14/2023)
ETech 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 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 [email protected] or join the Discord at https://majors.house/discord You can follow us at: https://toot.majorshouse.com/@majorlinux https://blacktwitter.io/@synxiec https://toot.majorshouse.com/@kevikevshow

S1 Ep 96Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #96 (09/07/2023)
ETech - 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 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 [email protected] or join the Discord at https://majors.house/discord You can follow us at: https://toot.majorshouse.com/@majorlinux https://blacktwitter.io/@synxiec https://toot.majorshouse.com/@kevikevshow

S1 Ep 95Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #95 (08/24/2023)
ETech 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 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 [email protected] or join the Discord at https://majors.house/discord You can follow us at: https://toot.majorshouse.com/@majorlinux https://blacktwitter.io/@synxiec https://toot.majorshouse.com/@kevikevshow

S1 Ep 94Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #94 (08/17/2023)
ETech 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 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 [email protected] or join the Discord at https://majors.house/discord You can follow us at: https://toot.majorshouse.com/@majorlinux https://blacktwitter.io/@synxiec https://toot.majorshouse.com/@kevikevshow

S1 Ep 93Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #93 (08/10/2023)
ETech 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 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 [email protected] or join the Discord at https://majors.house/discord You can follow us at: https://toot.majorshouse.com/@majorlinux https://blacktwitter.io/@synxiec https://toot.majorshouse.com/@kevikevshow

S1 Ep 92Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #92 (08/03/2023)
ETech 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 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 [email protected] or join the Discord at https://majors.house/discord You can follow us at: https://toot.majorshouse.com/@majorlinux https://blacktwitter.io/@synxiec https://toot.majorshouse.com/@kevikevshow

S1 Ep 91Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #91 (07/20/2023)
ETech 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 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 [email protected] or join the Discord at https://majors.house/discord You can follow us at: https://toot.majorshouse.com/@majorlinux https://blacktwitter.io/@synxiec https://toot.majorshouse.com/@kevikevshow

Tech Talk Thursdays June Recap
bonusEJoin us as we recap the month of June! If there are any topics you'd like to see covered, reach out to [email protected] or join the Discord at https://majors.house/discord You can follow us at: https://toot.majorshouse.com/@majorlinux https://blacktwitter.io/@synxiec https://toot.majorshouse.com/@kevikevshow

S1 Ep 90Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #90 (05/18/2023)
ETech 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 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 [email protected] or join the Discord at https://majors.house/discord You can follow us at: https://toot.majorshouse.com/@majorlinux https://blacktwitter.io/@synxiec https://toot.majorshouse.com/@kevikevshow

S1 Ep 89Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #89 (05/11/2023)
ETech 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 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 [email protected] 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

S1 Ep 88Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #88 (05/04/2023)
ETech 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 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 [email protected] 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

S1 Ep 87Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #87 (04/20/2023)
ETech 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 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 [email protected] 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

S1 Ep 86Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #86 (04/13/2023)
ETech 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 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 [email protected] 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