1. Google I/O 2018 goodies - https://www.pcworld.com/article/3270730/android/everything-google-revealed-at-io-2018.html

2. New A.I. creates old school Doom game levels – http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-44040007

3. BMW recalling cars - http://www.bbc.com/news/business-44050686

4. Smart Luggage creator company folds dues to red tape – http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-travel-briefcase-bluesmart-20180505-story.html

5. Norway’s zero emissions fjords – https://electrek.co/2018/05/04/elecitrc-ferries-norway-fjords-worlds-first-zero-emission-zone/

6. Federal Budget 2018: Australian space agency funding boost – https://theconversation.com/budget-2018-space-agency-details-still-scant-but-gps-and-satellite-imagery-funded-96011

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Intro

Artist – Mountkid

Song Title – No Lullaby

Song Link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Fg8733eOkg&feature=youtu.be

1. Buck – Grocery delivery expansion

Link – http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-43949554

2. The Professor – PlayStation given an FTC warning

Link – https://motherboard.vice.com/en_us/article/xw7b3z/warranty-void-if-removed-stickers-sony-microsoft-nintendo-ftc-letters

3. Mr DJ – Netflix making more sci-fi and fantasy shows

Link 1 – http://m.au.ign.com/articles/2018/04/28/netflix-will-make-sci-fi-and-fantasy-shows-and-movies-its-main-focus

Link 2 - http://uk.businessinsider.com/netflix-is-focusing-on-sci-fi-to-meet-increasing-demand-data-2018-4?r=US&IR=T

Link 3 - http://junkee.com/lost-in-space-robot/156602

4. The Professor - The life and works of E.E. Smith

Link – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/E._E._Smith

5. Mr DJ – Paul Feig wants to make another ghostbusters movie

Link 1 – https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/paul-feig-game-ghostbusters-says-will-go-grave-proud-movie-225905037.html

Link 2 - https://www.cbr.com/paul-feig-wants-ghostbusters-sequel/

Link 3 - https://www.the-numbers.com/movie/Ghostbusters-(2016)#tab=summary

Link 4 - https://www.the-numbers.com/movies/custom-comparisons-extended/Ghostbusters-(2016)/Ghostbusters-(1984)/Ghostbusters-II

6. Buck – Studio Ghibli theme park confirmed in 2020

Link - https://www.vice.com/en_au/article/xwwvqd/a-studio-ghibli-theme-park-is-confirmed-for-2020

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Intro

Artist – HOPEX

Song Title – Conquer

Song Link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDoSdJhjV-Y

1.     The Professor – World first plastic clean up machine + tree wars

Link 1 – https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/ocean-plastic-cleanup-machine-great-pacific-garbage-patch-launch-boyan-slat-a8317226.html

Link 2 - https://news.nationalgeographic.com/2016/07/india-plants-50-million-trees-uttar-pradesh-reforestation/

Link 3 - https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/asia/india-delhi-bans-disposable-plastic-single-use-a7545541.html

Link 4 - http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-04-25/the-problem-with-banning-plastic-straws/9689346

Link 5 - https://www.qld.gov.au/environment/pollution/management/waste/plastic-bags/retailers

2.     Mr DJ – The Nintendo Switch hacked

Link 1 – https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-2018-switch-hacked-exploit-analysis

Link 2 - https://www.techradar.com/news/every-nintendo-switch-is-now-hackable-and-the-problem-cant-be-patched

3.     Buck – AT&T new subscription service

Link – https://www.theverge.com/2018/4/20/17262446/att-tv-streaming-subscription

4.     The Professor - Campo Santo joins Valve

Link – http://blog.camposanto.com/post/173170027579/campo-santo-news

5.     Buck – This week in tech 20 years ago

Link – https://www.theverge.com/2018/4/21/17213676/week-in-tech-20-years-ago-april-1998

Intro

Artist – HOPEX

Song Title – Conquer

Song Link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDoSdJhjV-Y

Here are the nerdy topics we discuss this week!

1.     Wooting Keyboard Review – https://www.wooting.nl/wootingone

2.     Sydney Opera House hosting Samsung VR Dance Fest – https://www.techworld.com.au/slideshow/605711/sydney-opera-house-hosts-samsung-dance-discovery/

3.     Minecraft malware virus – https://www.pcgamesn.com/minecraft/minecraft-skins-malware

4.     2 vendors now have iPhone cracking technology – https://www.techworld.com.au/article/636143/two-vendors-now-sell-iphone-cracking-technology-police-buying/?fp=16&fpid=1

5.     Call of Duty Black Ops 4: No Single player mode – https://www.polygon.com/2018/4/17/17248230/call-of-duty-black-ops-4-single-player-cod-blops

6.     New Castlevania game coming on IOS - http://www.siliconera.com/2018/04/17/castlevania-grimoire-souls-announced-ios/

7.     PubG as an Esport - https://www.pcgamer.com/brendan-greene-wants-to-make-pubg-a-major-force-in-esports/, https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2018-04-16-playerunknown-on-whats-next-for-pubg

Intro

Artist – HOPEX

Song Title – Conquer

Song Link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDoSdJhjV-Y

PubG Lawsuit – https://torrentfreak.com/pubg-files-copyright-lawsuit-to-shut-down-competition-180405/

PubG cheating in China – https://www.pcpowerplay.com.au/news/how-normal-is-cheating-at-pubg-in-china-very,488581

GTA 5: Most profitable entertainment product – https://rockstarintel.com/2018/04/08/gta-v-is-now-the-most-profitable-commercial-entertainment-product-of-all-time/

Dubai launching E-number plates – http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-43710817

New Tolkien book – https://www.theguardian.com/books/2018/apr/10/the-fall-of-gondolin-new-jrr-tolkien-book-to-be-published-in-2018?CMP=twt_gu&__twitter_impression=true

New Netflix anime: Violet Evergarden - https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2018-04-10/.130163, http://violet-evergarden.wikia.com/wiki/Violet_Evergarden_Wikia

Intro

Artist – HOPEX

Song Title – Conquer

Song Link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDoSdJhjV-Y

1.     P.C. Authority Awards - https://www.pcauthority.com.au/awards/

2.     Fortnite beats Minecraft in YouTube - https://www.pcgamesn.com/fortnite/fortnite-bigger-minecraft-youtube

3.     Chrono Trigger comes back in Steam – https://www.pcgamer.com/chrono-triggers-old-graphics-are-coming-back/

4.     Digital Recreation of Luke Skywalker – http://www.radiotimes.com/news/film/2018-04-03/mark-hamill-would-absolutely-support-young-luke-skywalker-being-digitally-recreated-for-future-star-wars-films/

5.     Avengers Infinity War directors’ recent message – http://www.ign.com/articles/2018/04/03/avengers-infinity-war-directors-release-open-statement-about-spoilers?abthid=5ac39dfecf19c85c0c0004be

6.     An Electric Porsche - https://electrek.co/2018/03/12/porsche-mission-e-cuv-concept-production/

7.     New Sword Art Online season coming in 2018 - https://otakumode.com/news/5ab8c966e16c11a078fe3a67/Sword-Art-Online-Season-3-Confirms-October-Broadcast-Date!

Intro

Artist – HOPEX

Song Title – Conquer

Song Link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDoSdJhjV-Y

Here are the nerdy topics we discuss this week!

1.     Telstra’s fine for dodgy billing practices - https://www.cnet.com/au/news/telstra-fined-10-million-misleading-customers-premium-direct-billing/

2.     Arizona governor’s ban on autonomous cars – https://www.techradar.com/news/ubers-self-driving-car-program-is-suspended-by-arizona-governor

3.     Jaguar unveiling its autonomous car in New York – http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-43557798

4.     YouTube dynamic player now on android – https://www.techradar.com/news/youtubes-dynamic-player-for-square-and-vertical-video-arrives-on-android

5.     Microsoft cracking down on offensive language - https://www.techradar.com/news/microsoft-has-no-time-for-offensive-language-on-xbox-live-skype-or-office

6.     New episode of Gundam Origin - http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2018/03/27/rise-of-the-red-comet-is-confirmed-to-the-last-episode-of-gundam-the-origin-anime-project

7.     Leonard Nimoy’s Son marries Star Trek Star - http://comicbook.com/startrek/2018/03/27/adam-nimoy-terry-farell-married-leonard-nimoy-birthday-star-trek/

8.     Plot Twist to the Star Wars vs EA saga - https://www.gamespot.com/articles/star-wars-open-world-game-is-in-development-at-ea-/1100-6457652/

9.     Merchandise now available on That’s Not Canon Productions website - https://shop.spreadshirt.com.au/thatsnotcanon/

Intro

Artist – HOPEX

Song Title – Conquer

Song Link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDoSdJhjV-Y

1.     Facebook’s recent scandal

Link 1 – http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-43480978

Link 2 – http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43465968

2.     New multi-million-dollar E-Sports arena in Texas

Link 1 – https://www.fastcodesign.com/90164370/texas-is-building-a-huge-stadium-for-a-billion-dollar-sport-video-games

 Link 2 - http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/esports/article-5504981/A-10million-esports-arena-open-Texas-later-year.html

3.     Atari making a comeback console

Link 1 – https://www.techradar.com/news/ataribox-everything-you-need-to-know-about-ataris-comeback-console

 Link 2 - http://au.ign.com/articles/2018/03/19/ataribox-console-is-officially-named-the-atari-vcs?abthid=5ab02fee683637510c000510

4.     Steven Spielberg’s new project

Link 1 – https://www.screengeek.net/2017/07/26/steven-spielberg-halo-series-still-happening/

Link 2 – https://screenrant.com/showtime-halo-tv-series-2018-filming-start/

5.     P.U.B.G now available on Apple IOS & Android

Link 1 - https://www.reddit.com/r/PUBATTLEGROUNDS/comments/85oe6i/psa_pubg_mobile_starts_you_off_against_bots_dont/

6.     Minecraft feud spilling into real life

Link 1 - https://www.gamespot.com/articles/school-bomb-threats-resulted-from-minecraft-feud/1100-6457510/

Intro

Artist – Jim Yosef

Song Title – Link

Song Link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9iHM6X6uUH8&feature=youtu.be

1.      Stephen Hawking’s passing and Eve Online’s tribute to him  Link 1 Link 2 

2.      Nvidia's GPU Technology Conference  Link 1 

3.      Nano particles used to improve vision  Link 1 

4.      Bill Gates’ grim prediction  Link 1 

5.      New Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald Trailer release  Link 1

6.      Recent study: Shooters have no interest in videogames  Link 1 Link 2 

1.      Australian ISP’s False Advertising Law

https://www.theverge.com/2018/3/2/17071380/australia-isp-false-advertising-top-speeds-versus-average-law

2.      Washington State’s Net Neutrality Law

https://www.wired.com/story/washington-state-enacts-net-neutrality-law-in-clash-with-fcc/

3.      Demon Souls Emulation Private Server

https://www.reddit.com/r/demonssouls/comments/80xvl8/demons_souls_private_server_emulation_thread/

4.      A Bachelor Star

https://www.geek.com/science/confirmed-bachelor-star-will-test-einsteins-theory-1732708/

5.      Asus Tinker Board

https://www.asus.com/au/Motherboards/Tinker-Board/

6.      Terminator 6 filming confirmed by Arnie

https://www.comicbookmovie.com/sci-fi/terminator/arnold-schwarzenegger-confirms-that-tim-millers-terminator-6-will-begin-filming-this-summer-a158352

Intro Theme Song - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9iHM6X6uUH8

Artist – Jim Yosef

Song Title – Link