Tech Talk Thursdays

Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #15 (01/28/2021)

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Tech

  • Twitter launches new 'Birdwatch' initiative to combat misinformation
  • iOS 14.4 Patches Two Vulnerabilities That May Have Been Actively Exploited
  • Google apps won't have to show iOS 'Allow tracking' prompt
  • Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg Says Apple's Privacy Changes are Self-Serving and Anti-Competitive
  • Disney+ Pulls Peter Pan, Dumbo, Aristocats From Kids-Only Profiles Over Racist Stereotypes
  • Sell GME in Robinhood, yes; buy it, no – trading app acts

    • Gaming

    • Xbox Live Gold Is Getting More Expensive
    • Microsoft reverses price increase for Xbox Live Gold, free-to-play games won't require sub
    • Yet Another Game Dev Acquired By Tencent, And This Time It's Don't Starve Maker Klei
    • Tencent picks up minority stake in Dontnod for $36.3 million
    • Activision Merges Tony Hawk Dev Vicarious Visions With Blizzard
    • Scavengers Studio creative director accused of belittling and harassing employees
    • Scavengers CEO steps down, suspends creative director after abuse allegations
    • Activision Is Resisting Diversity Hiring Push by America's Unions

      • Streaming

      • Ninja Thinks Parents Should Parent Their Kids

        • Software/Hardware Updates

        • Apple Releases iOS 14.4 and iPadOS 14.4 With New Camera Warnings and Bug Fixes
        • Apple Releases watchOS 7.3 With Unity Watch Face, Expanded ECG Availability and More
        • Nvidia's Latest Patch Prepares Your PC For The Medium

          • Deals

          • Xbox Games With Gold For February 2021 Features 5 Free Games, Including Gears 5
          • EA Play is down to $0.99 per month for new members until March
          • PS Plus February 2021 Games Include PS5's Control, Destruction AllStars
          • Dandara: Trials of Fear Edition is free on the Epic Games Store, For the King coming next week

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