Tech Talk Thursdays

Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #28 (05/20/2021)

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  • Windows 10 has a built-in ransomware block, you just need to enable it
  • The “Twitter Blue” subscription plan will cost you $3 monthly but you still won’t get editable tweets
  • Oculus update set to enable impressive mixed reality capture on iPhone XS and later
  • Spotify getting accessiblity improvements on iOS/Android including auto podcast transcription
  • The engadget : Amazon is reportedly negotiating to buy MGM
  • Ethereum moves to kill graphics card mining 'in the upcoming months'
  • HBO Max's ad-supported tier will be even worse than you thought
  • Craig Federighi says the Mac has an 'unacceptable' malware problem
  • Microsoft is finally killing Internet Explorer for good in 2022
  • TikTok for iOS gains new anti-bullying tools, lets users delete comments from their videos
  • Data privacy bill: All tech giants would have to follow Apple lead
  • People of color are getting a better camera from Google Finding truer colors after going without for a long time

    • Gaming

    • EA will leave Codemasters to its own devices like it has with Respawn
    • Genshin Impact finally adds two-factor authentication
    • Nvidia's new LHR GPUs will put 'more GeForce cards at better prices into the hands of gamers'
    • Bethesda and Microsoft will host a joint conference at E3 2021
    • A new survey shows 59% of women hide their gender while gaming to avoid harassment

      • Streaming

      • Twitch plans to introduce local subscription pricing around the world
      • Twitch demonetizes top 'hot tub' streamer's ads without notice

        • Software/Hardware Updates

        • How to get the Windows 10 May 2021 Update

          • Deals

          • Xbox Game Pass adds Slime Rancher on PC next week
          • The Epic Games Store MEGA Sale 2021 is live, so it's time to save on some great PC titles
          • NBA 2K21 is free on the Epic Games Store this week

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