Tech Talk Thursdays

Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #35 (08/12/2021)

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Tech
  • Privacy Whistleblower Edward Snowden and EFF Slam Apple's Plans to Scan Messages and iCloud Images
  • Apple CSAM FAQ addresses misconceptions and concerns about photo scanning
  • Apple call center workers fear AI-powered surveillance cameras in their homes
  • Apple bans internal employee surveys on pay equity and more
  • Asus is rolling out BIOS updates to alleviate likely Windows 11 upgrade headaches
  • Twitter rolling out design updates including new font, color changes, and more
  • Discord Malware is a persistent and growing threat warns Sophos
    • Gaming
    • Coca-Cola temporarily cans Overwatch League support amid discrimination lawsuit
    • Valve is creating a Steam Deck API for devs to quickly optimise games
    • Google considered buying Epic Games when the two clashed over Fortnite
    • Xbox Cloud Gaming launches in beta form on PC for Game Pass Ultimate members
    • Microsoft contributes to USC Games’ Lawson fund for Black and indigenous students
    • Unity will acquire streaming tech firm Parsec for $320M
      • Streaming
      • Twitch streamers will now get more insight into their suspensions
      • After a flood of 'hate-raiding', Twitch responds to calls to do more for marginalized streamers
        • Software/Hardware Updates
        • Nvidia's new GPU driver primes your PC for Naraka: Bladepoint and Back 4 Blood
        • Apple releases macOS 11.5.2 with bug fixes
          • Deals
          • Stardew Valley, Aragami 2, Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous and Evil Genius 2 coming to Xbox Game Pass


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