Tech Talk Thursdays

Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #47 (01/13/2022)


Listen Later

Tech

  • Norton installs an Ethereum crypto miner with its 360 security suite | PC Gamer
  • NORTON’S BUILT IN CRYPTOMINER EXTENDS TO AVIRA ANTIVRUS
  • Google to downgrade existing smart speakers after losing Sonos patent case
  • GPUs stolen in California truck heist turn up in Vietnam retailer | PC Gamer
  • Finally, Libre Office adds Klingon language support
  • T-Mobile begins blocking iPhone users from enabling iCloud Private Relay in the US
  • T-Mobile says it has ‘not broadly blocked’ iCloud Private Relay, blames iOS 15.2 bug for errors
  • Apple Clarifies iCloud Private Relay Wording in iOS 15.3 to Prevent Confusion Over Carrier Support
  • Apple will allow third-party App Store payments in Korea; will still charge commission
  • Apple to Attend White House Meeting to Discuss Security Risks of Open-Source Software
  • You Can Join FaceTime Calls on an Xbox but Not an Apple TV
  • Gaming

    • Microsoft says it quietly killed off Xbox One production at end of 2020 • Eurogamer.net
    • PS5 stock shortages cause Sony to turn back to the PS4 | VG247
    • Phil Spencer speaks to New York Times
    • Xbox head says Game Pass isn't about replacing game sales | Rock Paper Shotgun
    • Phil Spencer on dealing with harassment and bad actors: 'We’re not a free speech platform'
    • Xbox boss wants console makers to work together on cross-platform bans and user blocking
    • Xbox has "changed how we do certain things" with Activision following misconduct reports
    • It was good for a while, but cheaters are getting around Warzone's Ricochet anti-cheat
    • Lego suspends release of Overwatch 2 set amid ongoing Activision Blizzard controversy
    • Sega stalls NFT plans following "negative reactions" from players • Eurogamer.net
    • Riot will pay employees 25% of their salary to quit if they aren't convinced by its new direction | PC Gamer
    • Take-Two Interactive is buying Zynga for $12.7 billion
    • Two LAPD officers fired for playing Pokémon Go on duty
    • Wordle Saga
    • NVIDIA DLDSR, Deep Learning Dynamic Super Resolution, Coming January 14 - PC Perspective
    • PUBG: Battlegrounds is now free-to-play
    • Humble rolls all subscription tiers into one membership option
    • Sony is making more PS4s in response to PS5 shortages
    • It's been nearly a month and you still can't buy Final Fantasy 14 | PC Gamer
    • Streaming

      • Twitch clamps down on TV show streams • Eurogamer.net
      • Twitch banned over 15m bot accounts last year • Eurogamer.net
      • Twitch streamers are seeking a fairer revenue split
      • Software/Hardware Updates

        • Apple releases iOS 15.2.1 with bug fixes for CarPlay and Messages
        • Apple confirms iOS 15.2.1 patches HomeKit denial of service vulnerability
        • 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://twitter.com/majorlinux

          https://twitter.com/synxiecbeta

          https://twitter.com/kevikevshow

          https://twitter.com/IdiosynAnca

          Catch the video versions over at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL56esONHaO_QqqW7UmZS1RNUSg9jNikIU

          ...more
          View all episodesView all episodes
          Download on the App Store

          Tech Talk ThursdaysBy Desk Chair Analysts