Tech Talk Thursdays

Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #65 (08/04/2022)

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Tech

  • TikTok Trend Debunked: No, Apple Is Not Giving Away Free AirPods - MacRumors
  • Linus Torvalds uses an Arm-powered M2 MacBook Air to release latest Linux kernel | Ars Technica
  • Twitter test lets you mix and match photos, videos, and GIFs in a single tweet
  • Twitter account hijacks made possible by security error in over 3,200 mobile apps
  • Google Pixel 6a fingerprint sensor problems persist after launch | Android Central
  • Google may hand over your Nest video to police without a warrant in an emergency | Android Central
  • Tim Hortons wants to settle location-tracking lawsuits with coffee and doughnuts | Engadget
  • Samsung announces self-repair program for Galaxy phones and tablets
  • Discord users complain about new Android update built using cross-platform framework
  • The definitive ranking of two-factor authentication methods | Android Central

    • Gaming

    • Overwatch Contenders game grinds to a halt after both teams refuse to play | PC Gamer
    • Resident Evil Village will receive free accessibility update alongside DLC | Eurogamer.net
    • Logitech and Tencent are building a streaming handheld for Xbox Cloud Gaming and GeForce Now | PC Gamer
    • Microsoft starts testing an Xbox Game Pass family plan - The Verge

      • Streaming

      • TwitchCon San Diego will not require masks or vaccinations - The Verge
      • Twitch viewership fell as Facebook Gaming rose in June | GamesIndustry.biz
      • OBS Studio 28 Beta 1 Brings 10-bit & HDR Video Encoding, Qt6 Toolkit

        • Hardware/Software Updates

        • ExpressVPN now runs natively on Apple silicon Macs with latest update
        • SteamOS 3.3 Now Available With Many Improvements For The Steam Deck - Phoronix
        • Google rolling out GPS fix for Pixel 6/Pro and 6a, August update coming

          • Deals

          • Coming to Xbox Game Pass: Ghost Recon Wildlands, Turbo Golf Racing, Two Point Campus, and More
          • Free Play Days – Far Cry 6, The Serpent Rogue, and Roguebook

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