Tech Talk Thursdays

Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #83 (03/16/2023)

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Tech

  • Samsung caught faking zoom photos of the Moon - The Verge
  • Samsung responds to fake Moon controversy - The Verge
  • Discord promises outraged users it won’t store call recordings—for now | Ars Technica
  • FBI says Americans lost $10.3 billion to internet scammers in 2022 | Engadget
  • Ransomware attacks have entered a heinous new phase | Ars Technica
  • Don’t use autofill on your password manager | PCWorld
  • Bitwarden: The Curious (Use-)Case of Password Pilfering | Flashpoint
  • Google: Turn off VoLTE, Wi-Fi calling due to severe Exynos modem vulnerabilities on Pixel 6, more
  • T-Mobile acquiring Mint Mobile, the Ryan Reynolds-backed prepaid wireless brand - 9to5Mac
  • TikTok now lets you start afresh with your For You feed | Engadget

    • Gaming

    • Fortnite now requires Windows 10 or higher on PC - The Verge
    • FTC finalizes Epic Games $245M penalty over tricking users, here's how to get your refund - 9to5Mac
    • Xbox Signs 10-Year Deal To Bring PC Games To Boosteroid Cloud Gaming - GameSpot
    • The Steam Deck’s lovely local downloads feature is out now for everyone | Rock Paper Shotgun

      • Streaming 

      • Twitch CEO Emmett Shear is resigning - The Verge
      • Twitch's New Video Game Streaming Rival Kick Goes Light on Moderation - Bloomberg

        • Deals 

        • Steam Spring Sale is live, Steam Deck gets a discount and startup movie customization | GamingOnLinux
        • Free Play Days - Anno 1800, Session: Skate Sim, and Autonauts - Xbox Wire

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