Controversy over AMD's Anti-Lag+, Valve's silence, CS2 launch issues, Sony PlayStation 5 Slim, HP's account locked printers, Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, potential threats and cloud gaming, empty servers and frustrating map selection in Battlebit, decline of a popular game and Google's security feature, shoulder issues and gym session, pros and cons of using hardware keys for security, exploring Final Fantasy VI translations, unauthorized access and profile exposure, Google-Sonos patent war, theme park experiences and Facebook's ad targeting system, financial challenges for GitHub co-pilot, financial constraints of hardware innovation, influence of Gen Z culture, Star Wars excitement and ticket price concerns, tech product experiences and AI developments, internet service providers and fiber networks.
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Quick takeaways
AMD's Anti-Lag+ feature may result in VAC bans for players, causing controversy in the gaming community.
Sony may release a PlayStation 5 Slim model, featuring different specs, drive types, and a vertical stand, potentially affecting the console resale market.
HP's account locked printers should not be a thing, as it restricts users' ability to use third-party ink cartridges.
Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard raises concerns about its expansion into cloud gaming and the potential threat it poses to other companies.
Intel's release of the Arc Alchemist A580 graphics card receives mixed reviews due to its underwhelming features and moderate performance improvements.
The podcast covers a range of topics including physical activity, decline of physical media sales, a court ruling against Facebook's ad targeting system, and a bug fix contribution to Firefox by an engineering student.
Deep dives
Microsoft has completed its $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard, King.
The deal was approved by the UK's competition and markets authority, with some conditions in place.
Gamers in the European economic area now have the right to stream Activision games on any platform they choose.
However, Ubisoft has secured the cloud gaming rights for Activision games globally for the next 15 years, meaning Microsoft will need permission and pay a licensing fee to Ubisoft to add the games to Xbox Game Pass or other streaming services.
The reason for this arrangement is unclear, but it may have to do with Ubisoft's ownership and potential agreement with Tencent.
Intel releases the Arc Alchemist A580 graphics card with underwhelming features and moderate performance improvements. The card sits between the A750 and A380 models and has not generated much excitement among gamers.
23andMe notifies users of security breach
23andMe informs users that their profile information, including DNA relatives, was accessed without authorization. The breach occurred due to the use of the same usernames and passwords on other compromised websites. The investigation is ongoing, and the company is working with forensic experts to address the breach.
Google restores Sonos features following patent defeat
Google restores features on Sonos devices after a judge ruled that some of the patents involved in the patent war between Google and Sonos were invalid. This comes after Google had disabled certain features due to the lawsuit. Sonos also faces other challenges, such as the loud bang issue reported by some users with the Sonos Arc sound bar.
Should companies offer refunds when removing substantial features?
The question of whether companies should be obligated to offer refunds when removing significant features from a device or service is raised. Many argue that at the very least, companies should provide compensation or alternative solutions for customers who are impacted by such changes.
Main Ideas/Key Points/Insights
The podcast episode discusses various topics, including the importance and benefits of physical activity, the decline of physical media sales in stores like Best Buy, the potential implications of a California court ruling against Facebook's ad targeting system, and the solving of a long-standing bug in Firefox through a contribution from a young engineering student.
Importance of Physical Activity
The podcast emphasizes the significance of physical activity for overall health and well-being.
Decline of Physical Media Sales
The podcast highlights the decline of physical media sales in stores like Best Buy, with the rise of digital media and streaming platforms.
Legal Implications of Facebook's Ad Targeting System
The podcast discusses a California court ruling that declares Facebook's ad targeting system as discriminatory, potentially requiring changes in ad targeting systems for various platforms.
Resolution of a Firefox Bug
The podcast shares the story of a 23-year-old engineering student who successfully fixed a 22-year-old bug in Firefox, demonstrating the benefits of taking initiative and contributing to open-source projects.
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Timestamps (Courtesy of NoKi1119) Note: Timing may be off due to sponsor change:
0:00 Chapters
1:05 Intro
1:36 Topic #1- AMD's Anti-Lag+ might VAC ban players
2:16 CS2's tweet, discussing Valve's response ft. Linus touching grass
8:07 Linus tried out CS2, follow recoil, Luke on game audio
13:44 Linus's FPS skill argument, Linus V.S. Luke in bubble hockey game
20:29 Luke on CS2's launch, removal of CS:GO, hitreg issues
22:39 Video of Dan's Z Fold repair, Linus's issues with PETG cooling
28:05 Topic #2 - Sony's PlayStation 5 Slim
31:30 Specs, drive types, vertical stand, resale value
35:52 Linus's car wrap, color spectrum, Luke's firefighter brother
43:11 LTTStore's new Luxe Backpack ft. Linus "drops" his water bottle
46:10 Made to order, free shipping
47:25 Merch Messages #1
59:32 Topic #3 - HP's account locked printers shouldn't be a thing
1:04:43 Topic #4 - Microsoft closes acquisition of Activision Blizzard
1:07:02 Luke & Linus on Tencent, FTC is to challenge the acquisition
1:09:17 Blizzard's CEO set to leave, is Microsoft's expansion into cloud gaming a threat?
1:10:56 Amazon's Luna, Ubisoft+, recalling TF2 & BattleBit's map votes
1:20:42 Sponsors
1:24:03 Linus recalls similar sponsor being backordered
1:25:05 Merch Messages #2
1:51:48 Topic #5 - Intel's Arc A580
1:52:43 Linus recalls Intel's warehouses of GPUs rumors
1:55:07 Up to 149% improvement with new drivers, Battlemage V.S. Alchemist
1:57:28 Viewing the 23AndMe e-mail, discussing data collection & breaches
2:02:45 Shadow's breach included financial data & credentials
2:05:12 Topic #6 - Google restores features according to Sonos's lawsuit
2:07:42 Why did Linus trust Sonos after the bricking ordeal?
2:09:26 Judge's decision on the patent reforms, SVS speakers
2:13:56 Topic #7 - BestBuy to end physical sales, Netflix's physical store
2:18:41 Topic #8 - Facebook's ads are discriminatory, according to a lawsuit
2:20:50 Topic #9 - Two decades Firefox bug repaired by a 23 year old new coder
2:22:28 Topic #10 - Is Linus spoiling his kids with tech too much?
2:30:40 Topic #11 - Microsoft's GitHub Copilot might not be profitable
2:37:00 Merch Messages #3 ft. "Floatplane" After Dark
2:37:21 Linus's thoughts on Bill Watterson's The Mystery
2:47:40 What's a tech product Luke bought that made him feel guilty?
2:50:25 Do I track my actual time or time or others' average to do my work?
2:52:01 Why did you go for apple leather on the Luxe?
2:52:51 What happened to the AI race?
2:54:20 Any problems with the $1000 JBOD cabinet?
2:57:27 Would Linus consider oil to be sufficiently water proof?
2:57:57 Thoughts on space mining for computers & tech?
2:59:00 Luke's thoughts on the upcoming Vanguard from CCP Games?
3:01:47 MAC Address, Gamelinked or Floatplane LTTStore merch in the works?
3:02:42 Favorite purchase that someone told you was dumb? ft. Linus drops his phone
3:06:36 How does the internet work in Canada?
3:08:23 Thoughts on AR in enterprise?
3:09:03 How is the wear & tear of the Luxe? Bottom of Linus's prototype
3:10:26 Samsung selling Fold with known defects & rejecting repairs
3:10:46 Software that keeps track of different processes for each item?
3:11:56 Thoughts on YouTube changing the "Ad" label to "Sponsored"?
3:12:46 Suggestions on how to latch the 40oz bottle in the car?
3:14:31 Why is Stubby's magnet polarity different than the original?
3:15:07 Thoughts on Steam Link?
3:16:29 If Floatplane sank at the start, would Luke be working at LMG?
3:17:28 Sebastian's response about the magnet ft. Bread plush, returning customer, kids
3:19:31 Outro
