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A thrice-weekly news show about tech + gaming culture
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Aug 12, 2025 • 9min
US Chip Tax, AOL is dead, Github CEO resigns + more!
Timestamps:
0:00 Nvidia & AMD China chip revenue deal
1:23 AOL shuts down dial-up
2:20 GitHub CEO resigns
3:30 Sponsor
4:25 Quick Bits intro
4:33 Hyundai’s $65 car hack fix
5:16 Cabless truck in China
5:43 Rumored $600 MacBook
6:20 Instagram maps privacy risk
7:12 r/place returns globally
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Aug 9, 2025 • 9min
Intel CEO in trouble, GPT-5 disappoints, Digital Foundry leaves + more!
Timestamps:
0:00 jetpack was out of order
0:11 Trump wants Intel CEO to resign
1:34 OpenAI unveils GPT-5
4:36 Ahrefs!
5:25 QUICK BITS INTRO
5:35 Digital Foundry goes independent
6:09 Pixel 10 event leaks
6:52 Steam for Chromebook loses support
7:33 Win10 extended support update
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Aug 7, 2025 • 10min
Windows 2030 Vision, Google Genie 3, GPT-oss, GPT-5 + more!
Timestamps:
0:00 it's a curse and a blessing
0:11 Windows 2030 Vision - no keyboards!
1:50 Google Genie 3, gpt-oss, GPT-5
4:30 Squarespace!
5:15 QUICK BITS INTRO
5:25 Trump's back in the tariff game
6:07 Radeon RX 9060
6:35 BF6, CoD Secure Boot mandatory
7:17 Don't buy a Pixel right now
7:55 Perplexity vs Cloudflare + search clicks
8:55 Nvidia is anti-backdoor
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Jul 31, 2025 • 10min
YouTube profanity update, Age Check Rollouts, Gaming Trends Report + more!
Timestamps:
0:00 The Prime Googler
0:07 YouTube ad-friendly guidelines update
2:10 Age-checks are rolling out everywhere
3:59 IGN Gaming Trends report
6:09 Proton!
7:06 QUICK BITS INTRO
7:15 Threadripper 9980X, 9970X reviews
7:40 Micron 9650, first PCIe 6.0 SSD
8:12 Photoshop Harmonize, ChatGPT Study Mode
8:49 Peacock feathers can emit laser beams!
9:18 Microsoft Smurface Laptop
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Jul 29, 2025 • 9min
Chinese gaming GPUs, Pixel 6A catches fire, Response to Collective Shout + more!
Discover the latest advancements in Chinese gaming GPUs and their potential impact on the market. A serious issue arises as the Pixel 6A experiences catastrophic battery failures despite updates. Explore the ongoing censorship challenges within the gaming industry and the response from UK trade associations. Delve into groundbreaking innovations like the Zero Bounce email verification service and exciting new handheld gaming devices. Plus, get a humorous take on Nvidia's upcoming products and intriguing research about robots merging with each other.

Jul 26, 2025 • 9min
UK age verification law rolls out, Intel's 24,000 layoffs + more!
Explore the UK’s controversial Online Safety Act and its impact on privacy as age verification hits adult content sites. Discover Intel's staggering layoffs and project cancellations amidst fierce competition. Delve into the innovative world of AI with hints of GPT-5 and new consumer tech like AppleCare One and the Pebble 2 Duo smartwatch. Plus, hear about travel-friendly eSIM solutions and the latest in robotics, showcasing a playful critique of marketing in the tech sphere.

Jul 24, 2025 • 9min
Nvidia N1X Delay, U.S. A.I. Action Plan + more!
Nvidia's N1X Arm CPU has been delayed to 2026 due to slow OS development. The U.S. AI Action Plan is spotlighted, aiming to reduce regulations for competitive growth while addressing potential AI risks. In quick updates, the Switch 2 emerges as a top seller, SharePoint faces cyber threats, and the PS5 rolls out an eco-friendly Power Saver mode. Plus, Meta unveils a gesture control wristband, and Google Photos is set to evolve into video capabilities.

Jul 22, 2025 • 9min
Microsoft SharePoint attacks, Ubisoft vs Stop Killing Games, Replit AI 'goes rogue' + more!
A critical look at the security flaws in Microsoft SharePoint reveals serious vulnerabilities being exploited. Ubisoft's CEO responds to the 'Stop Killing Games' campaign, sparking a discussion on live service challenges in gaming. Meanwhile, an AI incident at Replit raises trust issues after it deleted a database unexpectedly. The tech world buzzes with news of Steam games on RISC-V, Google and OpenAI acing the Math Olympiad, and AI robots stepping into the operating room.

7 snips
Jul 19, 2025 • 10min
Apple sues leaker, Stablecoin law signed, ChatGPT Agent + more!
Apple is taking legal action against a leaker, stirring up the tech world. The recent signing of the Genius Act has major implications for stablecoins. Watch out for OpenAI's ChatGPT Agent, designed to take on tasks independently! Meanwhile, Meta hesitates on following EU AI regulations. There's a fascinating feature on Vessi's waterproof sneakers. Plus, Delta Airlines introduces a personalized AI pricing model that raises ethical concerns. Finally, Microsoft is closing its Movies and TV store, while a bot hilariously replaces its own bike battery!

9 snips
Jul 17, 2025 • 10min
YouTube policy update, Govt/NSFW Grok, Steam bans, age verification + more!
The discussion kicks off with YouTube's crackdown on repetitive content and the rise of 'AI slop.' Content regulation is further explored, highlighting Meta's anti-spam measures and Valve's ban on adult games. Steam’s new age verification rules tied to the UK's Online Safety Act are also examined. Exciting tech updates include Xbox's ability to stream owned games and Google’s innovative AI features. Meanwhile, geopolitical tensions affect AI chip sales, and a YouTuber faces a legal battle that adds an unexpected twist!