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A thrice-weekly news show about tech + gaming culture
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Oct 8, 2025 • 10min
Discord exposes govt IDs, New Xbox consoles coming, OpenAI x AMD + more!
A recent breach has put Discord users' IDs at risk due to a third-party vendor's mishap. Exciting news for gamers: new Xbox consoles are on the way as Microsoft reassures ongoing investments. OpenAI's major deal with AMD could shake up the GPU market, while the upcoming Switch 2 boasts innovative DLSS technology for better performance. Plus, the Ricochet anti-cheat system for Call of Duty is proving effective, and Japan's laser-equipped drones are taking an unusual approach to protect chickens from disease.

Oct 4, 2025 • 9min
Sora App #1, Android sideloading details, ICEblock app pulled + more!
Timestamps:
0:00 James' Anatomy
0:15 Sora No. 1 on App Store
1:33 Google addresses Android sideloading
2:31 Apple removes ICEblock app
3:27 Squarespace!
4:12 QUICK BITS INTRO
4:21 Tesla Cybertruck door lawsuit
5:12 Nvidia GPU overheating solution
5:55 Quantum computing 2-hour breakthrough
6:50 Cyberattack depletes Asahi beer in Japan
7:39 Computer mouse records audio
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Oct 2, 2025 • 11min
Windows 7 usage spike, OpenAI's Sora app, Meta AI chat data + more!
Timestamps:
0:00 hit the 'Links with some bros
0:15 Windows 7 'market share' spike
2:02 OpenAI's new 'Sora' video slop app
3:31 Meta training on AI chat data
4:17 Gemini for Home, Nothing AI app store
5:05 War Thunder!
5:47 QUICK BITS INTRO
5:57 UK demands Apple backdoor again
6:49 Xbox Game Pass price hike, 1440p cloud gaming
7:37 Qualcomm wins against Arm again in court
8:12 new Intel Arc drivers help CPU overhead issue
8:57 Charlotte home-building spider robot
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Sep 30, 2025 • 10min
EA acquired, Snapdragon Elite X2 benchmarks, ChatGPT parental controls + more!
Timestamps:
0:00 does this make any sense
0:19 EA acquired in $55B deal
1:21 Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme benchmarks
2:42 ChatGPT parental controls, Instant Checkout
4:08 Proton!
5:05 QUICK BITS INTRO
5:17 RTX 50 Super series
5:56 ASUS starts to fix ROG laptop stuttering
6:39 Apple's internal Siri chatbot app
7:19 Microsoft introduces 'vibe working'
8:09 Skyrim Grandma retires
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Sep 27, 2025 • 10min
Windows 10 EU changes, Xbox Handheld/Console news, Unstoppable Robots + more!
Timestamps:
0:00 breathe it in. breathe it in deep
0:15 Win10 updates truly free in Europe
1:49 ROG Xbox Ally prices, consoles gone from stores
3:01 Skild robot brains, Gemini Robotics, ChatGPT Pulse
4:47 Micro Center!
5:32 QUICK BITS INTRO
5:44 Intel wants Apple investment
6:27 OnePlus SMS vulnerability
7:09 Amazon to pay $2.5B settlement
7:57 Nintendo of America chief Doug Bowser steps down
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Sep 25, 2025 • 10min
Android for PC, Snapdragon X2 Elite EXTREME, Steam malware + more!
Timestamps:
0:00 Tune in to CakeLinked
0:18 Android on PC confirmed
1:29 Snapdragon X2 Elite, X2 Elite Extreme
2:17 Steam distributed malware
3:28 Nvidia and OpenAI investment, Stargate data centers
5:18 CookUnity!
6:28 QUICK BITS INTRO
6:42 Microsoft's microfluidic chip cooling
7:11 Vehicle-to-grid pilot program
7:55 Logitech K980 solar-powered keyboard
8:37 Origin Code fan-cooled DDR5 kits
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Sep 23, 2025 • 9min
Microsoft scared of AI, GPD Win 5 price/perf, iPhone 17 'Scratchgate' + more!
Timestamps:
0:00 i’ve got tech news, and it’s terminal
0:14 AI scares Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella
1:25 GPD Win 5 with Strix Halo price, performance
2:44 iPhone 17 #Scratchgate
4:09 Rove Lab!
5:02 QUICK BITS INTRO
5:15 TikTok deal details
5:55 Jensen confirms Nvidia N1
6:43 Lenovo cancels some Legion Go 2 preorders
7:17 EU airports recovering from cyberattack
7:58 Pope says NO AI POPE!
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Sep 20, 2025 • 9min
Intel-Nvidia partnership, Meta Ray-Ban Display, Win11 'Xbox Mode' + more!
Timestamps:
0:00 seriously where's the beef, man
0:13 Nvidia invests $5B in Intel, joint chips
1:28 Meta Ray-Ban Display, Meta Connect demos
3:28 Windows 11 'Xbox Mode' leaked
4:23 Sharge!
5:15 QUICK BITS INTRO
5:25 Samsung fridges get ads now
5:57 Logitech G Pro X2 Superstrike mouse
6:32 Nothing Ear (3) earbuds case Super Mic
6:59 Nanoleaf 6-in-1 Light Therapy Wand
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Sep 18, 2025 • 9min
Adblock update caused low views, Google's Windows Search + more!
Timestamps:
0:00 authenticity is so so important
0:11 Adblock caused YouTube low views
2:39 Google Windows app 'Spotlight'-like search
3:41 War Thunder!
4:34 QUICK BITS
4:51 Meta Connect + Steam Frame?
5:32 Tesla settles Autopilot lawsuit
6:16 AMD Ryzen 5 5600F, another AM4 CPU
6:51 SK Hynix DDR5 vulnerable to Rowhammer
7:24 Casio Moflin launching in US Oct 1st
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Sep 16, 2025 • 10min
YouTube response to low-views, Switch emulator on Play Store, China vs Nvidia + more!
YouTube addresses creator concerns about dropping view counts, blaming user skills rather than platform glitches. A new Nintendo Switch emulator launches on the Play Store, while Nvidia faces antitrust issues in China amidst rising tensions with the U.S. The episode highlights media bias in coverage and the ongoing negotiations for TikTok's ownership. Plus, a lawsuit against Google over AI-generated content raises eyebrows, and it turns out TSMC is getting into honey production, showcasing their quirky side!


