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Linus Media Group
A thrice-weekly news show about tech + gaming culture
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Dec 21, 2024 • 9min
Lenovo's SteamOS Handheld? YouTube vs clickbait, EU pushes Apple + more!
Explore Lenovo's upcoming handheld powered by SteamOS, combining gaming and portability. Discover YouTube's crackdown on clickbait, aiming for more reliable content. The EU lays down the law on Apple's iOS interoperability, challenging their dominance. Dive into Intel's latest Arrow Lake updates and AI innovations from OpenAI. Plus, learn about SanDisk's rebranding hype and the FAA's drone restrictions in New Jersey, alongside a Bitcoin creator scam that went too far.

Dec 19, 2024 • 8min
Nvidia App issues, TP-Link investigated, Arm v. Qualcomm + more!
The podcast dives into Nvidia's app issues causing game performance hits, alongside TP-Link facing scrutiny over security concerns that might lead to a U.S. product ban. It highlights the legal clash between Arm and Qualcomm over licensing, revealing the high stakes involved. On a lighter note, there are updates on the latest Nvidia graphics leaks, Intel's advancements in CPUs, and TikTok's ongoing legal battles, plus an amusing ad for the Lawn Mower 5.0 and the announcement of a new ChatGPT hotline.

Dec 17, 2024 • 9min
RTX 50 series leaks, Giant Foldable iPad, SearchGPT + more!
Discover the latest leaks of NVIDIA's powerful RTX 50 series GPUs and the exciting announcement of a giant foldable iPad on the horizon! Dive into OpenAI's ChatGPT Search and Google's innovative video generation technology. Hear about the rumored Nintendo Switch 2 and explore unsettling issues like spyware misuse by authorities and vulnerabilities in digital license plates. With a mix of tech advancements and pressing security concerns, there's a lot to unpack!

Dec 14, 2024 • 9min
Intel Arc A580 reviews, Switch 2 leaks, another SteamOS handheld + more!
Discover the buzz surrounding Intel's impressive Arc A580 graphics card and its potential impact on the gaming market. Dive into leaks about the enticing new Nintendo Switch 2 and Lenovo's budget handheld. Get the latest scoop on Google’s Android XR for augmented reality. The conversation also unpacks controversies over data privacy with Mozilla and Microsoft, while touching on the EU's self-reprimand for regulation failures. Plus, don't miss the exciting highlights for the upcoming Game Awards!

Dec 12, 2024 • 10min
Win11 on unsupported PCs, Apple Intelligence drops, Google AI Agents + more!
Timestamps:0:00 feels weird to do this0:12 Win11 requirements confusion1:45 iOS 18.2, ChatGPT in Apple Intelligence3:32 Google Gemini 2.0 Flash and agents6:14 QUICK BITS6:20 Win11 on Quest, Xbox app updates6:50 GM shutters Cruise self-driving7:31 FB, IG, Whatsapp outage8:01 LG quits making Blu-ray players8:35 Billboards say "Stop Hiring Humans"News Sources: https://lmg.gg/tPTyG Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 10, 2024 • 9min
Mysterious Steam/Chrome box, OpenAI launches Sora, Reddit Answers + more!
Timestamps:0:00 cut to the chase0:09 Valve's ChromeOS SHIELD competitor?1:34 OpenAI launches Sora3:09 Reddit Answers4:58 QUICK BITS INTRO5:04 Google Willow quantum breakthrough5:45 China's Nvidia antitrust investigation6:15 Pat Gelsinger tweets about Intel6:55 TikTok files for a pause on ban7:40 some Win11 24H2 Ubisoft issues fixedNews Sources: https://lmg.gg/oH2EE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 7, 2024 • 9min
Powered by SteamOS, Lots of AI announcements + more!
Timestamps:0:00 these are my thoughts0:11 SteamOS on third-party handhelds?1:46 12 Days of OpenAI begins5:16 QUICK BITS INTRO5:25 NZXT Flex scandal updates6:11 Custom 8TB SSD Mac Studio upgrade6:51 hidden components in USB-C cables 7:31 A drone with bird legsNews Sources: https://lmg.gg/XQLwn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 5, 2024 • 11min
Win11 "non-negotiable", Battlemage unveiled, Google Genie 2 + more!
Timestamps:0:00 i'm just offering0:10 Windows 11 TPM 2.0 'non-negotiable'1:31 Intel Arc B580, B570 GPUs unveiled3:40 Google Genie 2, other AI stuff6:44 QUICK BITS INTRO6:56 China's rare minerals export ban7:27 FBI, CISA love encryption now8:11 Ubisoft shuts down XDefiant, closes studios8:52 FTC proposes location data sale banNews Sources: https://lmg.gg/BIssz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 3, 2024 • 9min
Intel Fires CEO, NZXT 'Flex' scandal, Blizzard vs GOG + more!
Timestamps:0:00 stopitttt0:08 Intel fires CEO Pat Gelsinger1:39 Gamers Nexus report on NZXT2:50 Blizzard forced delisting of Warcraft 1&24:37 QUICK BITS INTRO4:42 Radeon RX 8800 XT leaks5:19 Win11 ads increase, market share doesn't5:56 OpenWRT One open-source router6:32 Employee sues Apple for spying7:12 World Labs AI-generated 3D worldsNews Sources: https://lmg.gg/BZYaB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 30, 2024 • 9min
New Arc GPUs, Aussie social ban, Meta's $10B cable + more!
Excitement brews over Intel's upcoming Arc Battlemage GPUs as leaks hint at impressive specifications. Australia takes a bold step with a social media ban for minors, raising eyebrows. Meanwhile, Meta is set to revolutionize internet connectivity with a staggering $10 billion investment in undersea cables. The FTC is keeping a close eye on consumer protection, while Canada takes legal action against Google. Plus, cool innovations in gaming and even a flying taxi could reshape tech as we know it!