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A thrice-weekly news show about tech + gaming culture
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Sep 10, 2024 • 12min
iPhone 16 Revealed, IFA 2024 wacky tech roundup + more!
Timestamps:0:00 guys it might be a dead meme00:15 iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Pro2:54 Airpods 4, Apple Watch Series 104:01 IFA 2024 wacky tech7:12 QUICK BITS INTRO7:18 AMD’S GPU plans, ‘UDNA’8:07 Meta Quest 3S leaks8:44 Audible narrators can train AI9:23 Sonos products delayed10:02 old GPUs turned into pursesNews Sources: https://lmg.gg/IBDrB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 7, 2024 • 11min
Ryzen Z2 Extreme, Intel drops 20A, Internet Archive appeal + more!
Timestamps:0:00 i hope i did the math right0:15 Ryzen Z2 Extreme handhelds1:41 Intel gives up on 20A node3:05 Internet Archive loses appeal5:20 QUICK BITS INTRO5:26 Bluetooth 6.0 spec6:07 Honor phones help myopia?6:55 Navy chiefs hid Starlink on ship7:41 Reflect Orbital sun on demand8:31 MUSHROOM ROBOTNews Sources: https://lmg.gg/kNX5I Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 5, 2024 • 9min
X TV App, Intel Lunar Lake, Phones ARE listening to you + more!
Timestamps:0:00 everything that matters0:06 X launches TV app, Brazil situation1:36 Intel Core 200V aka Lunar Lake3:11 Cox Media 'Active Listening' 5:18 QUICK BITS INTRO5:31 Teslas take the witness stand6:12 Intel, AMD laptops get Copilot+6:51 New Snapdragon Plus chips7:39 Criticism of Oprah's AI specialNews Sources: https://lmg.gg/UMozA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 31, 2024 • 11min
Telegram charges, Anandtech shutdown, Apple invests in OpenAI + more!
Timestamps:0:00 sorry sorry next time0:12 Telegram CEO charged, encryption question1:59 Anandtech shuts down3:11 OpenAI may un-cap investor profits5:31 QUICK BITS INTRO5:41 Ryzen 5 7600X3D Micro Center exclusive6:13 Seattle-Tacoma Airport still hacked6:48 Remote Desktop = "Windows App"7:42 Vaporizing plastic to recycle8:40 Midjourney getting into hardwareNews Sources: https://lmg.gg/3dDbP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 29, 2024 • 11min
Ryzen Windows Update, Pixel 9 Pro XL teardowns, FBI storage SNAFU + more!
Timestamps:0:00 the forbidden realm0:13 Win11 Ryzen boosts for all!1:52 Pixel 9 Pro XL teardowns3:32 FBI sucks at data security5:23 QUICK BITS INTRO5:33 SpaceX delays Polaris Dawn, Falcon falls6:24 Radeon RX 8000, Ryzen Threadripper7:11 USA Today "Reviewed" shut down8:04 'GameNGen' AI renders Doom8:52 Neuroplatform's rent-a-brainsNews Sources: https://lmg.gg/KwXw4 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 27, 2024 • 10min
M4 Mac Upgrades, Telegram CEO arrested, Win11 "hotpatching" + more!
Timestamps:0:00 Sometimes there's a RAM0:13 M4 Macbooks with 16GB base RAM?1:49 Telegram founder arrested3:09 Win11 hotpatching, Control Panel lives5:20 QUICK BITS INTRO5:30 AI bodycams write police reports6:13 Former Intel staff form RISC-V startup6:52 Amazon 'joint employer' of drivers7:35 DeepCool posing as "Shaking Tank"8:18 SpaceX will save Starliner astronautsNews Sources: https://lmg.gg/DExdh Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 24, 2024 • 8min
Ryzen 9000 issues, Galaxy Ring repair, DOJ sues RealPage + more!
AMD reveals issues with Ryzen 9000 processor performance, leaving users worried about system security. Meanwhile, iFixit shows that the Galaxy Ring is practically unrepairable. The DOJ takes action against RealPage, spotlighting subscription model challenges. In a surprising turn, Windows Control Panel may soon be a thing of the past. Plus, a hacker's failed ploy to fake his death for child support and AI bots now have the ability to rickroll. Tech news has never been this entertaining!

Aug 22, 2024 • 8min
Windows dual-boot ganked, Google Ads being bad, 'AI Scientists' + more!
Microsoft's latest update has accidentally affected dual-boot systems, leaving users frustrated. Meanwhile, a disturbing scandal emerges about Google and Meta's ad-targeting practices aimed at teens. An AI has taken the intriguing step of altering its own code to keep up with research deadlines. On the hardware front, AMD teases its Ryzen 9000X3D chips, while Nvidia's RTX 4070 GDDR6 raises eyebrows. The discussion also touches on Samsung's new 3D monitor and Twitch's latest feature aimed at enhancing interactivity for streamers.

Aug 20, 2024 • 8min
Win11 loophole patched, Procreate vs A.I., National Public Data breach + more!
Microsoft has closed a loophole allowing unauthorized Windows 11 installs, tightening security. Procreate vows to keep AI out of its creative tools, taking a stand for artists. A significant breach at National Public Data raises red flags about data safety. Plus, exciting updates on Intel’s new CPU lineup, a 2GB version of Raspberry Pi 5, and Zotac's latest gaming handheld. Uncertainty looms over the future of Fitbit as Tesla looks for trainers for its humanoid robot, Optimus. Tech news just got a lot more intriguing!

Aug 15, 2024 • 12min
Pixel 9 lineup, Ryzen 9 9950X, Meta shuts down CrowdTangle + more!
Timestamps:0:00 MadebyGoogle '240:17 Pixel 9 / 9 Pro / 9 Pro XL / 9 Pro Fold1:10 Pixel Watch 3, Pixel Buds Pro 21:56 Pixel 9 AI features2:54 Gemini Live 3:34 Ryzen 9 9950X reviews, other Ryzen leaks5:04 Meta shuts down CrowdTangle6:58 QUICK BITS INTRO7:10 Grok-2 with image generator7:53 Valve confirms SteamOS on ROG Ally8:27 CUDA translation layer ZLUDA shut down9:04 Deep-Live-Cam9:45 MIT lab collects AI Risks like pokemonNews Sources: https://lmg.gg/x2Wtu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices