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Linus Media Group
A thrice-weekly news show about tech + gaming culture
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Feb 4, 2025 • 9min
RTX 5090s borked, Tariffs paused, Deep Research + more!
Frustration brews as RTX 5090 users face driver issues, sparking discussions on potential fixes. Recent U.S.-Canada tariff changes raise eyebrows amidst tech import debates. Meanwhile, OpenAI unveils an innovative deep research feature, while a YouTuber's wild 3D printer tattoo experiments captivate tech enthusiasts. On a lighter note, a drone incident highlights the safety challenges in tech. Lastly, battery woes for the Pixel 4a reveal the quirks of firmware updates.

Feb 1, 2025 • 8min
Deepseek flaws, OpenAI o3-mini, RTX 50 paper launch + more!
Timestamps:0:00 gotta be a strong swimmer0:11 Deepseek flaws, OpenAI o3-mini2:12 RTX 50 series paper launch4:44 QUICK BITS INTRO4:52 Intel roadmap, Surface Laptops5:54 Apple wants to help Google pay them6:44 Positive storiesNews Sources: https://lmg.gg/9lHKH Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 30, 2025 • 7min
RTX 5080 reviews, Deepseek, Qwen2.5 Max + more!
Timestamps:0:00 It's a beard, but whatever0:08 RTX 5080 reviews1:22 Another Chinese AI model drops3:43 QUICK BITS INTRO3:49 Pebble is coming back baby4:25 US tariffs on computer chips??5:09 Comcast low-lag tech5:53 Nepenthes 'tar-pit' traps AI crawlersNews Sources: https://lmg.gg/zACRP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 28, 2025 • 9min
Deepseek R1 panic, Arrow Lake update, RX 9070 prices + more!
The rise of the DeepSeek R1 AI has shaken the tech world, causing panic among key players and striking a blow to stock prices. Intel's latest updates on their Core Ultra series spark interest, while AMD's Ryzen AI chips are outperforming their NVIDIA rivals. Meanwhile, Google is under fire for firmware issues with the Pixel 4a, affecting user experience. As Michigan mandates computer science courses in schools, a quirky project also showcases a humorous take on modifying gaming hardware.

Jan 25, 2025 • 8min
RTX 5090 reviews, Intel's "Modular" idea, OpenAI Operator + more!
Timestamps:0:00 y'know what they say about stick-shakers0:09 RTX 5090 reviews1:34 Intel forgets that PCs are modular2:40 OpenAI Operator, Deepseek R14:24 QUICK BITS INTRO4:31 Epic Games mobile app update5:14 Ayaneo 35:38 Xbox Developer Direct6:15 YouTube hour-long unskippable ads?News Sources: https://lmg.gg/UVrdM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 23, 2025 • 9min
Samsung Galaxy S25 unveiled, RX 9070 launch window + more!
The latest tech developments are hot, starting with the unveiling of Samsung's impressive Galaxy S25 lineup and its AI upgrades. Anticipation grows around Nvidia's RTX 5090 and AMD's RX 9070 graphics cards, raising questions about reliability. OpenAI's transparency issues spark debate, while YouTube experiments with new features. Apple's intelligence updates are enabled by default, stirring up user reactions. Plus, a quirky robot finger exoskeleton aimed at musicians adds a fun twist to the tech scene!

Jan 21, 2025 • 8min
TikTok shut down, then came back. What's next?
Timestamps:0:00 AI is on the fritz again0:11 TikTok ban, un-ban, and fallout4:05 QUICK BITS INTRO4:14 Fake Ryzen X3Ds + robot marathons5:02 Bambu Lab update5:37 Europol comments on encryption6:10 Doom in a Word docNews Sources: https://lmg.gg/P8Gsn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 18, 2025 • 10min
Switch 2 reveal, TikTok ban, Intel Arc B570 + more!
Timestamps:0:00 have u tried flex tape0:07 Nintendo Switch 2 reveal1:34 TikTok ban law upheld3:21 Intel Arc B570, RX 9070 leaks5:36 QUICK BITS INTRO5:46 Win11 forced updates, Copilot6:30 Starship splodes, New Glenn orbits7:14 Apple pauses AI notification summaries7:39 California battery power plant fire8:02 SUPER OZEMPICNews Sources: https://lmg.gg/p0lLf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 16, 2025 • 10min
Win11 upgrade nonsense, RTX 50 benchmarks, Many AI updates + more!
Timestamps:0:00 it's a term of endearment0:09 Windows 10 upgrade confusion2:00 RTX 50 series benchmarks 3:44 Google, Microsoft, OpenAI updates5:56 QUICK BITS INTRO6:02 FBI hacks PCs to remove malware6:50 Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim7:16 More tech restrictions on China7:58 FTC sues John Deere8:23 DOOM in a PDFNews Sources: https://lmg.gg/9d90a Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 14, 2025 • 9min
Nvidia N1x, TikTok ban, AI chip restrictions + more!
Exciting leaks reveal Nvidia's new ARM-based laptop chip! TikTok's legal troubles are causing users to flock to alternative platforms. New restrictions on AI chip exports raise eyebrows, affecting tech innovation. Get ready for the potential reveal of the Nintendo Switch 2 soon! TSMC celebrates a milestone in advanced chip production in the U.S. Plus, Sonos sees a leadership change, and Sony’s new patent hints at automated gaming inputs, opening doors to a future in gaming.