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Linus Media Group
A thrice-weekly news show about tech + gaming culture
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May 22, 2025 • 11min
RX 9060 XT, Computex, Google AI news + more!
Timestamps:
0:00 it's been a day
0:14 RX 9060 XT, RTX 5060
2:03 Intel Arc Pro B60 24GB
2:57 Google I/O - Veo 3 video model
4:10 Google's "available now" stuff
5:47 Google's "not available yet" stuff
6:39 UPDF !
7:28 QUICK BITS INTRO
7:35 Microsoft Build 2025
8:22 Fortnite back on US App Store
9:10 Huawei Matebook Fold
9:35 Noctua x Pulsar mouse with fan
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May 17, 2025 • 10min
Fortnite/App Store Shenanigans, Computex GPUs, Grok's breakdown + more!
Delve into the epic showdown between Epic Games and Apple over Fortnite's App Store access. Discover the buzz around new graphics cards like the Intel Arc Pro B60 and Radeon RX 9060 XT. Also, get the scoop on the latest from OpenAI, including the Grok chatbot's quirky responses. Plus, enjoy a mix of tech news, from Spotify's podcast play counts to a curious steam data breach. There's plenty of sarcasm and tech shenanigans to keep you entertained!

May 15, 2025 • 10min
Intel Arc B770 / B780, Android 16 features, AI regulation + more!
Exciting new developments for Intel’s Arc BattleMage GPUs are on the horizon! Google’s tackling spam with Android's latest features, while discussions around unusual AI regulations heat up. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge boasts impressive specs that you won't want to miss. Plus, get the scoop on the upcoming Switch 2 and some eyebrow-raising news about a wacky inflatable tube robot. To top it off, there's a look at the latest innovations in immersive combat games and more!

May 13, 2025 • 10min
'Curved iPhone', Intel Arc 24GB card, China Tariffs paused + more!
Timestamps:
0:00 don't talk about my lips
0:09 Foldable, glass curved iPhones, what?
1:53 Intel Arc Pros, RTX 5050, Nvidia price hike
3:05 US-China tariffs paused, Copyright Office
4:40 Micro Center!
5:26 QUICK BITS INTRO
5:35 Samsung Odyssey G6 500Hz OLED
6:19 Whoop offers free upgrades again
7:08 Google Veo 2 on Honor 400 phones
7:58 Giant Bomb buys its freedom
8:20 Superwood stronger, lighter than steel
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May 10, 2025 • 9min
Nintendo will brick Switch, Nvidia withholds drivers, Apple/Google in court + more!
Nintendo's new user agreement threatens to brick consoles for breaches, raising eyebrows among gamers. NVIDIA is withholding drivers for the RTX 5060, causing a stir in the tech community. Meanwhile, Apple is still entangled in a courtroom battle with Google over app payments. The intriguing use of AI in legal cases surfaces, especially with an AI-generated victim statement. Plus, Huawei is shaking things up with its HarmonyOS laptops, and a gaming Pope makes headlines amidst the chaos of a viral TikTok challenge!

May 8, 2025 • 9min
Xbox-branded handheld leak, New Surface devices, College AI crisis + more!
Exciting leaks reveal details about the Xbox-branded handheld device, Project Kennan. Microsoft showcases new Surface devices with fresh designs and pricing updates. A deep dive into the university AI crisis raises concerns about critical thinking in classrooms. Updates on AMD's RX9060XT and Intel's price cuts keep tech enthusiasts buzzing. Meanwhile, discover innovative household robots powered by cutting-edge chips and a fascinating electrically-conducting bacteria that could change biomedicine.

May 6, 2025 • 9min
Skype shuts down, SpaceX company town, OpenAI for-profit reversal + more!
Timestamps:
0:00 The Iliad guy beat them to Homer tho
0:07 Microsoft shuts down Skype
1:33 SpaceX company town - Starbase, Texas
2:28 OpenAI profit, Gemini 4 kids, Meta AI
3:57 DeleteMe!
4:32 QUICK BITS INTRO
4:38 RTX 5060 Ti 8GB on PCIe 4.0
5:14 Windows 11 24H2 forced update
5:48 it's a hover bike!
5:58 Worldcoin's eye-scanning orbs in US
6:40 Nintendo sues Genki
7:03 Cerabyte glass storage, punished
NEWS SOURCES: https://lmg.gg/AeTwX
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May 3, 2025 • 9min
Apple forced into huge iOS changes, De Minimis fallout + more!
Timestamps:
0:00 Major iOS App Store ruling
3:20 De Minimis rule ended
4:38 Ohsnap!
5:22 QUICK BITS INTRO
5:30 BGM-31 Battlemage GPU?
6:08 Aurora self-driving Class 8 trucks
6:32 Giant Bomb, Polygon layoffs
7:14 Cyborg cicadas, for some reason
NEWS SOURCES: https://lmg.gg/hrFPm
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May 1, 2025 • 11min
Blurred YT thumbs, TSMC + tariffs, Meta + Wikipedia AI + more!
Timestamps:
0:00 why do they have to fight tho
0:15 YouTube tests blurred thumbs
2:04 TSMC limits US involvement, tariff news
3:24 Meta AI app, Wikipedia AI, etc
5:48 Opera!
7:00 QUICK BITS INTRO
7:07 Switch dual game loophole closed
7:40 Android 16 UI, Sidephone
8:17 Google Search in danger
8:55 Raw Ring
NEWS SOURCES: https://lmg.gg/MUw6e
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Apr 29, 2025 • 10min
Wii Homebrew Channel archived, European blackout, AI studies + more!
Timestamps:
0:00 eyes on the prize
0:12 Wii Homebrew Channel 'shuts down'
1:21 Spain, Portugal power outage
2:42 Two wacky AI studies
4:34 Ground News!
5:40 QUICK BITS INTRO
5:46 Nest Thermostat argument
6:26 Meta's chatbots are inappropriate
7:18 RTX 5080 Super, 5070 Super
7:53 Should we send seniors to space?
NEWS SOURCES: https://lmg.gg/cQHdc
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