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Aug 1, 2024 • 9min
Microsoft Outage Again, Deepfake Defense, Perplexity Pays + more!
Microsoft faced a major DDoS attack, impacting services like Minecraft and Xbox Live. The episode dives into the scrutiny surrounding AI deepfakes and Google's legislative efforts. Perplexity is shaking things up with a new revenue sharing model. In tech news, the Ryzen 9 5900XT launch is covered along with Amazon's recall of 400,000 products. Meta is settling a massive lawsuit over privacy, while a controversial Google ad utilizes AI for emotional storytelling. Lastly, a quirky AI wearable called 'Friend' is discussed for socially awkward situations.

Jul 30, 2024 • 8min
Ryzen AI 300 reviews, Ryzen delay 'typo', SpaceX fixes Falcon 9 + more!
AMD's new mobile chips are shaking up the gaming performance scene, while a packaging error leads to a delay in the Ryzen 9000 series. SpaceX successfully launches Falcon 9, but Boeing faces ongoing challenges. Concerns are rising over car manufacturers selling data, prompting potential FTC investigations. Logitech's CEO floats the idea of a subscription model for premium gear, and Apple postpones new AI features. MIT unveils a breakthrough transistor, and innovative exoskeleton pants aim to boost leg strength for users.

Jul 27, 2024 • 9min
Ryzen 9000 delayed, SearchGPT, Secure Boot broken + more!
Get ready for a tech rollercoaster! The Ryzen 9000 series is delayed, while OpenAI reveals SearchGPT, stirring excitement. Secure Boot faces critical security issues that raise eyebrows. Meanwhile, leaks about the Google Pixel 9 hint at innovative features. Epic Games battles new app rules, and a major IT outage shakes Microsoft. In a stellar twist, NASA tests cutting-edge space lasers for 4K video transmission. It's a wild ride through the latest in technology!

Jul 25, 2024 • 11min
Crowdstrike Gift Card, Google’s Cookies Reversal, Llama 3.1 + more!
Crowdstrike offers $10 gift cards, Google scraps 3rd-party cookies plan, Meta releases Llama 3.1, FTC probes 'surveillance pricing', Igor's Lab GPU thermal paste report, Reddit blocks non-Google search engines, Marc Andreessen wants AI comedy

Jul 23, 2024 • 11min
Intel Crash Cause, Crowdstrike fallout, RDNA 4 ray tracing + more!
Timestamps:0:00 it is a curse0:09 Intel mobile CPUs crashing now2:26 Crowdstrike outage fallout3:37 RDNA 4 to boost ray tracing5:50 QUICK BITS INTRO5:58 ROG Ally X reviews6:41 Nvidia prepping China-only B207:18 Reddit's deal with sports leagues7:55 Rivian CEO doesn't like CarPlay8:54 700Hz refresh rate on CRTNews Sources: https://lmg.gg/CbTd2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 20, 2024 • 9min
Global Tech Outage, AMD Takes on Apple’s M3, + More!
Timestamps:0:00 We're safe for now0:09 Global PC Outage2:22 AMD Ryzen beats Apple M34:09 QUICK BITS INTRO4:15 Meta Quest 4 incoming4:43 Intel raises CPU temp5:31 Google URL shorteners ded6:10 Dyson announces new headphones6:48 Toyota hydrogen class actionNews Sources: https://lmg.gg/b2rUG Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 18, 2024 • 7min
YouTube transcripts scraped, Record companies suing, Meta does a nice thing, and more!
Timestamps:0:00 Big companies took YouTuber data1:23 Record co's sue Verizon2:13 Meta pulling back the curtain3:40 Noctua offering refunds4:20 Ai agents for open source projects4:49 Apple trying to be private5:30 Going back to Titanic5:50 DJI films Everest6:05 Dick pic app shut down6:39 outroSources: https://linustechtips.com/topic/1576897-apple%E2%80%99s-ai-stole-youtube-videos-techlinked-july-17-2024/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 16, 2024 • 8min
YouTube Review Lawsuit, Ryzen 9000 Launch Date, AT&T Pays Hackers, + More!
Timestamps:0:00 1 in 10 doctors are jerks0:09 dCS threatens to sue reviewer1:34 AMD confirms Zen 5 launch2:42 AT&T paid hack ransom4:30 QUICK BITS INTRO4:37 Game devs call out Intel5:09 Gemini scans Google Drive?5:47 OpenAI not doing safety tests6:25 Seasonic leaks RTX 50 series6:54 Miss AI pageant...?News Sources: https://lmg.gg/YfTLm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 13, 2024 • 8min
Google Spying, AT&T hack, Nvidia 5090, and more!
sources: https://linustechtips.com/topic/1576405-google%E2%80%99s-non-consensual-hardware-survey-techlinked-july-12-2024/Timestamps:0:00 0:05 Chrome shares device data1:01 AT&T breach2:19 RTX 5090 price & specs2:46 Las Vegas Sphere has A6000s4:10 QuickBits - Apple web blog5:09 VTOL electric taxis5:44 Vision Pro sales are ded6:18 I see dark patterns 6:49 Recycling astronaut pee :) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 11, 2024 • 9min
Galaxy Unpacked 2024, Microsoft leaves OpenAI, TikTok Mob Attack, + More!
Samsung unveils new devices at Galaxy Unpacked, Microsoft exits OpenAI board due to regulatory concerns. TikTok cyberbullying incident discussed. Quantum computer regulations and Tesla VIP autopilot data revealed. Find My Device faces challenges, UK politician with AI resemblance, and AI candidate's election bid failure.


