Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #21 (03/18/2021)
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Tech
- Cheaper, Ad-Supported HBO Max Subscription Launching in June
- Hackers hack at unhackable new chip for three months. Chip remains unhacked
- Nvidia's cryptocurrency mining limiter has been cracked, but it's not quite a farming frenzy yet
- AMD refuses to limit cryptocurrency mining: 'we will not be blocking any workload'
- White hat hacker investigation casts even more doubt on SMS-based 2FA methods
- App Privacy Study Looks at Most 'Invasive' Apps Collecting User Data
- Hackers used compromised websites to infect iOS and other operating systems
Gaming
- Rockstar thanks GTA Online player who fixed poor load times, official update coming
- GTA Online's load time patch is here, and it works
- Activision Blizzard lays off 50 esports staff as it prepares for a future without in-person events
- Investors Fight Back Against Latest Wave Of Activision Blizzard Layoffs, Call CEO's Salary Into Question
- Xbox adds option to increase download speeds by suspending game
- Next-gen VR on PS5: the new controller
- EVO 2021 confirmed as an online tournament under new Sony co-ownership
- Introducing Haven, a new Montreal-based independent studio
- Nvidia doubles the price of GeForce Now membership
Streaming
- Twitch is making it easier for streamers to deal with copyright claims
- DMCA & Copyright FAQs
Software/Hardware Updates
- Latest Nvidia driver fixes Fortnite, Rocket League, and Red Dead Redemption bugs
Deals
- Grab a Stadia Premiere Edition for just $70 ($30 off) It could be your last chance to get a Chromecast Ultra
- Octopath Traveler, Yakuza 6: The Song of Life, Empire of Sin, more coming to Xbox Game Pass
- EA Play is coming to Xbox Game Pass PC March 18
- Play at Home 2021 update: 10 free games to download this Spring
- The Fall is free on the Epic Games Store, Creature in the Well is next
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