Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #65 (08/04/2022)
0Tech
- TikTok Trend Debunked: No, Apple Is Not Giving Away Free AirPods - MacRumors
- Linus Torvalds uses an Arm-powered M2 MacBook Air to release latest Linux kernel | Ars Technica
- Twitter test lets you mix and match photos, videos, and GIFs in a single tweet
- Twitter account hijacks made possible by security error in over 3,200 mobile apps
- Google Pixel 6a fingerprint sensor problems persist after launch | Android Central
- Google may hand over your Nest video to police without a warrant in an emergency | Android Central
- Tim Hortons wants to settle location-tracking lawsuits with coffee and doughnuts | Engadget
- Samsung announces self-repair program for Galaxy phones and tablets
- Discord users complain about new Android update built using cross-platform framework
- The definitive ranking of two-factor authentication methods | Android Central
Gaming
- Overwatch Contenders game grinds to a halt after both teams refuse to play | PC Gamer
- Resident Evil Village will receive free accessibility update alongside DLC | Eurogamer.net
- Logitech and Tencent are building a streaming handheld for Xbox Cloud Gaming and GeForce Now | PC Gamer
- Microsoft starts testing an Xbox Game Pass family plan - The Verge
Streaming
- TwitchCon San Diego will not require masks or vaccinations - The Verge
- Twitch viewership fell as Facebook Gaming rose in June | GamesIndustry.biz
- OBS Studio 28 Beta 1 Brings 10-bit & HDR Video Encoding, Qt6 Toolkit
Hardware/Software Updates
- ExpressVPN now runs natively on Apple silicon Macs with latest update
- SteamOS 3.3 Now Available With Many Improvements For The Steam Deck - Phoronix
- Google rolling out GPS fix for Pixel 6/Pro and 6a, August update coming
Deals
- Coming to Xbox Game Pass: Ghost Recon Wildlands, Turbo Golf Racing, Two Point Campus, and More
- Free Play Days – Far Cry 6, The Serpent Rogue, and Roguebook
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