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529: It’s a Notch, Notch World

529: It’s a Notch, Notch World

FromGrumpy Old Geeks


529: It’s a Notch, Notch World

FromGrumpy Old Geeks

ratings:
Length:
64 minutes
Released:
Nov 3, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Slow week in tech news; we get Meta-stasized; Apple getting into the headset game; Wendy's PR team wins; Facebook takes down Nicaraguan troll farm, but verifies a fake Elon Musk; Snap being investigated for securities fraud; Uber offers up Teslas through Hertz deal; creator coins; companies leaving China; don't tweet after death; Star Trek: Prodigy; delays on screen wipes; music gadgets; being negative; get your notch; the Book of Boba Fett; Trojan Source; Facebook's cringe-worthy internal staff video.Show notes at https://gog.show/529/This week we’re sponsored by Feals. Become a member today by going to Feals.com/gog and you’ll get 50% off your first order with free shipping.We're also sponsored by Hover! Hover is the place to get the best domains. With over 300 top-level domains to choose from. Go to Hover.com/gog and get 10% off your first purchase.FOLLOW UPA Reddit user found a 'black hole' on Google maps, and users couldn't figure out what it wasIN THE NEWSMetaFacebook just revealed its new name: MetaMeta working on new smartwatch with built-in camera to compete with Apple WatchApple’s first headset will focus on “high-quality” games, reporter claimsWendy’s WinsFACEBOOK 'META' CHANGE - Trademark Applicants Will Sell to Zuck ... FOR $20 MILLION!!!Facebook takes down government-run troll farm in NicaraguaFacebook verified a Bitcoin scammer pretending to be Elon MuskSNAP Investigation Alert: Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP is Investigating Securities Fraud Claims on Behalf of Snap Inc. (SNAP) InvestorsUber will offer up to 50,000 Teslas to its drivers through Hertz rental dealPatreon may let you reward creators with cryptoCNN: Squid Game crypto plunges to $0 after scammers steal millions of dollars from investors.As Yahoo leaves China, an accelerating stream of exitsDigital end-of-life services are a booming business — not everybody says that's a good thing.MEDIA CANDYStar Trek: ProdigyAPPS & DOODADSOculus Quest VR headsets to eliminate mandatory Facebook account log-in requirementTiny Wings+Apple's worst shipping delay is for a $19 polishing clothBelkin BOOST↑CHARGE PRO 3-in-1 Wireless Charger with MagSafe - BlackFender is buying studio gear company PreSonusMusic wearable Mictic raises $2.5M to get you shredding, scratching and strummingI wish anyone other than Kanye had made the Stem PlayerSECURITY HAH!The CyberWireDave BittnerHacking HumansCaveatRecorded FutureNow, Even Older Macs Can Have a NotchWhy macOS updates might brick your Mac, and what you can do about itThe Book of Boba Fett | Official Trailer | Disney+Trojan Source and Why It MattersMORON OF THE WEEKFacebook’s internal staff video is worse than anything revealed by whistleblowersCLOSING SHOUT-OUTSThe PivoteerSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Released:
Nov 3, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

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Covering tech news, security, movies, tv shows, and books for tech savvy adults. A no-holds-barred show about the Internet and how it's affecting our lives for good or bad. Hosts Jason DeFillippo & Brian Schulmeister have over 40 years of online experience and aren't afraid to tell it like it is.