107: No Chrono, Just Cross

This week on Supercharged we’re talking about online video’s evolution, , and video game emulation! Questions/comments/tips? Visit awkward.email or call/text 509-AWKWARD.

This week on Supercharged we’re talking about online video’s evolution, , and video game emulation! Questions/comments/tips? Visit awkward.email or call/text 509-AWKWARD.

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John Oliver Explains How News Outlets Get Science Reporting Wrong
When it comes to reporting on science, we know that you can’t trust just one study. So, how come we keep hearing junk stories about outlandish scientific claims? John Oliver explains in this week’s Last Week Tonight.
Apple's Suppliers Projecting Weak Demand for iPhone 7 Due to 'Lack of Innovation'
Apple recently reported its first year-over-year decline in iPhone sales, with CEO Tim Cook claiming one of the reasons is that the upgrade cycle for the larger iPhone 6 and iPhone 6s series has stretched out longer than it anticipated.
Spotify Growing at Faster Pace Since Apple Music Launched Last Year
Despite the launch of Apple Music, which recently reached 13 million paid subscribers, rival service Spotify told Reuters that it has experienced a faster pace of growth since last June than beforehand.
Amazon tries luring video makers with a YouTube-like deal
Jeff Bezos and company are using cash to lure video makers who fill YouTube with clips.
YouTube’s New Messenger Means You’ll Never Have to Leave YouTube
We've all had it happen: You’re talking with a friend, and the conversation turns to something that a YouTube video perfectly encapsulates. For me recently, it was the news of a dead whale washing up on a shore near San Diego. How is a town supposed to get rid of such a thing?
Hulu Is Developing a Cable-Style Online TV Service
New subscription service would stream feeds of popular broadcast and cable TV channels.
YouTube Said to Plan ‘Unplugged’ Online TV Service for 2017
YouTube is working on a paid subscription service called Unplugged that would offer customers a bundle of cable TV channels streamed over the Internet, people familiar with the plan said.
'Disney Infinity' Game Series Officially Discontinued by Disney
Disney today announced the end of its Disney Infinity line of games and accompanying figurines, which are being discontinued as of today. Disney Infinity games, such as the one available on the Apple TV and iOS devices, will officially no longer be updated and the studio that developed the games is being shuttered.
Play Nintendo's Hated Virtual Boy Games on Gear VR and Google Cardboard
Ah, the poor Nintendo Virtual Boy. Over two decades ago its stereoscopic imagery presaged the virtual reality headsets of today, although it was limited to monochromatic graphics and your neck inevitably ached while leaning down to play it on the awkward tripod of sorts the device sat on. It bombed horribly, lasting a mere six months on the market. By 2010 TIME was (a little hyperbolically, perhaps) calling it one of the worst inventions ever.
How to Build a Raspberry Pi Retro Game Console for $35
Since its release, the $35 Raspberry Pi mini-computer has been hailed as the perfect all-in-one retro game console. Now, it’s easier to do than ever, and it doesn’t take any Linux knowledge whatsoever. Here’s how to make your own retro game console in under 10 minutes.
How to Turn Your Computer into a Retro Game Arcade
Whether you're looking to relive the past or experience the origin of gaming you missed in your youth, your Windows, Mac, or Linux PC can take you back to Mario's salad days, the birth of the Final Fantasy series, and much more. Here's how to get started with retro game emulation and turn your computer into the ultimate retro arcade in just a few minutes.
How to Turn Your Android or iPhone into a Portable Retro Game Arcade
Whether you're looking to relive the past or experience the origin of gaming you missed in your youth, your Android or iPhone can take you back to Mario's salad days, the birth of the Final Fantasy series, and much more. Here's how to get started with retro game emulation and turn your phone or tablet into an arcade in just a few minutes.
OpenEmu
For the first time, the 'It just works' philosophy now extends to open source video game emulation on the Mac. With OpenEmu, it is extremely easy to add, browse, organize and with a compatible gamepad, play those favorite games (ROMs) you already own.
RetroArch
The open source project pretty much all emulation apps are being built off of nowadays—but it's great on its own, too!
LAKKA
Lakka is a lightweight Linux distribution that transforms a small computer into a full blown game console.
EmulationStation
A graphical and themeable emulator front-end that allows you to access all your favorite games in one place, even without a keyboard!
HyperSpin
Arcade emulation front end for Windows.
How to Keep Your Head Up in the Constant Stream of Bad News
Doing your best to stay up with current events can often feel like drowning in a torrent of never ending bad news. With information coming at you in every direction, it’s easy to get burned out. Compassion and solidarity are important, but being an informed citizen doesn’t mean you always have to go down with the ship.

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