Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #15 (01/28/2021)

Topics

Tech

Twitter launches new 'Birdwatch' initiative to combat misinformation
iOS 14.4 Patches Two Vulnerabilities That May Have Been Actively Exploited
Google apps won't have to show iOS 'Allow tracking' prompt
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg Says Apple's Privacy Changes are Self-Serving and Anti-Competitive
Disney+ Pulls Peter Pan, Dumbo, Aristocats From Kids-Only Profiles Over Racist Stereotypes
Sell GME in Robinhood, yes; buy it, no – trading app acts

Gaming

Xbox Live Gold Is Getting More Expensive
Microsoft reverses price increase for Xbox Live Gold, free-to-play games won't require sub
Yet Another Game Dev Acquired By Tencent, And This Time It's Don't Starve Maker Klei
Tencent picks up minority stake in Dontnod for $36.3 million
Activision Merges Tony Hawk Dev Vicarious Visions With Blizzard
Scavengers Studio creative director accused of belittling and harassing employees
Scavengers CEO steps down, suspends creative director after abuse allegations
Activision Is Resisting Diversity Hiring Push by America's Unions

Streaming

Ninja Thinks Parents Should Parent Their Kids

Software/Hardware Updates

Apple Releases iOS 14.4 and iPadOS 14.4 With New Camera Warnings and Bug Fixes
Apple Releases watchOS 7.3 With Unity Watch Face, Expanded ECG Availability and More
Nvidia's Latest Patch Prepares Your PC For The Medium

Deals

Xbox Games With Gold For February 2021 Features 5 Free Games, Including Gears 5
EA Play is down to $0.99 per month for new members until March
PS Plus February 2021 Games Include PS5's Control, Destruction AllStars
Dandara: Trials of Fear Edition is free on the Epic Games Store, For the King coming next week

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