Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #21 (03/18/2021)

Topics

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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