Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #28 (05/20/2021)

Tech

Windows 10 has a built-in ransomware block, you just need to enable it
The “Twitter Blue” subscription plan will cost you $3 monthly but you still won’t get editable tweets
Oculus update set to enable impressive mixed reality capture on iPhone XS and later
Spotify getting accessiblity improvements on iOS/Android including auto podcast transcription
The engadget : Amazon is reportedly negotiating to buy MGM
Ethereum moves to kill graphics card mining 'in the upcoming months'
HBO Max's ad-supported tier will be even worse than you thought
Craig Federighi says the Mac has an 'unacceptable' malware problem
Microsoft is finally killing Internet Explorer for good in 2022
TikTok for iOS gains new anti-bullying tools, lets users delete comments from their videos
Data privacy bill: All tech giants would have to follow Apple lead
People of color are getting a better camera from Google Finding truer colors after going without for a long time

Gaming

EA will leave Codemasters to its own devices like it has with Respawn
Genshin Impact finally adds two-factor authentication
Nvidia's new LHR GPUs will put 'more GeForce cards at better prices into the hands of gamers'
Bethesda and Microsoft will host a joint conference at E3 2021
A new survey shows 59% of women hide their gender while gaming to avoid harassment

Streaming

Twitch plans to introduce local subscription pricing around the world
Twitch demonetizes top 'hot tub' streamer's ads without notice

Software/Hardware Updates

How to get the Windows 10 May 2021 Update

Deals

Xbox Game Pass adds Slime Rancher on PC next week
The Epic Games Store MEGA Sale 2021 is live, so it's time to save on some great PC titles
NBA 2K21 is free on the Epic Games Store this week

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