Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #35 (08/12/2021)

Tech

Privacy Whistleblower Edward Snowden and EFF Slam Apple's Plans to Scan Messages and iCloud Images
Apple CSAM FAQ addresses misconceptions and concerns about photo scanning
Apple call center workers fear AI-powered surveillance cameras in their homes
Apple bans internal employee surveys on pay equity and more
Asus is rolling out BIOS updates to alleviate likely Windows 11 upgrade headaches
Twitter rolling out design updates including new font, color changes, and more
Discord Malware is a persistent and growing threat warns Sophos

Gaming

Coca-Cola temporarily cans Overwatch League support amid discrimination lawsuit
Valve is creating a Steam Deck API for devs to quickly optimise games
Google considered buying Epic Games when the two clashed over Fortnite
Xbox Cloud Gaming launches in beta form on PC for Game Pass Ultimate members
Microsoft contributes to USC Games’ Lawson fund for Black and indigenous students
Unity will acquire streaming tech firm Parsec for $320M

Streaming

Twitch streamers will now get more insight into their suspensions
After a flood of 'hate-raiding', Twitch responds to calls to do more for marginalized streamers

Software/Hardware Updates

Nvidia's new GPU driver primes your PC for Naraka: Bladepoint and Back 4 Blood
Apple releases macOS 11.5.2 with bug fixes

Deals

Stardew Valley, Aragami 2, Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous and Evil Genius 2 coming to Xbox Game Pass

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