Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #55 (04/07/2022)

Tech

Apple fixes multiple zero-day exploits with iOS 15.4.1 and macOS 12.3.1
macOS 12.3.1 fixes bug affecting game controllers and other Bluetooth devices
Pegasus hacked the iPhone of award-winning journalist, weeks after Apple’s injunction attempt
Apple has yet to fix zero-day exploits for macOS Big Sur and Catalina users
Tesla CEO Elon Musk buys near 10% stake in Twitter
Twitter is finally adding an edit button, and some other features on Android too
Hackers target top NFT Discord bots to rob users of their cryptocurrency
Phishing emails are still a big danger to PC users, even in 2022 | PC Gamer
PSA: Watch out for phishing emails from genuine mailing lists, following Mailchimp hack
Cash App discloses security breach impacting over 8 million users - 9to5Mac
Windows 11's new security feature is so secure you'll need to reinstall the OS to use it

Gaming

US Senators call out 'unacceptable' lack of accountability for Bobby Kotick in Microsoft buyout | PC Gamer
Activision Blizzard removes staff vaccine mandate
Riot Games Tells Workers to Return to Office Without Vaccines or Masks
Activision Blizzard ends, then quickly reinstates employee vaccination requirement
Activision Blizzard employees stage walkout with office Covid concerns and working-from-home demands
Activision Blizzard is converting over 1,000 QA workers to full-time employees
Unreal Engine 5 now available in full

Streaming

Twitch halts paid channel boosts after people pay to get porn on the front page | PC Gamer
Corsair launches newest capture card with the Elgato HD60 X | PC Gamer

Hardware/Software Updates

Android 12 April security patch rolling out to Google Pixel, factory images & OTAs live

Deals

Life is Strange: True Colors headlines April Xbox Game Pass additions

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