Geekshow Podcast

Geekshow Helpdesk: OpenAI DRAMA!!!

-We warned you about Nothing and iMessage: https://appleinsider.com/articles/23/11/18/nothing-kills-imessage-bridge-because-it-profoundly-violated-user-privacy-security
-Maybe AI isn’t going to kill us super soon?: https://www.businessinsider.com/google-researchers-have-turned-agi-race-upside-down-with-paper-2023-11
-OpenAI Spectacular: https://www.theverge.com/2023/11/20/23969586/sam-altman-plotting-return-open-ai-microsoft
-Microsoft is designing their own AI chips: https://www.engadget.com/microsoft-will-use-custom-designed-chips-to-bolster-its-ai-services-160050479.html?src=rss
-Apple will support RCS: https://www.techradar.com/phones/iphone/breaking-apple-will-support-rcs-in-2024
-Sunbird (iMessage for Android) is shutting down: https://yro.slashdot.org/story/23/11/21/1529206/sunbird-is-shutting-down-its-imessage-app-for-android?utm_source=rss0.9mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed
-OpenAI Board tried to merge with competitor immediately after firing Sam Altman: https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2023/11/report-openai-tried-and-failed-to-hire-anthropic-ceo-to-replace-sam-altman/

Geekshow Live: I’m a Pixar!

Madame Web, Rebel Moon, What If S2, Damsel trailer, Merry Little Batman, Superman: Legacy, Supergirl, Pedro Pascal/Reed Richards, Kang Dynasty, Alien Legion, The Abyss, Coyote v Acme, lots more

Geekshow Arcade: Steamdeck OLED!?!?

-This is veeeery interesting: https://www.pcgamer.com/amds-next-gen-console-like-strix-halo-super-apu-said-to-be-delayed-until-2025/
-Crunchyroll adds Games to its Sub: https://www.gamesradar.com/surprise-crunchyroll-has-added-games-to-its-anime-subscription-service/
-GTA 6 announcement Dec: https://www.ign.com/articles/grand-theft-auto-6-trailer-arriving-in-december
-The Game Awards Nominees: https://www.ign.com/articles/the-game-awards-2023-nominations-see-baldurs-gate-3-and-alan-wake-2-leading-with-8-nominations-each
-Full Review of Spider-man 2
-Steam Deck OLED announced! https://www.theverge.com/23951674/valve-steam-deck-oled-price-release-date
-Shocker, Playstation Portal sucks https://www.engadget.com/playstation-portal-review-a-baffling-handheld-for-no-one-but-sony-diehards-201558485.html?src=rss
-Now I can finally play the salacious game Jarron forced me to install https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2023/11/steam-might-let-you-hide-those-embarrassing-games-in-your-profile-soon/
Conover Casual Corner

Geekshow Helpdesk: To Reboot or Not to Reboot...

-New Tech based approach to Parkinsons treatment: https://www.engadget.com/spinal-implant-allows-parkinsons-patient-to-walk-for-miles-193637427.html
-Mini-Nuclear is a no go in Utah: https://www.kuer.org/business-economy/2023-11-14/smaller-utah-towns-were-banking-on-the-promise-of-nuclear-replacing-coal-now-what
-Nothing Phone is releasing iMessage on Android: https://arstechnica.com/?p=1983702
-Rivian infotainment centers are bricked because of fat fingers: https://arstechnica.com/cars/2023/11/rivian-apologizes-to-customers-after-infotainment-bricking-ota-update/
-Humane unveils their AI Pin: https://www.engadget.com/humanes-ai-pin-costs-699-and-ships-in-early-2024-which-is-about-all-we-know-for-certain-181048809.html?src=rss
-iOS 17.2 hints at sideloading. Lucky Europeans. https://9to5mac.com/2023/11/10/ios-17-2-sideload-apps/
-NASA can’t open the TAGSAM cylinder retrieved from Bennu https://gizmodo.com/bennu-asteroid-samples-expected-to-fundamentally-shift-1850987200
-Starship 2nd launch attempt is sort of scheduled. But it’s soon! https://arstechnica.com/space/2023/11/its-almost-showtime-for-spacexs-massive-starship-rocket/
-Better check on that old highschool Google account. It may get marked for deletion. https://www.pcgamer.com/if-youve-got-an-inactive-google-account-you-dont-want-to-lose-log-into-it-by-december-1-or-its-at-risk-of-being-deleted/

Geekshow Live: Not a Dolphin

Ghostbusters, Monarch, Inside Out 2, Fall Guy, Coyote v Acme, Disney+ , Marvel Spotlight, Chris Nolan, Feige Star Wars movie dead, Legend of Zelda, , MST3K, Anthony Daniels is selling his stuff, Toy Hall of Fame, Rebecca reviews The Marvels, lots more

Geekshow Arcade: Zelda Movie!

-The Day Before is looking bleak: https://www.ign.com/articles/the-day-before-delayed-again-fntastic-shares-new-trailer-and-big-update
-Nintendo News from Financial report: https://wccftech.com/nintendo-switch-sales-reach-132-million-units-zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-sold-nearly-20-million-units/
-Live action Zelda Movie: https://www.theverge.com/2023/11/7/23951339/the-legend-of-zelda-movie-live-action-nintendo
-Epic Game Store is still bleeding cash: https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/pc-gaming/epic-store-unprofitable-but-keeps-giving-away-free-games
-Microsoft bans unauthorized stuff on Xboxen:
https://www.engadget.com/microsoft-bans-unauthorized-third-party-xbox-controllers-and-accessories-124703807.html?src=rss
-Sony ditches Twitter: https://www.polygon.com/23949334/playstation-twitter-x-ps4-ps5-ps-app
-Happy N7 Day! Here’s a teaser! https://www.polygon.com/23951402/mass-effect-5-teaser-trailer-bioware-n7-day
-Blizzcon Announcements: https://www.ign.com/articles/blizzcon-2023-everything-announced-and-revealed

Helpdesk: Grok AI?

Space Drugs not allowed to land: https://futurism.com/neoscope/startup-orbital-drug-factory-back-earth
-WeWork continues decline: https://www.engadget.com/wework-files-for-chapter-11-bankruptcy-protection-030708470.html
-Sony does a giant leap in camera technology: https://www.theverge.com/2023/11/7/23950504/sony-a9-iii-mirrorless-camera-global-shutter-price-release
https://www.engadget.com/the-sony-a9-iii-is-the-fastest-full-frame-camera-ever-thanks-to-a-global-stacked-sensor-175522418.html?src=rss
-MyQ is getting dumber: https://www.theverge.com/23949612/chamberlain-myq-smart-garage-door-controller-homebridge-integrations
-GPT-4 Turbo announced by OpenAI: https://slashdot.org/story/23/11/06/2244258/openai-debuts-gpt-4-turbo-thats-more-powerful-and-less-expensive-than-gpt-4?utm_source=rss0.9mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed
-Bored Ape NFT’s finally make a real life impact with an actual monetary value: https://www.engadget.com/bored-ape-nft-event-at-least-15-attendees-reporting-severe-eye-burn-welders-eye-173746237.html
-What’s a Grok: https://slashdot.org/story/23/11/05/2111254/elon-musk-debuts-grok-ai-bot-to-challenge-chatgpt
That’s a Grok
-Netflix… what? Geeked Ink Event: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/netflix-is-offering-fans-free-tattoos-based-on-its-shows/1100-6518832/ 
 

Geekshow Live: Nana Roxanne

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, Echo, The Marvels', Godzilla Minus One, Five Nights at Freddy's, Disney will own Hulu, Poltergeist, It Follows, Bodies, Doctor Who, Futurama, Indiana Jones, Nautilus, Superman & Lois, lots more

Geekshow Arcade: Atari is figuring things out!

-Starfield finally getting promised DLSS: https://wccftech.com/starfield-nvidia-dlss-update/
-Cool Perfect Dark Project: https://www.tweaktown.com/news/94083/nintendo-64-classic-perfect-dark-ported-to-pc-playable-in-4k-60-fps-with-keyboard-and-mouse/index.html
-Maybe Atari does know what its doing now: https://www.pcgamer.com/atari-acquires-retro-specialists-digital-eclipse-in-deal-worth-up-to-dollar20-million/
-Call of Duty doesn’t believe in asset compression: https://www.pcgamer.com/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-iii-hogs-up-to-213gb-of-storage-space-and-doesnt-care-if-you-want-to-play-other-games/
-Other HUGE games: https://thenerdstash.com/top-10-biggest-games-ever-ranked-by-install-size/
-Resident Evil Village on iPhone
https://www.polygon.com/deals/2023/10/30/23938613/resident-evil-village-apple-iphone-ipad-mobile-devices
-Alan Wake 2 impressions!
-New Sonic game on iPhone
https://www.engadget.com/a-new-3d-sonic-platformer-is-coming-to-apple-arcade-in-december-163949794.html?src=rss
-Bungie doesn’t know what they’re doing:
https://www.engadget.com/bungie-reportedly-lays-off-staff-delays-marathon-and-destiny-2-the-final-shape-192722536.html?src=rss
-MGS 3 remake footage:
https://www.polygon.com/23931980/metal-gear-solid-3-remake-snake-eater-unreal-engine-5-konami
-Halo Infinite multiplayer is actually really fun again.

Geekshow Helpdesk: Pay to Play Social Media

-More TwitterX shenanigans: https://www.engadget.com/x-introduces-an-ad-free-premium-tier-for-16-a-month-191523132.html
-Social Media is going Pay to Play: https://finance.yahoo.com/amphtml/news/meta-charge-monthly-fees-using-235743660.html
-X will replace banks! https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/26/23934216/x-twitter-bank-elon-musk-2024
-Osmo Pocket 3 looks amazing: https://www.theverge.com/23931074/dji-osmo-pocket-3-price-release-date-hands-on
-Apple can update devices inside the sealed packaging https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2023-10-15/apple-october-2023-executive-promotions-new-vps-of-retail-software-operations-lnrh4t94
-Apple event: https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/30/23933672/apple-event-mac-october-news-updates-products-scary-fast