Geekshow Podcast

Geekshow Arcade: We Got Reviews For ya

Tony:
-Time to buy Ubisoft Stock? https://www.eurogamer.net/ubisofts-reset-wipes-34-off-its-share-price-the-lowest-in-15-years
-Xbox Developer Direct: https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/01/22/xbox-developer-direct-2026-recap/
Jarron: 
-An ode to the PS VITA
-OhSnap MCON review
-Goodbye to Prince of Persia remake:
https://www.theverge.com/news/865060/ubisoft-prince-of-persia-sands-of-time-remake-canceled-reorganization
Owen:
-Rockstar Studio blows a gasket
https://www.gamerbolt.com/this-week-in-gaming-news-january-19th-january-25th-2026/
-Does it seem smart to challenge Arc Raiders at this point? Bungie set to release or re-release Marathon extraction shooter.
https://www.gamerbolt.com/this-week-in-gaming-news-january-19th-january-25th-2026/#h-marathon-gets-a-release-date
Lang:
-GPD win5 review! One month later.
https://youtu.be/gqB4-DFhauM?si=LZGreN03FAm4MSRc

TV Show: In Space! REWIND! Ep 10: Star Trek The Original Series S2 Episodes 16-20

Welcome back to TV Show: In Space! REWIND! In this episode, we cover Star Trek: The Original Series season 2 episodes The Gamesters of Triskelion, A Piece of The Action, The Immunity Syndrome, A Private Little War, and Return to Tomorrow. We also talk a little bit about Wrath of Khan!
 
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Geekshow Helpdesk: Collector's Edition Lando

Tony:
-Carbonation Station: Lando Norris Monster Zero Sugar
-How much?!?!: https://www.engadget.com/mobile/smartphones/the-samsung-galaxy-z-trifold-will-cost-2900-in-the-us-140000013.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=bluesky
-BS Updates:
https://www.techradar.com/vehicle-tech/hybrid-electric-vehicles/650-miles-from-one-charge-volvos-parent-company-beats-tesla-to-the-punch-with-first-production-ready-solid-state-battery
https://www.autoblog.com/news/honda-and-toyota-reveal-why-solid-state-batteries-still-arent-here
-Tik Tok gets sold: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3edd1l328lo
Jarron: 
-New Jersey is making crazy eBike laws:
https://tech.slashdot.org/story/26/01/22/221222/new-jersey-law-requires-e-bike-drivers-to-have-license-insurance?utm_source=rss0.9mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed
-RadPower is being sold for pennies on the dollar:
https://www.geekwire.com/2026/rad-power-bikes-asset-auction-attracts-two-successful-bidders-as-part-of-e-bike-makers-bankruptcy/
-Sonos announces an amplifier:
https://www.theverge.com/tech/868671/sonos-amp-multi-amplifier-wireless-audio-speakers
Owen:
-Only one minute and 25 seconds left boys! We can hold on that long!
https://science.slashdot.org/story/26/01/27/175237/doomsday-clock-ticks-to-85-seconds-before-midnight-its-closest-ever
-The Tiktok drama is real, and it’s scary.
https://tech.slashdot.org/story/26/01/27/0036229/tiktok-alternative-skylight-soars-to-380k-users-after-tiktok-us-deal-finalized
Lang:
-Straight from the primate center’s defense:Oregon National Primate Research Center Board of Director’s meeting 
https://www.youtube.com/live/p7r8idHVQlw?si=fyhVtM8LsiwniaG3

Geekshow Live: Better Call Maul

He-Man, Lobo, Maul: Shadow Lord, Invincible, Muppet Show, Brave and the Bold, Swamp Thing 1989, MAD about DC, lots more

TV Show: In Space! - Ep 76.5: Starfleet Academy Edition

What if instead of talking about DS9, we talked about the first two episodes of Starfleet Academy?
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Geekshow Helpdesk: Bunch 'o Negative Nellys!

Tony:
-Carbonation Station: C4 Cereal Killer and Monster Bad Apple
-Bad News for Rad Power Bikes: https://www.engadget.com/transportation/rad-power-bikes-warehouse-catches-fire-following-flammable-battery-warnings-133056542.html?guccounter=1
-Another reminder that the old Sony is dead:: https://www.engadget.com/home/home-theater/sony-is-handing-control-of-its-bravia-tv-business-to-chinas-tcl-120957252.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=bluesky&guccounter=1
-Another reminder not to buy the Trump Phone: https://gizmodo.com/the-trump-phone-is-still-checks-notes-a-deflating-vortex-of-bs-2000711144
Jarron: 
-Phone batteries are getting biiiiig:
https://www.theverge.com/news/864254/realme-promises-days-of-battery-from-its-10001mah-phone
-Yes, the world can get worse:
https://arstechnica.com/health/2026/01/be-on-the-lookout-for-flesh-eating-flies-cdc-tells-clinicians-in-alert/
-Most companies have seen zero financial return from AI:
https://slashdot.org/story/26/01/20/1924238/56-of-companies-have-seen-zero-financial-return-from-ai-investments-pwc-survey-says?utm_source=rss0.9mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed
Owen:
-When something is popular…. Flood the zone. Fallout reality TV.
https://www.engadget.com/entertainment/tv-movies/amazon-is-making-a-fallout-shelter-competition-reality-tv-show-190151855.html
-This will probably be fine. Grok into the pentagon.
https://arstechnica.com/ai/2026/01/hegseth-wants-to-integrate-musks-grok-ai-into-military-networks-this-month/
-Shooting for the moon… literally.
https://arstechnica.com/space/2026/01/you-can-now-reserve-a-hotel-room-on-the-moon-for-250000/

Geekshow Live: Pocket Doily

Avengers: Doomsday, Monarch S2 teaser,The Mummy, The Bride, One Piece, Ted, Kathleen Kennedy steps down, Lara Croft, Fallout, God of War, Speedy Gonzales, Star Wars, lots more

Geekshow Arcade: CES 2026 Roundup!

Tony:
-Things heating up with AI usage in Video Games: https://www.polygon.com/clair-obscur-expedition-33-indie-game-awards-controvsery-gen-ai-explained/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6949aa663265bb00019eb313&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
Larian got in trouble too: https://wccftech.com/larian-studios-will-refrain-from-using-genai-tools-to-develop-concept-art-will-use-it-elsewhere/
-The Division Definitive Edition: https://www.ign.com/articles/it-looks-like-the-division-definitive-edition-is-on-the-way-10-years-after-its-initial-release
-What is Gamestop even doing?... https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2026/01/is-this-the-beginning-of-the-end-for-gamestop/
-Arc Raiders Aggression Based Match Making: https://www.ign.com/articles/this-is-like-a-whole-new-world-arc-raiders-players-are-using-aggression-based-matchmaking-to-retire-from-pvp
Jarron: 
-DLSS 4.5
https://www.digitalfoundry.net/news/2026/01/nvidia-announces-dlss-4-5-new-transformer-model-already-live
-New Strix Halo chips for gaming:
https://www.theverge.com/tech/855463/amd-strix-halo-ai-max-plus-388-392-handheld-gaming
-Intel is going to release a custom Panther Lake CPU for handhelds:
https://www.theverge.com/tech/857252/intel-handheld-gaming-pc-panther-lake-custom-cpu
-Gamesir made the weirdest controller that I kinda want:
https://www.theverge.com/news/851259/gamesir-switch-turbo-drive-controller-steering-wheel-wireless-force-feedback
-Star Wars can jailbreak a PS5:
https://www.engadget.com/gaming/playstation/prices-for-an-old-star-wars-game-have-ballooned-because-of-its-role-in-a-ps5-jailbreak-230604276.html?src=rss
Owen:
-Here’s a game for you. UEFI boot game.
https://www.tomshardware.com/software/dev-creates-uefi-games-compendium-where-you-have-to-win-to-access-your-computer-10-month-project-will-shutdown-your-pc-if-you-lose
-Brandon Sanderson AAA Game? Well it’s in the works.
https://wccftech.com/mistborn-author-is-talking-to-aaa-game-studios-adapt-fantasy-saga/
Lando:
-Pay Attention! Free games!
https://kotaku.com/steam-sale-team-17-hidden-codes-free-games-deal-secret-artwork-2000658974

TV Show: In Space! REWIND! Ep 9: Star Trek The Original Series S2 Episodes 11-15

Welcome back to TV Show: In Space! REWIND! In this episode, we cover Star Trek: The Original Series season 2 episodes Friday’s Child, The Deadly Years, Obsession, Wolf in the Fold, and The Trouble with Tribbles.
 
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Geekshow Helpdesk: Gross, Owen... Gross

Tony:
-Carbonation Station: NOSes and Monster Zero Strawberry Shot
-What do you even do in this situation? https://arstechnica.com/health/2025/12/sperm-donor-with-rare-cancer-mutation-fathered-nearly-200-children-in-europe/
-Apple Goes Adobe: https://www.engadget.com/apps/apple-bundles-creative-apps-such-as-final-cut-pro-and-logic-pro-into-a-single-subscription-145210038.html
-Apparently you can get sued for not letting them buy you…: https://www.engadget.com/entertainment/paramount-wont-quit-files-suit-against-warner-bros-discovery-over-rejected-bid-175317166.html
Jarron: 
-The FCC continues to screw consumers:
https://slashdot.org/story/26/01/13/1845204/verizon-to-stop-automatic-unlocking-of-phones-as-fcc-ends-60-day-unlock-rule?utm_source=rss0.9mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed
-Auto focusing glasses!
https://tech.slashdot.org/story/26/01/11/214203/finnish-startup-ixi-plans-new-autofocusing-eyeglasses?utm_source=rss0.9mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed
-Seems like Intel is finally making progress:
https://hardware.slashdot.org/story/26/01/09/2231201/intel-is-going-big-time-into-14a-says-ceo-lip-bu-tan?utm_source=rss0.9mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed
Owen:
-Interesting type of bandaid:
High Tech Bandaid
-OpenAI… “NOW HIRING ScapeGoat! $555k Full benefits incl. WitSec. Inquire inside…”
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/dec/29/sam-altman-openai-job-search-ai-harms
Lando:
-Apple Siri to use Gemini
https://www.engadget.com/ai/apples-siri-ai-will-be-powered-by-gemini-153636649.html