Geekshow Podcast

Geekshow Helpdesk: Apparently Zeros Matter

-GASP! Science wins again: https://wccftech.com/flat-earther-youtuber-doesnt-have-an-answer-to-explain-theory-after-experiencing-24-hour-sun-in-antarctica/
-Get your spatula out of the garbage: https://arstechnica.com/health/2024/12/huge-math-error-corrected-in-black-plastic-study-authors-say-it-doesnt-matter/
-LG is quitting Bluray players:
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/12/the-optical-disc-onslaught-continues-with-lg-quitting-blu-ray-players/
-Another supposed revolution for electronics:
https://science.slashdot.org/story/24/12/11/171236/new-magnetic-flow-has-potential-to-revolutionise-electronic-devices?utm_source=rss0.9mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed
-BS: Crystals man.
https://hardware.slashdot.org/story/24/12/14/2350202/single-crystal-lithium-ion-batteries-last-8x-longer-researchers-show?utm_source=rss0.9mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed
-TikTok ban is approaching. TikTok asking SCOTUS for a delay.
https://www.engadget.com/social-media/tiktok-asks-the-supreme-court-to-delay-upcoming-ban-211510659.html
-Broadband rate regulation is a slippery slope that the ISP’s don’t like… wonder why…
https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/12/big-loss-for-isps-as-supreme-court-wont-hear-challenge-to-15-broadband-law/
-Solar Eclipse on Demand!
https://arstechnica.com/space/2024/12/two-european-satellites-launch-on-mission-to-blot-out-the-sun-for-science/
-Dino Noises!
https://dailygalaxy.com/2024/12/weve-been-hearing-dinosaur-roars-all-wrong-for-30-years-scientists-say-jurassic-parks-roar-is-totally-off/
-Dogs can talk!
https://www.popsci.com/environment/can-dogs-talk-with-buttons/

Geekshow Live! Hornwood

Nosferatu, 28 Years Later, Return of the Living Dead, Section 31, Harley Quinn, Invincible, Severance, Clayface, Lanterns, Doomsday, Rotta the Hutt, Marvel v Godzilla, Rebecca reviews Kraven, lots more

Geekshow Arcade: Valve Gears Up for Round 2

-New MSI Claw actually looks kinda cool: https://www.pcgamesn.com/msi/claw-8-7-ai-plus-guide
-Cyberpunk 2077 is still alive!: https://www.ign.com/articles/cyberpunk-2077-gets-surprise-update-22-cd-projekt-still-has-some-gas-in-the-tank
-Tons of good game giveaways on Prime: https://www.techradar.com/gaming/amazon-prime-subscribers-can-claim-a-frankly-absurd-number-of-free-games-like-the-outer-worlds-and-warhammer-40-000-space-marine-with-prime-gaming-right-now-these-are-my-top-picks
-RPCS3 released on ARM:
https://www.engadget.com/gaming/pc/ps3-emulator-rpcs3-now-runs-on-a-raspberry-pi-5-142224432.html?src=rss
-Apple Vision Pro to get PSVR2 controller support:
https://www.engadget.com/gaming/apple-vision-pro-could-soon-work-with-playstation-vr2-controllers-161547953.html?src=rss
-Steam Machines are coming back:
https://www.theverge.com/2024/12/6/24315098/valve-steam-machines-steamos-steam-deck-vr
-Indiana Jones and the Great Circle looks incredible and makes me question the purpose of the PS5 Pro
-I am an anime nerd.
https://www.gematsu.com/games/demon-slayer-kimetsu-no-yaiba-the-hinokami-chronicles-2

Geekshow Helpdesk: Jarron's Wee A1 Mini

-Microsoft backtracks on Win11 requirements: https://www.pcworld.com/article/2550265/microsoft-now-allowing-windows-11-on-older-incompatible-pcs.html
-Googles Quantum Computing Hullaballoo: https://www.engadget.com/computing/googles-willow-quantum-chip-breakthrough-is-hidden-behind-a-questionable-benchmark-224707174.html
-Possible new Bambu printer leak: https://all3dp.com/4/did-bambu-labs-large-3d-printer-just-leak/
-A1 Mini Review
-Solar paint is neat:
https://tech.slashdot.org/story/24/12/09/0242257/solar-paint-being-developed-by-mercedes-benz-could-revolutionize-ev-charging?utm_source=rss0.9mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed
-This is why peer review exists, and honestly I don’t know how I feel about it.
https://science.slashdot.org/story/24/11/19/1747225/embattled-superconductivity-scientist-is-out
-HAHAHAHA ISP’s Suck so hard
https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/12/cable-isps-compare-data-caps-to-food-menus-dont-make-us-offer-unlimited-soup/

Geekshow Live! The Bone Temple

28 years Later, Kraven, Skeleton Crew, Joker 2, Dr Who Christmas, #ReleaseTheAyerCut, Walt Disney robutt, lots more

Geekshow Arcade: Intel Releases New GPUs!

-Freaking sweet playstations startups are back: https://www.theverge.com/2024/12/2/24311112/playstation-30th-anniversary-psx-boot-sequence-ps5-update
-MS asks GoG to delist Warcraft I-II: https://www.ign.com/articles/gog-delisting-warcraft-1-and-2-at-blizzards-request-but-promises-continued-support-and-a-discount-in-the-meantime
-Game pickups during the sales
-Intel is launching new GPUs:
https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2024/12/intel-targets-budget-friendly-1440p-gaming-with-249-and-219-arc-b500-gpus/
-Riot Games tightening the ToS. Off Platform conduct.
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/riot-games-to-issue-penalties-for-off-platform-conduct
-Ok… so have you seen Arcane on Netflix?
https://www.gamesradar.com/entertainment/animation-shows/arcane-producer-has-the-final-say-on-explaining-the-netflix-shows-usd250-million-budget-we-are-a-game-company-we-didnt-lease-out-the-work/
Lando: Playing Slay the Spire!

Geekshow Helpdesk: The Wiener of Segs

-Elon is jealous of OpenAI: https://www.engadget.com/big-tech/elon-musk-asks-court-to-stop-openai-from-becoming-a-for-profit-165051728.html
-Intel has to keep its foundry to get CHIPs money: https://www.tweaktown.com/news/101921/intel-is-not-allowed-to-sell-its-foundry-business-even-if-it-wants/index.html
-Intel CEO “retires”: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/intel-ceo-forced-out-after-board-grew-frustrated-with-progress/ar-AA1v7YGI?pc=U531&cvid=c86afd33f7494ce99f76219728e735cc&ei=44
-Walmart finishes the purchase of Vizio:
https://www.theverge.com/2024/12/3/24312508/walmart-vizio-acquisition-complete
-VR Tasting:
https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/11/licking-this-lollipop-will-let-you-taste-virtual-flavors/
-The CarThing is dead… long live the DeskThing?
https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2024/11/firmware-hacks-are-rejuvenating-spotifys-car-thing-before-the-company-bricks-it/
-I mean… if you’re gonna lie, swing for the fences right? ISP’s say customer service is soooo good.
https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/11/isps-say-their-excellent-customer-service-is-why-users-dont-switch-providers/
-So it begins. Get your electronics before the price gouging starts.
https://www.engadget.com/computing/china-has-banned-certain-metal-exports-in-retaliation-to-the-us-chip-restrictions-144005531.html
-Tattoos for Brains!
https://www.sciencenews.org/article/electronic-tattoos-brain-monitoring
-Touchbar is BACK!!
https://www.theverge.com/2024/12/3/24311935/flexbar-touchscreen-apple-macbook-pro-touch-bar-kickstarter
 

Geekshow Live: Eat, Prey, Love

Nosferatu, Star Wars Skeleton Crew, Voltron, Mighty Mouse, Minor Threats, Predator Badlands, lots more

Geekshow Arcade: Niantic Being Sneaky!

-Ok, this is a cool case: https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/pc-cases/retro-beige-pc-case-goes-from-april-fools-joke-to-retail-silverstones-sleeper-pc-with-modern-internals-ships-in-q1-2025
-Sorry China, No Nintendo for you: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/nintendo-switch-eshop-and-online-services-are-ending-in-china-in-2026/
-Finally! A great OG Xbox wireless controller: https://videogamesplus.ca/products/retro-fighters-hunter-wireless-controller-for-original-xbox-switch-pc-crystal-xbox
-The Witcher 4 is in full production
-Dragon Age: The Veilguard review
-Studio shut down by old Bioware leader:
https://www.theverge.com/2024/11/26/24306508/bioware-casey-hudson-humanoid-origin-shut-down
-This is a really good Humble Bundle:
https://www.polygon.com/good-deals/485039/sci-fi-shooter-bundle-humble-sale
-Don’t update Windows if you have Ubisoft games:
https://www.polygon.com/news/484828/ubisoft-star-wars-outlaws-assassins-creed-avatar-windows-11-update
-Sony working on a portable too:
https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2024/11/sony-is-reportedly-working-on-a-ps5-portable/
-Xbox cloud streaming lets you play your own games now:
https://www.theverge.com/2024/11/20/24300547/xbox-cloud-gaming-game-library-streaming
-Neat gamer gift idea.
https://www.ign.com/articles/mega-xbox-360-toy-set-black-friday-deal-2024
-Niantic you sneaky sneaky bastards! Also, this is terrifying from a privacy standpoint. 
https://www.ign.com/articles/pokmon-go-players-have-been-training-an-ai-to-auto-complete-the-real-world
-I wish I had this much passion.
https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-tcg-cards-database-archive-fan/
https://www.artofpkm.com/
-Musky Diablo
https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2024/11/22/elon-musk-apparently-just-became-the-no-1-diablo-4-player-in-the-world/
-Nintendo has a great plan to prevent scalpers with the Switch 2
https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/nintendo-says-it-wants-to-avoid-switch-2-scalping-by-making-enough-to-meet-demand/

Geekshow Helpdesk: I hate to say it… But Lando has a point

-Huawei says they are done with Android: https://www.engadget.com/mobile/smartphones/huawei-launches-its-android-free-os-133021431.html
-16tb ssd can be yours! For a price: https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/ssds/teamgroup-unveils-16tb-external-ssd-with-speeds-up-to-1-8-gb-s-t-create-expert-p32-stores-up-to-672-minutes-of-4k-120-fps-n-raw-video-files
-New OLED tech show promise: https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/applied-materials-max-oled-screens-touted-to-offer-5x-lifespan-tech-claimed-to-produce-brighter-and-higher-resolution-screens-too
-Full Self Driving, review #2
-DOJ may force Google to sell Chrome and Android:
https://daringfireball.net/linked/2024/11/18/doj-mehta-chrome
-Threads is letting you choose your default feed finally. Wonder why?
https://www.theverge.com/2024/11/25/24305690/threads-default-following-feed-test
-Nvidia’s Fugatto is interesting:
https://tech.slashdot.org/story/24/11/25/1911240/nvidia-claims-new-ai-audio-generator-makes-sounds-never-heard-before?utm_source=rss0.9mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed
-Claude AI gets naughty
https://www.reddit.com/r/ClaudeAI/comments/1gx5mi4/claude_computer_use_wanted_to_chat_with_locally/
-Take a look at these fancy ethernet cables
https://www.tomshardware.com/networking/magsafe-like-detachable-ethernet-cable-debuts-cat6-cables-available-up-to-10-gbe
-Elon Sucks… What do you think you own?
https://gizmodo.com/elon-musk-says-he-owns-everyones-twitter-account-in-bizarre-alex-jones-court-filing-2000530503