Geekshow Podcast

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
 

Geekshow Live: It’s Paid For!

5 nights at Freddys, Black Phone 2, Life of Chuck, Universal Monsters, Blacula 3, Lisa Frankenstien, Lego Marvel Avengers: Code Red, The Boys, Daredevil, Dr Who 60th anniversary, Hugo Awards, get off George RR Martin's lawn!
 
 

Geekshow Arcade: Extra Crispy

Favorite videogame trailers of all time?
-Squadron 42 is feature complete: https://www.ign.com/articles/over-10-years-after-it-was-announced-star-citizens-single-player-squadron-42-is-feature-complete
-MGS Remaster is dookie: https://www.pcgamer.com/players-blast-metal-gear-solid-master-collection-for-missing-options-vanished-steam-pages-and-muddy-textures-absolutely-poor-and-not-worth-its-asking-price/
-PSA: RE Village is super great
-Spider-Man 2 Reviews
-Super Mario Wonder Reviews
-Alan Wake II coming this week!
-I’m not alone in the rage quit messages.
https://gamerant.com/xbox-player-rage-quit-messages-same-opponent-3-years/

Geekshow Helpdesk: Original Flavor

-Face monitor: https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/24/23928925/xreal-air-2-pro-ar-glasses-pricing-availability-preorders-open  
-Nvidia gives ARM another shot: https://www.engadget.com/nvidia-is-reportedly-working-on-arm-based-processors-for-windows-pcs-211337968.html  
-IR blaster ride again: https://9to5google.com/2023/10/24/oneplus-ir-blaster-oneplus-12-open-foldable/ 
 -Qualcomm Audio Wifi: https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/24/23930039/qualcomm-snapdragon-sound-s7-pro-announced-earbuds-wifi 
 -A whole bunch of more support for NACS. Only VW and Stellantis are the holdouts now. https://arstechnica.com/?p=1977438  
-Net Neutrality is back! https://arstechnica.com/?p=1977192  
-Apple event next week: https://www.engadget.com/apple-confirms-scary-fast-event-for-the-night-of-october-30-164836214.html?src=rss 
-New Snapdragon chips: https://arstechnica.com/?p=1978011 
https://arstechnica.com/?p=1978058  
-CT delivers being on Nov 30 https://www.engadget.com/tesla-begins-cybertruck-deliveries-on-november-30-210430697.html?src=rss  
-Introducing! Smart plate thingy. https://arstechnica.com/science/2023/10/go-ahead-and-play-with-your-food-with-this-electrode-enhanced-3d-printed-plate/  
-AI and a conflict of interest. https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2023/10/fugees-rapper-blames-conviction-on-his-lawyers-ai-fueled-closing-argument/