Geekshow Podcast

Dune: Prophecy, Dune part 2 on Max, LOTR: Rings of Power, House of the Dragon, Megalopolis, Spider-man Noir, Silk: Spider Society, Agatha All Along, Barbarella, Natasha Lyonne joins FF, Grendel movie from Jim Henson Co, Tomb Raider series, Boys get S5, FUBAR, lots more

-ROG Ally X; https://www.theverge.com/24152945/asus-rog-ally-handheld-gaming-pc-2024-revision -These layoffs got overshadowed by other layoffs: https://www.engadget.com/take-two-is-shutting-down-the-studios-behind-rollerdrome-and-kerbal-space-program-2-000253545.html -Mini-Review: Analogue Pocket -Square Enix going multi-platform: https://www.polygon.com/24155266/square-enix-multiplatform-final-fantasy-7-rebirth -PS1 Emulator is out on iOS: https://www.engadget.com/a-free-ps1-emulator-for-iphone-is-burning-up-the-app-store-charts-161443236.html?src=rss -Playstation to have two CEOs: https://www.engadget.com/sony-playstation-will-soon-have-two-ceos-090041004.html?src=rss -All nintendo64 games can be recompiled into NATIVE pc ports. https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/nearly-all-nintendo-64-games-can-now-be-recompiled-into-native-pc-ports-to-add-proper-ray-tracing-ultrawide-high-fps-and-more -Generative AI in Games https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/generative-ai-is-coming-for-video-games-heres-how-it-could-change-gaming/ -M(ario)CU! https://kotaku.com/mario-movie-zelda-animal-crossing-animated-smash-bros-1851476716

Join Lieutenant Commander Rebecca Frost, noted Space Show fan Admiral Kerry Jackson, Commander Robert Neal, and Commodore Leigh George Kade as they continue their voyage through all things Star Trek! In this episode, we dive into season 4 with these episodes: Galaxy's Child, Night Terrors, Identity Crisis, The Nth Degree, and Qpid Check out Pieman Graphics on Etsy for Space Show Show and Geekshow stickers! All TSSS and GS proceeds go to our friend Leigh George Kade. https://www.etsy.com/shop/PiemanGraphics

-Framework wants to expand beyond laptops and I’m all for it: https://www.theverge.com/2024/4/23/24138475/framework-laptop-product-categories-new -Super Computer Auctioned off: https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/supercomputers/multi-million-dollar-cheyenne-supercomputer-auction-ends-with-480085-bid -Apple hiding specs again: https://www.apple.com/ipad-pro/specs/ -The gadget of my dreams has been announced: https://www.engadget.com/dysons-first-dedicated-hard-floor-cleaner-doesnt-suck-230124850.html?src=rss -Neuralink implant detaching from patient’s brain: https://science.slashdot.org/story/24/05/09/2133246/neuralinks-first-implant-partly-detached-from-patients-brain?utm_source=rss0.9mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed -Google I/O announcements: https://www.engadget.com/everything-announced-at-google-io-2024-including-gemini-ai-project-astra-android-15-and-more-210414580.html?src=rss -Everyone loves a list! 17 things to do with an old computer! Number 12 will surprise you! https://www.pcmag.com/articles/avoid-the-trash-heap-creative-uses-for-an-old-computer -Cotton Candy Planet! https://www.sciencealert.com/scientists-discover-massive-planet-as-light-and-fluffy-as-cotton-candy -Chat-GPT 4o is bonkers - Computer from Star Trek is real https://www.theverge.com/2024/5/13/24155493/openai-gpt-4o-launching-free-for-all-chatgpt-users

Superman suit, Twisters, Darth Jar Jar, Galactus, Fantastic Four, Sigourney Weaver, Peacemaker, Blade Runner 2099, Batman: Caped Crusader GOT: Hedge Knight, LOTR, Skeleton Crew, Fallout, Bryan Fuller, Battlestar Galactica, Rebecca reviews Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, lots more

-Sony realizes they were being idiots (helldivers story): https://www.ign.com/articles/playstation-reverses-course-on-helldivers-2-psn-account-requirement -The layoff bloodbath continues: https://www.ign.com/articles/microsoft-closes-redfall-developer-arkane-austin-hifi-rush-developer-tango-gameworks-and-more-in-devastating-cuts-at-bethesda -New tasty AMD APUs incoming: https://videocardz.com/newz/amd-reaffirms-zen5-based-strix-point-apus-on-track-for-2h-2024-launch -Gamesir Galileo G8 review -Nintendo admits a Switch successor might kinda be real: https://www.polygon.com/24151013/nintendo-switch-2-direct-announcement-teaser -New Arkham game announced! https://www.engadget.com/batman-arkham-shadow-is-the-first-big-exclusive-vr-game-for-the-quest-3-154210616.html?src=rss James will do James things -Halo Helljumpers!? https://www.gamesradar.com/games/halo/after-343-reportedly-shot-down-a-helldivers-2-style-odst-game-halo-infinite-players-are-making-it-themselves-in-forge/

-Motobuds+ review and rabbit hole… -LPCAMM RAM is shipping: https://wccftech.com/micron-lpcamm2-lpddr5x-memory-debuts-lenovo-thinkpad-p1-gen7-workstation-laptop/ -New iPad Pros, *Drool…: https://www.engadget.com/apples-thinner-new-ipad-pros-feature-the-m4-chip-and-tandem-oled-displays-142031520.html https://www.theverge.com/24148044/apple-ipad-let-loose-event-biggest-announcements-may-2024 -TSMC continues to amaze https://hardware.slashdot.org/story/24/04/25/2231235/tsmc-unveils-16nm-process-technology-with-backside-power-delivery?utm_source=rss0.9mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed -Google Pixel 8a announced: https://arstechnica.com/?p=2022244 -I FINALLY got my new washtower. Here’s a short review. LG WashTower Single Unit ELECTRIC with Center Control 4.5 cu. ft. Front Load Washer and 7.4 cu. ft. Dryer with TurboSteam -Microsoft is getting serious about security! For real this time. https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2024/05/microsoft-ties-executive-pay-to-security-following-multiple-failures-and-breaches/ -Starliner mission scrubbed. https://science.slashdot.org/story/24/05/07/0212231/boeing-starliners-first-crewed-mission-scrubbed -New Fusion Record! https://gizmodo.com/new-fusion-record-achieved-tungsten-encased-reactor-1851457745 -Neuralink's Co-founder has left the company! Bet you can’t guess why! https://gizmodo.com/neuralink-elon-musk-safety-concerns-benjamin-rapoport-1851458303

Derek Hunter returns! The Acolyte, The Boys, My Adventures with Superman, FF cast, Fallout, Avengelyne, Maze Runner, MOTU, Flesh of the Gods, Knuckles, rebecca reviews Th e Fall Guy, lots more

-Hasbro wants to keep the gravy train rolling: https://www.gamesindustry.biz/hasbros-1-billion-bet-on-internal-game-development -Big Fallout 4 update is a failure for the most part: https://www.pcgamer.com/games/fallout/fallout-4s-next-gen-update-is-nearly-16-gigs-breaks-modded-saves-and-doesnt-seem-to-change-much-at-all/ -Thoughts on Elden Ring -No Rest for the Wicked thoughts -AFMF thoughts -Owen announces new game pass games -This doesn’t seem like a good idea. I see a lawsuit in the future. https://www.engadget.com/walmart-thinks-its-a-good-idea-to-let-kids-buy-irl-items-inside-roblox-180054985.html -This also…doesn’t seem like a good idea. https://games.slashdot.org/story/24/04/30/2152203/dave-busters-to-allow-customers-to-bet-on-arcade-games -Fallout only in America https://insider-gaming.com/fallout-leave-united-states/ -New switch 2 rumors. https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2024/04/controller-maker-says-switch-2-will-be-backward-compatible-with-all-switch-games/ -Evo Japan. Man Lang really loves fighting games… except the winners should get a little more. https://www.evo.gg/news Other tournaments? LOL- https://www.statista.com/statistics/807925/lol-tournament-prize-pool/#:~:text=The%20timeline%20presents%20the%20annual,7.7%20million%20a%20year%20earlier.

Join Lieutenant Commander Rebecca Frost, noted Space Show fan Admiral Kerry Jackson, Commander Robert Neal, and Commodore Leigh George Kade as they continue their voyage through all things Star Trek! In this episode, we dive into season 4 with these episodes: Data's Day, The Wounded, Devil's Due, Clues, and First Contact. Check out Pieman Graphics on Etsy for Space Show Show and Geekshow stickers! All TSSS and GS proceeds go to our friend Leigh George Kade. https://www.etsy.com/shop/PiemanGraphics

-Who could’ve seen this coming: https://futurism.com/the-byte/elon-musk-politics-toxic-democrats -Pig Soy? Is this good or bad? https://finance.yahoo.com/news/moolec-becomes-first-molecular-farming-100000041.html?guccounter=1 -Arc is officially out for Windows: https://www.engadget.com/the-excellent-and-customizable-arc-browser-is-now-fully-available-on-windows-165707711.html?src=rss -Tick tock to Tik Tok: https://news.slashdot.org/story/24/04/24/1514216/biden-signs-tiktok-divest-or-ban-bill-into-law?utm_source=rss0.9mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed -The Rabbit R1 is just an android app: https://www.androidauthority.com/rabbit-r1-is-an-android-app-3438805/ -Oh Razer. You flew too close to the sun. FTC comes after the Razer Zypher mask https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/04/ftc-fines-razer-for-every-cent-made-selling-bogus-n95-grade-rgb-masks/ -Net Neutrality is back baybeee https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/04/fcc-restores-net-neutrality-rules-that-ban-blocking-and-throttling-in-3-2-vote/ -Blood types might soon be a thing of the past!!2 https://newatlas.com/medical/gut-bacteria-enzyme-universal-donor-blood/ -I just love transformers https://usm.robosen.com/us/grimlock-g1-flagship https://www.robosen.com/us/buzz-lightyear-space-ranger-alpha

Deadpool and Wolverine, Jim Henson, 28 Years Later, Kraven, LOTR , Project Hail Mary, Evil Dead, Alien, El Paso, Elsewhere,Guy Gardner, lots more

-LG pushes hard into OLED gaming monitors: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/lg-display-to-mass-produce-worlds-first-gaming-oled-panel-with-switchable-refresh-rate-and-resolution-302123153.html -Jedi Survivor coming to game pass: https://www.engadget.com/star-wars-jedi-survivor-is-coming-to-game-pass-ultimate-and-ea-play-on-april-25-181028179.html -Meta opens up Quest OS to third parties https://www.engadget.com/meta-opens-quest-os-to-third-parties-including-asus-and-lenovo-163127396.html?src=rss -Sony nukes LittleBigPlanet 3 servers with no warning https://www.polygon.com/24137118/littlebigplanet-3-servers-offline-2024 -Embracer is splitting up https://www.engadget.com/embracer-group-is-splitting-up-its-messy-gaming-empire-into-three-different-companies-120006822.html?src=rss -Razer Kishi Ultra looks nice https://www.engadget.com/razers-kishi-ultra-gaming-controller-works-with-damn-near-everything-including-some-foldables-173017166.html?src=rss -Delta game emulator available on iOS. My thoughts. https://daringfireball.net/linked/2024/04/17/delta-app-store -Xbox Gimmick Meta Quest https://www.theverge.com/2024/4/22/24137334/xbox-vr-headset-microsoft-meta-quest-limited-edition

-MS launches small LLM for local use: https://www.theverge.com/2024/4/23/24137534/microsoft-phi-3-launch-small-ai-language-model -MS finally admits their windows store sux: https://www.theverge.com/2024/4/22/24136942/microsoft-store-installers-web-download-windows -I might have to make this: https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/raspberry-pi-bmo-tv-plays-constant-loop-of-adventure-time-episodes -Apple Event incoming: https://arstechnica.com/?p=2019298 -Tesla drops price of FSD permanently: https://www.engadget.com/tesla-makes-its-controversial-full-self-driving-software-cheaper-by-4000-184737580.html?src=rss -The new holy grail of display tech: https://entertainment.slashdot.org/story/24/04/23/2144258/what-comes-after-oled-meet-qdel?utm_source=rss0.9mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed -Boston Dynamic’s new robot is a little terrifying. https://www.engadget.com/boston-dynamics-unveils-an-all-electric-version-of-its-atlas-robot-151513244.html?src=rss -The future is now. Flamethrowing dog robot. You can now buy a flame-throwing robot dog for under $10,000 | Ars Technica -A vaccine for cavities. https://arstechnica.com/health/2024/04/the-gmo-tooth-microbe-that-is-supposed-to-prevent-cavities/ -Roku Deja vu https://arstechnica.com/security/2024/04/roku-forcing-2-factor-authentication-after-breach-of-600k-accounts/

Transformers One,Trap, Fallout, Space Mountain, For All Mankind, Pa Kent, Wednesday, The Witcher, Freaking Romance, Alien, Enterprise model found, Quantumania, Naked Gun, lots more

-Sony Requirements for PS5 pro enhanced moniker: https://www.theverge.com/2024/4/16/24131799/sony-ps5-pro-enhanced-requirements-ultra-boost-mode -Ubisoft deletes game in users’ library: https://www.engadget.com/ubisoft-is-deleting-the-crew-from-players-libraries-reminding-us-we-own-nothing-165328083.html -Fallout TV show: How awesome it is Character SPECIAL stats: https://kotaku.com/fallout-show-amazon-prime-character-special-stats-lucy-1851411135 -Xbox sets up a game preservation team: https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/exclusive-xbox-president-sarah-bond-has-set-up-a-new-team-dedicated-to-game-preservation-and-forward-compatibility -Lang just loves fighting games https://steamdb.info/charts/?tagid=1743 -First Emulator is taken off the app store, but not for the reason you think… https://9to5mac.com/2024/04/15/heres-why-apple-removed-the-first-game-boy-emulator-from-the-app-store/ And another for another reason… https://www.macrumors.com/2024/04/16/nes-emulator-bimmy-for-iphone-in-app-store/

Join Lieutenant Commander Rebecca Frost, noted Space Show fan Admiral Kerry Jackson, Commander Robert Neal, and Commodore Leigh George Kade as they continue their voyage through all things Star Trek! In this episode, we dive into season 4 with these episodes: Legacy, Reunion, Future Imperfect, Final Mission, and The Loss. Check out Pieman Graphics on Etsy for Space Show Show and Geekshow stickers! All TSSS and GS proceeds go to our friend Leigh George Kade. https://www.etsy.com/shop/PiemanGraphics

-Big Tesla layoffs: https://techcrunch.com/2024/04/15/tesla-layoffs-workers-sales-cybertruck-cuts/ -Paintball Security Cams: https://newatlas.com/technology/paintball-security-paintcam-eve/ -Qualcomm announces super low power wifi: https://hothardware.com/news/qualcomm-touts-wi-fi-breakthrough-with-massive-power-savings-for-iot-devices -Super Giant Battery announced for Utah: https://www.thecooldown.com/green-tech/utah-underground-hydrogen-storage-plant-battery/ -Moto buds plus: https://www.theverge.com/2024/4/16/24132273/motorola-moto-buds-plus-bose-anc -SD Cards to hit 4TB: https://arstechnica.com/?p=2016986 -Tesla halves its FSD sub: https://www.engadget.com/tesla-halves-the-price-of-its-full-self-driving-supervised-subscription-to-99-per-month-215321467.html?src=rss -BS: You’re charging it wrong. You could double the life of your batteries. https://hardware.slashdot.org/story/24/04/14/020205/could-a-new-charge-double-the-service-life-of-li-ion-batteries?utm_source=rss0.9mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed -Awesome app I found -Gundam attraction taken down https://www.tokyoweekender.com/entertainment/tech-trends/yokohamas-giant-moving-gundam-shuts-down-operations/#:~:text=The%20curtains%20have%20finally%20fallen,significance%20in%20Japanese%20pop%20culture. -Humane Pin Follow up https://www.theverge.com/24132139/humane-ai-pin-launch-review

Joker 2, Star Wars:Outlaws, LOTR, Trek, Cap 4 & Deadpool & Wolverine, Monarch, TMNT, Blair Witch, Running Man, Dune 2, Rebecca loves Kong x Godzilla for all the wrong reasons, lots more

-Fallout TV coming a day earlier: https://www.ign.com/articles/fallout-tv-show-release-date-brought-forward-again -BF2042 end content production: https://www.ign.com/articles/battlefield-2042-season-7-motive-connected-battlefield-universe -Star Wars Outlaws gets a trailer and release date: https://www.polygon.com/24124341/star-wars-outlaws-story-trailer-release-date -The Wii U is dead. Long live the Wii U! https://www.engadget.com/the-bootleg-nintendo-network-replacement-no-longer-requires-jailbreaking-192749406.html?src=rss -Games we’re playing -They beat the unbeatable mario level: https://www.gamesradar.com/the-impossible-super-mario-maker-level-has-been-cleared-just-days-before-nintendo-kills-3ds-and-wii-u-servers/