Space has always been a popular subject for computer and video game RPGs, and for me, it's one of the primary reasons why I spent most of my formative years video gaming on a PC and not on a video game console. Unlike fantasy games which often take place in some variation of a medieval landscape strewn filled with clichéd archetypes and all too familiar story plot-lines, I was and still am drawn to the expansive possibilities a space backdrop provides in RPGs to explore questions of humanity...
2023-09-14 18:00:02 +0000 UTC
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You may have used them hundreds of times today, but the origin of hypertexts dates all the way back to at least 1963.
Featuring Tom Merritt.
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Let's say your Mom is an academy-award winning actress. And your Dad was a fighter pilot during World War II and now he's a TV and movie director.
What do you think you'd end up becoming? An actor? Lots of children of actors do. Or maybe something in film, perhaps a cinematographer.
I'm going to bet ...
2023-09-14 13:00:06 +0000 UTC
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Unity announces it will begin charging a runtime fee to developers starting January 1st, 2024. MGM reports that a cyber incident that has significantly disrupted properties across the US represents a material risk to the company. And Adobe announced that Firefly is open to all in its Creative Cloud, Adobe Express and Adobe Experience Cloud offerings.
Your Library Still ...
2023-09-13 21:46:11 +0000 UTC
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Unity announces it will begin charging a runtime fee to developers starting January 1st, 2024. MGM reports that a cyber incident that has significantly disrupted properties across the US represents a material risk to the company. And Adobe announced that Firefly is open to all in its Creative Cloud, Adobe Express and Adobe Experience Cloud offerings.
Your Library Still Has DVDs - GDI 4603 starts at 32:40
Do you still want DVDs by mail? What is your movie bucket li...
2023-09-13 21:26:38 +0000 UTC
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Nica Montford and Terrance Gaines from the snobOS Cast join us to unpack all the Apple Watch and iPhone announcements from Apple’s Sept 12th event.
Apple Lust Day - GDI 4602 starts at 37:24
The Apple announcement discussion continues. Is your money staying in your pocket? How often do you upgrade your model devices? Do you care about gaming on your phon...
2023-09-12 22:05:43 +0000 UTC
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Nica Montford and Terrance Gaines from the snobOS Cast join us to unpack all the Apple Watch and iPhone announcements from Apple’s Sept 12th event.
Apple Lust Day - GDI 4602 starts at 37:25
The Apple announcement discussion continues. Is your money staying in your pocket? How often do you upgrade your model devices? Do you care about gaming on your phone? Does Apple throw gamers a bone? Do you use the walkie talkie function on your Apple Watch? How often do you ...
2023-09-12 21:35:37 +0000 UTC
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After complaints, Amazon will start requiring writers who sell through Amazon’s e-book program to disclose if their work includes artificial intelligence material. Friday, some Wyze security camera owners noted on Reddit that they were able to see webcam feeds that weren’t their own, an error chalked up to a web-caching issue by Wyze. Meta is testing a cross-platform WhatsApp mes...
2023-09-11 21:50:50 +0000 UTC
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After complaints, Amazon will start requiring writers who sell through Amazon’s e-book program to disclose if their work includes artificial intelligence material. Friday, some Wyze security camera owners noted on Reddit that they were able to see webcam feeds that weren’t their own, an error chalked up to a web-caching issue by Wyze. Meta is testing a cross-platform WhatsApp messaging feature to comply with the EU’s DMA directive.
I Don't Always Hang Out With Wizards - GD...
2023-09-11 21:28:44 +0000 UTC
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Still thinking about replacing your current TV with a larger better model? Before you do, listen to what Home Theater expert Robert Heron has to say. Plus Spotify is working with publishers in the U.S. to allow subscribers to listen up to 20 hours of audiobooks a month. And Apple has an iOS 16.6.1 update which patches two zero-day exploits used to inject Pegasus spyware.
2023-09-08 21:45:17 +0000 UTC
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Still thinking about replacing your current TV with a larger better model? Before you do, listen to what Home Theater expert Robert Heron has to say. Plus Spotify is working with publishers in the U.S. to allow subscribers to listen up to 20 hours of audiobooks a month. And Apple has an iOS 16.6.1 update which patches two zero-day exploits used to inject Pegasus spyware.
I'll Take Impossible Quizzes for $500, Alex - GDI 4600 starts at 32:52
The TV discussion conti...
2023-09-08 21:23:39 +0000 UTC
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As many requested, here is the stripped down version of Know A Little More without all the extra production assets. This will be the version henceforth presented to DTNS Patrons. For the fully produced version (including the sound bites and music), please visit knowalittlemore.com. You can also get the fully produced version without ads and with bonus content from the production team at 2023-09-08 06:24:31 +0000 UTC
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Are online user submitted movie ratings, like Rotten Tomatoes, worthless and is there a way to make them more useful? Plus SoundCloud is rolling out a TikTok-style discovery feed feature complete with vertical scrolling and short snippets of tracks. And BMW drops its controversial subscription to activate heated seats on their cars.
Fakin' Care of Business - GDI 4599 st...
2023-09-07 21:47:17 +0000 UTC
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Are online user submitted movie ratings, like Rotten Tomatoes, worthless and is there a way to make them more useful? Plus SoundCloud is rolling out a TikTok-style discovery feed feature complete with vertical scrolling and short snippets of tracks. And BMW drops its controversial subscription to activate heated seats on their cars.
Fakin' Care of Business - GDI 4599 starts at 28:55
Google wants disclosures on using A.I. in campaign ads. What is Google really worr...
2023-09-07 21:25:08 +0000 UTC
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I find YouTube a wonderful, if flawed platform for individual-level content generation. It has allowed tens of thousands of people a way to deliver content to a global audience essentially free of cost. However, like all closed content ecosystems, success in it is dependent on the actions of the owners. Creators can quickly find the walled garden they’ve successfu...
2023-09-07 18:00:02 +0000 UTC
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In a single 90 minute presentation, Douglas Englebart showcased technologies that would eventually find their way into nearly every computer you've ever used. And he did it in 1968.
Featuring Tom Merritt.
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In 1944, General Douglas MacArthur waded ashore at Leyte in the Philippines, two years later after the end of the war, a young US Navy radio and radar technician sat in a hut in Leyte reading an old issue of The Atlantic magazine.
An article c...
2023-09-07 13:00:01 +0000 UTC
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How last year's LastPass breach enabled thieves to steal $35 million in crypto. Plus the European Commission has unveiled a list of companies it considers subject to the Digital Markets Act. And how is Google keeping its gaming ambitions alive in YouTube.
Goat, Patrick Stewart and the Hammer - GDI 4598 starts at 30:01
Scott was hoping for a devil goat. Wh...
2023-09-06 21:42:55 +0000 UTC
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How last year's LastPass breach enabled thieves to steal $35 million in crypto. Plus the European Commission has unveiled a list of companies it considers subject to the Digital Markets Act. And how is Google keeping its gaming ambitions alive in YouTube.
Goat, Patrick Stewart and the Hammer - GDI 4598 starts at 30:01
Scott was hoping for a devil goat. What are your thoughts on goats? Will the Video Game Industry have to face a strike? Is the A.I. getting so good ...
2023-09-06 21:25:09 +0000 UTC
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How last year's LastPass breach enabled thieves to steal $35 million in crypto. Plus the European Commission has unveiled a list of companies it considers subject to the Digital Markets Act. And how is Google keeping its gaming ambitions alive in YouTube.
Starring Rich Stroffolino, Robb Dunewood, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang, Joe.
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Soundbars are the easiest and cheapest way to upgrade your TVs audio capabilities. But how do you go about picking one? Plus Apple and Microsoft are privately arguing that neither iMessage nor Bing are big or powerful enough to justify the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) restrictions. And can regular internet use stave off dementia?
The Tonka-zation of Trucks - GDI 459...
2023-09-05 21:42:49 +0000 UTC
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Soundbars are the easiest and cheapest way to upgrade your TVs audio capabilities. But how do you go about picking one? Plus Apple and Microsoft are privately arguing that neither iMessage nor Bing are big or powerful enough to justify the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) restrictions. And can regular internet use stave off dementia?
The Tonka-zation of Trucks - GDI 4597 starts at 31:14
Are the 90’s back? Roger thinks there is a hidden cache of clothes. Have you...
2023-09-05 21:26:57 +0000 UTC
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X’s updated privacy policy hints at new AI model data collection, YouTube staff reportedly worried over Shorts revenue, Microsoft WordPad gets deprecated.
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2023-09-04 17:05:53 +0000 UTC
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Are tech IPOs coming back into fashion? And for the first time a high-speed AI drone racer beats human world-champion racers. Plus Lenovo announces new products including a new handheld Windows gaming device and glasses that function as a monitor replacement.
Steppin Len and the Two Robbs - GDI 4596 starts at 34:42
So many Robs. We have another Friday Debate. A...
2023-09-01 21:56:14 +0000 UTC
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Are tech IPOs coming back into fashion? And for the first time a high-speed AI drone racer beats human world-champion racers. Plus Lenovo announces new products including a new handheld Windows gaming device and glasses that function as a monitor replacement.
Steppin Len and the Two Robbs - GDI 4596 starts at 34:42
So many Robs. We have another Friday Debate. Are you done with SuperHero movies? Does The Flash poop? How many movies are too many, just to keep ...
2023-09-01 21:28:42 +0000 UTC
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Theatremonkey put together this GDI monthly highlight reel for August 2023.
2023-09-01 16:05:59 +0000 UTC
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Hey folks,
I'm not here. My wife and I are celebrating our 20th anniversary this month so I'm out the first couple weeks of the month. But you are in great hands! And of course Apple just HAD to go and schedule its event the day before I get back. But that's an example of why you don't need to worry. Terrance and Nika from SnobOS will be with Sarah to break it all down for you.
That wouldn't be possible without you! So thanks very much for sticking with us. We're also looking at n...
2023-09-01 08:18:48 +0000 UTC
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October 1st, Microsoft will be separating Teams from the Microsoft 365 and Office 365 suites in the European Economic Area and also Switzerland to head off antitrust regulators. Plus How is a YouTube invalid traffic bug causing problems for YouTubers. Tasia Custode from “AI Named This Show” explains. And the Philips Hue Line Gains Smart Cameras and Sensors.
What Do ...
2023-08-31 21:46:07 +0000 UTC
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October 1st, Microsoft will be separating Teams from the Microsoft 365 and Office 365 suites in the European Economic Area and also Switzerland to head off antitrust regulators. Plus How is a YouTube invalid traffic bug causing problems for YouTubers. Tasia Custode from “AI Named This Show” explains. And the Philips Hue Line Gains Smart Cameras and Sensors.
What Do We Do With These Briefcases? - GDI 4595 starts at 32:44
Do you want a monitor inside a briefcase...
2023-08-31 21:26:53 +0000 UTC
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Linus Tech Tips is the poster child for the power of the YouTube platform. Founder, Linus Sebastian, has grown a small niche YouTube channel focused on PC hardware into a multi-million dollar media enterprise with branches in merchandising, online video streaming, and an annual convention. Now the company faces strong headwinds as allegations of incomplete pro...
2023-08-31 18:00:02 +0000 UTC
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OpenAI reaches $1 billion in annual sales as ChatGPT use soars. But Pew research only 18% of Americans have used ChatGPT. Plus Samsung launched an app for Android and iOS called "Food", a "personalized, AI-powered food and recipe" app. And PlayStation Plus is raising prices following a similar announcement for the Xbox Game Pass a month ago.
Game Bouncers, at Scale - GD...
2023-08-30 21:46:01 +0000 UTC
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OpenAI reaches $1 billion in annual sales as ChatGPT use soars. But Pew research only 18% of Americans have used ChatGPT. Plus Samsung launched an app for Android and iOS called "Food", a "personalized, AI-powered food and recipe" app. And PlayStation Plus is raising prices following a similar announcement for the Xbox Game Pass a month ago.
Game Bouncers, at Scale - GDI 4594 starts at 32:18
Will A.I. help with toxic behavior in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III? W...
2023-08-30 21:25:00 +0000 UTC
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