612: TwiX are for Kids

612: TwiX are for Kids

Threads is Twitter; Twitter is TwiX; Instagram preparing AI labels; META begins Canadian news blackout; NFT sales continue to decline; China considers more limits on kid's smartphone usage; Worldcoin offers up their digital ID service, no one wants it; Uber fatal self-driving case, turns profit for the first time ever; what Bores in Vegas; NASA loses contact with Voyager 2; Star Trek sings; Loki 2; Foundation Season 2 is horrific; Good Omens; 65; Shazam; Guardians of the Galaxy; Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles; Apple subscriber growth; Sprite Max-tape art generator; billionaires: the pros, the cons, and mostly the cons; hop on the GOG Super Yacht!

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IN THE NEWS

Instagram seems to be working on labels for posts 'generated by Meta AI'

Facebook and Instagram Begin Their Canadian News Blackout

Monthly NFT sales fell for fifth consecutive month to $495M in July

China considers limiting kids' smartphone time to two hours per day

Worldcoin says will allow companies, governments to use its ID system

Worldcoin and Kenyan Argue About Who’s Breaking Up With Whom

Uber safety driver involved in fatal self-driving car crash pleads guilty

An Uber change of fortunes

Connected car data privacy under investigation by California regulator

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Elon Musk’s X sues anti-hate researchers for allegedly scraping data from Twitter

X Blue subscribers can now hide their checkmarks

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NASA ACCIDENTALLY CUTS CONTACT WITH VOYAGER 2


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Star Trek Strange New Worlds

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Loki season 2 looks like a race through time and space in new trailer

Foundation Season 2

Good Omens Season 2

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Shazam: Fury of the Gods

Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3


APPS & DOODADS

Apple surpasses 1 billion paid subscriptions as active devices are double that

Rumor: Apple Watch Series 9 to be available in new color option alongside black titanium Ultra

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THE DARK SIDE WITH DAVE

The CyberWire

Dave Bittner

Hacking Humans

Caveat

Control Loop

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Movie

Billionaires Should Not Exist — Here’s Why

Wealth Without Limits: in Defense of Billionaires


CLOSING SHOUT-OUTS

Paul Reubens dead: Pee-wee Herman actor was 70

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35: Take a Smile Challenge in the Failure Olympics!

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34: Sexbots, money, and honey

34: Sexbots, money, and honey

In this episode of Grumpy Old Geeks we talk the dystopian future of The Circle, what are they smoking at Snapchat, anti-rape clothing, sleep tips, working tips, business tips, just the tips. It's a humdinger!   Please visit http://grumpyoldgeeks.com/34 for the show notes for this episode. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

17 Marras 20131h 49min

33: Within one decimal point of FU

33: Within one decimal point of FU

This week our show sounds like an homage to Edward R. Murrow's reports from the London Blitz. Brian explores the pubs and sweet shops of Jolly Old and has a run in with the Royals. Jason requires caffeine but opts for a morning Miller to liven things up.   Please visit http://grumpyoldgeeks.com/33 for the show notes for this episode. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

9 Marras 20131h 28min

32: Big butts, statistics, and hot sauce!

32: Big butts, statistics, and hot sauce!

Happy Halloween from the geeks! Our first Halloween episode is very long and extremely salty. Definitely NOT for the puritanical. Hot sauce. Big butts. Facebook riddles. Stupid nerds. Smart writers. Nefarious employees. Inept government. More!   Please visit http://grumpyoldgeeks.com/32 for the show notes for this episode. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

3 Marras 20131h 53min

31: Godzilla, Wyoming, and Apple. Oh My!

31: Godzilla, Wyoming, and Apple. Oh My!

Apple released a bunch of new goodies. Japan needs to lay the hell off with their "science". What the hell is up with Wyoming? The fastest week in security news ever and a bunch of other stuff we usually do.   Please visit http://grumpyoldgeeks.com/31 for the show notes for this episode. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

26 Loka 20131h 27min

30: The American Dream 2.0

30: The American Dream 2.0

Jason tempts the fate of the Pod Gods and gets smote upside the head. The American Dream is a fallacy. Scaling back can lead to a happier and healthier life. Kickstarters, podcasts, and books we actually like! And we visit the happiest place on Earth.   Please visit http://grumpyoldgeeks.com/30 for the show notes for this episode. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

19 Loka 20131h 25min

29: Coin Ops & Sweat Shops

29: Coin Ops & Sweat Shops

Mike Vinikour joins GOG this week for a fascinating talk about the dirty underbelly of how video games are really made and interesting career paths. Audio gets wonky for a few minutes at the end but it fixes fast so power through!   Please visit http://grumpyoldgeeks.com/29 for the show notes for this episode. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

12 Loka 201355min

28: Hitmen & Hookers

28: Hitmen & Hookers

In a world where the government has collapsed, journalism is a ghost, and people really use the word "twerk"... Two grumpy geeks take to the Internet to bring you their weekly dose of fart jokes and gravitas.   Please visit http://grumpyoldgeeks.com/28 for the show notes for this episode. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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