Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #35 (08/12/2021)

Tech

• Privacy Whistleblower Edward Snowden and EFF Slam Apple's Plans to Scan Messages and iCloud Images
• Apple CSAM FAQ addresses misconceptions and concerns about photo scanning
• Apple call center workers fear AI-powered surveillance cameras in their homes
• Apple bans internal employee surveys on pay equity and more
• Asus is rolling out BIOS updates to alleviate likely Windows 11 upgrade headaches
• Twitter rolling out design updates including new font, color changes, and more
• Discord Malware is a persistent and growing threat warns Sophos

Gaming

• Coca-Cola temporarily cans Overwatch League support amid discrimination lawsuit
• Valve is creating a Steam Deck API for devs to quickly optimise games
• Google considered buying Epic Games when the two clashed over Fortnite
• Xbox Cloud Gaming launches in beta form on PC for Game Pass Ultimate members
• Microsoft contributes to USC Games’ Lawson fund for Black and indigenous students
• Unity will acquire streaming tech firm Parsec for $320M

Streaming

• Twitch streamers will now get more insight into their suspensions
• After a flood of 'hate-raiding', Twitch responds to calls to do more for marginalized streamers

Software/Hardware Updates

• Nvidia's new GPU driver primes your PC for Naraka: Bladepoint and Back 4 Blood
• Apple releases macOS 11.5.2 with bug fixes

Deals

• Stardew Valley, Aragami 2, Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous and Evil Genius 2 coming to Xbox Game Pass

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