Geekshow Podcast

Geekshow Helpdesk: The Future is Scary

-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/
 

Geekshow Live: Baldwin Hemsworth

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

Geekshow Arcade: Fallout TV Show FTW

-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/

The Space Show Show - Ep 43: Star Trek The Next Generation S4 Eps 6-10

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

Geekshow Helpdesk: They can't all be gems

-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
 

Geekshow Live! You ruined popcorn buckets

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 

Geekshow Arcade: The Wii U rides again!

-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/

The Space Show Show - Ep 42: Star Trek The Next Generation S4 Eps 1-5

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: The Best of Both Worlds Part 2, Family, Brothers, Suddenly Human, and Remember Me. 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

Geekshow Helpdesk: Maybe Windows ARM has a chance?...

-Creality announces new K2 Plus: https://all3dp.com/4/creality-announces-multi-filament-system-and-k2-plus-3d-printer/
-Google find my launched: https://www.engadget.com/googles-long-awaited-find-my-device-network-launches-today-160014930.html
-See, competition does help. Emulators allowed on the app store:
https://apple.slashdot.org/story/24/04/05/229214/apple-opens-the-app-store-to-retro-game-emulators?utm_source=rss0.9mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed
-Microsoft is confident that Windows on Arm can beat Apple Silicon
https://slashdot.org/story/24/04/08/1850249/microsoft-is-confident-windows-on-arm-could-finally-beat-apple-silicon-powered-macs?utm_source=rss0.9mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed
-Full-self Driving Review
-Time Travel! Tie into Sci-fi into reality story
https://www.ndtv.com/science/astrophysicist-claims-he-has-cracked-equation-to-build-time-machine-but-theres-a-catch-5300326
-The Eclipse highlights how reliant we are on the sun
https://www.theverge.com/2024/4/8/24124189/solar-eclipse-renewable-energy-panels-electricity-grid

Geekshow Live: Woody Doompecker

Star Wars: Tales of the Empire, Dead Boy Detectives, housekeeping, Fantastic Four casting Surfer, The FF comics to read before the movie, James Mangolds Star Wars movie, Supergirl, Drew Goddard's new Matrix movie, Avengelyne, virtual DS9 tour, RIP Chance Perdomo, Rebecca loves Monkey Man, lots more