Invincible, Marvel updates, Discord and PlayStation, FCC internet, robots get fired and space tourism- TNCS Ep 147

This week we discuss the latest in entertainment and video game news.  We also recap the latest in tech news with the FCC broadband deals, police robots, and space tickets.

 

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• Invincible
• Marvel reveals Eternals, Black Panther 2, Captain Marvel 2 news and teases Fantastic Four
  • https://www.cnet.com/news/marvel-reveals-eternals-black-panther-2-captain-marvel-2-news-and-teases-fantastic-four/ 
• Sony is working to integrate Discord into PlayStation consoles
  • https://www.theverge.com/2021/5/3/22417586/sony-discord-playstation-consoles-investment-partnership 
• Forbes: Bill And Melinda Gates Announce Divorce.
  • https://www.forbes.com/sites/melissaholzberg/2021/05/03/bill-and-melinda-gates-announce-divorce/
• FCC reveals sign-up date and website for $50-per-month broadband subsidies
  • https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2021/04/50-per-month-emergency-broadband-subsidies-to-become-available-may-12/?fbclid=IwAR0Y76tCA1jcbvEKv4obkrRpYpKgadCKJguDhRklaKG9rwQZ7w2pr87xLCc 
• Engadget: Deepfake satellite images pose serious military and political challenges.
  • https://www.engadget.com/deepfake-satellite-imagery-144145142.html
• Forbes: U.S. Navy Destroys Target With Drone Swarm — And Sends A Message To China.
  • https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidhambling/2021/04/30/us-navy-destroys-target-with-drone-swarm---and-sends-a-message-to-china/
• The NYPD retires “Digidog” robot after public backlash
  • https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2021/04/the-nypd-retires-digidog-robot-after-public-backlash/?fbclid=IwAR32vjRDyqCnmGMFlKErT8NvRTg-NyA7GIq7f36_3hy2s5oXrVTD24NsYMw 
• Blue Origin to start selling tickets to space
  • https://techcrunch.com/2021/04/29/blue-origin-will-start-selling-tickets-for-new-shepard-space-tourism-flights-on-may-5/?fbclid=IwAR1MMiKEegj_7CH81h-uAOp0dUS0yPlTMseHdlE-l3l9943ShuqbxSLlo5U