Hosted by Scott Ertz and Avram Piltch, F5 Live: Refreshing Technology is a livecast covering the worlds of gadgets, gaming, internet, and media. Each weekly show airs live on Sunday nights at 9p eastern time at http://www.f5live.tv/joinus, allowing the audience to chat with the hosts live on the air and ask questions about the topics discussed on the show. After each episode goes off the air, the audio and video are then uploaded and are available for download through any number of services by Monday morning. The crew also travels the country to cover special events and conventions from the International CES to Star Wars: Celebration. Special shows air throughout the week of the events and can be found in this feed as well as the PLUGHITZ Live Special Events feed. F5 Live: Refreshing Technology is a proud member of the Tech Podcast Network and is part of the PLUGHITZ Live Family. For more information, inquiries or if you'd like to have F5 Live appear, cover or produce content at your event, please visit http://www.f5live.tv or reach out to contact@plughitz.com.
F5 Live: Refreshing Technology (Audio)
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Hosted by Scott Ertz and Avram Piltch, F5 Live: Refreshing Technology is a livecast covering the worlds of gadgets, gaming, internet, and media. Each weekly show airs live on Sunday nights at 9p eastern time at http://www.f5live.tv/joinus, allowing the audience to chat with the hosts live on the air and ask questions about the topics discussed on the show. After each episode goes off the air, the audio and video are then uploaded and are available for download through any number of services by Monday morning. The crew also travels the country to cover special events and conventions from the International CES to Star Wars: Celebration. Special shows air throughout the week of the events and can be found in this feed as well as the PLUGHITZ Live Special Events feed. F5 Live: Refreshing Technology is a proud member of the Tech Podcast Network and is part of the PLUGHITZ Live Family. For more information, inquiries or if you'd like to have F5 Live appear, cover or produce content at your event, please visit http://www.f5live.tv or reach out to contact@plughitz.com.
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<section class="EpisodeSegment"><header><h2>Description</h2></header><p>This week, DoorDash offers Buy Now Pay Later, Xbox leaks a new UI feature, Google sues scammers, and a new AI copyright ruling is shaping the tech landscape.</p></section><section class="EpisodeSegment"><header><h2>Participants</h2></header><article class="EpisodeTopic"><header><h3><a href="https://plughitzlive.com/staff/1-scott-ertz.html">Scott Ertz</a></h3><h4>Host</h4></header><p>Scott is a developer who has worked on projects of varying sizes, including all of the PLUGHITZ Corporation properties. He is also known in the gaming world for his time supporting the rhythm game community, through DDRLover and hosting tournaments throughout the Tampa Bay Area. Currently, when he is not working on software projects or hosting F5 Live: Refreshing Technology, Scott can often be found returning to his high school days working with the Foundation for Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST), mentoring teams and helping with ROBOTICON Tampa Bay. He has also helped found a student software learning group, the ASCII Warriors, currently housed at AMRoC Fab Lab.</p></article><article class="EpisodeTopic"><header><h3><a href="https://plughitzlive.com/staff/15-avram-piltch.html">Avram Piltch</a></h3><h4>Host</h4></header><p>Avram's been in love with PCs since he played original Castle Wolfenstein on an Apple II+. Before joining Tom's Hardware, for 10 years, he served as Online Editorial Director for sister sites Tom's Guide and Laptop Mag, where he programmed the CMS and many of the benchmarks. When he's not editing, writing or stumbling around trade show halls, you'll find him building Arduino robots with his son and watching every single superhero show on the CW.</p></article></section><section class="EpisodeSegment"><header><h2>Opening</h2><h4>Powered by <a href="http://teknoaxe.com" target="_blank">TeknoAXE</a></h4></header></section><section class="EpisodeSegment"><header><h2>Nifty Gifties</h2><h4>Powered by <a href="http://f5live.tv/microsoft" target="_blank">Microsoft Store</a></h4></header><article class="EpisodeTopic"><header><h3><a href="https://plughitzlive.com/theupstream/3965-doordashs-buy-now-pay-later-option-a-convenience-or-a-conundrum.html">DoorDash's "Buy Now, Pay Later" Option: A Convenience or a Conundrum?</a></h3></header><p>In a move that has sparked both curiosity and criticism, <a target="_blank" href="https://about.doordash.com/en-us/news/doordash-partners-with-klarna" class="UpStreamLink">DoorDash has partnered with Klarna</a> to offer customers the option to pay for their food orders in installments. While this "Buy Now, Pay Later" (BNPL) feature may seem like a convenient solution for cash-strapped consumers, it raises significant questions about financial responsibility, societal priorities, and the broader implications for the economy.</p><footer><a href="https://plughitzlive.com/theupstream/3965-doordashs-buy-now-pay-later-option-a-convenience-or-a-conundrum.html">read full article</a></footer></article></section><section class="EpisodeSegment"><header><h2>Piltch Point with Avram Piltch</h2><h4>Powered by <a href="http://piltchpoint.live/purevpn" target="_blank">PureVPN</a></h4></header></section><section class="EpisodeSegment"><header><h2>Extra Life</h2><h4>Powered by <a href="http://f5live.tv/eksa" target="_blank">Eksa</a></h4></header><article class="EpisodeTopic"><header><h3><a href="https://plughitzlive.com/theupstream/3966-microsofts-accidental-xbox-ui-leak-sparks-excitement-among-gamers.html">Microsoft's Accidental Xbox UI Leak Sparks Excitement Among Gamers</a></h3></header><p>In a surprising turn of events, Microsoft published a <a target="_blank" href="https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/games/articles/2025/03/gdc-2025-opening-a-billion-doors-with-xbox/" class="UpStreamLink">blog post</a> which inadvertently revealed a new Xbox user interface (UI) update that could completely change the gaming experience across platforms. The accidental publishing of this UI mockup, which was quickly removed, showcased a filter tab for Steam games, hinting at potential integration with this and possibly other game stores like Epic Games. This development has sparked widespread speculation and excitement among gamers, as it aligns with Microsoft's ongoing efforts to create a unified gaming ecosystem.</p><footer><a href="https://plughitzlive.com/theupstream/3966-microsofts-accidental-xbox-ui-leak-sparks-excitement-among-gamers.html">read full article</a></footer></article></section><section class="EpisodeSegment"><header><h2>News From the Tubes</h2><h4>Powered by <a href="http://f5live.tv/malwarebytes" target="_blank">Malwarebytes</a></h4></header><article class="EpisodeTopic"><header><h3><a href="https://plughitzlive.com/theupstream/3967-google-sues-scammers-exploiting-maps-with-fake-business-listings.html">Google Sues Scammers Exploiting Maps with Fake Business Listings</a></h3></header><p>Google has <a target="_blank" href="https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/69755158/google-llc-v-asayag/" class="UpStreamLink">launched a lawsuit</a> against a group of scammers who manipulated Google Maps by creating or hijacking thousands of fake business listings. This bold move underscores the tech giant's commitment to protecting users from fraud and safeguarding its platform as a reliable tool for finding businesses. The lawsuit, which identifies a Maryland man as the main orchestrator, sheds light on the alarming scale and tactics of this elaborate scam.</p><footer><a href="https://plughitzlive.com/theupstream/3967-google-sues-scammers-exploiting-maps-with-fake-business-listings.html">read full article</a></footer></article></section><section class="EpisodeSegment"><header><h2>* DRM Not Included</h2><h4>Powered by <a href="http://f5live.tv/prime" target="_blank">Amazon Prime</a></h4></header><article class="EpisodeTopic"><header><h3><a href="https://plughitzlive.com/theupstream/3968-ai-and-copyright-law-why-machinegenerated-content-cant-be-protected.html">AI and Copyright Law: Why Machine-Generated Content Can't Be Protected</a></h3></header><p>In a groundbreaking decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit ruled that works generated solely by artificial intelligence (AI) cannot be copyrighted. This <a target="_blank" href="https://cdn.arstechnica.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Thaler-v-Perlmutter-3-18-25-Opinion.pdf" class="UpStreamLink">unanimous decision</a>, penned by Judge Patricia Millett, has upheld the position of the Copyright Office. This position sent ripples through the creative and tech industries, redefining the boundaries of copyright law in the age of AI.</p><footer><a href="https://plughitzlive.com/theupstream/3968-ai-and-copyright-law-why-machinegenerated-content-cant-be-protected.html">read full article</a></footer></article></section><section class="EpisodeSegment"><header><h2>Closing</h2><h4>Powered by <a href="http://www.techpodcasts.com/" target="_blank">Tech Podcast Network</a></h4></header></section>
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