F5 Live: Refreshing Technology (Audio)

About F5 Live: Refreshing Technology (Audio)

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.

Publisher

PLUGHITZ Live

Category

news · science · technology

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

17 Aug 2014

Latest episode

18 May 2025

Latest episodes

14 of 310 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   18 May 2025TRANSCRIPT

   Market Dominance and User Privacy - Episode 675

   Hosts Scott Ertz and Avram Piltch examine Apple's app store changes, a Steam user hack, Meta's antitrust battle, and AI advertising, revealing the impact of big tech on users in this interview episode.

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   13 Apr 2025TRANSCRIPT

   The Rising Costs of Technology: Price and Privacy - Episode 674

   Scott Ertz and Avram Piltch discuss the rising costs and vulnerabilities in technology, offering insights into the latest trends and concerns in the industry

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   23 Mar 2025TRANSCRIPT

   Future Tech Spotlight: Delivery, Gaming, and AI's Legal Frontier | Episode 673

   Description 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. Participants Scott Ertz (https://plughitzlive.com/staff/1-scott-ertz.html) Host 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. Avram Piltch (https://plughitzlive.com/staff/15-avram-piltch.html) Host 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. Opening Powered by TeknoAXE (http://teknoaxe.com) Nifty Gifties Powered by Microsoft Store (http://f5live.tv/microsoft) DoorDash's "Buy Now, Pay Later" Option: A Convenience or a Conundrum? (https://plughitzlive.com/theupstream/3965-doordashs-buy-now-pay-later-option-a-convenience-or-a-conundrum.html) In a move that has sparked both curiosity and criticism, DoorDash has partnered with Klarna (https://about.doordash.com/en-us/news/doordash-partners-with-klarna) 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. read full article (https://plughitzlive.com/theupstream/3965-doordashs-buy-now-pay-later-option-a-convenience-or-a-conundrum.html) Piltch Point with Avram Piltch Powered by PureVPN (http://piltchpoint.live/purevpn) Extra Life Powered by Eksa (http://f5live.tv/eksa) Microsoft's Accidental Xbox UI Leak Sparks Excitement Among Gamers (https://plughitzlive.com/theupstream/3966-microsofts-accidental-xbox-ui-leak-sparks-excitement-among-gamers.html) In a surprising turn of events, Microsoft published a blog post (https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/games/articles/2025/03/gdc-2025-opening-a-billion-doors-with-xbox/) 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. read full article (https://plughitzlive.com/theupstream/3966-microsofts-accidental-xbox-ui-leak-sparks-excitement-among-gamers.html) News From the Tubes Powered by Malwarebytes (http://f5live.tv/malwarebytes) Google Sues Scammers Exploiting Maps with Fake Business Listings (https://plughitzlive.com/theupstream/3967-google-sues-scammers-exploiting-maps-with-fake-business-listings.html) Google has launched a lawsuit (https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/69755158/google-llc-v-asayag/) 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. read full article (https://plughitzlive.com/theupstream/3967-google-sues-scammers-exploiting-maps-with-fake-business-listings.html) * DRM Not Included Powered by Amazon Prime (http://f5live.tv/prime) AI and Copyright Law: Why Machine-Generated Content Can't Be Protected (https://plughitzlive.com/theupstream/3968-ai-and-copyright-law-why-machinegenerated-content-cant-be-protected.html) 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 unanimous decision (https://cdn.arstechnica.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Thaler-v-Perlmutter-3-18-25-Opinion.pdf), 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. read full article (https://plughitzlive.com/theupstream/3968-ai-and-copyright-law-why-machinegenerated-content-cant-be-protected.html) Closing Powered by Tech Podcast Network (http://www.techpodcasts.com/)

Inside a recent episode

Market Dominance and User Privacy - Episode 675

Published 18 May 2025 · Transcript excerpt

[…] So, Epic this week submitted an update for Fortnite to the iOS store only to not hear back. They didn't get a rejection, they just got nothing. So they tried again. Why not? I think it was 48 or 72 hours later, they tried again, no approval, no rejection, just silence. And this comes after the a court order to allow third party payment systems. And that was theoretically Apple's only contention with Epic. Now, of course, we know that there's more than that because there was a lawsuit. Apple and Epic theoretically do still have legal issues across the globe in many jurisdictions. There's appeals still running here in the US. […]

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Podcast Authority Score: 54 / 100

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Engagement

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