WordCast

About WordCast

Your latest technology and security news.

Publisher

Ethan Word

Category

technology

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

21 Jun 2020

Latest episode

4 Oct 2020

Latest episodes

7 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   4 Oct 2020

   WordCast #83: RTX 3090 Reviews, Tesla Battery Day, Microsoft Buys Bethesda, and More

   Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/WordTechReviews Join Our Community Discord: https://discord.gg/QqGaNyf Twitch Channels (every Friday at 8pm Pacific Time) Ethan: https://www.twitch.tv/planedrop Daniel: https://www.twitch.tv/specsmatter Be sure to follow us on social media. Website: http://www.wordtechreviews.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/wordtechreviews Source Links: MKBHD 8K: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kFz9afj8lu0 Linus 8K: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDUnSsx62j8 Gamers Nexus 3090 Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xgs-VbqsuKo NVidia 3080 Apology: https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/news/rtx-3080-qa/ NVidia Ending SLI Profiles: https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5082 Tesla Battery Day: https://www.theverge.com/2020/9/22/21451469/tesla-battery-day-news-announcement-elon-musk-updates-highlights Amazon Luna: https://www.theverge.com/2020/9/25/21454917/amazon-luna-cloud-gaming-comparison-google-stadia-microsoft-xcloud-game-pass-geforce-now Ring Spy Drone: https://www.geekwire.com/2020/drone-home-amazons-new-ring-indoor-security-camera-gives-flight-new-privacy-concerns/ Microsoft Exclusively Gets GPT3: https://www.theverge.com/2020/9/22/21451283/microsoft-openai-gpt-3-exclusive-license-ai-language-research Microsoft Buys Zenimax: https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft-buys-zenimax-media-bethesda-xbox-game-studios Xbox Series S/X SSD Pricing: https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2020/09/the-first-xbox-series-s-x-1tb-storage-expansion-card-costs-220/ Samsung 980 Pro Performance: https://pcper.com/2020/09/samsung-980-pro-pci-express-4-0-ssd-review/#ftoc-heading-6 Microsoft Underwater Data Center: https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-54146718 AMD RX6000 GPU: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/amd-reveals-its-radeon-rx-6000-gpu-design-on-twitter-and-in-fortnite/ar-BB192mxQ TrueNAS Core RC: https://www.truenas.com/docs/hub/intro/release-notes/tn-12_0-rc1/ No More Chrome Web Store Monetization: https://www.reddit.com/r/chromeos/comments/ixag2f/no_more_chrome_web_store_monetization/ Windows XP Secret Mac Theme: https://www.theverge.com/2020/9/25/21456525/microsoft-windows-xp-theme-mac-aqua ProxMox Dark Theme: https://www.reddit.com/r/selfhosted/comments/j07r0p/proxmox_dark_theme_its_finally_here/

2. 

   20 Sept 2020

   WordCast #82: NVidia RTX 3080 Reviews, Apple Event, Playstation Event, and More

   Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/WordTechReviews Join Our Community Discord: https://discord.gg/QqGaNyf Twitch Channels (every Friday at 8pm Pacific Time) Ethan: https://www.twitch.tv/planedrop Daniel: https://www.twitch.tv/specsmatter Be sure to follow us on social media. Website: http://www.wordtechreviews.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/wordtechreviews Source Links: NVidia Buys ARM: https://nvidianews.nvidia.com/news/nvidia-to-acquire-arm-for-40-billion-creating-worlds-premier-computing-company-for-the-age-of-ai RTX 3080 Review Recap: https://www.gamersnexus.net/hwreviews/3618-nvidia-rtx-3080-founders-edition-review-benchmarks Apple Watch Series 6: https://www.apple.com/apple-watch-series-6/ Apple Watch SE: https://www.apple.com/apple-watch-se/ 8th Gen iPad: https://www.theverge.com/2020/9/15/21438102/apple-8th-generation-10-2-inch-entry-level-ipad-price-release-date-features iPad Air 4th Gen: https://www.apple.com/ipad-air/ Fitness +: https://www.apple.com/apple-fitness-plus/ Apple One: https://www.apple.com/apple-one/ Final Fantasy XVI: https://www.theverge.com/2020/9/17/21444039/ps5-playstation-5-final-fantasy-xvi-demons-souls-pc-announcement Miles Morales Gameplay: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/sonys-ps5-launch-games-to-offer-free-ps4-upgrades/1100-6482302/ Hogwarts Legacy: https://www.tomsguide.com/opinion/should-you-buy-harry-potter-hogwarts-legacy

3. 

   14 Sept 2020

   WordCast #81: Xbox Series S, Android 11, Ryzen 4000, and More

   Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/WordTechReviews Join Our Community Discord: https://discord.gg/QqGaNyf Twitch Channels (every Friday at 8pm Pacific Time) Ethan: https://www.twitch.tv/planedrop Daniel: https://www.twitch.tv/specsmatter Be sure to follow us on social media. Website: http://www.wordtechreviews.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/wordtechreviews Source Links: Xbox Series S Price Confirmed: https://www.windowscentral.com/xbox-series-x-and-xbox-series-s-release-date-and-price-finally-revealed Android 11: https://www.theverge.com/2020/9/8/21427153/android-11-official-launch-google-pixel-oneplus-8-xiaomi-oppo-realme-update AMD Networking Hardware: https://www.techpowerup.com/271876/amd-to-enter-network-hardware-market-develop-wifi-controller-products-with-mediatek#comments Ryzen 4000/Zen 3 Rumors: https://twitter.com/1usmus/status/1302956950217527296 10 Core Ryzen: https://twitter.com/1usmus/status/1302989616463708162 Possible AMD Event Tomorrow: https://wccftech.com/amd-big-navi-rdna-2-gpu-powered-radeon-rx-6000-series-unveil-tomorrow/ Apple Seeks Damages: https://www.engadget.com/apple-epic-games-fortnite-damages-191117753.html WD Lying About HDD RPM: https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2020/09/western-digital-is-trying-to-redefine-the-word-rpm/ Google Verified Calls: https://blog.google/products/android/say-hello-safer-phone-calls/ GM Aquires Nikola: https://www.theverge.com/2020/9/8/21427009/gm-nikola-acquisition-electric-hydrogen-truck

4. 

   5 Sept 2020

   WordCast #80: NVidia RTX 3000, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2, Intel Botches Supercomputer, and More

   Apologies for the audio this time around, unfortunately OBS decided that my "default" device was my web cam mic instead of my nice mic. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/WordTechReviews Join Our Community Discord: https://discord.gg/QqGaNyf Twitch Channels (every Friday at 8pm Pacific Time) Ethan: https://www.twitch.tv/planedrop Daniel: https://www.twitch.tv/specsmatter Be sure to follow us on social media. Website: http://www.wordtechreviews.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/wordtechreviews Sources: NVidia RTX Cards: https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/ Facebook Ad Revenue: https://www.cnbc.com/2020/08/26/facebook-apple-ios-14-could-cut-audience-network-revenue-in-half.html IBM 7m Chips: https://www.hpcwire.com/off-the-wire/ibm-reveals-next-generation-ibm-power10-processor/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ibm-reveals-next-generation-ibm-power10-processor Intel Fails Supercomputer: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/27/technology/intel-aurora-supercomputer.html NuScale Modular Reactors: https://arstechnica.com/science/2020/09/first-modular-nuclear-reactor-design-certified-in-the-us/ NVidia Buys Mellanox: https://www.techpowerup.com/271575/nvidia-fully-absorbs-mellanox-technologies-now-called-nvidia-networking SuperComputer Simulations: https://www.hpcwire.com/2020/08/17/supercomputers-just-hosted-the-most-detailed-tornado-and-earthquake-simulations-ever/ Amazon Prime Air: https://techcrunch.com/2020/08/31/amazons-prime-air-drone-delivery-fleet-gains-faa-approval-for-trial-commercial-flights/?guccounter=1

5. 

   17 Aug 2020

   WordCast #79: RTX 30 Series Rumors, Epic v Apple, Mozilla Layoffs, and More

   Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/WordTechReviews Join Our Community Discord: https://discord.gg/QqGaNyf Twitch Channels (every Friday at 8pm Pacific Time) Ethan: https://www.twitch.tv/planedrop Daniel: https://www.twitch.tv/specsmatter Be sure to follow us on social media. Website: http://www.wordtechreviews.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/wordtechreviews Source Links: Geforce Event: https://www.techradar.com/news/nvidia-confirms-geforce-event-for-september-1-it-looks-like-ampere-is-on-its-way Micron Confirms RTX 3090 GDDR6X: https://videocardz.com/newz/micron-confirms-nvidia-geforce-rtx-3090-gets-21gbps-gddr6x-memory RTX 3080 2.1GHz: https://videocardz.com/newz/nvidia-geforce-rtx-3080-spotted-with-2-1-ghz-gpu-clock Mozilla Layoffs: https://www.theverge.com/2020/8/11/21363424/mozilla-layoffs-quarter-staff-250-people-new-revenue-focus Mozilla and Google Deal: https://www.theverge.com/2020/8/15/21370020/mozilla-google-firefox-search-engine-browser Storinator Updates: https://www.45drives.com/blog/uncategorized/weve-redesigned-the-storinator/ FreeNAS/TrueNAS Updates: https://www.ixsystems.com/blog/truenas-12-0-performance/ ReVoLTE Call Eavesdropping: https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2020/08/your-mobile-calls-may-be-vulnerable-to-a-new-revolting-eavesdrop-attack/ Starlink Speed Tests: https://www.reddit.com/r/Starlink/comments/i9w09n/list_of_confirmed_starlink_speed_tests/ Tesla 2FA: https://techcrunch.com/2020/08/14/elon-musk-says-embarrassingly-late-two-factor-is-coming-to-tesla-app/?guccounter=1 California Uber/Lyft Laws: https://www.axios.com/california-judge-orders-uber-lyft-to-reclassify-drivers-as-employees-985ac492-6015-4324-827b-6d27945fe4b5.html Sony Xperia Profit: https://www.phonearena.com/news/sony-xperia-business-profit-forecast_id126514 OnePlus Nord Sketch: https://www.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/i730h3/oneplus_nord_review_by_geekyranjit_finds_no_usage/

6. 

   10 Aug 2020

   WordCast #78:

   Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/WordTechReviews Join Our Community Discord: https://discord.gg/QqGaNyf Twitch Channels (every Friday at 8pm Pacific Time) Ethan: https://www.twitch.tv/planedrop Daniel: https://www.twitch.tv/specsmatter Be sure to follow us on social media. Website: http://www.wordtechreviews.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/wordtechreviews Source Articles: Galaxy Z Fold 2: https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2020/08/samsungs-galaxy-z-fold-2-is-official-comes-with-a-ton-of-improvements/ Galaxy Beans: https://www.theverge.com/21356260/samsung-galaxy-buds-live-review-wireless-earbuds-beans-design-specs-price App Store Policies: https://techcrunch.com/2020/08/09/apple-goes-to-war-with-the-gaming-industry/ AMD x86 Market Share: https://wccftech.com/amd-hits-highest-x86-cpu-market-share-since-2013-mobility-sees-huge-gains-ryzen-desktop-epyc-server-steadily-climb/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Wccftechcom+%28WCCFtech.com%29 Asus/AMD NUC: https://www.pcgamer.com/asus-unveils-a-nuc-competitor-with-amd-ryzen-and-radeon-hardware-inside/ Quantum Internet: https://news.engineering.arizona.edu/news/university-arizona-awarded-26m-architect-quantum-internet Qualcomm Vulnerabilities: https://www.theregister.com/2020/08/07/qualcomm_chips_brimming_with_somewhat/ Amazon Fulfillment in Malls: https://www.businessinsider.com/amazon-looks-to-turn-malls-into-giant-fulfillment-centers-report-2020-8 Toshiba Out of Laptop World: https://www.theverge.com/2020/8/9/21361081/toshiba-laptop-sharp-pc-computer Modern Warfare 200GB: https://www.pcgamer.com/cod-warzone-file-size-200gb/

7. 

   21 Jun 2020

   WordCast #75: PS5 Launch, Security News, 3000 Series Rumors, and More

   Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/WordTechReviews Join Our Community Discord: https://discord.gg/QqGaNyf Twitch Channels (every Friday at 8pm Pacific Time) Ethan: https://www.twitch.tv/planedrop Daniel: https://www.twitch.tv/specsmatter Be sure to follow us on social media. Website: http://www.wordtechreviews.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/wordtechreviews Source Links: -IBM Ending Facial Recognition: https://techcrunch.com/2020/06/08/ibm-ends-all-facial-recognition-work-as-ceo-calls-out-bias-and-inequality/ -Facebook Pays for Zero Day: https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2020/06/12/facebook-paid-for-a-0-day-to-help-fbi-unmask-child-predator/ -Zoom Client Vulnerabilities: https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2020/06/12/facebook-paid-for-a-0-day-to-help-fbi-unmask-child-predator/ -Zoom China Censoring: https://www.theverge.com/2020/6/12/21288995/zoom-blocking-feature-chinese-government-censorship -Mozilla DOH Crashes: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/firefox-7701-released-to-prevent-ddosing-doh-dns-providers/ -LG 38WN95C-W Monitor Pre Order: https://www.adorama.com/lot38wn95cw.html?sterm=UbEwoLRXDxyOU5XwUx0Mo34BUki3xN2seQyG0g0&utm_source=rflaid64367 -Nvidia RTX 3080/3090 Cooler Leaked: https://wccftech.com/nvidia-rtx-3080-pictured/ Additional Images for the cooler: https://wccftech.com/nvidia-rtx-3080-3d-renders-all-angles/ -Jim Keller Leaves Intel: https://videocardz.com/press-release/jim-keller-resigns-from-intel -Apple ARM Based Macs: https://9to5mac.com/2020/06/09/apple-arm-mac-starts-wwdc/ -Starship is SpaceX's Top Priority According to Elon Musk: https://techcrunch.com/2020/06/08/elon-musk-says-starship-is-now-spacexs-top-priority/ -Get Notified About Starlink: https://www.starlink.com/ -Tesla's Second Largest Shareholder Invests in Lilium: https://www.theverge.com/2020/6/8/21284140/lilium-flying-car-evtol-funding-investor-baillie-gifford -Persona 4 Golden on Steam: https://www.polygon.com/2020/6/13/21279132/persona-4-golden-pc-steam-release -Computex 2020 Cancelled: https://techcrunch.com/2020/06/12/computex-2020-is-officially-canceled/

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