Podcast #875 - Intel Raises Prices, RTX 3060 Returns, Previous-Gen Reality, Samsung Profits, Steam Machine + MORE!
Summary
The hosts discuss Josh’s lunch, Steam Machine mods, and Intel’s Nova Lake AVX-512 plans alongside price hikes for Core Ultra CPUs. They cover Micron’s Japan fab, affordable Mini-ITX cases, and rising sound card costs. Security topics include Adobe ColdFusion vulnerabilities, Windows Backup data exfiltration risks, and Microsoft 365 token hijacking. The episode concludes with Mac malware warnings and Proton 11 updates for Linux gaming.
Topics discussed
Intro, soundboard banter, and Border Barn food review
Steam Machine news: Windows drivers and e-ink face plates
Intel Core Ultra pricing and AVX-512 support on P/E cores
Chinese market DDR4 PCs and Lian Li B4 case review
Sound Blaster AEX audio card and legacy hardware nostalgia
MSI RTX 3060 relaunch and power connector confusion
NVIDIA's AI data center financing and market valuation
Moses Sim FMP 18 panel bundle for flight simulation
Adobe Cold Fusion vulnerability and zero-day exploits
Windows 11 26H2 mandatory backup and privacy concerns
MFA bypass attacks and consent phishing techniques
Mac malware risks and macOS Unix-based architecture
Proton updates, VR support, and Fortnite on Linux
Microsoft Xbox layoffs and gaming studio acquisitions
EA WRC community support and Unreal Engine 4 vs 5
Portable air conditioner picks for hot summers
Zalman ITX case and XPG SSD value picks
Yamaha THR102 guitar amp and Romper Room magic mirror
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