Podcast #880 - Xbox on Linux, Big Tech Hides AI Debt, RTX 50 Series Price, Woodgrain Motherboard, 8GB Windows 11 + MORE!
Summary
PC Perspective Episode 880 covers rising GPU prices, hidden tech debt, and Linux gaming progress. The hosts discuss a new Gigabyte wood-themed motherboard, Windows 11 inefficiencies, and security updates for AMD TPM vulnerabilities. They also review SimMagic and Next Level Racing simulator gear, celebrate Quake’s 30th anniversary, and analyze Chrome’s new session cookie protections.
Topics discussed
Intro, Episode 880, and Patreon thanks
Born in a Barn burger review and lottery talk
Linux gaming, Exodus project, and anti-cheat
SteamOS 3.8.25 beta updates and handheld support
Big Tech debt bubble and NVIDIA's market position
RTX 50 series price hikes and scalping
Hidden ads in markdown targeting LLMs
No-reply email domains and spam harvesting
Gigabyte X870E Aero X3D motherboard with wood accents
Microsoft raising prices and Windows 11 bloat
AMD TPM vulnerability and BIOS updates
USB drive malware risks and Passkey security flaws
OpenAI agent swarm collaboration during Hugging Face hack
Chrome's new device-bound session cookies
Sim racing hardware: Simagic, Ace Tech, and Next Level Racing
Gaming news: Quake DLC, No Man's Sky, and Bethesda
Host picks: Simagic bundle, PC build, and Warcraft 3
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