Aug 28

Apple M6? S27 Leaked? It's Gadget Season!

A lot happened this week! First, Marques, Andrew, and David give final thoughts for the Pixel 11 series before getting into the Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra. Then it's all about the new Apple chips and Mac computers. We wrap it up with anew Google Fitbit x Pokemon band and the Nothin ... Show More

1h 25m

Aug 21

YouTube Views Feel Fake Now

This week, Andrew and David take over the podcast while Marques is out for Ultimate Frisbee. First, it's all about the new Instagram logo before they get into the news that YouTube is changing what counts as a view. Then it's all about the newest AirPods with cameras leak and a n ... Show More

1h 20m

Aug 18

Total Solar Eclipse Explained: Live!

It's time for a bonus episode! this time, we flew all the way to Spain to record a live podcast under the total eclipse. We brought a ton of gear and crew to do our best to make it feel like you were right there with us so we hope you enjoy! This episode is in partnership with Ai ... Show More

48m 44s

Jan 2022

Xbox Buys Activision Blizzard - Holy S&*%

Xbox continues its spending spree, buying Activision-Blizzard for almost $70 billion. We spent almost the entire podcast discussing it, from future game exclusivity to Microsoft's role in cleaning up Activision Blizzard's toxic workplace culture to whether or not so much consolid ... Show More

1h 20m

Sep 2023

Fri. 09/22 – Microsoft… Wins?

The UK CMA looks like it’s folding, so the Microsoft/Activision acquisition can go through now? YouTube unveils some cool AI tools. Amazon is adding ads to Prime Video and raising the price. And, of course, the weekend longreads suggestions. Sponsors: Miro.com/podcast Nutrisense. ... Show More

16m 43s

Mar 2021

Microsoft OFFICIALLY Acquires Bethesda. Now What?

Big Xbox news this week as European and American regulators sign off on Microsoft's acquisition of Zenimax and Bethesda, making the acquisition official. What will Microsoft do next? Which games will be exclusive? We discuss that and much more on this topic. Plus: what other new ... Show More

1h 20m

Jan 2022

Microsoft buys Activision, 5G fiasco, RX 6500 XT + more!

0:00 We're officially fighting 0:10 Microsoft buys Activision Blizzard 1:36 5G Airlines crisis 2:41 Radeon RX 6500 XT 3:46 MANSCAPED 4:17 QUICK BITS 4:26 Samsung Exynos 2200 Xclipse 4:55 iOS, Safari vulnerability 5:35 Crypto.com hack 6:06 MediaTek tests ... Show More

7m 55s

Jul 2023

Microsoft Gets Green Light to Buy Activision

Bloomberg's Caroline Hyde breaks down the ramifications of Microsoft winning US court approval to move forward with its $69 billion dollar deal for Activision Blizzard. Plus, Ed Ludlow reports live from Sun Valley, Idaho as billionaires descend on the mountains for their annual g ... Show More

39m 12s

Jan 2022

BREAKDOWN: Microsoft Bets on 'Metaverse' With $69B Acquisition of Activision Blizzard

The deal is Microsoft’s largest acquisition in its 46-year history. This episode is sponsored by Nexo, Abra and FTX US. Microsoft today announced it is acquiring game publisher Activision Blizzard in a nearly $69 billion all-cash deal. The acquisition is being widely seen as a ... Show More

17m 14s

Jan 2022

Microsoft and Activision’s shared virtual universe

<p>The car industry has turned on France’s plan to force manufacturers to attach the equivalent of a public health warning to their advertising, and US telecoms companies will delay their rollout of 5G services near airports. Plus, the FT’s Chris Nuttall, explains why Microsoft’s ... Show More

10m 6s

Oct 2023

Middle East Messaging, Microsoft's $69B Deal, and Guest Rick Wilson

Kara and Scott discuss whether companies should speak up or stay silent on the Israel-Hamas War. Then, what Microsoft's $69 billion acquisition of video game company Activision Blizzard means for future tech mergers. Plus, Taylor Swift rules the box office and Rite Aid files for ... Show More

1h 7m

Microsoft Buys Activision for $69 BILLIO...