Today

California just passed 3 bills to boost internet privacy, Apple removed an app that archives videos of ICE arrests, and Verizon is buying Starry to expand its wireless broadband footprint

-California has passed three new bills designed to boost privacy for internet users, governor Gavin Newsom's office announced. The biggest one, AB 566, builds on a 2018 law by requiring web browsers to let users universally opt-out of allowing third parties to sell their data. -A ... Show More

7m 52s

Yesterday

Supreme Court denies Google's request to pause Play Store changes while it appeals Epic case

It now has to allow non-Play Store payments and external download links by October 22nd. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

6m 36s

Yesterday

Google's Chief Scientist of Quantum Hardware won the Nobel Prize in Physics, Mastodon is adding Bluesky-like starter packs, and California banned loud commercials on streaming platforms

-The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has awarded Google's Chief Scientist of Quantum Hardware, Michel Devoret, the Nobel Prize in Physics. alongside former Google employee John Martinis, and University of California, Berkeley professor John Clarke. The award recognizes "the dis ... Show More

7 m

Feb 2025

Forza Heads to PS5. Nothing Is Safe – Unlocked 679

The OG Xbox podcaster Danny Peña from Gamertag Radio joins us to discuss one of Xbox's "core four" franchises, Forza, heading to PlayStation 5 in the form of Forza Horizon 5. What does it mean for Xbox? And is any franchise "safe"? Plus: Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is out and awe ... Show More

1 h

Apr 2025

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Members Can Now Stream Certain Games on Their Xbox Consoles

Game Pass games, and certain owned games are now available for streaming. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

3m 7s

Jun 2025

Dissecting Xbox’s Next-Gen Announcement – Unlocked 696

We kick off by talking about the games we got to play behind closed doors after the Xbox Showcase: The Outer Worlds 2, Gears of War Reloaded, and Ninja Gaiden 4. And then we dig into our main topic: Xbox's next-gen hardware announcement. We analyze what it means, what it doesn't, ... Show More

1h 17m

Dec 2024

What’s Your Xbox Game of the Year? – Unlocked 673

IGN has announced its Xbox Game of the Year, so now it's our turn to talk about our individual picks for best Xbox game of the year. And then we look ahead and discuss our personal most anticipated Xbox games for 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice ... Show More

59m 42s

Mar 2025

What We Want From Xbox Handhelds and the Next Gen – Unlocked 684

The crew is joined by Ash Parrish from The Verge to discuss the reports of Xbox handhelds (from OEMs) coming later this year and the prospect of a next-gen Xbox coming in 2027 (and how weird time works because it feels like the Series X|S came out just yesterday). But first, we r ... Show More

1h 30m

May 2025

Xbox Games Are Dominating the PS5 Sales Charts