Episode 36: It’s time for the EPIC court case and its off with a bang, UK Gov wants IOT security and spare (tech) parts, Sony cross(not) play, what another FB leak and no lost AirTags!
Welcome back to the WTR as Karl and I discuss the latest tech news and gadgets and games & films!
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This week we covered:
- News
- UK.gov wants mobile makers to declare death dates for their new devices from launch – best before dates for your phone!
- The UK Right to Repair law – on the subject of old tech!
- Brace yourselves. Facebook has a new mega-leak on its hands – again…surely there can’t be many FB users not leaked?
- Epic vs Apple witness details disclosed – its a long list of notable Tech giants!
- Tim Sweeney uses an iPhone because of Apple’s stance on Security + Privacy – who would have guessed?
- Apple runs App Store with 78% profit margin, according to court testimony – money money money!
- Fortnite isn’t on Microsoft’s Xbox Cloud Gaming service because Epic won’t allow it – Come one Epic, free the Fortnite 😉
- Sony charges for crossplay support to protect PSN revenue, documents show – well this explains the lack of crossplay!!
- Gadgets
- AirTag review – we give our first impressions on the new Apple AirTag
- Films
- Mortal Kombat – REVIEW now coming next week! (come on Karl!)
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