Nerds Amalgamated

Nintendo Labo Contest - https://www.engadget.com/2018/07/15/nintendo-labo-contest-winners/ PUBG paywall - https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2018-07-17-pubg-testing-custom-matches-may-lock-them-behind-paywall Ubisoft’s first quarter earnings - https://www.pcgamer.com/ubisoft-reports-record-first-quarter-pc-sales-surpass-xbox-one/ Golden age for paleontology - https://www.npr.org/2018/07/10/6277827...

E-Sports coming to ESPN - https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2018-07-11-blizzard-and-disney-partner-to-bring-overwatch-league-to-espn-other-networks NBN jobs boom - http://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2018-07-12/nbn-provides-jobs-boom-for-esports/9979380 Runescape revenue - https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2018-07-11-runescape-has-brought-in-over-usd800-million-in-lifetime-revenue Lando in Epi...

Here are the nerdy topics we discuss this week! Intel turns 50 - https://www.pcgamer.com/intel-co-founder-gordon-moore-reflects-on-companys-50-year-history/ Laser AK 47 - http://m.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy-defence/article/2153310/china-brings-star-wars-life-laser-ak-47-could-set-fire First Person shooter using cryptocurrency - https://cointelegraph.com/news/gaming-company-allows-players-to-win...

Here are the nerdy topics we discuss this week! Shoutout to Koko the gorilla - https://www.smh.com.au/world/north-america/koko-the-gorilla-who-knew-sign-language-dies-at-46-20180621-p4zmzv.html WPA3 Wi-Fi - https://www.cnet.com/news/wpa3-wi-fi-is-here-and-its-harder-to-hack/?utm_source=reddit.com A.I. bots defeat DOTA 2 players - https://www.theverge.com/2018/6/25/17492918/openai-dota-2-bot-ai-fiv...

Apple slugged - https://www.news.com.au/technology/gadgets/apple-slugged-9-million-for-misleading-aussie-customers-over-error-53-debacle/news-story/176dcfce076b34a4a4a227a3feb69724 Sucking CO2 is much cheaper - https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-018-05357-w?utm_source=twt_nnc&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=naturenews&sf191287565=1 NASA’s newest find - https://www.nasa.gov/press-rel...

E3 2018 Overview - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electronic_Entertainment_Expo_2018 E3 2018 Live-streams - https://www.twitch.tv/ Stand out games and publishers Buck Stand out games - Man Eater - Ghost of Tsushima Stand out publisher - Devolver Digital Professor Stand out games - Metro exodus - Just Cause 4 Stand out publisher - Devolver Digital & Square Enix DJ Stand out games - Halo Infinity...

Here are the nerdy topics we discuss this week! D-Day Shoutout - 6/6/1944 – the 74th anniversary of D-Day - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Normandy_landings - 6/6/1918 - Two Medal of Honor Recipient Sergeant Major Daniel Joseph Daly yells "Come on you sons of bitches, do you want to live forever" at the 73rd Machine Gun Company - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel_Daly Octopus Aliens - http://bgr...

Elon Musk’s new venture - http://money.cnn.com/2018/05/23/technology/elon-musk-media/index.html - https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/24/business/elon-musk-tesla-twitter-media.html Great Barrier Reef had five near misses - http://www.sciencemag.org/news/2018/05/great-barrier-reef-has-had-five-near-death-experiences-past-30000-years - https://www.businessinsider.com.au/tibbles-the-cat-and-stephens-isla...

Here are the nerdy topics we discuss this week! First stars formed - http://www.astronomy.com/news/2018/05/first-stars-from-oxygen International Robotics conference in Brisbane - http://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2018-05-23/international-robotics-automation-experts-brisbane-conference/9783156 Princeton brain mapping - https://www.princeton.edu/news/2018/05/17/princeton-researchers-crowdsource-brain-ma...

Memorial shout out to Margot Kidder - http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-05-15/margot-kidder-superman-lois-lane-actress-dead-aged-69/9761342 1. Rogue binary planets - http://www.astronomy.com/news/2017/07/rogue-binary-planets 2. Water delivery robots - http://www.bbc.com/news/av/technology-43814332/the-robot-helping-to-deliver-water-in-rural-india 3. TV shows cancelled and renewed for 2018 – 2109 - h...

1. Google I/O 2018 goodies - https://www.pcworld.com/article/3270730/android/everything-google-revealed-at-io-2018.html 2. New A.I. creates old school Doom game levels – http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-44040007 3. BMW recalling cars - http://www.bbc.com/news/business-44050686 4. Smart Luggage creator company folds dues to red tape – http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-travel-briefcase-bluesma...

1. Buck – Grocery delivery expansion Link – http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-43949554 2. The Professor – PlayStation given an FTC warning Link – https://motherboard.vice.com/en_us/article/xw7b3z/warranty-void-if-removed-stickers-sony-microsoft-nintendo-ftc-letters 3. Mr DJ – Netflix making more sci-fi and fantasy shows Link 1 – http://m.au.ign.com/articles/2018/04/28/netflix-will-make-sci-fi-and...

1.     The Professor – World first plastic clean up machine + tree wars Link 1 – https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/ocean-plastic-cleanup-machine-great-pacific-garbage-patch-launch-boyan-slat-a8317226.html Link 2 - https://news.nationalgeographic.com/2016/07/india-plants-50-million-trees-uttar-pradesh-reforestation/ Link 3 - https://www.independent.co.uk/new...

Here are the nerdy topics we discuss this week! 1.     Wooting Keyboard Review – https://www.wooting.nl/wootingone 2.     Sydney Opera House hosting Samsung VR Dance Fest –  https://www.techworld.com.au/slideshow/605711/sydney-opera-house-hosts-samsung-dance-discovery/ 3.     Minecraft malware virus – https:/...

PubG Lawsuit – https://torrentfreak.com/pubg-files-copyright-lawsuit-to-shut-down-competition-180405/ PubG cheating in China –  https://www.pcpowerplay.com.au/news/how-normal-is-cheating-at-pubg-in-china-very,488581 GTA 5: Most profitable entertainment product – https://rockstarintel.com/2018/04/08/gta-v-is-now-the-most-profitable-commercial-entertainment-product-of-all-time/ Dubai launc...

1.     P.C. Authority Awards -  https://www.pcauthority.com.au/awards/ 2.     Fortnite beats Minecraft in YouTube - https://www.pcgamesn.com/fortnite/fortnite-bigger-minecraft-youtube 3.     Chrono Trigger comes back in Steam – https://www.pcgamer.com/chrono-triggers-old-graphics-are-coming-back/ 4.   &n...

Here are the nerdy topics we discuss this week! 1.     Telstra’s fine for dodgy billing practices -  https://www.cnet.com/au/news/telstra-fined-10-million-misleading-customers-premium-direct-billing/ 2.     Arizona governor’s ban on autonomous cars –  https://www.techradar.com/news/ubers-self-driving-car-program-is-suspended-by-arizona-go...

1.     Facebook’s recent scandal Link 1 – http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-43480978 Link 2 – http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43465968   2.     New multi-million-dollar E-Sports arena in Texas Link 1 – https://www.fastcodesign.com/90164370/texas-is-building-a-huge-stadium-for-a-billion-dollar-sport-video-games  Link 2 - http://www.dailyma...

1.      Stephen Hawking’s passing and Eve Online’s tribute to him   Link 1   Link 2   2.      Nvidia's GPU Technology Conference  Link 1   3.      Nano particles used to improve vision  Link 1   4.      Bill Gates’ grim prediction  Link 1   5.  ...

1.      Australian ISP’s False Advertising Law https://www.theverge.com/2018/3/2/17071380/australia-isp-false-advertising-top-speeds-versus-average-law   2.      Washington State’s Net Neutrality Law https://www.wired.com/story/washington-state-enacts-net-neutrality-law-in-clash-with-fcc/   3.      ...

Here are the nerdy topics we discuss this week! 1. Samsung Galaxy S9’s new features - Link 1 2. Warmer weather in the Artic -  Link 1 3. Mark Hamill’s interest in an upcoming Marvel movie - Link 1 4. AT&T‘s recent loophole rejection -  Link 1 5. ESRB’s response to the loot box saga - Link 1 6. Metal Gear Solid Survive hidden surprise -  Link 1 7. Toy Story’s Woody the Cowbo...

Here are the nerdy topics we discuss this week! 1. US Copyright Office’s rule change on reproducing abandoned online games - Link 1 2. US senator’s special tax on violent video games - Link 1 3. Samsung Galaxy S9 smartphone leak -  Link 1 4. Paramount Studios dropping Transformers 6 for a universe reboot -  Link 1   5. Richard Branson’s Hyperloop in India - Link 1    Link...

Here are the nerdy topics we discuss this week: 1. Boston dynamics recent video -  Link 1 ,  Link 2 2. Robot Delivery Vans -  Link 1 3. SpaceX Starlink internet satellite launch -  Link 1 4. Elon Musk’s Tesla factory not happening in China -  Link 1 5. Bill Gates’ stance on tech companies involving government intervention -  Link 1 6. Firefly’s novel announcement...

Here are the nerdy topic we discuss this week! 1. Australian govt and their gaming industry lobby 2. Elon Musk falcon heavy rocket launch  | Link 2 3. Red Dead Redemption 2 release date and stuff coming 4. eSports Hoyts venture 5. Game releases for this year in Brisbane  | Link 2 | Link 3 6. Athena in arrow series 7. Deadpool 2 trailer 8. Jessica Jones season 2 trailer Intro Music Artist...