# Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #159 (02/05/2026)

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Podcast: [Tech Talk Thursdays](https://stenobird.com/podcast/tech-talk-thursdays-3034885)
Published: 2026-02-06T06:28:23+00:00
Episode link: https://techtalkthursdays.net/@TechTalkThursdays/episodes/tech-talk-thursdays-episode-159-02-05-2026
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## Resource

Tech Western Digital unveils massive 40TB HDD with energy-assisted recording tech — plans 100TB HAMR hard drives by 2029 | Tom’s Hardware ICE protester says her Global Entry was revoked after agent scanned her face - Ars Technica FBI Couldn’t Get into WaPo Reporter’s iPhone Because It Had Lockdown Mode Enabled Notepad++ users take note: It’s time to check if you’re hacked - Ars Technica Substack CEO informs users of a data breach User blowback convinces Adobe to keep supporting 30-year-old 2D animation app - Ars Technica Pinterest CEO rebukes, fires ‘obstructionist’ employees who created tool to track layoffs Firefox will soon offer a way to block all of its generative AI features Gaming Generative AI Has “Zero Part” In GTA 6 Despite Widespread Use Across Take-Two - GameSpot Google’s Project Genie experiment allows creating interactive worlds with generative AI | GamingOnLinux Steam Machine’s Release Date And Price Details Delayed Amid RAM, Storage Shortages - GameSpot Nvidia Delays Gaming Chip Amid Memory Chip Shortages - GameSpot GameStop employees forced to ditch their Zelda tees and Goku button-downs Blizzard’s quality assurance workers finally have a union contract Ubisoft fires 13-year Assassin’s Creed veteran just days after suspending him for speaking out against the company’s return-to-office mandate: “This was not my decision” A Super Mario Gospel Medley Defeated Cynthia Erivo For A Grammy - GameSpot Nintendo Switch Online adds two more classic Game Boy games, including one developed by Game Freak | Eurogamer.net Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase February 2026: Everything announced | Eurogamer.net Civilization VII Coming to Apple Arcade Tomorrow - MacRumors AMD CEO Says Next-Gen Xbox Could Launch As Soon As 2027 - GameSpot “The launcher sucks, let’s call it wh…

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