Is This Really Happening?

About this Video

• Video Title: Is This Really Happening?
• Channel: TechLinked
• Speakers: The speaker's name is not explicitly mentioned in the transcript.
• Duration: 00:07:47

Introduction

This TechLinked video presents a rapid-fire rundown of bizarre and significant tech news stories from the start of a new year. The video covers topics ranging from leaks about the Nintendo Switch 2 to a California law banning addictive social media feeds for minors, a lawsuit against Honey, PornHub's blocked access in several states, Chinese hacking incidents, and the discovery of bots scraping data from social media sites.

Key Takeaways

• Nintendo Switch 2 Leaks: Numerous leaks, including motherboard photos, strongly suggest the imminent release of the Nintendo Switch 2. The leaked Nvidia processor raises some concerns about its graphical capabilities. However, a newly filed Nintendo patent suggests upscaling techniques could mitigate these concerns.
• Half-Life 3 Hints?: Rumors and hints point towards the potential development of Half-Life 3, fueled by playtesting reports and a cryptic tweet from the voice actor for G-Man and Barney. However, the tweet could also be a promotion for the voice actor's music.
• California's Social Media Ban: A California law banning addictive social media feeds for minors was upheld by a federal judge. This ruling will force major social media companies to implement significant changes.
• Lawsuit Against Honey: A class-action lawsuit against Honey, a coupon-finding service, has been filed by lawyers and YouTubers, alleging deceptive practices.
• PornHub Blocked in Multiple States: PornHub's parent company has been forced to block access to its websites in numerous US states due to age verification laws. However, some states have found loopholes.
• Data Scraping by Bots: A significant portion of web requests on the Diaspora social network are from bots collecting data to train large language models, highlighting the pervasive nature of data scraping. These bots are effectively evading blocking attempts.