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A show where nerd culture intersects with society. We weekly cover nerd news discussing the latest in movies, games, space, tech and more. Our interview shows focus on amazing nerds and their work.
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Wednesday Nov 04, 2020
Wednesday Nov 04, 2020
In this week’s episode we talk about an insane new series Sassy Justice created by the team behind South Park using deep fake technology. In tech news we discuss that the Senate hearing that called the CEOs of Google, Facebook, and Twitter to capitol hill was a complete waste of time. The FBI announced that there were significant cyber threats to many hospital systems. In space news we discuss NASA telescopes determining that there is water on the moon and there is an asteroid worth an astounding amount of money.
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- NME: ‘South Park’ creators launch new deepfake satire series ‘Sassy Justice’.
- Variety: Sean Connery, Oscar Winner and James Bond Star, Dies at 90.
- Hollywood Reporter: Amazon Argues Users Don't Actually Own Purchased Prime Video Content.
- Cyberpunk 2077 pushed back to December
- Section 230 hearing was a waste of time
- CNN: Several hospitals targeted in new wave of ransomware attacks.
- Fruit-picking drone company raising $20 million to begin manufacturing
- NASA telescope uncovers definitive evidence of water on the moon
Wednesday Oct 28, 2020
Wednesday Oct 28, 2020
In this week’s episode we discuss some entertainment and gaming news. In tech news we provide some details on the Google antitrust lawsuit filed by the US Justice Department. GMC revealed a new all electric Hummer and it has some wild features. The FBI announces that there has been confirmed cyber threats from Russia and Iran targetting U.S. voters and another hacking group donates some of their ransom to charity. In space news, NASA successfully captures material from an asteroid and SpaceX plans to bring the internet to Mars.
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- Mindhunter cancelled
- Variety: ‘Willow’ Sequel Series Officially a Go at Disney Plus, Jon M. Chu to Direct.
- Halo: The Master Chief Collection runs at 120FPS on Xbox Series X/S
- Phil Spencer Hints at Xbox Game Pass 'Streaming Sticks' for Your TV, No Console Required
- The Associated Press: Justice Dept. to file landmark antitrust case against Google.
- GMC Hummer EV revealed with Wrangler-beating off-road ability, 0-60 in 3 seconds for $112,595
- ZDNet: Ransomware gang donates part of ransom demands to charity organizations.
- CNBC: Iran and Russia obtained U.S. voter registration data in effort to influence election, national security officials say.
- Exclusive: National Guard called in to thwart cyberattack in Louisiana weeks before election
- PCMag: SpaceX's Starlink to Supply Free Satellite Internet to Families in Texas School District.
- The Sun (US): Elon Musk vows to build ‘internet bridge’ to MARS using Starlink probes – for space colony of a MILLION people.
- Police are using facial recognition for minor crimes because they can
- NASA steals bits of asteroid Bennu: What you need to know about the mission
Wednesday Oct 21, 2020
Wednesday Oct 21, 2020
In this week’s episode we discuss your options to rent out an AMC theater for private showings and PlayStation's recent update that allows users to record all party chat and PlayStation to moderate the chat. In tech news, China begins testing swarming drones for military applications and 6 Russian intelligence officials are charged with multiple international cyber crimes. Finally in space news we discuss the new contract awarded to Nokia to bring 4G LTE networks to the moon.
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- You can rent an AMC for $99
- PS4 Users Agree to Their Voices Being Recorded for Moderation By Using Party Chat
- Elon Musk tweets the Model S will be priced at $69,420, because he’s a child
- Business Insider: China test-launched a swarm of suicide drones from a truck - Business Insider.
- CNN: 6 Russian military officers charged with a worldwide cyberattack.
- NASA Giving Nokia $14 Million to Build a 4G Network on Moon
- NBC News: Person Wearing Jetpack Reportedly Seen Flying Above Los Angeles | NBC Nightly News.
Friday Oct 16, 2020
Friday Oct 16, 2020
In this Cantina Conversation Megan McCarthy-Biank interviews Paula Guran, the author of The Year’s Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, Vol 1. This anthology is set to release on October 20th, just in time for Halloween.
Read Megan’s complete review at https://thenerdcantina.com/the-years-best-dark-fantasy-horror-vol-1-by-paula-guran-book-review/
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Links to authors pages and books discussed in this episode:
Paula Guran
The Year’s Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, Vol. 1 (Oct 20 Book Release)
Website: http://paulaguran.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paulaguran
Twitter: https://twitter.com/paulaguran
Links to purchase:
https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/164506025X?tag=simonsayscom
Wednesday Oct 14, 2020
Wednesday Oct 14, 2020
In this week’s episode we cover the latest in entertainment with Dune and the Batman delays, Disney shifting priorities to streaming and Netflix gets sued. In tech news Gamestop signs a big deal with Microsoft and Nintendo hackers get arrested. We also discuss the legislators taking a look at using antitrust to break up big tech companies and Microsoft stops a major ransomware network of hackers.
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- Dune Delayed to Oct 2021
- Variety: ‘The Batman’ Delayed to 2022, ‘Matrix 4’ Release Moves Up.
- Fox Business: AMC theaters and Cinemark have no plans to close amid coronavirus pandemic despite Regal shuttering.
- Disney says its 'primary focus' for entertainment is streaming — announces a major reorg
- TMZ: Netflix Indicted in TX for French Film 'Cuties,' Lewd Depiction of Kids Alleged.
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles co-creator takes them down an R-rated path with The Last Ronin
- Variety: ‘Green Lantern’ Series Gets Greenlight at HBO Max, Seth Grahame-Smith and Marc Guggenheim to Write.
- GameStop Announces Multi-Year Partnership with Microsoft
- IGN leaves a phenomenal review for FIFA 21
- Console hackers are shocked after DOJ arrests prominent mod-chip makers
- Forbes: FBI ‘Drive-By’ Hacking Threat Just Got Real: Here’s Why You Should Be Concerned.
- CNN: Microsoft takes down massive hacking operation that could have affected the election.
- Fast Company: Car design is about to change forever. This video encapsulates how.
- Tesla eliminates PR department
- US antitrust hints at going after big tech
- Ars Technica: The Supreme Court hears Oracle v. Google tomorrow—here’s what’s at stake.
- The Guardian: 'Smart' male chastity device can be controlled by hackers, users warned.
- New Atlas: CRISPR gene-editing inventors awarded 2020 Nobel Prize in Chemistry.
Wednesday Oct 07, 2020
Wednesday Oct 07, 2020
In this week’s episode we discuss the latest in tech and entertainment. We discuss the news that Regal Cinemas is closing its theaters again. The role of Ms. Marvel goes to a relatively unknown actress, Iman Vellani. We discuss our thoughts on the popular Netflix documentary The Social Dilemma and Mark Zuckerberg’s comments on the film. Starlink is supporting the firefighters in Washington state and Amazon is looking to role out a new palm scanning device for store checkouts.
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- The Verge: Bond was the last straw: Regal and Cineworld will reportedly close all theaters in US and UK next week.
- Newcomer Iman Vellani To Play Title Role In Marvel’s ‘Ms. Marvel’ Series For Disney Plus
- Facebook rebuts Netflix’s Social Dilemma
- Google and Facebook CEOs to testify again
- Ars Technica: SpaceX Starlink brings Internet to emergency responders in wildfire areas.
- Reuters: Companies may be punished for paying ransoms to sanctioned hackers - U.S. Treasury.
- Amazon to try out a new biometric payment system
Friday Oct 02, 2020
Friday Oct 02, 2020
In this Cantina Conversation Megan McCarthy-Biank interviews Katy Rose Pool the author of As the Shadow Rises (Book #2 in The Age of Darkness trilogy).
Read Megan’s complete review at https://thenerdcantina.com/the-age-of-darkness-series-by-katy-rose-pool-book-review/
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Links to authors pages and books discussed in this episode:
Katy Rose Pool
As the Shadow Rises (Book #2 in The Age of Darkness trilogy; Available Now)
Website: https://katyrosepool.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katyrosepool/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/KatyPool
Links to purchase:
There Will Come a Darkness (#1): https://www.amazon.com/There-Will-Come-Darkness-Age/dp/1250211751/ref=sr_1_2
As the Shadow Rises (#2):
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1250211778
Wednesday Sep 30, 2020
Wednesday Sep 30, 2020
In this week’s episode we discuss the latest in tech and entertainment. We cover the updated movie release dates for Disney, Marvel, and 20th Century films. Tom Cruise is heading to space to film a movie at the International Space Station. In tech news, Tesla holds their Battery Day event and announces that they will have fully autonomous vehicles in about a month. There was a major hack on a national medical company and some new investments in VR training for surgeons. Finally we discuss space news with plans for returning to the moon.
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- Disney Postpones Black Widow, Shang-Chi, Eternals and Many More Films
- Xbox Series Pre-Orders Are Hurting Credit Scores After Retailers Cancel
- Samuel L. Jackson to Play Nick Fury in New Marvel Disney Plus Series (EXCLUSIVE)
- Tom Cruise is going to space to film a movie in 2021
- The Verge: Tesla Battery Day: biggest announcements.
- Tesla says full autopilot in a month or so
- Osso VR raises $14m to bring VR to surgery training
- NBC News: Major hospital system hit with cyberattack, potentially largest in US history.
- India’s Mars orbiter completes six years at the red planet, but where is the science?
- The moon is “safe” for long term exploration
- $28 Billion dollar plan to return to the moon
- Paradox-Free Time Travel Proven Possible by Physics Student
Wednesday Sep 23, 2020
Wednesday Sep 23, 2020
In this episode we cover the latest in entertainment and tech. We start with a quick recap of the awards given out at the Emmy’s. Marvel announced changes to the Disney+ schedule and they confirmed the new casting of She-Hulk. Sony announces their pricing and the pre orders for the console was a complete mess. In tech news there are new Chinese hackers charged with cyber crimes along with updates to the TikToc and Oracle deal. The Trump administration is also starting to dig into companies owned by the China backed Tencent. Finally in space news there are potential signs of life on Venus.
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- Wandavision
- She-Hulk is Tatiana Maslany
- CNN: Sony finally reveals how much the PlayStation 5 will cost.
- Nintendo loses suit on Joycons
- DC Universe is shutting down
- The Wall Street Journal: U.S. Charges Chinese Nationals in Cyberattacks on More Than 100 Companies.
- NBC News: Trump says he has given approval to TikTok deal with Oracle and Walmart.
- CNBC: Judge halts Trump administration order banning WeChat from app stores.
- Trump administration questions Epic and Riot
- China beats Elon Musk’s SpaceX with floating spaceport in Pacific Ocean
- Signs of alien life detected on Venus
- CBS News: Russia's space agency chief declares Venus a "Russian planet".
Friday Sep 18, 2020
Friday Sep 18, 2020
In this Cantina Conversation Megan McCarthy-Biank interviews Annie Sullivan the author of A Touch of Gold and the Curse of gold. Annie Sullivan reimagines the classic mythology of King Midas into an entirely new adventure story following his daughter.
Read Megan’s complete review at https://thenerdcantina.com/a-touch-of-gold-a-curse-of-gold-duology-by-annie-sullivan-book-review/
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Links to authors pages and books discussed in this episode:
Annie Sullivan
A Curse of Gold (Sequel to A Touch of Gold; Sept 22 Book Release)
Website: https://anniesullivanauthor.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annsulliva/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/annsulliva
Links to purchase:
A Touch of Gold: https://amzn.to/32I3ZsM
A Curse of Gold: https://amzn.to/2FSfEMI