Where's my BITCOIN, Elon!?
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Join us in War Thunder for FREE on PC, PS4 and Xbox One: gjn.link Get an exclusive bonus using our link - thanks for supporting the channel! GET MERCH: lttstore.com SUPPORT US ON FLOATPLANE: floatplane.com LTX EXPO: ltxexpo.com Timestamps: 0:00 Ugh, Mondays... 0:07 The Great Twitter Hack 1:39 Nvidia 12-pin connector 2:39 Xcloud + Xbox Game Pass 3:39 War Thunder 4:27 QUICK BITS 4:31 Blackmagic Ursa Mini Pro 12K 4:53 Twitch scolds US Army 5:19 Lenovo Legion gaming phone 5:41 Disney Content Genome NEWS SOURCES THE GREAT TWITTER HACK OF 2020 arstechnica.com 130 verified accounts were targeted theguardian.com Twitter “shadowban” tools exposed? video-images.vice.com Hack originated on forum reuters.com FBI investigating bbc.com Hackers could’ve done more engadget.com Hard to hide the funds bnnbloomberg.ca MORE PINS, MORE PROBLEMS 12-pin connector OG leak fcpowerup.com igorslab.de Coming with Ampere? Eeeh linustechtips.com techpowerup.com Maybe for workstation card reddit.com Seems real reddit.com HEART’S IN THE RIGHT PLACE Xbox Game Pass Xcloud hexus.net No first party Series X exclusives kitguru.net Xbox One X + S discontinued linustechtips.com QUICK BITS WHAT SORCERY IS THIS Blackmagic Ursa Mini Pro 12K – are we all cake linustechtips.com blackmagicdesign.com PURPOSE – THAT’S THE REAL PRIZE Twitch makes US Army stop baiting viewers with fake giveaways linustechtips.com kotaku.com twitter.com MOBILE GAMER CAMERAS RISE UP Lenovo Legion gaming phone has pop-up camera in the side techradar.com WOW. I LOVE DISNEY Disney’s AI will recognize and tag content within shows/movies engadget.com --------------------------------------------------- AFFILIATES & REFERRALS --------------------------------------------------- Affiliates, Sponsors & Referrals: lmg.gg Get Private Internet Access VPN at lmg.gg Get a Displate Metal Print at lmg.gg NEEDforSEAT Gaming Chairs: geni.us Support a Creator code LINUSMEDIAGROUP on Epic Games Store: lmg.gg Get a 30-day free trial of Amazon Prime at lmg.gg Our Test Benches on Amazon: lmg.gg Our Production Gear: lmg.gg FOLLOW US ELSEWHERE --------------------------------------------------- Twitter: twitter.com Instagram: @TechLinkedYT Facebook: @TechLinked FOLLOW OUR OTHER CHANNELS --------------------------------------------------- Linus Tech Tips: lmg.gg Techquickie: lmg.gg ShortCircuit: lmg.gg LMG Clips: lmg.gg Channel Super Fun: lmg.gg Carpool Critics: lmg.gg
In this TechLinked episode, the hosts recap one of the largest social media incidents in recent memory, detailing how 130 verified Twitter accounts were compromised in a coordinated hack. The discussion explains that the attackers tweeted from high-profile accounts, including Elon Musk, Barack Obama, Jeff Bezos, and others, offering to double any sent bitcoin and resulting in over six figures of cryptocurrency moving through hacked wallets. The segment also notes that screenshots of Twitter's internal admin tools were leaked, suggesting potential controls like blacklisting and trends manipulation, which fueled speculation about shadow bans and broader platform vulnerability. The FBI reportedly opened an investigation, and Reuters highlighted gray market activity where hackers even offered to sell email addresses associated with accounts, underscoring the attack's broader implications for account security and platform governance. The hosts then pivot to rapid-fire tech news, starting with Nvidia’s rumored 12-pin power connector tied to upcoming Ampere GPUs, where the discussion focuses on practicality, potential adapters, and whether the connector is intended for workstation GPUs. They also cover Xbox Game Pass and Project Xcloud plans, noting Microsoft's strategy to stream games transparently across devices, followed by confirmation that first-party titles will be playable on both Xbox One and Series X in the coming years, signaling a shift in console upgrade dynamics. The episode closes with a range of quick bits: Blackmagic’s ursa mini pro 12K camera pricing and capabilities, Twitch enforcing changes to deter misleading giveaways by the US Army, Lenovo’s gaming phone with a side pop-up camera, and Disney’s Content Genome AI project aimed at tagging and cataloging show content for powerful search capabilities. Throughout, the hosts maintain their characteristic banter, blending humor with concise explanations and practical takeaways for viewers who follow tech news, gaming hardware, and streaming platforms.
Topics · technology · cybersecurity · gaming · social_media
Questions answered
- What happened during the Great Twitter Hack of 2020 as discussed in the video?
- The attack targeted 130 verified Twitter accounts, with hackers gaining control to post bitcoin scams and promising to double any sent cryptocurrency, resulting in over six figures in losses.
- What future tech topics are touched upon in the episode besides the Twitter hack?
- The episode discusses Nvidia’s rumored 12-pin power connector for Ampere GPUs, Microsoft and Xbox Game Pass with Project Xcloud, and various quick tech updates including Disney’s AI Content Genome project and the Blackmagic ursa mini pro 12K camera.