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GET MERCH: lttstore.com SUPPORT US ON FLOATPLANE: floatplane.com LTX EXPO: ltxexpo.com Timestamps: 0:00 please understand 0:06 Social Media bans Trump + co 1:21 Early CES 2021 stuff 2:09 Whatsapp + Facebook data 2:57 Honey 3:37 QUICK BITS 3:42 Apple talks with Hyundai 4:05 RTX 3060 Ultra 4:29 Switch Pro 4:55 Roku acquires Quibi NEWS SOURCES GETTING ANTI-SOCIAL Social media platforms ban Trump until inauguration usatoday.com Twitter permanently suspends him cbc.ca but bans Michael Flynn and Sidney Powell arstechnica.com YouTube temporarily bans accounts who post election fraud videos androidcentral.com Reddit removes r/donaldtrump forbes.com Twitch takes down Pogchamp emote arstechnica.com CONSUME PRODUCTS, FEEL HAPPY More CES stuff Acer 4K 144Hz HDR400 monitor xda-developers.com Sony 2021 TVs all have Google TV 9to5google.com Next Nest Hub could use Project Soli to track sleep theverge.com JLAbs open air speakers glasses clip cnet.com ArcX wearable joystick engadget.com Turn on Fog with your voice in Kohler’s smart bath theverge.com OH THAT’S WASSUP Whatsapp has actually shared data with Facebook for years wired.com Elon Musk is now the wealthiest man in the world linustechtips.com Says to use Signal cnbc.com QUICK BITS APPLE OF MY HYUND-EYE Apple’s talking to Hyundai and other car makers about self-driving electric car ft.com theguardian.com CAN IT RUN ULTRA SETTINGS RTX 3060 Ultra with 12GB, regular with 6GB pcgamer.com wccftech.com PROS MAKE THE SWITCH Switch Pro reference found in code linustechtips.com gbatemp.net IT’S NOT YOUR TIME YET Roku acquires Quibi content wsj.com variety.com --------------------------------------------------- AFFILIATES & REFERRALS --------------------------------------------------- ►Affiliates, Sponsors & Referrals: lmg.gg ►Private Internet Access VPN: lmg.gg ►MK Keyboards: lmg.gg ►Nerd or Die Stream Overlays: lmg.gg ►NEEDforSEAT Gaming Chairs: lmg.gg ►Displate Metal Prints: lmg.gg ►Epic Games Store (LINUSMEDIAGROUP): lmg.gg ►Official Game Store: nexus.gg ►Amazon Prime: lmg.gg ►Audible Free Trial: lmg.gg ►Our Gear on Amazon: geni.us 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
BANNED! Who's next... delivers a concise roundup of rapid technology and policy developments as of early January 2021. The host discusses the immediate wave of social media platform actions against Donald Trump and related figures, highlighting suspensions on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitch and the permanent ban on Twitter, all framed as measures to curb incitement to violence in the wake of the Capitol riot. The segment then pivots to a livestream-style quick-bits pass through CES 2021 highlights, pointing to notable product glimpses and industry chatter such as Acer's 4K, 144 Hz HDR400 monitor, Sony’s Google TV-enabled 2021 televisions, and a radar-based Nest Hub concept for sleep tracking. Additional topics include WhatsApp's data sharing with Facebook and Elon Musk’s status as the wealthiest person on earth, followed by rumors about high-end Nvidia GPUs and a potential Nintendo Switch Pro, plus Roku acquiring Quibi content. Throughout, the host emphasizes the rapid news cycle and interweaves product previews with broader tech and policy implications, concluding with a teaser for more coverage on the next episode.
Topics · technology news · social media policy · consumer electronics · internet privacy
Questions answered
- Why did major social media platforms ban or suspend Donald Trump in early 2021?
- Platforms acted to prevent incitement to violence following the Capitol riot, with Facebook and Instagram suspending Trump indefinitely and Twitter locking and later permanently suspending his account.
- What CES 2021 products or topics are highlighted in the video?
- Key mentions include Acer's 4K 144 Hz HDR400 monitor, Sony's 2021 TVs with Google TV, Nest Hub radar sleep tracking, JLab open-air glasses speakers, Arc X wearable joystick, and Kohler smart bath features.