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The first 100 people to go to blinkist.com are going to get unlimited access for 1 week to try it out. You’ll also get 25% off if you want the full membership. GET MERCH: lttstore.com SUPPORT US ON FLOATPLANE: floatplane.com LTX EXPO: ltxexpo.com Timestamps: 0:00 Gotcha! hahaaaa 0:14 RTX 3080 Ti, 3060 rumors, Vulkan ray tracing 1:21 Big Tech antitrust stuff 2:38 Cyberpunk 2077 fiasco 3:32 Blinkist 4:25 QUICK BITS 4:32 GOG won't sell Devotion the game 5:13 UK ponders making scalping illegal 5:36 Bitcoin reaches all time high 5:58 FDA authorizes at-home COVID test 6:18 Ray tracing added to SNES NEWS SOURCES WHERE THERE’S A WILL, THERE’S A RAY RTX 3080 Ti delayed, RTX 3060 6GB, 12GB coming kitguru.net igorslab.de Nvidia special event nvidia.com Vulkan ray tracing pcgamer.com ANTI-TRUST-WORTHY Google also sued for antitrust linustechtips.com bloomberg.com New EU legislation cnbc.com Facebook doesn't get it engadget.com CYBERPUNK’D CDPR to investors: we dun f’ed up linustechtips.com screenrant.com No special deal for refunds resetera.com gameinformer.com Stadia kotaku.com and Stadia is officially playable on iOS now in beta 9to5google.com QUICK BITS DEVOTED TO MONEY GOG.com will not host Devotion because of “gamers” eurogamer.net twitter.com twitter.com ‘OLD ON, YOU SCALPIN, INNIT? UK could illegalize scalping linustechtips.com gamesradar.com A BIT HIGHER Bitcoin reaches all time high theguardian.com coindesk.com NO STUDYING REQUIRED First over-the-counter at-home COVID test approved by FDA nytimes.com axios.com RAYS’ED FROM THE DEAD Ray tracing on the SNES linustechtips.com youtube.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
The video kicks off with a playful trap and a quick reminder that the audience came for tech news, then dives into hardware rumors surrounding Nvidia. It notes that the RTX 3080 Ti is reportedly delayed to February, with the RTX 3060 expected in two variants, 6GB and 12GB, shifting plans from January’s CES reveal. The discussion then pivots to ray tracing improvements, highlighting Vulkan ray tracing tools, new SDKs, and driver updates that will enable better performance on both Nvidia and AMD hardware, including the possibility of Quake II RTX benefiting from upcoming support. The hosts speculate about the January 12th GeForce event titled Game On, which may instead showcase mobile RTX 30 series laptops, while emphasizing the broader momentum of ray tracing across platforms. They also connect these hardware and software updates to the potential for more realistic visuals in games as the ecosystem matures. The segment wraps with a nod to how such advances intersect with competitive dynamics in the market, including how software toolchains might unlock new possibilities for developers and gamers alike. The second half covers antitrust and regulatory actions affecting big tech. The hosts recap a landmark moment where multiple states sued Facebook for antitrust violations, followed by Texas and others filing a separate lawsuit against Google for allegedly colluding with Facebook to dominate the digital ad market. They describe the developing narrative of a duopoly in web advertising and flag two EU proposals, the Digital Markets Act and Digital Services Act, which could impose hefty fines for anti competitive behavior and user experience restrictions. The discussion then shifts to Facebook’s public relations stance amid privacy changes introduced by Apple iOS 14, arguing that these moves threaten small businesses reliant on personalized ads. The video closes the regulatory thread by mentioning CD Projekt Red’s earnings call and apologies over Cyberpunk 2077’s launch, briefly touching on refund issues and ongoing fan discourse, before previewing a few quickbits about Stadia, Ubisoft Plus, and iOS beta access. Across these segments, the hosts connect hardware, software, and policy developments to the evolving landscape of technology and consumer impact, ending with a lighthearted tease about future coverage and a reminder to stay tuned for more news.
Topics · technology · business · gaming · policy · data_privacy · digital_advertising
Questions answered
- What potential regulatory changes could the Digital Markets Act bring to big tech companies?
- The Digital Markets Act could impose fines up to 10 percent of worldwide revenue for offenses like stifling competition and restricting user choices, such as pre installed apps that cannot be uninstalled.
- Why are there discussions about RTX 3080 Ti and RTX 3060 at this time?
- The discussion centers on rumored delays to February for the RTX 3080 Ti and a likely dual variant launch for the RTX 3060, with possible January announcements initially planned for CES, reflecting the ongoing cadence of GPU launches and the importance of ray tracing features.