451: Call Us, SBF!

Prolific YouTube hardware channel Linus Tech Tips is going on a week’s pause after a controversy surrounding the review of a cooling prototype — and more. Then, it’s the 25th anniversary of the iMac. Yes, you can scream about it. Finally, justice may finally be served in the world of scammy printer money-making tactics.

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#451: Call Us, SBF!

August 17th, 2023
55 minutes

Prolific YouTube hardware channel Linus Tech Tips is going on a week’s pause after a controversy surrounding the review of a cooling prototype — and more. Then, it’s the 25th anniversary of the iMac.

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Sam Bankman-Fried Sent to Jail After Judge Revokes Bail - The New York Times

HW News - Linus Tech Tips' Terrible Response, ESMC, & Starfield x AMD GPUs - YouTube

The Problem with Linus Tech Tips: Accuracy, Ethics, & Responsibility - YouTube

The recent criticism of Linus Tech Tips, explained | PC Gamer

Linus Tech Tips pauses production as controversy swirls - The Verge

In a world full of laptops, is there a place for the iMac? - The Verge

From Apple’s first iMac G3 to the iMac with M1: a visual history - The Verge

How the iMac saved Apple - The Verge

Judge Rules HP Must Face Lawsuit Over Disabled Printers

HP Plus: an exciting new way to DRM your inkjet printer! - The Verge

Canon is getting away with printers that won’t scan sans ink — but HP might pay - The Verge

Canon printers now think Canon’s own toner is fake - The Verge

Lawsuit claiming HP all-in-one printers are defective can proceed | Reuters

Hey, did you know inkjet cartridges are region-locked? - The Verge

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