NCIX Relaunch, Apple Security, and Tech Industry Trends

The State of Tech Industry & Community

During this episode, the hosts reflect on the importance of community interactions as they discuss missing events like LTX. They delve into the changing landscape of large tech shows, questioning the necessity of physical attendance in an increasingly remote-friendly world.

Notable Discussions

• Apple's Anti-Theft Measures: Reports indicate Apple is tracking and disabling stolen devices from stores. The hosts provide a humorous, tongue-in-cheek take on "tech tips" regarding theft.
• NCIX US Relaunch: The team investigates the puzzling reappearance of the long-defunct NCIX US website, analyzing its strange content and functional quirks compared to the original, memorable NCIX platform.
• AMD's Big Navi & Intel Xeon: Discussion centers on AMD's strategy for RDNA 2 as a true enthusiast "Halo" product for PC, along with a look at new 10nm Intel Ice Lake server CPUs found on Geekbench.

"The lesson here is very simple. If you're going to steal something, you should steal something without a GPS in it."

Ethical Dilemmas & Humorous Side-Notes

Whether debating moral atonement for hypothetical property damage or analyzing MBTI personality types, the hosts maintain a lighthearted atmosphere. They address listener questions, discuss the technical challenges behind Apple's micro-screw automation, and even touch upon the concept of "Fog Gaming" powered by local arcade infrastructure.