Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #159 (02/05/2026)

Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #159 (02/05/2026)

From Tech Talk Thursdays by Desk Chair Analysts

February 6, 2026 · 3h 22m · Season 1 · Episode 159

About this episode

This episode covers significant technology and gaming news, including hardware advancements and data privacy issues.

Tech Western Digital unveils massive 40TB HDD with energy-assisted recording tech — plans 100TB HAMR hard drives by 2029 | Tom’s Hardware ICE protester says her Global Entry was revoked after agent scanned her face - Ars Technica FBI Couldn’t Get into WaPo Reporter’s iPhone Because It Had Lockdown Mode Enabled Notepad++ users take note: It’s time to check if you’re hacked - Ars Technica Substack CEO informs users of a data breach User blowback convinces Adobe to keep supporting 30-year-old 2D animation app - Ars Technica Pinterest CEO rebukes, fires ‘obstructionist’ employees who created tool to track layoffs Firefox will soon offer a way to block all of its generative AI features Gaming Generative AI Has “Zero Part” In GTA 6 Despite Widespread Use Across Take-Two - GameSpot Google’s Project Genie experiment allows creating interactive worlds with generative AI | GamingOnLinux Steam Machine’s Release Date And Price Details Delayed Amid RAM, Storage Shortages - GameSpot Nvidia Delays Gaming Chip Amid Memory Chip Shortages - GameSpot GameStop employees forced to ditch their Zelda tees and Goku button-downs Blizzard’s quality assurance workers finally have a union contract Ubisoft…

Topics covered

  • technology news
  • gaming updates
  • data privacy
  • hardware advancements
  • software developments

Keywords

  • Western Digital
  • 40TB HDD
  • data breach
  • gaming news
  • Adobe
  • GTA 6
  • Project Genie
  • Nintendo Switch Online

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Western Digital, Tom’s Hardware, Ars Technica, FBI, Notepad++, Substack, Adobe, Pinterest, Firefox, Take-Two

Products: 40TB HDD, 100TB HAMR hard drives, GTA 6, Project Genie, Nintendo Switch Online, Game Boy

Books & works: A Super Mario Gospel Medley

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