Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #160 (02/12/2026)

Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #160 (02/12/2026)

From Tech Talk Thursdays by Desk Chair Analysts

February 13, 2026 · 3h 38m · Season 1 · Episode 160

About this episode

This episode covers major technology updates including Microsoft Secure Boot changes, TikTok's new local feed, and various gaming industry news.

Tech Microsoft will start refreshing Secure Boot certificates in March for Windows 11 and Windows 10 ESU users TikTok US launches a local feed that leverages a user’s exact location Waymo Is Getting DoorDashers to Close Doors on Self Driving Cars Meta turned Threads algorithm complaints into an official feature Zuckerberg on why Meta should do less safety research: ‘Apple doesn’t study any of this’ - 9to5Mac DOJ may face investigation for pressuring Apple, Google to remove apps for tracking ICE agents Google Fulfilled ICE Subpoena Demanding Student Journalist’s Bank and Credit Card Numbers ’Dystopian’ Ring Search Party feature sparks public backlash [Video] - 9to5Mac Ring cancels its partnership with Flock Safety after surveillance backlash | The Verge Cops Are Buying ‘GeoSpy’, an AI That Geolocates Photos in Seconds Discord will soon require age verification to access adult content Discord backtracks on controversial age verification rollout…kind of - 9to5Mac Gaming Ayaneo’s slider gaming phone finally gets detailed specs, but pricing remains a mystery Steam Deck completely out of stock in the US, Canada and Asia | GamingOnLinux 2XKO Developers Laid Off By Riot Games Less Than A…

Topics covered

  • technology news
  • gaming updates
  • privacy concerns
  • AI developments
  • social media changes

Keywords

  • Microsoft
  • TikTok
  • Waymo
  • Meta
  • Discord
  • gaming
  • privacy
  • AI
  • Ubisoft
  • Steam Deck

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Microsoft, TikTok, Waymo, Meta, DOJ, Google, Ring, Flock Safety, Discord, Ayaneo

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