Episode #0026 – Snowflake Hack, Microsoft Recall, and Gaming Highlights: Unpacking Industry Shifts (Livestream from 06/26/2024)

In this episode, we delve into the recent Snowflake hack, the controversy around Microsoft recalling its Recall AI feature, and highlights from the latest game showcases. Join us as we unpack the dynamics reshaping the tech and gaming industries.

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This episode goes/went live on 07/01/2024 (exact time of episode availability will vary per platform – Spotify is always live first)

Contributors

• Brent
• Matt
• Jordyn

Audio Design

• Brent

Sources

• Lessons from the Snowflake Breaches – The Hacker News: https://thehackernews.com/2024/06/snowflake-breaches.html
• Pure Storage confirms data breach after Snowflake account hack – Bleeping Computer: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/pure-storage-confirms-data-breach-after-snowflake-account-hack/
• Report: Data From Snowflake Hack Being Sold to Cybercriminals – PYMNTS: https://www.pymnts.com/news/security-and-risk/2024/report-data-from-snowflake-hack-being-sold-to-cybercriminals/
• Snowflake Data Breach Impacts Ticketmaster, Other Organizations – SecurityWeek: https://www.securityweek.com/snowflake-data-breach-impacts-ticketmaster-other-organizations/
• Microsoft recalls Recall: Controversial AI feature won’t be in Copilot+ Windows build at launch – Tom’s Hardware: https://www.tomshardware.com/2024/06/microsoft-recalls-recall.html
• Microsoft postpones Windows Recall after major backlash – Windows Central: https://www.windowscentral.com/2024/06/microsoft-postpones-windows-recall-after-major-backlash
• Microsoft updates Recall feature after security and privacy backlash – GeekWire: https://www.geekwire.com/2024/microsoft-updates-recall-feature-after-security-and-privacy-backlash/
• Microsoft and PC makers release first Copilot+ PCs without flagship ‘Recall’ AI feature at launch – GeekWire: https://www.geekwire.com/2024/microsoft-and-pc-makers-release-first-copilot-pcs-without-flagship-recall-ai-feature-at-launch/
• Dragon Age Veilguard Preview – IGN: https://www.ign.com/articles/dragon-age-veilguard-preview
• XBOX Games Showcase Recap – GameSpot: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/xbox-games-showcase-recap/1100-6514901/
• E3 Cancellation Overview – Polygon: https://www.polygon.com/2024/03/e3-cancellation-overview
• ROG Ally X Gaming Handheld – The Verge: https://www.theverge.com/2024/05/rog-ally-x-gaming-handheld-review

Tags

#TechNews, #GamingIndustry, #Microsoft, #Snowflake, #DataBreach, #AI, #GameShowcase, #XBOX, #DragonAge, #ROGAllyX, #PodcastEpisode, #IndustryShifts