Best Infinite Jest Podcasts (2024)

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Infinitely Jesting About the Year of Quantum Science & Tech 36:22

16d ago36:22

36:22

The UN named 2025 the Year of Quantum Science, so Ned and Chris attempt to cram 2,450 years of quantum history into one episode. A Gambol Through Space and Time The United Nations has designated 2025 as the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology. To add to the confusion, Ned and Chris are trying to cover the history of quantum mechani…

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Inherent Cast Part 25 38:02

6h ago38:02

38:02

Chris and Molly read Inherent Vice, part 25. Chapter 16, Doc and Penny, the truth about Adrian Prussia. Discussion starts at 25:00By Infinite Cast

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#258: Infinte Jest Part 4 1:12:21

2h ago1:12:21

1:12:21

Hurinfan hosts Ash and Cesky to talk about the final 1/4 and the book as a whole of David Foster Wallace`s doorstopper Infinite Jest. Music: Galactic Damages by Jingle PunksConsidering supporting The Legendarium on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/legendariumReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/thelegendarium/Discord: https://discord.gg/FNcpuuATwitter:…

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Going Deeper into BGP with Doug Madory 37:23

1h ago37:23

37:23

Ned and Chris talk to Doug Madory about changes in BGP since the mid-1990s. The More Things Change, the More BGP Changes a Little Bit Ned and Chris dive into the evolving landscape of BGP with Doug Madory, the Director of Internet Analysis at Kentik. Despite the rapid transformation of the internet since the mid-1990s, BGP remains largely unchanged…

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#257: The Lees of Laughter's End (Bauchelain and Korbal Broach #2) 31:40

2h ago31:40

31:40

The Malazan Crew is back to discuss The Lees of Laughter's End by Steven Erikson, the second of the Bauchelain and Korbal Broach short stories. Unfortunately, not much laughter was to be had. Music: Galactic Damages by Jingle PunksConsidering supporting The Legendarium on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/legendariumReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/…

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Tech News of the Week 07-16-24 7:48

2h ago7:48

7:48

This week on Tech News of The Week, Ned and Chris unpack Microsoft’s decision to suddenly add new features to Notepad, why the Japanese government is flip-flopping on floppy disks, try to understand OpenAI’s lack of understanding of their own products, and explain how Cloudflare is using AI to fight... AI. Links: Microsoft Adding Spellcheck Feature…

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#256: 2024 Mid-Year Check-In 1:08:27

20m ago1:08:27

1:08:27

BefuddledPanda sits down with Yettibeats, Seth (aka Wombat), and Kyptan to recap the first half of the year, look forward to some things coming in the second half of the year, but really it's just an excuse to hang out and chat. Music: Galactic Damages by Jingle PunksConsidering supporting The Legendarium on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/legenda…

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House of Words going on Hiatus 0:58

2h ago0:58

0:58

After 3+ years of doing the show, we have decided to take a hiatus. More info in the audio file.By Cristo M. Sanchez and Jason Nemor Harden

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Behold the Superbook (Over-Overhyped Edition) 44:27

2d ago44:27

44:27

In this reissued episode (AKA the over-overhyped edition), Ned is pedantic about the term Supercloud, Chris is pedantic about everything, and we both think Halo Rise is a terrible, horrible, no good idea. Supercloud is as Supercloud Does Ned is no longer a stickler for language, but he still can't stand the term “supercloud.” In this reissued episo…

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Get Adobe Out of My House 56:28

5d ago56:28

56:28

Sometimes the madness really hits. This episode's Mountains of Madness explores what it's like to be a digital hoarder when it feels like the infrastructure of the internet is crumbling a bit more each day. Also, Adobe's awful practices have led creatives (and the federal government) to take action, even if Adobe makes it as difficult as possible. …

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#255: Taken (Alex Verus #3) 1:03:31

6d ago1:03:31

1:03:31

Texasblade, littleredbook, Ceskyure and Jingalls90 discuss the third book in the Alex Verus series. Music: Galactic Damages by Jingle PunksConsidering supporting The Legendarium on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/legendariumReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/thelegendarium/Discord: https://discord.gg/FNcpuuATwitter: @GreenteamPodYouTube: https://www…

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Drinking from the AI Firehose at the DC AWS Summit 37:14

9d ago37:14

37:14

Ned shares his AI-focused experience at the DC AWS Summit, discussing AWS's AI portfolio and GenAI tools, but remains skeptical. Mainlining AI in Washington DC Ned shares his experience attending the DC AWS Summit, which was heavily focused on AI. This gave him the opportunity to put cognitive behavioral therapy into practice and confront his avers…

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Inherent Cast Part 24 38:16

20d ago38:16

38:16

Chris and Molly read Inherent Vice, part 24. Chapter 15, Doc and Bigfoot talk Puck & Prussia. Discussion starts at 21:04.By Infinite Cast

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Tech News of the Week 07-02-24 7:35

11d ago7:35

7:35

This week on Tech News of The Week, Ned and Chris announce that NBC has gone creatively bankrupt with an AL Michaels AI, speculate on the speculative bubble of AI, have a far-out conversation about Datacenters in Space, and discuss how the power of kindness can lead to nefarious ends. Links: AL Al Will Enable NBC To Continue To Have No Idea How To …

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Inherent Cast Part 23 50:28

23d ago50:28

50:28

Chris and Molly read Inherent Vice, part 23. Chapter 15. Doc reviews Shata's return with Denis, Fritz & Bigfoot. Death of El Drano. Discussion starts at 32:41.By Infinite Cast

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#254 Infinte Jest Part 3 1:03:56

17d ago1:03:56

1:03:56

Hurinfan hosts Ash and Cesky to talk about the 3rd quarter of David Foster Wallace's Infinite Jest.Music: Galactic Damages by Jingle PunksConsidering supporting The Legendarium on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/legendariumReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/thelegendarium/Discord: https://discord.gg/FNcpuuATwitter: @GreenteamPod…

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Tech News of the Week 06-25-24 8:47

18d ago8:47

8:47

This week on Tech News of The Week, Ned and Chris rejoice that Voyager 1 is fully operational, remind you to update vCenter Security, ignore Dell’s demand for in-person attendance, and discuss Claude 3.5 Sonnet. Links: Interstellar Voyager 1 Fully Operational Again Critical vCenter Security Patches Released - You Know What To Do Dell’s Demand For I…

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#253: Infinite Jest Part 2 1:18:18

21d ago1:18:18

1:18:18

Ashman and Hurinfan are joined by newcomer Cesky (who read most of the section) to discuss the second quarter of David Foster Wallace's encyclopedic novel Infinite Jest. Music: Galactic Damages by Jingle PunksConsidering supporting The Legendarium on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/legendariumReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/thelegendarium/Discord…

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Episode 86 - Moby-Dick by Herman Melville 27:26

21d ago27:26

27:26

Join us as we fare into the ocean to explore Herman Melville's literary classic, Moby-Dick. Warning: May Contain Spoilers Created by: Cristo M. Sanchez Written by: Cristo M. Sanchez and Jason Nemor Harden Hosted by: Jason Nemor Harden Music by: Creature 9, Wood, Cristo M. Sanchez and Jason Nemor Harden Follow us on instagram and facebook for the la…

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Inherent Cast Part 22 49:04

1M ago49:04

49:04

Chris and Molly read Inherent Vice, part 22. Cahpter 14, Arrepentimiento, Doc, Tito & Riggs. Discussion starts at 28:06.By Infinite Cast

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Do Kids Still Flash ROMs? 1:23:57

23d ago1:23:57

1:23:57

It's the first episode of Season 4. Don't worry, you haven't missed a thing. Feel like the end of days for anyone else? No? Just us? Well, anyway that's got us feeling a little nostalgic for simpler times. Like 2016. Bill found an old phone that's now a time-capsule. Or it was, until he wiped it clean. Later, the current media landscape has us actu…

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Break the Glass and Walk Away: A (VERY) Brief Overview of BGP 37:10

23d ago37:10

37:10

Ned and Chris give a very brief overview of BGP, its place in the history of the internet, and how it works today. It’s a Confusing Day in the Neighborship Sure, Kim Kardashian broke the internet that one time, but she’s not the only one capable of such a feat. In this episode, Ned and Chris recount the tale of how Verizon and a BGP optimizer took …

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Tech News of the Week 06-18-24 11:01

25d ago11:01

11:01

This week on Tech News of The Week, Ned and Chris discuss how Apple is paying OpenAI in “Exposure,” ten years of Kubernetes, Sherlocking, and Raspberry Pi’s IPO. Links: Apple Is Paying OpenAI In… Exposure Kubernetes Turns Ten Stop Trying To Make Sherlocking Happen. It’s Not Going To Happen! Raspberry Pi Pops in IPO…

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#252 Citadel of the Autarch (Book of the New Sun #4) 1:25:47

28d ago1:25:47

1:25:47

Hurin, Ash, Kyptan, and Wombat finish their read-through of The Book of the New Sun, offering conclusive and definitive analysis of the series as a whole.Music: Galactic Damages by Jingle PunksConsidering supporting The Legendarium on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/legendariumReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/thelegendarium/Discord: https://discor…

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Reviewing the Gartner Security and Risk Management Summit 2024 32:09

1M ago32:09

32:09

A review of a core keynote presentation at the 2024 Gartner Security and Risk Management Summit and what it means for the IT industry. One of the Good Ones: The 2024 Gartner Security and Risk Management Summit Sometimes it's worth putting pants on. In this case, it's for the 2024 Gartner Security and Risk Management Summit. Despite previous critici…

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Tech News of the Week 06-11-24 11:36

1M ago11:36

11:36

This week on Tech News of The Week, Ned and Chris discuss the Snowflake Hack, some BREAKING NEWS regarding the Microsoft Spyware Enablement Tool "Recall", Luna AI’s results (evaluated using AI), and Intel’s Lunar Lake. Links: Snowflake Hack Hits TicketMaster and Santander Microsoft Spyware Enablement Tool Recall Compromised By Many People Immediate…

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#251: Sword of the Lictor ( The Book of the New Sun #3) 1:11:31

1M ago1:11:31

1:11:31

Hurinfan, Kyptan, Ashman and Wombat continue on their journey of trying to understand Gene Wolfe's Book of the New Sun. This time its the third book in the series "Sword of the Lictor".Music: Galactic Damages by Jingle PunksConsidering supporting The Legendarium on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/legendariumReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/thelege…

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Episode 85 - Howl by Allen Ginsberg 22:50

1M ago22:50

22:50

We dive back into the beat generation with Allen Ginsberg and an in-depth look at this ground-breaking poem Howl! Warning: May Contain Spoilers Created by: Cristo M. Sanchez Written by: Cristo M. Sanchez and Jason Nemor Harden Hosted by: Jason Nemor Harden Music by: Creature 9, Wood, Cristo M. Sanchez and Jason Nemor Harden Follow us on instagram a…

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Would You Like To Play a Game (With Chris Williams’ AI Agent)? 34:19

1M ago34:19

34:19

Learn how Chris Williams used ChatGPT to create a custom AI agent that answers questions, completes certain tasks, and Rickrolls its users. There Can Be Only One (Rickrolling AI Mentor) Chris Williams joins Ned and Chris this week to discuss the AI agent he recently created using ChatGPT. Ned kicks things off by filling us in on the history of AI f…

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Inherent Cast Part 21 52:17

2M ago52:17

52:17

Chris and Molly read Inherent Vice, part 21. Chapter 14, Kismet Lounge, Puck & Einar, Flatweed & Borderline. Discussion starts at 37:14.By Infinite Cast

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Tech News of the Week 06-04-24 9:43

1M ago9:43

9:43

This week on Tech News of The Week, Ned and Chris get some feedback from a listener, cover NIST’s new release, dispel some rumors about the death of tape, opine on the massive botnet takedown, and talk about an Apache project exploit. Links: NIST Releases new version of SP 800-171 The News Of Tape’s Death Is Much Exaggerated Massive Botnet Taken Do…

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#250 Cursed (Alex Verus #2) 58:41

2M ago58:41

58:41

Jingalls90 hosts Texas Blade and little red book to discuss the second installment of Benedict Jakka's Alex Verus series Cursed. Music: Galactic Damages by Jingle PunksConsidering supporting The Legendarium on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/legendariumReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/thelegendarium/Discord: https://discord.gg/FNcpuuATwitter: @Gre…

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Deciphering the 2024 RSA Conference Keynote(s) 32:56

1M ago32:56

32:56

A review of the core keynote speeches at the 2024 RSA Conference and what they mean for IT defenders. I Didn’t Go To The RSA Conference So You Don’t Have To Didn’t make it to the 2024 RSA Conference? Well neither did Ned and Chris, but that’s not going to stop them from talking about it. This year’s theme was “The Art Of The Possible,” highlighting…

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Tech News of the Week 05-28-24 10:53

2M ago10:53

10:53

This week on Tech News of The Week Ned and Chris talk about an AI that no one likes seeking a buyer for a ridiculous amount of money, AI for terminal emulators, the deprecation of NTLM and VBScript, and a big recall from Microsoft. Links: AI Company No One Likes Seeking Buyer For Preposterous Amount AI Is Coming For Your… Terminal Emulator?? NTLM a…

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#249: The Grace of Kings - Part 1 (The Dandelion Dynasty #1) 1:04:07

2M ago1:04:07

1:04:07

BefuddledPanda, Sean (aka BlackDiamond), and Spooke_ embark on a new journey with The Grace of Kings by Ken Liu. In this episode, we chat about expectations going into the series, what silkpunk is, and chapters 1 - 11. First part of the episode is spoiler free. Ken Liu's FanFiAddict guest post: https://fanfiaddict.com/guest-post-an-introduction-to-…

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Episode 84 - Lead Belly: Hardships and The Midnight Special 25:48

2M ago25:48

25:48

We are back with a new episode, and this time we dive into the rugged and hard life of musician extraordinaire Huddie "Lead Belly" Ledbetter Warning: May Contain Spoilers Created by: Cristo M. Sanchez Written by: Cristo M. Sanchez and Jason Nemor Harden Hosted by: Jason Nemor Harden Music by: Creature 9, Wood, Cristo M. Sanchez and Jason Nemor Hard…

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DNS: Rewinding Network Norms (Part 2) 30:05

2M ago30:05

30:05

The intricacies of DNS, exploring alternatives, and unpacking Microsoft's ZTDNS as they unravel the web of network naming. Digging Deeper Into DNS Building on their previous discussion, Ned and Chris explore lesser-known alternatives to DNS and the evolution of network security protocols. They discuss NetBIOS, a system developed by IBM for internal…

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Tech News of the Week 05-21-24 8:57

2M ago8:57

8:57

This week on Tech News of The Week Ned and Chris discuss zScaler's security status, Asahi Linux's new milestone, vulnerabilities in VPNs related to DHCP, and Congress's failure to maintain broadband discounts. Links: zScaler Wasssssssssssss.. NOT Hacked. Or Were They? I Mean Probably Not But Still Asahi Linux Reaches New Milestone VPNs Attackable V…

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Inherent Cast Part 20 47:34

2M ago47:34

47:34

Chris and Molly read Inherent Vice, part 20. Chapter 13, Doc and Trillium search for Puck in Vegas. Discussion starts at 30:13By Infinite Cast

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#248: The Last Command (Thrawn #3) 1:15:10

2M ago1:15:10

1:15:10

Stormrunner is joined by Kyptan, Spooke_, Befuddled Panda, and Jingalls to talk about The Last Command by Timothy Zahn (Book 3 of the Thrawn Trilogy).Music: Galactic Damages by Jingle PunksConsidering supporting The Legendarium on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/legendariumReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/thelegendarium/Discord: https://discord.gg…

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Angus: The Gen X Kids Movie 38:29

2M ago38:29

38:29

KYGY2K is back! We're watching 1995's Angus, the coming of age tale for fat kid Gen Xers, starring James Van Der Beek, the Girl from Jurassic Park, and the Sherminator. Watch the video version on Youtube here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L-gIuokjcNA @JesseDraham @JoeGariffo @KYGY2K

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DNS: The Backbone Of Browsing (Part 1) 41:27

2M ago41:27

41:27

Ned and Chris discuss DNS’s importance, illuminating its role in networking and the need to enhance its security. The Internet's Phonebook In this episode of Chaos Lever, Ned and Chris dive into the world of DNS—the system that acts like the internet's phonebook by translating website names into IP addresses that computers understand. They explore …

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Tech News of The Week 05-14-24 8:39

2M ago8:39

8:39

This week on Tech News of The Week, Ned and Chris discuss zScaler's security status, Asahi Linux's new milestone, vulnerabilities in VPNs related to DHCP, and Congress's failure to maintain broadband discounts. Links: zScaler Wasssssssssssss.. NOT Hacked. Or Were They? I Mean Probably Not But Still Asahi Linux Reaches New Milestone VPNs Attackable …

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#247: Fated (Alex Verus #1) 55:37

2M ago55:37

55:37

Jingalls, Cesky, LRB and TexasBlade talk about the first book Fated in Benedict Jacka´s Alex Verus series. Music: Galactic Damages by Jingle Punks Considering supporting The Legendarium on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/legendariumReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/thelegendarium/Discord: https://discord.gg/FNcpuuATwitter: @GreenteamPod…

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Episode 83 - The Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger 26:36

2M ago26:36

26:36

Join us as we look into what made J. D. Salinger write his novel The Catcher in the Rye. Warning: May Contain Spoilers Created by: Cristo M. Sanchez Written by: Cristo M. Sanchez and Jason Nemor Harden Hosted by: Jason Nemor Harden Music by: Creature 9, Wood, Cristo M. Sanchez and Jason Nemor Harden Follow us on instagram and facebook for the lates…

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Decoding Quantum Quandaries 34:50

2M ago34:50

34:50

Ned and Chris discuss the complexity and real-world implications of quantum computing. Quantum Queries In this episode of Chaos Lever, Ned and Chris explore quantum computing, unpacking the science of qubits and superpositions. They explain how quantum computers operate on principles fundamentally different from classical computers, highlighting th…

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Tech News of The Week 05-07-24 9:44

2M ago9:44

9:44

In this week's episode of Tech News of the week, Ned and Chris discuss various IT challenges, including secure naming conventions for S3 storage, issues with Windows patch updates, new UK regulations on default passwords, and the hype around a new sudo clone. Links: Careful With Your S3 Naming Another Day, Another Disastrous Windows Patch Bundle Th…

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#246: Claw of the Concilliator (The Book of the New Sun #2) 1:21:48

2M ago1:21:48

1:21:48

Hurin and Wombat continue on their confusing quest of trying to figure out what is up with Gene Wolfe's Book of the New Sun.Music: Galactic Damages by Jingle PunksConsidering supporting The Legendarium on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/legendariumReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/thelegendarium/Discord: https://discord.gg/FNcpuuATwitter: @Greentea…

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HashiCorp Under IBM’s Wing 31:33

2M ago31:33

31:33

Ned and Chris discuss IBM's acquisition of HashiCorp and the implications for the tech and DevOps communities. IBM’s $6.4 Billion Acquisition In this episode of Chaos Lever, Ned and Chris discuss IBM’s significant acquisition of HashiCorp, a deal valued at $6.4 billion. They look into the implications of this merger for the tech community, oversee …

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Tech News of The Week 04-30-24 9:45

2M ago9:45

9:45

This week in Tech News of The Week Ned and Chris chat about generational divides in tech adoption, regulatory nods to competition, the retirement of quirky AWS hardware, and the looming uncertainty around a TikTok ban. Links: The Metaverse Is A Generational Thing, And We Ain’t That Generation FTC Agrees That Competition Is Good AWS Retires The Snow…

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