Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #176 (09/17/2026)

Tech

Iran strikes on Amazon data centers caused permanent loss of customer data - Ars Technica

AI leaders want to hit the brakes after years of reckless speed - Ars Technica

Instagram chief thinks a chronological feed is ‘much worse’ and says the quiet part out loud

Charges Against Man Who Destroyed 3D-Printed ‘Decoy’ Flock Camera Drastically Reduced After State Admits It Was Not Very Valuable

Hackers Stole Flock’s Camera Software, Revealing How the Company Tracks Cars and People

University Rescinds Job Offer to Activist Who Allegedly Wiped Phone Before DHS Could Search It

Contest to Open for Ed Sheeran Flooded With Free Palestine Videos and Fart Memes

Gaming

IGN Ownership Chooses Busiest Time For Games Media In Years To Lay A Bunch Of People Off

Wardogs lead says the studio won’t hire people who decry crunch on social media

MindsEye Developer Seemingly Shutting Down after New Round of Layoffs