From Suicide Squad to Seagate

This episode of The Technology Geek Podcast offers a lively blend of pop culture commentary, tech news, and personal reflections. The Brandon opens with a review of the movie Suicide Squad, which he enjoyed despite the negative critical reception. He criticizes the industry trend of releasing heavily edited theatrical cuts and saving deleted scenes for DVD sales—a strategy he believes is tied to declining physical media revenue. Drawing parallels to the music industry, he notes how film studios are clinging to outdated business models rather than adapting to digital distribution the way musicians have. His broader critique touches on consumer frustration with digital rights and how media companies still rely on scarcity and exclusivity to drive purchases.

Midway through the episode, the host shifts into tech-related topics, including an amusing but insightful discussion about consumer trust and digital payments. He tells a story of a casino bartender who used Square on her phone to embezzle money, highlighting how people often fear online transactions yet trust handing their cards to strangers in person. He reflects on the psychology of digital security and points out that breaches can occur through both analog and digital means. From restaurant payment terminals to call center scams, he argues that user caution should be consistent across platforms, rather than fueled by misconceptions about the internet being uniquely dangerous.

The latter portion of the show dives into a wide array of tech headlines. Topics include the Time Warner–Snapchat partnership, NBC’s move to exclusive Snapchat content, and Facebook’s battle with ad blockers. The host also discusses a major vulnerability in Linux affecting enterprise systems, Microsoft’s PDF-related security flaw in Edge, Google’s push to de-emphasize Flash in favor of HTML5, and Facebook’s ad delivery strategies. He finishes with commentary on storage innovations like Seagate’s 60TB SSDs, and praises early internet pioneers like Rob Malda of Slashdot for revolutionizing online publishing and content moderation. Throughout, the episode balances humor, critique, and informative breakdowns in a conversational tone.

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