Pondering Nerdcast Episode 78 - What to do with Iron Fist

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On this episode we talk about, some of the best-closed loop liquid coolers for your pc, Deadpool 2 first look at Domino and Cup head is coming. All this and more on the Pondering Nerdcast.

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Tech

• THE BEST CLOSED LOOP LIQUID COOLERS FOR YOUR GAMING PC. (http://bit.ly/2wfP5rb)

• Google and Facebook envision Stories for news, not social. (http://tcrn.ch/2v5fCJm)  

Film

• Marvel's The Defenders Knows Exactly How To Deal With Iron Fist. (http://bit.ly/2wgsWsL)

• Netflix Announces 12 New Anime Series (And A Godzilla Movie). (http://bit.ly/2wgn7vo)

• FIRST LOOK AT DEADPOOL 2’S DOMINO!. (http://bit.ly/2v7syyd)

Gaming

• WNBA TEAMS AND PLAYERS COMING TO NBA LIVE 18. (http://bit.ly/2wgnar4)

• The next major Xbox One game looks like nothing else on modern game consoles. (http://read.bi/2v5bZD8)

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Pondering Nerdcast Episode 77 - San Diego Comic Con 2017

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Another year and another con, yup it’s San Diego Comic Con 2017. We talk about the winners and the losers of this year's convention, according to the io9. All this and more on the Pondering Nerdcast.

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Comics

• The Biggest Winners and Losers of the 2017 San Diego Comic-Con. (http://bit.ly/2uCqG0x)

• Watch All of the Trailers Released at San Diego Comic-Con. (http://bit.ly/2uCyMGr)

• Our favorite moments from San Diego Comic-Con 2017. (http://bit.ly/2uCA7Nr)

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Pondering Nerdcast - Episode 76: Hey Alexa, call the police!

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Scientists want to use Wifi to read your emotions, Star Trek has a few changes (Nate Hate's This), and Atari released info on it’s upcoming Ataribox. All this and more on the Pondering Nerdcast.

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Show Notes

Tech

• Scientists create a holographic microscope to find life in outer space. (http://bit.ly/2ujw34v)

• Scientists are now using Wi-Fi to read human emotions. (http://bit.ly/2ujGsx0)

Film

• Ben Affleck May Not Be Batman for Much Longer: Report. (http://bit.ly/2ujAmwL)

• Watch All of the Trailers Released at San Diego Comic-Con So Far. (http://bit.ly/2ujGwwK)

• This is not Star Trek… (http://bit.ly/2vvmTjV)

Gaming

• Atari Could Disrupt The Game Console Market With The Upcoming Ataribox. (http://bit.ly/2ujVz9F)

• Some beloved Telltale Games are finally being continued. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1UnOysihiI)

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Pondering Nerdcast Episode 75: Clickbait

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The many applications to use earth’s vibrations to charge your phone. Hollywood is in bad movie jail and Castlevania is badass so check it out. All this and more on this episode of the Pondering Nerdcast.

Show Notes

Tech

• This mixed reality room is so trippy it might leave you questioning reality. (http://on.mash.to/2tO8aSS)

• An engineer in Chile created a device that can use earthquake vibrations to charge phones. (http://read.bi/2tO4GiX)

Film

• This Upcoming Horror Movie Already Has A 100 Percent Rating On Rotten Tomatoes. (http://bit.ly/2tNDp07)

• Hollywood Has a Bad-Movie Problem. (http://theatln.tc/2tO8Bwt)

• Castlevania’s first season is out on Netflix and it’s AWESOME! (http://bit.ly/2v1nbOw)

Gaming

• Nintendo has another consumer frenzy over the upcoming SNES Mini. (http://bit.ly/2v1ifsX)

• Homebrewers Find An NES Emulator Inside The Nintendo Switch. (http://bit.ly/2v1ip3p)

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Pondering Nerdcast - Episode 74 : Mario's Demon Hat

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It’s a full house on today’s episode. We talk about how a company hopes to use AI to more personalized ads to you. The Transformers franchise is hitting fatigue with fans based on it’s 1st day take in China. Alyssa talks about her experience with Mario Odyssey. All this and more on this Pondering Nerdcast!

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Tech

• OpenDNA uses artificial intelligence to deliver 'true' personalisation. (http://zd.net/2t1FLIl)

Film

• Han Solo Firing Proves Studios’ Franchises Don’t Want Directors To Be Storytellers. (http://bit.ly/2t3sQ9I)
• 'Transformers' Fatigue Hits China; $46M Day 1 Suggests Sub-$300M Total. (http://bit.ly/2t1EHnO)
  • Why critics say 'Transformers: The Last Knight' is '2017's most toxic movie'. (http://read.bi/2t1ik1Q)

Gaming

• Nintendo Explains Why They Didn't Focus on Indie Games at E3. (http://bit.ly/2t1t00D)

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Pondering Nerdcast Episode 73: E3 2017

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On this episode, we talk all about E3 2017 big press conferences. All this and more on Pondering Nerdcast.

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Gaming

• E3 2017. (http://bit.ly/2tt14Qe)

• E3 2017: All The EA Press Conference News From EA Play. (http://bit.ly/2srjQKU)

• E3 2017: Sunday's Biggest News. (http://bit.ly/2tsPa8K)

• 2017: Monday's Biggest News. (http://bit.ly/2tsM30K)

• E3 2017: Tuesday's Biggest News. (http://bit.ly/2tt0aDo)

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Pondering Nerdcast Episode 72: Teaser Trailer

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On this episode we talk about the Black Panther Trailer, Adam West,  and EA’s 2017 E3 press conference. All this and more on the Pondering Nerdcast.

Show Notes

Film

• Black Panther Teaser Trailer. (http://bit.ly/2spcp73)

• Box Office: 'Wonder Woman' Wins Again With Huge $16M Friday. (http://bit.ly/2sp5cUh)

• Adam West passed…(http://imdb.to/2srfvY0)

Gaming

• The EA Press Conference News From EA Play. (http://bit.ly/2srjQKU)

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Pondering Nerdcast Episode 71: The Witcher TV Show

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On this episode we talk about ZeniMax going after Samsung with a lawsuit, The Witcher will be a Netflix TV show and shocker the Nintendo Switch is turning a profit. All this and more on the Pondering Nerdcast.

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Tech

• Samsung targeted by ZeniMax after Oculus win. (http://bit.ly/2qsvwLo)

• Chinese state media says U.S. should take some blame for cyber attack. (http://reut.rs/2qsABDK)

Film

• Justice League: Warner Bros fixing flaws in Zack Snyder's DC movie? Here's the truth! (http://bit.ly/2qsGVuP)

• The Witcher is being made into a TV show by Netflix. (http://bit.ly/2qsE7Of)

Gaming

• Nintendo Switch and 'Mario Kart 8 Deluxe' Dominated April Game Sales. (http://ti.me/2qsAMyT)

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Pondering Nerdcast Episode 70: President Rock

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On this episode, we talk about Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson possible run for president and did Song and Microsoft make a mistake with their pro versions of their consoles? All this and more on the Pondering Nerdcast.

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Film

• 'Deadpool' is getting its own TV series, and Donald Glover is involved. (http://read.bi/2q5lDmG)

• Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson considering run for White House. (http://lat.ms/2q5jqba)

Gaming

• IGN LIVE PRESENTS: DESTINY 2 GAMEPLAY REVEAL. (http://bit.ly/2q5wU6N)

• Most people have never heard of PS4 Pro or Project Scorpio. (http://bit.ly/2q5jx6A)

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Pondering Nerdcast Episode 69: The Dark Side of Cars

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On this episode we talk about the fight that is back on for Net Neutrality, Nintendo, Joy cons and boobs yep that's all one story and dark side of the Cars universe. All this and more on The Pondering Nerdcast.

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Tech

• More than 800 startups ask FCC chair to not kill net neutrality. (http://tcrn.ch/2oO6wLo)

• Hasselhoff-bot stars in AI-scripted film. (http://cnet.co/2oO0pGV)

Film

• The secret mythology of the Cars universe is apparently super dark. (http://bit.ly/2oO0f2w)

Gaming

• Call of Duty: WWII’s ‘diversity’ is nothing more than marketing. (http://bit.ly/2oO0ASI)

• REPLACING YOUR CONSOLE WITH A GAMING PC IS A BRILLIANT, IDIOTIC IDEA. (http://bit.ly/2oOaUtS)

• Nintendo’s JoyCon simulates boob groping, and that’s not at all creepy. (http://bit.ly/2pcUlLA)

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Pondering Nerdcast - Episode 67 We're friends from work!

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On this episode we talk about Ohio inmates using custom built computers to commit credit card fraud, gamers upset over Mass Effect Andromeda lackluster gay romance options and Thor: Ragnarok new teaser trailer. All this and more on the Pondering Nerdcast.

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Tech

• Ohio inmates used salvaged computers to commit credit card fraud from jail. (http://bit.ly/2p844Ty)

• First on CNN: US drops largest non-nuclear bomb in Afghanistan. (http://cnn.it/2pcvuI5)

Film

• Josh Brolin Cast as Cable in 'Deadpool 2'. (http://bit.ly/2p80dWs)

• Thor: Ragnarok Teaser Trailer [HD]. (http://bit.ly/2pczdVO)

Gaming

• Underwhelming Gay Romance Options In Mass Effect: Andromeda Disappoint Many Fans. (http://bit.ly/2p2Qn4E)

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Pondering Nerdcast Episode 66: Video Game Backlash

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On this episode we talk about the real motivations behind the YouTube advertiser boycott, Death Note’s new trailer and what’s with the Mass Effect: Andromeda hate? All this and more on the Pondering Nerdcast.

Show Notes

Tech

• Google Maps can now temporarily share your real-time location with friends. (http://bit.ly/2mtLKDR)

• The real motivations behind the growing YouTube advertiser boycott. (http://read.bi/2mtM0Tl)

Film

• The First Look At "Death Note" Is Amazing (If You Don't Dwell On The Casting). (http://bit.ly/2mtAxTz)

• First look at Black Panther in action for upcoming film. (http://bit.ly/2mtH3tT)

Gaming

• MOST ANTICIPATED VIDEO GAME FAILS OF THIS DECADE. (http://bit.ly/2mtSnGi)

• What's Up With The 'Mass Effect: Andromeda' Backlash? (http://bit.ly/2mtAGX7)

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Pondering Nerdcast Episode 65: A trip around the Moon

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On this episode we talk about The Oscars, SpaceX doing trips around the moon, and Microsoft Game Pass. All this and more on the Pondering Nerdcast.

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Tech

• SpaceX to fly two tourists around Moon in 2018. (http://bbc.in/2m4KFkC)

• Microsoft will bring mixed reality to Xbox One and Project Scorpio in 2018. (http://bit.ly/2ltDq1C)

Film

• The Oscars

Gaming

• Microsoft announces Xbox Game Pass, Netflix-style gaming for the Xbox One (update). (http://bit.ly/2m4BjoL)

• Bolivia is not pleased about its depiction in Ghost Recon Wildlands. (http://bit.ly/2mfWTXu)

• Friend codes return on Switch but with more options. (http://bit.ly/2mg7eTb)

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Pondering Nerdcast - Episode 64: Hollywood is Over

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On this episode we talk about the new discovery of earth size planets, Martin Scorsese's comment about hollywood, and Street Fighter V hitting TBS. All this and more on the Pondering Nerdcast.

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Tech

• Exoplanet discovery: seven Earth-sized worlds found orbiting nearby star. (http://bit.ly/2lrM1Fa)

• Stanford researchers develop brain-controlled typing for people with paralysis. (http://bit.ly/2lrJcUx)

Film

• Ronda Rousey is returning to the small screen. (http://nyp.st/2lrJ3jX)

• Martin Scorsese's Next Film is Heading to Netflix Because Hollywood as We Knew It is Over. (http://bit.ly/2lrMjvO)

Gaming

• The Nintendo Switch Is A Technological Work Of Art. (http://bit.ly/2mixZUI)

• Street Fighter V Heads to TBS through $250,000 ELEAGUE Invitational. (http://pvp.live/2miijRg)

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Pondering Nerdcast - Episode 63: #SoManyIssues

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On this episode, we talk about VR and its issues, PewDiePie and Ben Affleck and their issues, and GameStop and their issues... All this and more the Pondering Nerdcast.

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Show Notes

Tech

• HTC Vive’s upcoming tracker hacked to work with Google Daydream. (http://bit.ly/2l6wudX)

• 'He's not an anti-Semite': YouTubers rally behind PewDiePie. (http://read.bi/2l6tRZf)

Film

• Ben Affleck’s life is falling apart. (http://pge.sx/2l6ypPo)

• Super Bowl 2017: watch all the movie trailers that aired during the game. (http://bit.ly/2k50FDi)

Gaming

• Nintendo Switch Overview Video Shows What Makes It Unique. (http://bit.ly/2k4YXC0)

• New GameStop Program Leads Employees To Mislead Customers. (http://bit.ly/2k6BY7D)

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Pondering Nerdcast Episode 62: Right to Repair

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On this episode, we talk about the Right to Repair Law, a movie so gross critics walked out and a study saying video games are a better stress reliever than sex. All this and more on the Pondering Nerdcast.

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Tech

• States aim to legalize the “Right to Repair” your gear. (http://tcrn.ch/2jD4LxX)

• A thousand moviegoers will get their minds monitored all at once. (http://engt.co/2jD1XB5)

Film

• This Movie Was So Gross, Even Critics Walked Out of It. (http://bit.ly/2jCYgvn)

• 'A Dog's Purpose' was supposed to be a hit, until animal-abuse controversy threw the studio's plan out the window. (http://lat.ms/2jCX3E3)

Gaming

• Marvel announces new Avengers game from the developers behind Tomb Raider and Deus Ex. (http://bit.ly/2jD9JuX)

• Study Finds Video Games Are Better At Relieving Stress Than Sex. (http://bit.ly/2jD5mzH)

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Pondering Nerdcast Episode 61: Nintendo Switch

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It's the new year and it's a new Season for the Pondering Nerdcast, and we are back with a show mostly about the Nintendo Switch. Join us on this episode of the Pondering Nerdcast.

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Pondering Nerdcast Episode 60: End Of The Year Round Up

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It’s the end of the year and we have a full house on this episode. Join, Alyssa Spector, Dwain Samuels, Lance John, Nate Rowe, Zachary Banks, and Derik Moore as we talk about our favorites of 2016. All this and more on the Pondering Nerdcast.

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Pondering Nerdcast Episode 59: Fake News Battle

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On this episode we talk about Facebook’s battle with fake news, the movie star is dead, and how to get your hands on a Nintendo NES Classic. All this and more on the Pondering Nerdcast.

Show Notes

Tech

• Apple pitches Hollywood on rushing movies to iTunes. (http://bit.ly/2gX3tj2)

• Facebook patent hints at an automated solution for fake news. (http://engt.co/2gWPmtW)

Film

• The movie star is dead. (http://nyp.st/2gX35kG)

• Baywatch Official Trailer - Teaser (2017). (http://bit.ly/2hqTOON)

• New Ducktales series gets a brief teaser and summer slot (http://bit.ly/2hqTuiT)  

Gaming

• Here's how you can finally get your hands on Nintendo's NES Classic. (http://bit.ly/2gWYoao)

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Pondering Nerdcast - Ep 58 Aye-Yi-Yi-Yi-YI!

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So there is this fridge, and it can grow your weed in it... we aren’t sure what’s going on with Alpha 5 in the new Power Rangers Movie... and there is going to be Nintendo World at Universal Studios! All this and more on today's Pondering Nerdcast.

Show Notes

Tech

• National Lottery accounts feared hacked. (http://bbc.in/2gynrxK)
• Here's what it's like to use DirecTV Now, AT&T's new service that lets you stream 100+ cable channels over the internet. (http://read.bi/2gyjrgN)
• Fridge that grows weed. (http://bit.ly/2fXOnJh)

Film

• Netflix finally lets you download shows and movies to watch offline. (http://bit.ly/2gymAgN)
• 'Honest Trailers' YouTube star offers advice for Hollywood. (http://bit.ly/2gynj1y)
• What in God's Name Has the Power Rangers Movie Done to Alpha 5. (http://bit.ly/2gypima)

Gaming

• The Sega Genesis is officially back in production. (http://bit.ly/2gypP7G)
• Wahoo! A Nintendo world is coming to Universal Studios. (http://bit.ly/2gysjmO)