Episode 80 - Exploding Rockets, Exploding Phones
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Welcome to episode 80 of Geek Bytes Podcast.
I’m Ramon Mejia……I’m Edgar Acosta
Every podcast we bring you the roundup of the week’s best Geek and Tech news, then we discuss that news and anything else we’re interested in that week.
In Geek News this week, we’ll talk about the SpaceX rocket Explosion, 3DS game announcements, Deathstroke in DC movies, the Squirrel Girl TV show, the Death of a comedy legend and much much more..
Now let’s Begin our show with Geek News
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Geek News
We begin with…
SpaceX blows up Facebook Satellite at launch
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SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket exploded in Cape Canaveral Thursday morning. On board was Facebook’s Internet.org satellite, which experts estimated cost $95 million.
In a post on Facebook, CEO Mark Zuckerberg said he was “deeply disappointed.”
https://gizmodo.com/mark-zuckerberg-is-deeply-disappointed-spacex-destroy-1786054764
Exploding Phone Recall
Samsung has confirmed that it is recalling the Galaxy Note 7, its newest smartphone, following reports that some devices exploded.
The device was launched less than a month ago to very positive reviews, but concerns about the battery in some units — which reportedly combusted while charging — have forced the company’s hand.
Samsung said it has sold 2.5 million devices so far, and it plans to replace them all in “the coming weeks.”
EU says Apple got illegal Tax breaks
This week the European Commission has ruled that Ireland granted illegal Apple tax breaks and the company owes 13 Billion euros ($14.5 Billion) in back taxes.
Commissioner Margrethe Vestager said “Member states cannot give tax benefits to selected companies - this is illegal under EU state aid rules”.
Ireland and Apple disagreed with verdict and would appeal the decision.
CEO TIm Cook’s response to the ruling: "It's total political crap,"
http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-16-2923_en.htm
Nintendo 3DS Direct
This week Nintendo had a special event that focused exclusively on their 2016-2017 titles for the 3DS. Yes, it’s still around.
Pokemon Sun and Moon- More footage, release date November 18, 2016
Super Mario Maker Heads to 3DS in December 2, 2016
Mario Party Star Rush
The 3DS version of the relationship-destroying Mario Party is coming
Mario Party Star Rush is compatible with all Mario-series Amiibo (the red bases), including the seven new Amiibo coming this Fall. The new figures include Diddy Kong, Donkey Kong, Boo, Wario, Rosalina, Daisy, and the almighty Waluigi.
The Legend of Zelda - 30th Anniversary
For the 30th anniversary of the Legend of Zelda, Nintendo is offering up a bunch of new goodies!
First up are new Amiibo, including 8-Bit Link, Ocarina of Time Link, and Link and Zelda from Wind Waker. All four will be available on December 2.
As a surprise, Nintendo is also releasing the Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword on Wii U. The game is available on the Nintendo eShop today.
PYoshi's Woolly World for 3DS
Pikmin 3DS in 2017
New Nintendo 3DS XL - Galaxy Style
Deathstroke villain of Batman movie?
This week Ben Affleck shared a video of some live-action footage featuring the villainous assassin Deathstroke on his Twitter page. The majority of the speculation online pointed toward this footage being from Justice League. But Justice League may not be the only appearance in the DC Extended Universe from the one-eyed badass: The Wrap reports that "Deathstroke will, in fact, be the main antagonist of the Batman standalone movie [Affleck is] directing."
Netflix Finally Renews Stranger Things
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This week Netflix announced that they’ve renewed their hit show Stranger Things for a second season and they released a teaser telling you the episode titles of the first nine episodes: Madmax,
The Boy Who Came Back to Life, The Pumpkin Patch, The Palace, The Storm, The Pollywog, The Secret Cabin, The Brain
, The Lost Brother
https://io9.gizmodo.com/heres-the-first-teaser-for-stranger-things-season-two-1785990550
Bill Nye lands a Netflix show
Bill Nye, the world famous ‘Science Guy’ is getting his very own Netflix show called “Bill Nye Saves the World”. The show will feature Nye tackling specific topics from a scientific point of view. The show is set to debut in Spring, 2017. https://www.engadget.com/2016/08/31/bill-nye-lands-a-netflix-show
Squirrel Girl and New Warriors TV Show
Marvel and ABC Studios are developing their first half-hour comedy based on the New Warriors. The new television show will reportedly be centered around Squirrel Girl. The New Warriors are described as a teenage group of super-heroes.
‘Step Up All In’ Helmer Trish Sie To Direct Universal’s ‘Pitch Perfect 3’
Step Up All In‘s Trish Sie has signed on to direct Pitch Perfect 3, set to hit theaters December 22, 2017. Sie takes over from Elizabeth Banks, who directed 2015’s Pitch Perfect 2 that saw the highest grossing opening weekend ever for a movie musical. Pitch Perfect 3 will be headlined by returning stars Anna Kendrick and Rebel Wilson
https://deadline.com/2016/09/trish-sie-pitch-perfect-3-universal-1201812386/
KAREN GILLAN JOINS THE NEW JUMANJI MOVIE
After lining up an impressive cast that includes Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Kevin Hart, Jack Black, and Nick Jonas, the new Jumanji film finally has its female lead: former Doctor Who star Karen Gillan
http://nerdist.com/karen-gillan-joins-the-new-jumanji-movie/
MMA LEAGUE ADDS DUELING ARMORED KNIGHTS TO CARD
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The organizers of Russia’s M-1 Global league are applying that very conceit with a new class of fights. M-1 Medieval operates a bit like the knightly contests at the games King Robert loved to stage in Game of Thrones. Two fighters square off in an octagon, each one clad in full-armor and armed with a shield and blunted sword. From there, they have at: crossing blades, trading steel-gloved punches, and doing their best to bash each other’s heads in.
http://geekandsundry.com/mma-league-adds-dueling-armored-knights-to-card/
Tower of Terror to Close
The immensely popular Twilight Zone Tower of Terror ride at Disney’s California Adventure will close for good on Jan. 2, 2017.
Previously, Disney had announced the ride would come back as a “Guardians of the Galaxy”-themed attraction.
But before then, fans will be treated to a “special celebration” of the ride during Halloween Time. Starting Sept. 9, and running through Oct. 31, guests will be treated to a “Late Check-Out,” where they will experience the ride in total darkness,
Gene Wilder has died at the age of 83
Legendary actor and comedian Gene Wilder died this week. According to Variety, the actor died from complications of Alzheimer's disease. He was 83. He will be missed.
To honor the actor AMC Theaters says they will be showing Willy Wonka and Blazing Saddles this weekend only at 55 locations, with tickets for each at only five dollars.
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000698/
http://www.theverge.com/2016/8/29/12698232/gene-wilder-dead-willy-wonka
That’s it for Geek News
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For the Geek Bytes Podcast I’m Ramon Mejia and I’m Edgar Acosta. Now Go Geek out about something.
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Music Credits
"Happy Bee", "Movement Proposition", "Theme for Harold (var.3) ", "Take the Lead"
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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