Sign in

Lon Seidman

@lon.tv
622 followers 73 following 3.6K posts

Host and owner of the Lon.TV YouTube Channel. Channel: lon.tv - About: lon.tv/about - Blog - blog.lon.tv

PostsRepliesMedia
Lon Seidman @lon.tv · 5h
Xbox is rolling out a feature to all users that allows them to convert supported physical Xbox One discs into digital versions. - www.digitaltrends.com/gaming/xboxs-…
digitaltrends.com
Xbox’s brand-new feature is rescuing your physical game collection
Xbox Disc to Digital is now rolling out to everyone, letting players turn supported physical Xbox One and Series X games into digital entitlements.
030
Lon Seidman @lon.tv · 6h
In an effort to thwart scalpers, Sony is requiring buyers in Japan to prove at least 60 hours of recent playtime on a PlayStation account to purchase the PS5 Pro. - www.digitaltrends.com/gaming/the-ps…
digitaltrends.com
The PS5 Pro is so hard to find, Sony wants proof that you’ll actually play on it
PS5 Pro buyers in Japan must prove at least 60 hours of recent PlayStation gaming before applying, with Sony preparing a lottery if demand exceeds supply.
010
Lon Seidman @lon.tv · 7h
New accounts from former employees detail the deteriorating relationship between EVGA and Nvidia prior to EVGA's 2022 exit from the GPU market. -
tomshardware.com
Former EVGA employee recounts company’s degrading relationship with Nvidia before 2022 blow-up — forced loss-leader Founders Editions, pricing mandates, and forward-looking tech all led to friction
Behind-the-scenes account shows how difficult it was for EVGA to maintain its GPU business.
040
Lon Seidman @lon.tv · 23h
Discord is testing a stripped-down mode to reduce system resource usage while gaming, a direct response to complaints about the app's increasing bloat. - hothardware.com/news/discord-is-tes…
hothardware.com
Discord Is Testing A Leaner Game Mode For Smoother PC Gaming
Discord is testing a Game Mode that will automatically trigger when the app detects a game running.
120
Lon Seidman @lon.tv · 23h
Flock Safety, known for license plate reading cameras, is facing scrutiny as third-party surveillance firms pitch facial recognition add-ons for their hardware. - www.gadgetreview.com/surveillance-f…
gadgetreview.com
Surveillance Firm Pitches Facial Recognition Add-On for Flock Cameras
Flock Safety cameras don't do facial recognition, but third-party vendors can layer it onto exported data, raising serious privacy concerns.
030
Lon Seidman @lon.tv · 29/09/2026
Modern vehicles are collecting massive amounts of telemetry, including location history and remote-start data, often with little transparency for the owner. - www.gadgetreview.com/the-most-invas…
gadgetreview.com
The Most Invasive Device You Own Might Be Sitting in Your Driveway
Connected cars share your data with advertisers and strangers; a 21-vehicle study explains what is collected and how to protect yourself.
020
Lon Seidman @lon.tv · 29/09/2026
For sale: The M6 Mac Mini I reviewed recently! lon.tv/v0st7
020
Lon Seidman @lon.tv · 29/09/2026
For sale! SRhonyra RTX 3060 Bus Powered Low Profile GPU with 12GB Vram - lon.tv/p2di0
010
Lon Seidman @lon.tv · 29/09/2026
Meta and Snap are in the midst of a massive public relations push to normalize smart glasses equipped with cameras and AI. - gizmodo.com/meta-smart-glasses-publ…
gizmodo.com
Meta’s Smart Glasses PR Cleanup Campaign Is in Full Swing
This year's Meta Connect was all about public perception.
000
Lon Seidman @lon.tv · 29/09/2026
Apple is exploring a redesign for the Vision Pro (codename N224) that would offload processing to an external 'compute puck.' This move is intended to address current issues with headset weight and heat management. -
gadgetreview.com
Apple Reportedly Eyes New Vision Pro Designs, Including a Compute Puck
Apple's N224 headset project explores four designs, including a compute puck, but remains unconfirmed with a possible 2028-2029 window.
020
Lon Seidman @lon.tv · 29/09/2026
As Big Tech rushes to build massive AI data centers, local communities are pushing back or demanding compensation. In Pennsylvania, a developer is offering $10,000 to residents, while in Indiana, groups are seeking 1% of total construction costs to mitigate the impact on local infrastructure. -
hothardware.com
AI Data Center Developer Promises $10K Checks To Residents, Locals Call It A Bribe
In Hazle Township, Pennsylvania, a clash over the expansion of AI data centers has taken an extraordinary turn.
010
Lon Seidman @lon.tv · 29/09/2026
A new report from Proton highlights that many top-rated free mobile games contain trackers that send user data to servers in Russia and China. - www.techradar.com/vpn/vpn-privacy-s…
techradar.com
Your favorite free mobile game could be sharing your data with Russia and China, Proton warns
A new study from Proton reveals that some of the world's most downloaded Android games contain trackers funneling sensitive data to foreign ad-tech firms
001
Lon Seidman @lon.tv · 29/09/2026
The IFPI is pushing for the popular open-source tool yt-dlp to be included on the European Union's piracy watch list. - torrentfreak.com/ifpi-wants-open-so…
torrentfreak.com
IFPI Wants Open Source YouTube Downloader yt-dlp on EU Piracy Watch List * TorrentFreak
Music industry group IFPI has asked the EU to add the open source YouTube download tool yt-dlp to its Counterfeit and Piracy Watch List.
031
Lon Seidman @lon.tv · 29/09/2026
The Dutch government is transitioning away from Microsoft software in favor of home-grown solutions based on NixOS. - www.techradar.com/pro/dutch-governm…
techradar.com
Dutch Government is the latest to ditch Microsoft — US sanctions push Netherlands towards home-grown NixOS-based software
Netherlands seeking sovereign software options
052
Lon Seidman @lon.tv · 29/09/2026
California has moved to ban public officials from creating memecoins. - www.engadget.com/2271475/california…
engadget.com
California is banning public officials from making memecoins - Engadget
The state has enacted several new rules around cryptocurrencies.
060
Lon Seidman @lon.tv · 29/09/2026
AMD is acquiring World Labs for over $8 billion, a massive move aimed at securing the talent needed to build a software and model ecosystem that can compete with Nvidia’s proprietary AI stack. -
wccftech.com
AMD Acquires World Labs For $8.2 Billion In What Is Essentially A Talent Grab For Building A Competitor To NVIDIA's Cosmos AI Model
AMD is now aquring Dr. Fei-Fei Li's World Labs at a 62 percent premium to its valuation back in February 2026.
020
Lon Seidman @lon.tv · 29/09/2026
After 35 years somebody made Wing Commander look like the pictures on the box! This is called Wing Com Reloaded - it's very alpha but off to a great start. It works as a mod for the original game and its expansion pack. wingcomreloaded.itch.io/wingcommande...
0114
Lon Seidman @lon.tv · 29/09/2026
Check out my latest video! Mac Mini M6 as a Plex Server? Plus Other Mac Transcoding Improvements - www.youtube.com/watch?v=cj95piDLgXE
youtube.com
Mac Mini M6 as a Plex Server? Plus Other Mac Transcoding Improvements
YouTube video by Lon.TV
020
Lon Seidman @lon.tv · 28/09/2026
Any Connecticut friends heading to Tedx Fairfield Wednesday?
000
Lon Seidman @lon.tv · 28/09/2026
Meta's Muse AI agent accidentally shared a user's home address during a Marketplace interaction, highlighting the risks of giving autonomous AI access to personal accounts. - www.pcmag.com/news/metas-muse-ai-ag…
pcmag.com
Meta's Muse AI Agent Shared Someone’s Address Without Their Permission
A user who had the agentic tool plugged into their Marketplace account saw their home address shared with a potential buyer.
240
Lon Seidman @lon.tv · 28/09/2026
A PC enthusiast received a full replacement for a failing RAM module that originally cost $150 but now retails for over $1,200 due to extreme market scarcity. G.Skill’s decision to honor the original warranty despite the current market value has sparked a discussion on brand loyalty and consumer ri…
tomshardware.com
G.Skill wins PC enthusiast as 'customer for life' simply by honoring its warranty replacement policy — enthusiast gets new module for kit that cost $150 but now sells for $1,200
Here’s a happy story regarding broken DDR5 RAM modules, for a change.
151
Lon Seidman @lon.tv · 28/09/2026
A new proposed law in Pennsylvania would require game publishers to provide an offline mode, an independent server patch, or a minimum 25% refund if they discontinue support for a digital game. -
tomshardware.com
Proposed Pennsylvania law targets publishers that kill digital games — publishers must provide offline mode, an independent server patch, or a 25% minimum refund
Pennsylvania is taking steps to protect its gamers.
072
Lon Seidman @lon.tv · 28/09/2026
Insurers allege that hospitals are increasingly using AI algorithms to scan patient records for additional billable conditions. - www.digitaltrends.com/computing/the…
digitaltrends.com
There’s another reason to scoff at AI: It’s hiking up your health insurance costs.
Hospitals are using AI to spot more conditions in patient records, but insurers say those extra diagnoses are pushing claims into more expensive billing categories.
020
Lon Seidman @lon.tv · 27/09/2026
High-value GPU trailers are being targeted by sophisticated thieves, but one group was recently duped when they stole trailers labeled with Nvidia branding only to find they were filled with 40,000 pounds of sand. -
tomshardware.com
Thieves steal Nvidia-labeled trailers expecting massive AI GPU payday, but score 40,000 pounds of sand instead — crooks duped by 20 tons of ballast sand
Surprise, it's sand!
030
Lon Seidman @lon.tv · 27/09/2026
A massive counterfeit operation in the UK was recently dismantled, revealing that the demand for physical media is now high enough to sustain professional-grade forgery. Authorities seized 70-year-old presses and thousands of stampers used to produce fake records. -
tomshardware.com
Counterfeit vinyl record maker sentenced to three years in the slammer after making $3.5 million — Police bust largest fake vinyl operation in UK history, raid uncovers four 70-year-old presses and 3,...
Counterfeiters cash in on vinyl's resurgence.
050
Lon Seidman @lon.tv · 27/09/2026
After three decades, the unreleased SNES title 'Kid Kirby'—originally developed by DMA Design—has been completed by fans and released as a free download for retro enthusiasts. -
notebookcheck.net
A canceled SNES Kirby game has finally been made playable and is free to download
Three decades after Nintendo pulled the plug, a fan just finished the job DMA Design never got to. The game is playable on PC and free to download.
061
Lon Seidman @lon.tv · 27/09/2026
Ubisoft's highly-rated tactical RPG for the Nintendo Switch has seen a massive 90% price drop, falling from its original $60 MSRP to just $6. - www.notebookcheck.net/Nintendo-Swit…
notebookcheck.net
Nintendo Switch exclusive game with 96% rating drops from $60 to $6
Ubisoft’s acclaimed tactical RPG Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope is discounted by 90%, dropping from $60 to $6 on the Nintendo eShop until October 8. The standalone-friendly Switch exclusive holds a 96...
120
Lon Seidman @lon.tv · 27/09/2026
Microsoft is fundamentally changing how Excel works by allowing a single cell to contain multiple distinct values. This shift away from the 'one cell, one value' rule is intended to modernize data handling but represents one of the biggest changes to the spreadsheet software in years. -
digitaltrends.com
Microsoft Excel can now put multiple values in a single cell
Microsoft is changing one of Excel’s most familiar rules: a cell no longer has to contain just one value. The company has introduced lists, arrays in cells and nested arrays, giving users new ways to ...
010
Lon Seidman @lon.tv · 27/09/2026
An uncensored local AI model was reportedly used by a user to analyze and bypass the license trial restrictions of a software utility. - wccftech.com/uncensored-ai-model-pa…
wccftech.com
An Uncensored AI Model Was Allegedly Used To Patch A Software And Bypass Its Trial Restriction, User Turned It Into A Fully Activated Version Instead Of Paying $11/Year
An uncensored AI model was allegedly used to patch software and bypass trial restrictions, transforming it into a fully activated version instead of paying a subscription fee
010
Lon Seidman @lon.tv · 27/09/2026
The FCC has paused Verizon's plan to retire copper-based landline infrastructure in several regions following complaints from consumers and advocacy groups. - www.pcmag.com/news/fcc-hits-pause-o…
pcmag.com
FCC Hits Pause On Verizon's Copper Landline Retirement Plan For Now
The FCC declined to automatically grant Verizon's application when consumers, groups and even a lawmaker have been raising concerns about remote communities losing their phone service.
020
Lon Seidman @lon.tv · 27/09/2026
Modders have used NVIDIA's RTX Remix tools to add full path tracing, dynamic lighting, and frame generation to the original top-down Grand Theft Auto 2. -
tomshardware.com
27-year-old GTA 2 gets full path tracing and 60 FPS frame generation via RTX Remix — custom Direct3D 9 wrapper modernizes classic, unlocks dynamic lighting
Anywhere City glows brighter than ever.
010
Lon Seidman @lon.tv · 27/09/2026
YouTube TV is set to remove three networks from its live television package by the end of the month. Subscribers should be aware that any existing DVR recordings from these channels will also be permanently deleted from their libraries once the channels are removed. -
cordcuttersnews.com
YouTube TV is Removing 3 Channels Next Week - Hurry Before Your DVR Is Deleted | Cord Cutters News
YouTube TV subscribers will lose three networks from the live television package at the end of September. Court TV, Tastemade and The Young Turks are scheduled to leave the service on September 30, 2026. The change also covers Tastemade Español on the Spanish Plus add-on and Tastemade in 4K on the 4K Plus add-on. Live […]
010
Lon Seidman @lon.tv · 27/09/2026
Check out my latest video! Take Your Old Gameboy Online! GB-Link V2 Review - www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQO7T5coyo8
youtube.com
Take Your Old Gameboy Online! GB-Link V2 Review
YouTube video by Lon.TV
020
Lon Seidman @lon.tv · 26/09/2026
So long Quickbooks! Thanks to local Qwen 3.8 27b (with some code review by Claude) I have built my own accounting system that does everything Quickbooks does and then some. $460 annual savings.
080
Lon Seidman @lon.tv · 26/09/2026
Following a period of intense public controversy and a reported failed attempt to remove CEO Matt Mullenweg, Automattic (the company behind WordPress.com) has announced a new board of directors. - techcrunch.com/2026/09/25/automatti…
techcrunch.com
Automattic has a new board after failed attempt to put CEO on leave | TechCrunch
After days of upheaval at Automattic, following a failed attempt to remove CEO Matt Mullenweg, the company has a new board.
030
Lon Seidman @lon.tv · 26/09/2026
In a unique retro-hardware project, a Commodore 128 has been configured to track ships using the Automatic Identification System (AIS). - hackaday.com/2026/09/25/commodore-1…
hackaday.com
Commodore 128 Becomes Marine Vessel Tracker
The Automatic Identification System (AIS) is a maritime radio communications tool used to allow different vessels to identify each other and communicate their movements and other telemetry. You can…
030
Lon Seidman @lon.tv · 26/09/2026
A new patent from Sony Interactive Entertainment explores turning PlayStation controllers into contactless payment terminals. The technology would allow the controller to accept NFC 'tap-to-pay' from smartphones and credit cards, potentially for in-game purchases or shared billing. -
techspot.com
Sony patents PlayStation controller that could accept tap-to-pay from phones and credit cards
The patent, discovered by Dexerto, was published on September 17, 2026, but filed back in March 2025. Titled "Video Game Controller-Driven Information Transfer," it essentially describes a...
010
Lon Seidman @lon.tv · 26/09/2026
Microsoft is reportedly stepping back from its strict marketing insistence on the 'Copilot+ PC' branding. - arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/09/mic…
arstechnica.com
Microsoft stops insisting you need a "Copilot+ PC"
Microsoft's new Surface laptops forgo Copilot+ PC branding.
020
Lon Seidman @lon.tv · 25/09/2026
An investigation into Temu's advertising practices estimates that nearly $1 billion was spent on a Meta ad network that relied heavily on fake accounts. - www.gadgetreview.com/temus-962m-met…
gadgetreview.com
Temu's $962M Meta Ad Network Collapsed After Fake-Account Report
Temu's $962M suspected fake-creator ad network on Meta went silent days after a Czech research group published its findings, with neither company commenting.
020
Lon Seidman @lon.tv · 25/09/2026
OpenAI has filed claims alleging that lawyers in a major AI copyright case 'laundered' evidence to make it appear that AI models were infringing on protected works. -
techdirt.com
OpenAI Accuses Plaintiffs’ Lawyers Of Paying For, Hiding, And Then Laundering Sketchy Key Evidence In AI Copyright Case
A ton of attention was paid recently to some offhand statements from OpenAI and Microsoft employees that surfaced in filings in the NY Times’ ongoing case against OpenAI, which has been conso…
120
Lon Seidman @lon.tv · 25/09/2026
Nintendo has secured $4.5 million in a lawsuit targeting the sale of pirated Switch games and hardware. - www.engadget.com/2268376/nintendo-w…
engadget.com
Nintendo wins $4.5 million from lawsuit over pirated Switch games - Engadget
It's easy to win when the defendant is a no-show.
010
Lon Seidman @lon.tv · 25/09/2026
A recent study found that only 10% of young adults tuned into local television news in the past week, highlighting a massive generational shift away from traditional broadcast. - www.tvtechnology.com/insights/analy…
tvtechnology.com
Study: Only 10% of Young Adults Watched Local TV News Last Week
As mobile and vertical video reshape news consumption, a new survey finds a 54-point generational gap in local news viewing
020
Lon Seidman @lon.tv · 25/09/2026
Check out my latest video! Is the Base Model M6 Mac Mini All You Need? - www.youtube.com/watch?v=GhyqFdu1KtI
youtube.com
Is the Base Model M6 Mac Mini All You Need?
YouTube video by Lon.TV
120
Lon Seidman @lon.tv · 24/09/2026
Fintech company Revolut is trialing a 'pay with a smile' facial recognition system at physical retail checkouts in the UK. No thanks. - www.engadget.com/2267385/revolut-fa…
engadget.com
Revolut is piloting facial recognition at store checkouts in the UK - Engadget
Revolut is trialing a new facial recognition system in the UK that could be convenient but controversial.
111
Lon Seidman @lon.tv · 23/09/2026
Latest spam in my inbox : Alleged graduate students asking for free laptops.
031
Lon Seidman @lon.tv · 23/09/2026
Users running macOS 27 are finding that the new local AI models for Apple Intelligence can take up over 30GB of storage space. This significant footprint makes 256GB base storage models increasingly difficult to recommend for power users. -
macrumors.com
Apple Intelligence Taking up 30GB+ on Some Macs Running macOS 27
After you install macOS 27 Golden Gate, Apple automatically downloads a multi-gigabyte AI model to your Mac the next time it's connected to the internet. Unlike previous versions of macOS, you can't p...
010
Lon Seidman @lon.tv · 23/09/2026
Microsoft is polling Xbox Insiders to determine if physical disc support is a 'must-have' for future hardware. - overclock3d.net/news/software/micro…
overclock3d.net
Microsoft Surveys gamers about Physical Discs for next-gen consoles - OC3D
Xbox is surveying Insiders to see if support for game discs is a "must have" feature for the platform. Will physical media remain supported?
020
Lon Seidman @lon.tv · 23/09/2026
After significant user backlash, Discord is rolling out a revised age-verification system that uses account activity and 'other signals' to classify users as teens or adults. - www.pcmag.com/news/discords-controv…
pcmag.com
Discord’s Controversial Age Checks Are Back: Here’s What the Backlash Changed
The restriction will roll out to all users from today, marking you as either a teen or an adult.
020
Lon Seidman @lon.tv · 23/09/2026
Facebook will be restricting free Business Pages to 2 external link posts per month.. Another effort by platforms to kill the open web. - almcorp.com/news/facebook-starts-li…
almcorp.com
Facebook Starts Limiting Link Posts for Non-Paying Pages
Facebook tests restricting unpaid Business Pages to 2 link posts per month, driving adoption for Meta One for Business subscriptions. Read full details.
120
Lon Seidman @lon.tv · 23/09/2026
Just spun up my 96GB Mac Studio. Never had so much RAM in my life. I have Qwen 3.8-27b at full context working on my Quickbooks replacement and still have headroom to edit videos.
040