Join us on Episode 52 of Plugged as we break down the latest gaming and tech news that has everyone talking!

First, we discuss the Starfield: Shattered Space DLC disaster. The expansion has been slammed by players and critics alike for being incredibly shallow, with most of the new content being rehashed assets and a main story that can be completed in just a few hours. To make matters worse, Bethesda is charging $30 for this lackluster content. We break down the community’s response and consider whether major studios are still capable of releasing quality games.

Next up, we dive into the alarming story of college students using Meta’s smart glasses to create “I-XRAY,” an AI-powered program that doxes people in real-time. This technology can link facial recognition data to public databases, revealing private information like names and addresses, raising serious privacy concerns.

On the topic of online frustrations, Google is hiding the skip button on mobile YouTube ads, forcing users to sit through the entire ad before accessing their content. As Google continues to crack down on ad blockers, is the era of ad-free browsing coming to an end?

We then look at Wimbledon’s decision to replace its 147-year tradition of line judges with AI at the 2025 tournament. With advanced technology tracking the ball’s movement and handling all “out” and “fault” calls, will this transition be smooth, or are we headed for more controversies like those seen in other sports?

Plus, we highlight a groundbreaking discovery in brain research, where scientists have, for the first time, revealed waste-clearance pathways in the human brain. This discovery could pave the way for future Alzheimer’s research and potential treatments to maintain brain health.

Finally, we share our thoughts on the rise of AI-driven interactive radio stations and what it means for the future of traditional radio.

Tune in for all this and more as we break down the biggest stories impacting gamers, tech enthusiasts, and privacy advocates alike!