This episode of the GonnaGeek Show was record on September 7, 2026
In episode 433 of the GonnaGeek Show, hosts Stephen, Chris, and SP return for a jam-packed session of tech and space news. The show begins with a story about Stephen officially being inducted into the ‘cult of EVs’… well at least his wife has been. Chris leads the first major news segment by detailing Microsoft’s new ‘disc-to-digital’ beta program for Xbox, which allows users to claim digital licenses for their physical media using unique disc serial numbers. This leads into a massive space update from SP, covering SpaceX’s recovery of Ship 40, the upcoming Flight 15 objectives, and the surprise announcement of Starbase Louisiana. The hosts also dive into the history of the Apple Mac Mini, reacting to recent price hikes and spec updates for the M6 generation.
In the second half, Chris breaks down a class-action lawsuit against Sony regarding digital game ownership, highlighting the irony of Sony’s 2013 game-sharing campaign compared to their current legal stance that digital ‘purchases’ are merely temporary licenses. SP provides a parallel update on Blue Origin’s NASA contracts and launch site refurbishments before Stephen presents a disturbing report on LG Smart TV privacy concerns. Based on a Gamers Nexus expose, the hosts discuss how smart TVs allegedly scan home networks and log audio even when powered off.
This Week’s Hosts: Stephen Jondrew, Chris Ferrell and SP Rupert. When we record live, we stream to GonnaGeek.com/live. Full show information can be found at https://www.geeks.link/433.
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