The DogHouse

The DogHouse 20 | Napster, AI Training and Glute-Shaking Giggles
This week, on DogHouse 20, John, Lorenzo, and Abby dive into some of the stories across the tech, gaming, and cybersecurity industries. Once a piracy giant, Napster is making a surprising return with a new vision. How is Meta sourcing material for AI training, and why is it raising concerns? What does the first-of-its-kind age verification mandate mean for privacy? All that and more on DogHouse 20! Bark Bits Articles Former music-pirating platform Napster to be reborn rather ironically as a metaverse for musicians to connect with their fans after $207 million deal | PC Gamer How is Meta Getting Its Hands on Advanced Digital Galleys to Train Its AI? | Literary Hub Utah becomes the first state to pass an app store age verification bill | The Verge A Sneaky Phish Just Grabbed My MailChimp Mailing List | Troy Hunt Fake CAPTCHA websites hijack your clipboard to install information stealers | MalWare Bytes 23andMe is filing for bankruptcy. Here's what it means for your genetic data Steam pulls game demo infecting Windows with info-stealing malware. An FPS studio pulled its game from Steam after it got caught linking to malware disguised as a demo, but the dev insists it was actually the victim of a labyrinthine conspiracy | PC Gamer Want to feel like a spy? Stick a smart chip in your manicure. 'It's a bittersweet victory': Meta has been forced to stop ad-tracking one individual in the UK after settling a years-long court case | PC Gamer Tech Treats Games and Entertainment Entertainment Dune: Awakening system requirements are here, complete with Razer Sensa HD haptic support to 'feel the rumble of your ornithopter's seat' | PC Gamer Dune: Awakening promises us a breath of fresh air, skipping early access for a full launch with no monthly subscription in May | PC Gamer In the year of our lord 2025, Mojang is finally adding shaders to Minecraft, making reflective lighting and water effects more accessible for all | PC Gamer Games Fantasy Game: Avowed - $69.99 on Steam Cozy/Casual Game: Unpacking - $19.99 on Steam Steam City Builder & Colony Sim Fest Epic Games Cat Quest Neko Ghost, Jump! Check out their Spring Sale! Pack Talk: Air vs Liquid Cooling? Lorenzo breaks down air cooling vs. liquid cooling for gaming rigs. Which offers better performance, longevity, and ease of use? Tune in for expert insights. Please tune in for tech deep dives, gaming updates, and entertainment news, and don’t forget to like, subscribe, and send us your tech questions! Tags: DogHouse Podcast, Tech News, PC Gaming, Napster, AI, Cybersecurity, Gaming News, Meta, Liquid Cooling, Air COoling, PC Build, Steam Games, Free Games, 23andMe, App Store, Malware, Phishing, Meta AI, The DogHouse 20 Wanna Join Our Mailing List? Click Here! Contact Us: Email: podcast@doghousesystems.com Please leave us a voicemail: 214-810-4347 Direct Message: Instagram | Facebook | X (formerly Twitter) | Threads Subscribe: Download MP3 | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | iHeart Radio | Pandora | YouTube Music | Blubrry