TechLinked – April 14, 2026

Episode: NVIDIA N1, Apple Glasses Update, Rockstar Hack + more!

Host: Linus Media Group
Theme: Fast-paced tech and gaming news roundup

Episode Overview

This episode of TechLinked whips up a “classic tech news stew,” serving up the latest scoops across semiconductors, wearables, notorious hacks, and some peculiar science, all delivered with the show’s signature playful and irreverent tone. Major topics include Nvidia’s elusive new laptop chip, Apple’s in-development smart glasses, a significant Rockstar Games data breach, and a rapid-fire session of “quick bits” spanning Blu-ray drives to robot birds.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

Nvidia N1 Laptop Chip Leak

[00:30 – 02:38]

• A motherboard featuring Nvidia's long-rumored “N1” chip briefly appeared for sale on Chinese site Goo Fish for $1,400 before being quickly delisted.
  • “Can’t leave it on there. The board was flanked by eight SK Hynix LPDDR5X packages, totaling a ludicrous 128 gigs of unified memory, which is more RAM than most people’s entire computer, phone, and smart fridge combined.” [00:47]
• The N1 is said to be nearly identical to the GB10 “superchip” used in Nvidia’s DGX Spark AI workstations, but repurposed for gaming and typical laptop use.
  • Specs: 20-core ARM CPU (co-designed with Mediatek), Blackwell GPU (up to 6,144 CUDA cores), expected to perform at “RTX 5070 territory. Ish.”
• Dell and Lenovo are rumored to unveil devices at Computex 2026, marking Nvidia’s major return to consumer laptop silicon since the Tegra era.

Apple Smart Glasses (“N50”) Leak

[02:39 – 03:15]

• According to reports, Apple is developing “display-free” smart glasses codenamed N50, targeting a late 2026 reveal and 2027 release.
• Prototypes include at least four frame styles—ranging from Wayfarer-inspired to slim formats “like the ones Tim Cook wears.”
  • “I’m not sure if the world can handle that much raw sexuality. Maybe if he dies.” – Host poking fun at Tim Cook’s style [02:56]
• Hardware highlights: vertically-oriented camera, premium acetate frames (as opposed to generic plastics); all designed in-house, unlike competing efforts that rely on partners.
• These glasses are part of a broader “AI wearables” push, including new camera-equipped AirPods and a pendant, all built to take advantage of a dramatically upgraded Siri (powered by Apple collaborating with Google for AI capabilities).

Rockstar Games Breach by Shiny Hunters

[03:16 – 04:17]

• Rockstar Games confirmed a breach by the hacker collective Shiny Hunters, who are reportedly demanding ransom under threat of leaking corporate data.
  • Attackers didn’t breach Rockstar directly, but infiltrated via Anodot (a third-party cloud analytics service), stealing authentication tokens to access sensitive data.
  • “They waltzed into Rockstar’s data warehouses like they were playing a heist mission in GTA Online—not GTA 6, though; no one knows what that’s like.” [03:36]
• Official Rockstar statement plays down the breach as “non-material,” but reports suggest marketing plans, contracts, and financials were stolen (GTA 6 source code is not believed compromised).
  • Cautionary note: the last high-profile Rockstar hacker “got sentenced to life in a hospital.” [04:12]

Quick Bits – Lightning Round

[05:20 – 08:50]

• Blu-ray Still Alive in Japan

  • Verbatim Japan and IO Data double down on Blu-ray drive/disc production after multiple competitors exited the business.
  • “Somewhere out there, a secret order of monks is chanting in gratitude over a freshly burned BD-R of Shrek 2.” [05:44]

• Blue Origin’s Lunar Oxygen Reactor

  • Blue Origin claims success with a small reactor that extracts oxygen from simulated lunar soil.
  • Key for future moon bases—providing breathable air and rocket fuel.
  • “If Bezos has his way, in a few years, we’ll all be huffing rocks on the moon. Could have phrased that better.” [06:14]

• Mark Zuckerberg’s AI Clone

  • Meta’s CEO is training an AI version of himself, capable of attending meetings and interacting with employees.
  • Future: influencers could have their own AI avatars for fans to interact with.
  • “Old Zucker Corn’s unbridled charisma could be available for meta users around the world to experience. You drink coffee, man? Or no?” [07:10]

• Encrypted DNA Against Bio Theft

  • Georgia Tech develops a technology to encrypt DNA at the genetic level; stolen genetic materials are rendered useless without the right “key” (chemical trigger).
  • If accessed incorrectly, toxins are released to destroy the sample.
  • “Which is the most extreme consequence for forgetting your password ever. Imagine your hands just fall off— you up 10 times. No.” [07:44]

• Robot Grouse Saving Real Grouse

  • Wyoming high schoolers build robots mimicking grouse mating dances to lure birds away from airports, reducing fatal plane-bird collisions.
  • “So the students created robots to mimic grouse mating dances to lure real birds away from the airport.” [08:23]
  • Student confesses: “Before he started...he didn’t even know grouse were a thing.” [08:35]

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Nvidia Leak:
  “...which is more RAM than most people’s entire computer, phone, and smart fridge combined.” – Host, [00:47]

• Apple Glasses:
  “Maybe if he dies.” (regarding Tim Cook’s signature glasses and their ‘raw sexuality’) – Host, [02:56]

• Rockstar Breach:
  “They waltzed into Rockstar’s data warehouses like they were playing a heist mission in GTA Online—not GTA 6, though; no one knows what that’s like.” – Host, [03:36]
  “The last person to hack Rockstar got sentenced to life in a hospital. What?” – Host, [04:12]

• Quick Bits Banter:
  “Imagine your hands just fall off— you up 10 times. No.” (re. encrypted DNA) – Host, [07:44]
  “So the students created robots to mimic grouse mating dances to lure real birds away from the airport.” – Host, [08:23]

Engagement Highlights

• The episode is packed with witty, sharply delivered metaphors (e.g. “let it simmer for about 25 years and you’ve got a techno-feudalistic society...” [00:31])
• Hosts keep a brisk, irreverent pace, with comedic asides and pop-culture references throughout.
• Memorable recurring humor includes ribbing tech CEOs, riffing on sci-fi dystopias, and delight in weird science.

Timestamps for Main Segments

• Nvidia N1 Leak: [00:30 – 02:38]
• Apple Glasses Rumors: [02:39 – 03:15]
• Rockstar Games Hack: [03:16 – 04:17]
• Quick Bits (Blu-ray to Robot Grouse): [05:20 – 08:50]

Summary

The April 14, 2026, episode of TechLinked delivers a jam-packed, entertaining rundown of key developments in tech and gaming, ranging from major leaks and product rumors to quirky innovations—each delivered with trademark wit, topical jokes, and plenty of snark for both tech titans and the broader digital era.