https://xsacklunch.com/news.htmlFamily-friendly tech, gaming and streaming trends with Travis's take.en-usSun, 01 Nov 2026 19:05:16 +0000https://xsacklunch.com/news/2026-11-01.html#netflix-pubg-serieshttps://xsacklunch.com/news/2026-11-01.html#netflix-pubg-seriesSun, 01 Nov 2026 06:00:00 -0600GamingKrafton says a live-action PUBG show is in development at Netflix, with Donald Glover set to write, direct, produce and star alongside his brother Stephen as writer and producer. There is no cast list, plot or release window yet. Travis's take: Finally, a show where somebody lands in Pochinki and it actually goes well. I'll be watching with snacks and zero faith in my own drops. Source: https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/pubg-live-action-show-netflix-donald-glover-stephen-glover-1236934277/https://xsacklunch.com/news/2026-11-01.html#pubg-ive-love-divehttps://xsacklunch.com/news/2026-11-01.html#pubg-ive-love-diveSun, 01 Nov 2026 06:00:00 -0600GamingPUBG: Battlegrounds is teaming up with K-pop group IVE for a Love Dive event, with themed spots on Rondo plus outfits and emotes for all six members. It hits PC on Nov 4 and consoles on Nov 12, with the trailer out today. Travis's take: My squad is about to dance in the lobby and lose the fight. So, a normal Tuesday. Source: https://www.gamespress.com/PUBG-BATTLEGROUNDS-TEAMS-UP-WITH-IVE-FOR-LOVE-DIVE-COLLABORATIONhttps://xsacklunch.com/news/2026-11-01.html#portal-f-stop-leakhttps://xsacklunch.com/news/2026-11-01.html#portal-f-stop-leakSun, 01 Nov 2026 06:00:00 -0600GamingA working build of F-Stop, a long-lost Valve prototype set before the first Portal, has surfaced after nearly 20 years. PC Gamer and The Verge both covered the find, so fans are digging through it now. Travis's take: Twenty years in a drawer and the cake is still a lie. I respect the patience. Source: https://www.pcgamer.com/games/fps/valves-long-lost-prototype-portal-prequel-appears-online-after-nearly-20-years/https://xsacklunch.com/news/2026-11-01.html#viral-pokemon-birthdayhttps://xsacklunch.com/news/2026-11-01.html#viral-pokemon-birthdaySun, 01 Nov 2026 06:00:00 -0600Big right nowA California mom whose five-year-old son's Pokemon birthday party had no guests posted a plea to local parents. Families showed up with kids and gifts, and the afternoon turned into a celebration the family says it will never forget. Travis's take: As a Texas dad, I'm not crying, the cake is just emotional. Great job, Patterson. Source: https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/videos/california-moms-clever-idea-no-150111889.htmlhttps://xsacklunch.com/news/2026-11-01.html#arc-raiders-one-yearhttps://xsacklunch.com/news/2026-11-01.html#arc-raiders-one-yearSun, 01 Nov 2026 06:00:00 -0600GamingEmbark Studios marked a full year of ARC Raiders with a thank-you note and a recap of first-year numbers. It pointed players to the Frozen Trail update and said more is planned for year two. Travis's take: One year of raiding Topside and I still can't carry my loot to the exit. Happy birthday, though. Source: https://arcraiders.com/news/one-year-anniversaryhttps://xsacklunch.com/news/2026-11-01.html#viral-miracle-wheathttps://xsacklunch.com/news/2026-11-01.html#viral-miracle-wheatSun, 01 Nov 2026 06:00:00 -0600Big right nowDecades ago a farmer near Parma found an old sack of unknown seeds, planted them, and grew a tall wheat with seven ears per stalk. Researchers later identified it as an ancient grain, and it now goes into bread. Travis's take: I found a sack in my attic once. It was holiday decorations. No bread came out of it. Source: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/italian-farmer-found-unknown-seeds-attic-with-nothing-lose-planted-them-result-biblical-180989644/https://xsacklunch.com/news/2026-11-01.html#kick-homegrown-partnershttps://xsacklunch.com/news/2026-11-01.html#kick-homegrown-partnersSun, 01 Nov 2026 06:00:00 -0600StreamingKick says it is partnering more than 100 loyal creators who stuck around for years without hitting the usual numbers. An OG streamer badge is also in the works. Travis's take: Good news for anybody who has been quietly streaming for years. Stick around long enough and the lunch bag gets noticed. Source: https://win.gg/kick-director-ethan-wright-responds-to-user-feedback/https://xsacklunch.com/news/2026-11-01.html#apple-ai-for-ais-sakehttps://xsacklunch.com/news/2026-11-01.html#apple-ai-for-ais-sakeSun, 01 Nov 2026 06:00:00 -0600TechIn a Wired interview, Apple CEO John Ternus said the company will use AI in its products but doesn't want to ship it for its own sake. He added that people shouldn't have to wonder whether a feature came from AI or regular software. Travis's take: Meanwhile my fridge has asked me to try its new AI mode twice this week. Some of us have not gotten the memo. Source: https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/31/apple-ceo-says-the-company-doesnt-want-to-ship-ai-for-ais-sake/https://xsacklunch.com/news/2026-11-01.html#hackertubehttps://xsacklunch.com/news/2026-11-01.html#hackertubeSun, 01 Nov 2026 06:00:00 -0600TechFrustrated with YouTube's recommendations, Karpathy built a YouTube-style site from videos Hacker News commenters recommend, about 6,450 videos across 150 topics. He says an AI coding assistant did the heavy lifting in about two hours. Travis's take: A whole video site by Saturday lunch. I can't get through my own laundry by Saturday lunch. Source: https://karpathy.bearblog.dev/hacker-tube/