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Jason DeFillippo & Brian Schulmeister with Dave Bittner
We dissect the tech news train wrecks of the week, calling out what went wrong and who’s to blame. Think of this podcast as if Kurt Cobain threw down with Tom from MySpace, Elon Musk, and Mark Zuckerberg in a back alley brawl. No mercy, no filter—if tech had a walk of shame, this would be it.
575: Regretted Attrition
Automated-tech vehicle deaths; Twitter tumbles as Musk deals reviewed; Amazon's bad news week - unions, attrition costs & lawsuits; Bird migrating out of markets; in Uber ads are coming; Microsoft layoffs; Reddit NFTs booming; Kanye & Parler; Metaverse attrition; Meta has to sell Giphy; Unstoppable Domains stopped; Keanu returning to franchises; She-Hulk gets too meta; Nope is a yep; WB launches LOTR NFTs; Netflix "extra user" fees; Directed by David Lynch; TikTok adult-only livestreams; DuckDuck No Thank You; Discmaster; Apple & Adobe updates; the Forever War; the Walk of Life; Flash, ahhhaaaa!Show notes at : https://gog.show/575/Sponsors:Lectric eBikes - Go to LectriceBikes.com and get $100 off any eBike purchase.Kolide - Kolide can help you nail third-party audits and internal compliance goals with endpoint security for your entire fleet. Learn more here.ButcherBox - Sign up at butcherbox.com/GOG and use code GOG to get one 10 to 14-pound Turkey FREE in your first box!FOLLOW UPNow it’s getting meta...11 more crash deaths are linked to automated-tech vehiclesIN THE NEWSTwitter Tumbles as US Weighs Security Reviews for Musk DealsAmazon warehouse in Albany votes against unionizationAmazon’s attrition costs $8 billion annually according to leaked documents. And it gets worse.Amazon faces $1 billion lawsuit over claims it 'tricks' UK customers into paying moreBird exits Germany, Sweden, Norway and ‘several dozen’ US, EMEA marketsUber Plans to Advertise to You At Every Stage of Your Ride, Using Your Own DataMicrosoft lays off hundreds of employeesRedditors have created millions of crypto wallets to buy NFT avatarsKanye West to acquire ‘uncancelable’ social media platform ParlerLeak: Most Facebook Metaverse Users Have Quit in a MonthMeta will have to sell Giphy after losing UK appealThe GIF Is on Its DeathbedUnstoppable Domains disables .coin extensions, illustrating an issue with the idea that "you'll always own your NFT""Why we’re no longer offering .coin"MEDIA CANDYBill & Ted Face the MusicWeed Is Coming to Circle K Gas Stations in US Next YearNopeWarner Bros. teams up with Web3 startup Eluvio to launch ‘Lord of the Rings’ NFTsNetflix will begin charging 'extra user' fees early next yearNetflix Returns to Growth, Saying the Worst of Slowdown Is OverFirst look at 'Ralphie' star Peter Billingsley's returns for 'A Christmas Story' sequel"Directed by David Lynch" stickers reveal the true nature of our realityTikTok is raising the age requirement for TikTok Live, adding adult-only livestreamsTikTok appears to be preparing to launch a podcast appTHE WALK OF LIFE PROJECTQueen unearths 'lost' 1988 track 'Face it Alone' featuring Freddie MercuryAPPS & DOODADSDuckDuckGo for Mac moves to public beta with cookie pop-up handling, ‘Duck Player,’ moreDiscmasterApple will release iPadOS 16 and macOS Ventura on October 24Apple’s new M2 iPad Pro arrives October 26Adobe Photoshop update adds refined selections and AI photo restorationAT THE LIBRARYThe Forever War, Book 1 by Joe HaldemanForever Peace: The Forever War, Book 2 by Joe HaldemanSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
48:1422/10/2022
574: She’s Got Legs
F around & find out; eggs, legs & self driving cars; Alex Jones; Meta, OnlyFans bribes & Within; what's the ROI for 1.2 billion & 38 users; the Metaverse is getting legs; more NFT & crypto news; Rivian recalls almost all it's trucks; DeepMind & DeepCake; DART worked; Netflix announces ad-tier, Apple is considering it; Succession & the Murdochs; Werewolf By Night; Sportsball; Shane MacGowan; eero Internet Backup; AirTags in luggage; 3D calling; Spark Mail; ePaper License Plates; Apple AR headsets; website tracking; patter & spoken word songs; Shatner gold!Show notes at https://gog.show/574Sponsors:Kolide - Kolide can help you nail third-party audits and internal compliance goals with endpoint security for your entire fleet. Learn more here.Hover - Go to Hover now and grab your very own domain or a few of them at hover.com/gog and get 10% off your first purchase.FOLLOW UPWhat’s the magic number of steps to keep weight off? Here’s what a new study saysSurvey: 42% of Tesla Autopilot Drivers Think Their Cars Can Entirely Drive ThemselvesIN THE NEWSAlex Jones ordered to pay $965 million after misinformation campaign targeting Sandy Hook familiesLawsuit accuses Meta executives of taking bribes from OnlyFansMeta files to dismiss FTC complaint over acquisition of VR fitness company Within$1.2 BILLION METAVERSE HORRIFIED BY REPORT IT ONLY HAD 30 ACTIVE USERSMeta's avatars are getting legs'The devices would have gotten us killed.' Microsoft's military smart goggles failed four of six elements during a recent test, internal Army report saysNFT Purchased by Logan Paul for 623k is now worth $10From Over $620K to $10: Logan Paul’s Unsuccessful NFT InvestmentSatoshi Island project aims to turn a remote Pacific island into a city built on cryptocurrencySteering Defect Forces Tech Darling Rivian to Recall Nearly Every Car Its Ever MadeNew iPhone Crash Collision Feature Is Calling 911 For People On RollercoastersDeepMind breaks 50-year math record using AI; new record falls a week laterLabor Department proposal may lead to gig workers gaining employee statusNASA's DART spacecraft successfully altered the orbit of an asteroidMEDIA CANDYNetflix with ads launches Nov. 3, will be missing up to 10% of Netflix catalogApple is quietly pushing a TV ad product with media agencies‘The Peripheral’: Prime Video Drops New Trailer For Sci-Fi From Jonathan Nolan And Lisa JoyProsecutors drop charges against ‘Serial’ podcast subject Adnan SyedSuccessionThe Murdochs: Empire of InfluenceWerewolf By NightShane MacGowan "waved willy" at trains passing Bono's houseAPPS & DOODADSWhat is eero Internet Backup?Lufthansa "bans AirTags in luggage" after passengers publicly shame it with location of lost bagsLufthansa Says Apple AirTags Are Once Again Allowed in Checked BagsDJI Mavic 3 - Flying Over Mount EverestGoogle’s 3D video calling booths, Project Starline, will now be tested in the real worldGoogle completes iOS 16 Lock Screen widgets rollout with Maps and SearchSpark Mail 3.0SECURITY HAH!The CyberWireDave BittnerHacking HumansCaveatControl LoopE Paper License Plates Now Street-Legal in CaliforniaRPlate by ReviverApple’s Mixed Reality Headset to Offer Iris Scanning for Payments, Logging InNreal Air AR Glasses, Smart Glasses with Massive 201" Micro-OLED Virtual Theater, Augmented Reality Glasses, Watch, Stream, and Game on PC/Android/iOS – Consoles & Cloud Gaming CompatibleBetter ingredients, better trackers: Papa John’s sued for allegedly snooping on website usersBeware cars that may have come from the Florida hurricane Ian floodplains.Big John by Jimmy DeanRingo by Lorne GreenTeddy Bear by Red SovineConvoy by CW McCallWilliam Shatner - Good King WenceslasCLOSING SHOUT-OUTSAngela LansburySweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street - IMDBSweeney Todd (1982) - FULLSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
01:08:1015/10/2022
573: Firing On Zero Cylinders
Getting hit by a Tesla at Whole Foods; Deepcake; Elon's wild Twitter week, TeslaBot Prime; Kim K pays up for crypto pump-and-dump; Bitcoin, climate change & personal impact; Coinbase allows buys, unable to cash out for 6 hours; FCC taking robocall database seriously; Love and Thunder; reassessing Sinead; Pose; Deshaun; the Real Bling Ring; Food Network; more Dune coming; Spotify downsizes podcast division; Twitter edit; too big TVs; another drone; Metaverse fashion IRL; Media, HAH; Andor, She-Hulk and short seasons & series; Spotify looking for harmful content; Uber cover-up; Orson Wells, Johnny Carson and the theater of the mind.Show notes at https://gog.show/573Sponsors:Kolide - Kolide can help you nail third-party audits and internal compliance goals with endpoint security for your entire fleet. Learn more here.Hover - Go to Hover now and grab your very own domain or a few of them at hover.com/gog and get 10% off your first purchase.FOLLOW UPBruce Willis’ Rep Refutes Report That He Sold His Digital Likeness to Deepfake CompanyIN THE NEWSElon Musk’s Texts Shatter the Myth of the Tech Genius“Are You Going to Liberate Twitter From the Censorship Happy Mob?”Musk Proposes to Buy Twitter for Original Price of $54.20 a ShareMusk’s Twitter Deal Has Employees Asking: Should I Stay or Should I Go?For Better or Worse, Tesla Bot Is Exactly What We ExpectedKim Kardashian will pay $1.26 million to settle SEC charges over a crypto postEconomic estimation of Bitcoin mining’s climate damages demonstrates closer resemblance to digital crude than digital goldCoinbase users were unable to withdraw funds to US bank accounts for six hoursFCC will start kicking voice providers out of its robocall databaseMEDIA CANDYThor: Love and ThunderNothing ComparesA New Movie About One of Our Most Controversial Pop Stars Shows We’ve Still Got a Lot of Reassessing to DoPoseThe Real Bling Ring: Hollywood HeistBobby’s Triple ThreatOutChef’dEmily Watson and Shirley Henderson to Star as Harkonnen Siblings in Sisterhood of DuneSpotify cancels 11 original podcasts, lays off under 5% of podcast staffAPPS & DOODADSTwitter finally starts rolling out the edit button, but US users will have to waitAmazon Fire TV 75" Omni Series 4K UHD smart TV with Dolby Vision, hands-free with AlexaDJI AvataLoewe's Metaverse Fashion Works IRLSECURITY HAH!The CyberWireDave BittnerHacking HumansCaveatControl LoopMandalorian Dark SaberThe Langley Files: A CIA PodcastGriftonomicsSpotify acquires firm that detects harmful contentFormer Uber CISO Joe Sullivan Found Guilty Over Breach Cover-UpOrson Welles and Johnny Carson discuss the merits of audio contentCLOSING SHOUT-OUTSLoretta Lynn’s Family Statement and ObituaryJudy Tenuta, Accordion-Playing Comedian, Dies at 72See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
01:18:4508/10/2022
572: I Like It, Except When It Sucks
Why haven't you deleted TikTok yet; Google search gets immersive; Apple Pay Later coming... later; why we aren't going EV or even hybrid yet; space news makes tech cool again; Meta brings the NFTs and... Make-A-Video; James Earl Jones retires, AI Darth Vader is your daddy now; Bruce Willis sells rights to Deepfake firm; Three-Body Problem, Avatar: the Way of Water have us snoozing; Netflix building a game studio; Bravo; Aphex Twin software 20 years too late; tortilla robots and predictive AI; OG app announced, dead on arrival; Amazon's hardware event; the Forever War; Matthew Mather; Cloudflare eSIM; Uber, GTA 6 hack suspect arrested; Andor.Show notes at https://gog.show/572/Sponsors:Lectric eBikes - Go to LectriceBikes.com and get $100 off any eBike purchase.Kolide - Kolide can help you nail third-party audits and internal compliance goals with endpoint security for your entire fleet. Learn more here.FOLLOW UPElon Musk Is Convinced He's the Future. We Need to Look Beyond HimIN THE NEWSUK warns TikTok of £27 million fine over child privacy violationsTikTok breaks records as top grossing app in Q3, as overall app store revenue declinesTikTok Seen Moving Toward U.S. Security Deal, but Hurdles RemainGoogle to Make Search and Maps More ‘Immersive’Apple Pay Later may not arrive until next year due to 'technical and engineering' setbacksDepartment of Transportation approves EV charging plans for all 50 statesWebb and Hubble capture detailed views of DART impactHurricane Ian Flyover CoverageAll Facebook and Instagram users in the US can now share NFTs, cross-post between both appsMeta announces Make-A-Video, which generates video from textMEDIA CANDYAn AI program voiced Darth Vader in ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ so James Earl Jones could finally retireActor Bruce Willis Becomes First Celebrity to Sell Rights to Deepfake FirmNetflix’s adaptation of 'The Three-Body Problem' will arrive in 2023Avatar: The Way of Water | Official Teaser TrailerNetflix is building its own game studioAPPS & DOODADSBrave browser to start blocking annoying cookie consent bannersAphex Twin's free 'sample mashing' app feeds on your music libraryChipotle is moving its tortilla robot to a real restaurantThe OG App promises you an ad-free Instagram feedApple removed The OG App from the App Store for unauthorized access of Instagram’s servicesStar Trek: Lower Decks - The Badgy DirectiveHere's everything Amazon announced at its fall hardware eventAT THE LIBRARYThe Forever War by Joe HaldemanMatthew Mather (1969-2022)Matthew Mather BooksSECURITY HAH!The CyberWireDave BittnerHacking HumansCaveatControl LoopBoot Up with JasonAndorCloudflare launches an eSIM to secure mobile devicesHow Your Smartphone Is Listening to You AI Searches Public Cameras to Find When Instagram Photos Were Taken CLOSING SHOUT-OUTSCoolio Found Dead at Age 59See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
01:26:0401/10/2022
571: Furry Stormtrooper
Patreon & MASH; TikTok treats celebrities not just like us; everyone's getting fined - Uber, Meta & Morgan Stanley; Deep Space Whine; Constantine sequel; Scanners remake; Apple TV+ upcoming projects; Succession; The Grand Tour: A Scandi Flick; Serial has an update; Kurt Cobain's abandoned house photography; music for programming; Rogue Amoeba celebrates 20 years; OpenAI open-sources Whisper; AI imagery and legal challenges; Douglas Rushkoff and the horrific tech billionaires; Star Wars: Andor & Larry; ILM and the trench run; AI gone Furry.Show Notes at https://gog.show/571/Sponsors:Kolide - Kolide can help you nail third party audits and internal compliance goals with endpoint security for your entire fleet. Learn more here.ButcherBox - Sign up at butcherbox.com/GOG and use code GOG to get Free Chicken for a Year!FOLLOW UPPatreon Acquires MemberfulPatreon was in talks to onboard MrBeast in a deal that could have been worth millions but never came to passMAS*H MattersIN THE NEWSTikTok reportedly gives 'a bit more leniency' to popular accountsUber Agrees to Pay N.J. $100 Million in Dispute Over Drivers’ Employment StatusMeta ordered to pay walkie-talkie app maker Voxer $175M for patent infringement$35M fine for Morgan Stanley after unencrypted, unwiped hard drives are auctionedMEDIA CANDYDeep Space Whine‘Constantine’ Sequel Officially Announced with Keanu Reeves Returning!‘Scanners’ Series Remake In The Works At HBO – DeadlineApple TV+ lands Vince Gilligan’s new TV project with two season order, starring Rhea SeehornWool — cast, plot and everything you need to know about the dystopian sci-fi dramaSuccession Season 3The Grand Tour: A Scandi FlickJudge orders release of ‘Serial’ podcast subject Adnan SyedPhotographer spent the day inside Kurt Cobain's abandoned housemusicForProgramming();APPS & DOODADSRogue Amoeba - Under the Microscope » Blog Archive » Celebrate Rogue Amoeba’s 20th AnniversaryDJI Osmo Mobile 6OpenAI open-sources Whisper, a multilingual speech recognition system"As If Nothing Happened": I Used Artificial Intelligence To See How Some Celebrities Would Look Today If They Were AliveHow AI Sees LAGetty Images bans AI-generated content over fears of legal challengesAT THE LIBRARYSurvival of the Richest: Escape Fantasies of the Tech Billionaires by Douglas RushkoffSECURITY HAH!The CyberWireDave BittnerHacking HumansCaveatControl LoopAndorStar Wars: LARRY - Episode 1Star Wars: LARRY - Episode 2Star Wars: LARRY - Episode 3Star Wars: LARRY - Episode 4Star Wars: LARRY - Episode 5FXRant: The Death Star and the Final Trench RunCelebrating 70 Years of Walt Disney ImagineeringFur Affinity bans AI-generated art, but AI has a plot to return.Stable Diffusion running on M1 MacsInside Russia’s Vast Surveillance State: ‘They Are Watching’ - The New York TimesCLOSING SHOUT-OUTSSAVANNAH COMIC CON 2022See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
01:08:3924/09/2022
570: Allegedly
Patreon drama ramps up, considerably - allegedly; Amazon accelerates robotics; Twitter's innovation vs Meta's; this week in Musk; Adobe's weird Figma play antitrust cough; Starbucks rewards NFTs; Merriam-Webster yeets pumpkin spice; Rings of Power; She-Hulk; Star Wars trailers; Kiki, Pose, Legendary and the power of sub-cultures; Sonos Ray; Apple OS updates generally good, kill Dark Sky bad; iZotope RX 10; Discord adds... forums; the Status Game; Chatter: the Voice in Our Head "I am a Golden God!"Sponsors:Kolide - Kolide can help you nail third-party audits and internal compliance goals with endpoint security for your entire fleet. Learn more here.Hover - Go to Hover now and grab your very own domain or a few of them at hover.com/gog and get 10% off your first purchase.Show notes at https://gog.show/570FOLLOW UPPatreon is laying off 17 percent of its workforce and closing offices / Around a week after it laid off its security teamThe Patreon Problem: Who is subscribing to these children's accounts?The Patreon Problem Vol 2: It's worse than we thought.IN THE NEWSAmazon is buying a company that makes pallet-stacking robotsTwitter shareholders approve the $44B merger Musk is trying to get out ofDrivers sue Tesla for alleged false advertising of Autopilot and FSD softwareTwitter starts rolling out podcasts to Blue subscribersMeta is spinning off the Pytorch framework into its own AI research foundationAdobe snaps up Figma for $20B, taking out one of its biggest rivals in digital designAdobe’s $20 Billion Deal For Figma is More Than 50 Times the Startup’s RevenueStarbucks thinks you'll want to collect NFTs to earn rewardsMerriam-Webster just yeeted a bunch of internet slang into the dictionaryMEDIA CANDYThe Lord of the Rings: The Rings of PowerShe-Hulk: Attorney At Law | Disney+ OriginalsThe first 'Mandalorian' season three trailer reunites a favorite Star Wars familyThe Mandalorian S3Star Wars: AndorTales of the JediKiki (2016 film)PoseLegendary | HBO Max OriginalsAPPS & DOODADSReview: Sonos RayiOS 16 is now availableApple Releases watchOS 9 With Medication Tracking, New Watch Faces, Sleep Updates, and MoreiOS 16's haptic keyboard is the best feature you haven't found yet | MacworldiPhone 14 Pro Camera Preview: The Hardware Changes – LuxI deleted and edited my texts with Apple's new iOS update — and it's the coolest thing the company has done in a long timeHow to remove the Search button from your Home Screen in iOS 16Apple-Acquired Weather App Dark Sky Reminding Users That iOS App Shutting Down on January 1DraftsiZotope RX 10Discord revolutionizes online conversations with... forumsAT THE LIBRARYThe Status Game: On Human Life and How to Play It by Will StorrChatter: The Voice in Our Head, Why It Matters, and How to Harness It by Ethan KrossThe Dawn of Everything: A New History of Humanity by David GraeberEyes of the Void (The Final Architecture Book 2) by Adrian TchaikovskySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
54:5116/09/2022
569: It’s Not Easy Being Green
Meta's new fine, data black box, and dissolution of "Responsible Innovation" team; DOJ antitrust action against Google could hurt Apple; more iPhones than Androids in the US for the first time; Tim Cook's burn; LG inexplicably adds NFTs to TVs; Star Trek: Lower Decks; Rings of Power & House of the Dragon; feeding Phil; Stranger Things; Khan prequel; poop for profit; Apple Watch; SetApp; Travel By Bullet, Scalzi; Star Wars upcoming series; Robocop self-defense; cable testing & ranting; ransomware attacks; fun Anonymous hack; being taken off the internet.Sponsors:Kolide - Kolide can help you nail third-party audits and internal compliance goals with endpoint security for your entire fleet. Learn more here.Hover - Go to Hover now and grab your very own domain or a few of them at hover.com/gog and get 10% off your first purchase.Show notes at https://gog.show/569/FOLLOW UPThe Birth of the Modem WorldWhen bitcoin plunges, Buttcoin cheers: the online community praying for the end of cryptoIN THE NEWSMeta faces $402 million EU fine over Instagram's privacy settings for childrenDOJ antitrust action against Google could see Apple lose billions of dollars a yearFacebook Engineers Admit They Don’t Know What They Do With Your DataMeta dissolves team responsible for discovering 'potential harms to society' in its own productsMore Americans are using iPhones than Android phones for the first time ever, new report says — a major milestone for AppleTim Cook says ‘buy your mom an iPhone’ if you want to end green bubblesLG brings NFTs to its LED and OLED TVsSLS fuel leak likely to delay Artemis 1 launch to OctoberMEDIA CANDYStar Trek: Lower DecksThe Lord of the Rings: The Rings of PowerHouse of the DragonPhil still fed as Somebody Feed Phil gets sixth-season renewalStranger Things Season 4‘The Wrath of Khan’ is getting an official Star Trek podcast prequelKids Yell “Poop” At Alexa, And These Musicians ProfitAPPS & DOODADSApple Watch UltraApple’s New ‘Ultra’ Watch Goes Toe-to-Toe With GarminSetAppAT THE LIBRARYTravel by Bullet - The Dispatcher, Book 3 by John Scalzi11 Books Like The Hyperion Cantos by Dan SimmonsSECURITY HAH!The CyberWireDave BittnerHacking HumansCaveatControl Loop‘Squid Game’s Lee Jung-jae Lands Male Lead In ‘Star Wars’ Series ‘The Acolyte’ From Leslye Headland And LucasfilmBYRNA SD KINETIC KITBYRNA FOLDABLE TARGET TRAPC2C caberQU - USB C cable testerLightning to 3.5 mm Headphone Jack AdapterRode VideoMic NTG Camera-mount Shotgun MicrophoneSmallRig Universal Smartphone Video Rig for iPhone Samsung, Filmmaking Vlogging Rig Aluminium Alloy Phone Video Cage Grip with Cold Shoe Mount for Videomaker Videographer - 2791The Los Angeles Unified School District is dealing with a ransomware attackAnonymous claims responsibility for Moscow traffic jam tied to app exploitCloudflare blocks trans harassment forum Kiwi Farms following escalation of 'targeted threats'CLOSING SHOUT-OUTSPeter Straub, Literary Master of the Supernatural, Dies at 79Peter Eckersley, co-creator of Let’s Encrypt, dies at just 43MAS*H 50th Reunion FundraiserSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
01:06:1410/09/2022
568: Muskadamus
FBI warns about DeFi; SEC after crypto; Facebook supports NFTs while trading tanks; Metaverse standards; blinking pants MetaHTML; Nvidia top AI chip dog; Snap layoffs; Substack reins in spending & perks for writers; Twitter's Onlyfans plans canned; Elon's bad prediction record; Pixar; A League of Their Own; NFT performers at the MTV awards; the Church; the Boys; Animal Kingdom; iPassword; UK police game Waze; digital art & AI created content; Midjourney; FTC sues data broker; malware hidden in James Webb images; Apple antitrust complaint; Google's automated tool messed up, shocking.Sponsors:Hover - Go to Hover now and grab your very own domain or a few of them at hover.com/gog and get 10% off your first purchase.Show notes at https://gog.show/568FOLLOW UPPrivate Internet AccessFBI says investors should take precautions before putting money into decentralized finance platformsThe SEC’s Escalating Crypto Crackdown; Exclusive: Bill Qian’s New RoleMoviePass Will Work This Time*Touring the Billy Graham Center Museum in Wheaton, ILVirtual Tour of the Billy Graham Library Lobby with a Talking CowIN THE NEWSFacebook now supports NFTsWORLD'S TOP NFT MARKETPLACE HAS ALLEGEDLY LOST 99 PERCENT OF ITS TRADING VOLUME SINCE MAYThe Metaverse Needs Standards, TooNVIDIA Explains Why it Believes a Pixar-invented Protocol is the “HTML of the metaverse”U.S. officials order Nvidia to halt sales of top AI chips to ChinaSnap reportedly plans to lay off around a fifth of its employeesMedia Versus Time By Jessica E. LessinSubstack Reins in Cash and Perks for Writers as Creator Economy RetrenchesCalifornia Legislators Seek To Burn Down The Internet — For The ChildrenWho Would Benefit From California’s Age Appropriate Design Code? Apparently Porn Companies, Privacy Lawyers, And Medical Disinfo Peddlers. But Not KidsAge Verification Providers Say Don’t Worry About California Design Code; You’ll Just Have To Scan Your Face For Every Website You VisitTruth Social's inadequate moderation is keeping it off the Google Play StoreScoop: Truth Social's Google Play Store holdupHow Twitter’s Child Porn Problem Ruined Its Plans for an Onlyfans CompetitorEXPERTS SAY ELON MUSK IS WRONG ABOUT THAT POPULATION THING HE KEEPS SAYINGMEDIA CANDYThe Pixar StoryA League of Their OwnSnoop Dogg, Eminem's NFT Performance At VMAs Looks Like Bad Instagram FilterThe Church - The HypnogogueThe Boys Season 3Animal KingdomEdgar Wright | Pre-order Filmmaking Online Course | BBC | BBC MaestroAPPS & DOODADS1Password 8 for iOSGet a deal on 1Password!UK police accused of uploading misleading Waze reports to encourage safer drivingJason Allen takes 1st place in "Digital Category" at Colorado State Fair with AI-Generated contentDALL·E: Introducing OutpaintingMidjourneySECURITY HAH!FTC sues company for selling identifiable location data, including abortion clinic visitsHackers hide malware in James Webb telescope imagesApple may face a DOJ antitrust complaint over AirTagsA Dad Took Photos of His Naked Toddler for the Doctor. Google Flagged Him as a Criminal.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
47:4002/09/2022
567: House of Dragon Boobs
MoviePass, if at first, you don't succeed; Musk, absurdly broad & overly burdensome; crypto games; virtual rappers; stealing Project Titan; bitcoin mining, data centers & a global energy crisis; Neuralink's Halloween show-and-tell; SpaceX & T-Mobile team up; the Gen-X joys of Top Gun: Maverick; Day Shift's dialogue; Light & Magic; She-Hulk; House of the Dragon; Going Back to Xanadu; our preferred chairs, browsers, and fitness apps; trackers on bikes; Netflix games; Binance scammers get scammed; those Chinese surveillance cameras; Twitter's whistleblower claims.Show notes at https://gog.show/567 Sponsors:Lectric eBikes - Go to LectriceBikes.com and get $100 off any eBike purchase.ButcherBox - Sign up at butcherbox.com/GOG and use code GOG to get Free Chicken for a Year!FOLLOW UPPodcast Magazine 40 over 40MoviePass will return on September 5th with plans starting at around $10 per monthIN THE NEWSElon Musk’s ‘Absurdly Broad’ Strategy Against Twitter Is LosingA Crypto Game Promised to Lift Filipinos Out of Poverty. Here's What Happened InsteadAxie Infinity Leaves Filipino Players Penniless and DefeatedCapitol Drops ‘Virtual Rapper’ FN Meka After Backlash Over StereotypesFormer Apple engineer pleads guilty to stealing Project Titan trade secretsBitcoin Mining Company Sells 26,200 Rigs to Eliminate $67M DebtsMicrosoft and Amazon reportedly halt plans to build data centers in IrelandElon Musk's Neuralink will show brain implant progress at a Halloween show-and-tellSpaceX and T-Mobile to Connect Starlink Satellites to Mobile PhonesSpaceX & T-Mobile to bring direct satellite connection to cell phones with ‘Coverage Above and Beyond’MEDIA CANDYTop Gun MaverickDay ShiftLight & MagicGoing Back To Xanadu (2008 Xanadu documentary)APPS & DOODADSMirra 2Opera GX review – worth using in 2022?qdomyos-zwift GuideAuto resistance on Peloton Workout and Charts for your Echelon bikes with qdomyos-zwiftHow to Play Netflix Games for FreeSECURITY HAH!Hackers reportedly deepfaked a Binance exec to carry out listing scamsCybercriminals Are Selling Access to Chinese Surveillance CamerasTwitter whistleblower claims company’s practices pose national security riskCLOSING SHOUT-OUTSThe NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture Showdepression lies – WIL WHEATON dot NETSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
48:4427/08/2022
566: Down the Metahole
Technology no one wants: palm scanners, the Metaverse, NFTs & crypto; buying real art; Apple's return to work, hiring freeze, Maps & looking into tripling it's ad revenue; Neumann's back, again; fighting for your right to party at an Airbnb; the Sandman, Better Call Saul nail it; Westworld... WTF; the Most Hated Man on the Internet; She-Hulk; Light & Magic; the Slits; VPNs, AirTags, Simplisafe & fitness apps; Jason Bumbles with a bot; Signal third-party breach; Google shutters IoT Core; getting jiggler with it; Apple 0-days updates; Galaga; it's like camping, but involuntary!Sponsors:Kolide - Kolide can help you nail third-party audits and internal compliance goals with endpoint security for your entire fleet. Learn more here.Hover - Go to Hover now and grab your very own domain or a few of them at hover.com/gog and get 10% off your first purchase.Show notes at https://gog.show/566/FOLLOW UPShannon StameyWinamp's revival includes platforms for musicians and fansIN THE NEWSApple employees will need to work from its offices three times a week starting in SeptemberApple reportedly lays off recruiters amid hiring slowdownReport: Apple wants to triple its revenue from ads business, likely expanding Search Ads to Maps appAdam Neumann’s New Company Gets a Big Check From Andreessen HorowitzAdam Neumann, Vibes LandlordAirbnb starts testing anti-party tech in the US and CanadaMark Zuckerberg’s new Metaverse selfie is so bad people can’t believe it’s realMEDIA CANDYThe SandmanEndless: A Sandman PodcastBetter Call SaulWestworldThe Most Hated Man on the InternetShe-Hulk: Attorney at LawLight & MagicHere to Be Heard: The Story of the SlitsAPPS & DOODADSStealth Tubeless Tag HolderNinja Mount Launches a Range of Apple Airtag MountsStealth Tag®- A hidden AirTag mountain bike holder to track and protect your bikeSimpliSafeSurvey: Nearly half of Android users consider switching to iPhone over security and privacy concernsFitness BlenderPeloton may open its workout content to competing bikes and treadmillsSECURITY HAH!The CyberWireDave BittnerHacking HumansCaveatControl LoopSignal says third-party data breach exposed 1,900 phone numbersGoogle Cloud will shutter its IoT Core service next year‘My manager caught me’: Remote worker says they got reprimanded for using ‘mouse jiggler’ app, sparking debateWhat you’ll need to survive the California wildfires this summeriOS Privacy: Announcing InAppBrowser.com - see what JavaScript commands get injected through an in-app browserApple security updates fix 2 zero-days used to hack iPhones, MacsBetter Call Saul prop auctionTips for GalagaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
01:19:0320/08/2022
565: Jason Blart: Mall Cop
Incompetencies; magnets on a stick; tennis elbow & fitness; go ahead and drink the rain in Spain; CHIPS is a go; Cuban does good & bad; Amazon's solutions without problems; Facebook still can't remove white supremacists; Pew study on teen social media usage; FCC rejects Starlink request for subsidies; the Sandman; NeuroNerds; Joni Mitchell; Surface; Prey; Being Canadian; Twitter content AI is crap; home tools; cocktail smoking; Jason goes to Mall Cop school; Meta releases messages in abortion case; in-app browsers are bad; does Wisdom listen?Show notes at https://gog.show/565Sponsors:Kolide - Kolide can help you nail third-party audits and internal compliance goals with endpoint security for your entire fleet. Learn more here.Hover - Go to Hover now and grab your very own domain or a few of them at hover.com/gog and get 10% off your first purchase.FOLLOW UPSOLE SB900Fitness BlenderZwift Compatible EquipmentCycleOps Magnus Smart Trainer40 Over 40 in Podcasting for 2022IN THE NEWSPresident Biden signs CHIPS Act to boost semiconductor productionMark Cuban, Mavericks in hot water over Voyager ‘Ponzi scheme’Amazon's palm payments arrive in more than 65 Whole Foods stores in CaliforniaFacebook still has trouble removing white supremacists, study saysA fifth of US teens use YouTube 'almost constantly,' with TikTok not far behindTikTok’s $4 Billion Advertising Machine Is Messy Behind the ScenesFCC rejects Starlink request for nearly $900 million in broadband subsidiesMEDIA CANDYThe SandmanThe Orville New HorizonsThe NeuroNerds: A Brain Injury Recovery & Pop Culture ShowHow Joni Mitchell Learned to Play Guitar Again After a 2015 Brain Aneurysm–and Made It Back to the Newport Folk FestivalSurface on Apple TV+WestworldPreyBeing CanadianNadiya's Asian OdysseyNew Rule: Fat Acceptance | Real Time with Bill Maher (HBO)APPS & DOODADSPlexHBO Max finishes rolling out its much-needed app redesignWhat we bought: How DeWalt's 20V Max cordless drill became my most versatile home-reno toolDEWALT 20V Max Cordless Drill Combo Kit, 2-Tool (DCK240C2),Yellow/Black Drill Driver/Impact Combo KitCraftsman 3-in-1 Corded Blower/Vacuum/MulcherMITBAK Cocktail Smoker with Dome Lid and Woodchips | Electric Food and Drink Portable Smoking Gun| Indoor-Outdoor Smoke Infuser Machine | Excellent GiftGM Makes $1,500 OnStar Subscription Mandatory on GMC, Buick, Cadillac ModelsSECURITY HAH!The CyberWireDave BittnerHacking HumansCaveatControl LoopBYRNA CA COURSE - SECURITY GUARD AND CHEMICAL AGENT CERTIFICATIONBYRNA SHIELD BULLET RESISTANT BACKPACK BODY ARMORNebraska mother, teenager face charges in teen's abortion after police obtain their Facebook DMsIn-app browsers like those in Facebook and Instagram are a big privacy risk, developer showsActive scam making the rounds on TwitterCLOSING SHOUT-OUTSRIP Olivia Newton JohnOLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN DEAD AT 73Darryl Hunt of The Pogues has died aged 72See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
01:13:5013/08/2022
564: Blame It On the Rain
Earth no longer has drinkable rain; Goodreads; Pickleball elbow; Twitter goes after Musk; the week in grift - Ponzi schemes, hacks, regulatory lies, "preemptive" theft, oh my; Meta's Super live streaming platform; movies we haven't watched & some we have; Westworld; Trainwreck, Woodstock '99; Opal C1 camera; Apple Arcade removes titles; Winamp is back; WebbCompare; fitness apps; Meta Pixel HIPAA lawsuits; everyone's texts have been deleted except Alex Jones; deprogramming conspiracy theorists, Happy Birthday, Jason!Show notes at https://gog.show/564Sponsors:Kolide - Kolide can help you nail third-party audits and internal compliance goals with endpoint security for your entire fleet. Learn more here.MasterClass - Head over to m365masterclass.com and enter code GOG at checkout for 20% off your subscription for life.Hover - Go to Hover now and grab your very own domain or a few of them at hover.com/gog and get 10% off your first purchase.FOLLOW UPJason on Goodreads10 Terrific Exercises for Tennis ElbowPFAS In Rainwater Mean It's Unsafe To Drink Anywhere, Even In AntarcticaIN THE NEWSTwitter subpoenas associates of Elon Musk in preparation for lawsuitThe Disastrous Record of Celebrity Crypto EndorsementsSEC charges 11 people over 'textbook' $300 million crypto Ponzi schemeHacking free-for-all relieves crypto bridge users of $200 millionNew York regulators slap Robinhood's crypto business with $30 million fineRobinhood lays off almost a quarter of its staffInside the Crypto-Bot Ghost Towns of TelegramMeta has been quietly testing a new livestreaming platform and is ramping up creator outreach. Read a leaked 17-page pitch deck it sent influencers.MEDIA CANDYTrainwreck: Woodstock ‘99Best SellersThe Lost CityAPPS & DOODADSOpal C1 Camera - invite code: OP-5i7SOFb-ALApple Arcade removes first batch of originals, ‘Leaving Soon’ tab now goneJetpack Joyride will soon have a sequel available exclusively on Apple ArcadeWinamp, your parents' favorite MP3 software, is backWebbCompareSECURITY HAH!The CyberWireDave BittnerHacking HumansCaveatControl LoopMeta faces lawsuit for allegedly collecting patient health data without consentFOR PROBABLY TOTALLY INNOCENT REASONS, THE DEFENSE DEPARTMENT ALSO DELETED THE JANUARY 6 TEXT MESSAGES OF TOP TRUMP OFFICIALSConspiracy theories have legitimized violence, impaired public health, and undermined democratic governance. Containing their harms begins with understanding the theorist, not the theory.CLOSING SHOUT-OUTSAirtags on ThingverseNichelle Nichols Helped Show America a Different FutureVin Scully, Voice of the Dodgers for 67 Years, Dies at 94See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
56:3206/08/2022
563: Cracker Barrel Enthusiast
Hot, Hot, Hot; Google fires engineer that claimed AI was sentient; Shkreli, Cracker Barrel enthusiast & ponzi schemer, is back; ghosted politician wants to make ghosting a crime; Senate grills Apple, Google over crypto app scams; Jon & Punch & the CHIPS act; Westworld turns the ship around; John Oliver is back; the Old Man; Spotify gains users, loses money, ditches Car Thing; hiding AirTags on bikes; Instagram's very busy week; Twitter Blue price hike; Snapchat+ inexplicably doing well; Tinder "desk mode"; smart scarves; Chuck Palahniuk's Plot Spoiler; Star Trek coffee table book; Happy Birthday Dave!Show notes at https://gog.show/563Sponsors:Lectric eBikes - Go to LectriceBikes.com and get $100 off any eBike purchase.ButcherBox - Sign up at butcherbox.com/GOG and use code GOG to get 1 pack of free bacon in EVERY box for the life of your membership PLUS $10 off your first order.Kolide - Kolide can help you nail third party audits and internal compliance goals with endpoint security for your entire fleet. Learn more here.MasterClass - Head over to m365masterclass.com and enter code GOG at checkout for 20% off your subscription for life.FOLLOW UPWhite House launches a website to help people cope with extreme heatGoogle fired engineer who said its AI was sentientGOOGLE FIRES ENGINEER WHO SAID ITS EXPERIMENTAL AI GAINED SENTIENCEIN THE NEWSMartin Shkreli Is Out of Prison, So of Course He's Getting Into web3A Filipino politician wants to make ghosting a criminal offenseSenate committee chair grills Apple, Google over protection against crypto app scamsCHIPS Act passes House on way to Biden signingMEDIA CANDYSTAR TREK CONTINUES‘The Old Man’ Finale: Producers Address Mysterious Morgan & Whether Zoe (And Those Dogs) Will Be BackSpotify has 188 million Premium users, but continues to lose moneySpotify has stopped making its Car Thing dashboard accessoryAPPS & DOODADSInstagram gets worse with dark patterns lifted from TikTokInstagram will survey US users about race to assess if it is ‘fair and equitable’Instagram Pauses Changes to Feed After Week-Long DramaTwitter raises the price of its ‘Blue’ subscription for the first timeSocial subscription Snapchat+ is already faring better than Twitter BlueTinder revives 'Desk Mode' feature for singles returning to the office, offering them a button to quickly hide swipingManchester City shows off a smart scarf that tracks fan reactionsClipdropApple’s Butterfly Keyboard Fiasco Leads to a $50M SettlementLatest iOS 16 beta limits the ability to edit and delete messagesWireless Portable Charger Power Bank, 33800mAh 15W Fast Wireless Charging 25W Power Delivery QC 4.0 Phone Charger, 5 Output & Dual Input External Battery Pack Compatible with iPhone, Android etc3Dio FS XLR (FSXLR-2W-002)AT THE LIBRARYChuck Palahniuk's Plot SpoilerStar Trek: Designing the Final Frontier: How Midcentury Modernism Shaped Our View of the FutureCLOSING SHOUT-OUTSDavid Warner, British Actor Known for ‘The Omen’ and ‘Tron,’ Dies at 80See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
49:3130/07/2022
562: It’s Fuego Out There
A rare in-person show; space news; piracy is good, so are eggs; Millennium Tower keeps sinking; TikTok job cuts; Twitter trial moves forward; Russian & Chinese fines on big tech; Microsoft hard pass on NFTs; crypto energy use; all the Star Trek; Netflix's confusing sharing plans; Game of Yawns; stories behind the songs; Instagram is dead; Jason's $Eaves; we stole Nothing; regulating VPNs; US government buying location data; TikTok security shuffle; GPS security flaws; it's a bit warm out there, isn't it?Sponsors:Kolide - Kolide can help you nail third party audits and internal compliance goals with endpoint security for your entire fleet. Learn more here.MasterClass - Head over to m365masterclass.com and enter code GOG at checkout for 20% off your subscription for life.Hover - Go to Hover now and grab your very own domain or a few of them at hover.com/gog and get 10% off your first purchase.Show notes at https://gog.show/562FOLLOW UPThe James Webb Space Telescope is capturing the universe on a 68GB SSDIN HUGE REVERSAL, RUSSIA LETTING SPACEX FLY COSMONAUTS TO SPACE STATIONBuzz Aldrin's moon landing jacket is up for auctionResearch Suggests That Software Piracy Lowers PovertyIN THE NEWSOnce again, the Millennium Tower is sinking and tilting faster than beforeTikTok is cutting jobs around the worldJudge rules that Twitter can expedite its trial against Elon MuskRussia hits Google with a $375M fine for allowing ‘prohibited’ Ukraine news on its platformsChina’s $1B fine on Didi could end the mobility giant’s troubled yearMinecraft says ‘No F-ing Thanks’ to NFTsCryptomining boom has people’s energy bills skyrocketing; feds mull new rulesCryptomining Capacity in U.S. Rivals Energy Use of Houston, Findings ShowCrypto has a whole new boondoggle to sell youBlockchain-powered carbon offset company Land Life starts 35,000-acre forest fire in SpainElon Musk discloses that Tesla owns Dogecoin, but how much does it have?Inside Apple’s Eight-Year Struggle to Build a Self-Driving CarNFTs 101: Taxes, Risks, and More by Charles SchwabNFT collector loses 100 ETH (~$150,000) in a joke gone wrongMEDIA CANDYSet Phasers to Stream: Here’s All the ‘Star Trek’ Content on Paramount+Netflix lost nearly 1 million subscribers last quarterNetflix is fighting password sharing in Latin America by charging for additional 'homes'HBO’s new ‘House of the Dragon’ trailer offers a peek at the ‘Game of Thrones’ prequelAN EXPERIMENTAL HORROR ARG IS TESTING THE BOUNDARIES OF AI ARTGlitch Goods StoreHoliday T-shirtThe Story Behind Why Garbage’s Shirley Manson Is “Only Happy When It Rains”APPS & DOODADSInstagram is dead by Om MalikInstagram rolling out new map experience to help users discover more placesEmpire AvenueDbrand’s ‘Something’ skins make your phone look like a Nothing Phone 1TextExpander, which lets users build shortcuts to speed up business communications, raises $41.4M, its first-ever fundingSECURITY HAH!The CyberWireDave BittnerHacking HumansCaveatControl LoopUS Congress calls for the FTC to regulate how VPN companies operateRecords reveal the scale of Homeland Security's phone location data purchasesTikTok's global security chief is stepping down amid US user data controversySecurity flaws in a popular GPS tracker are exposing a million vehicle locationsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
01:10:3223/07/2022
561: Magnet On a Stick
Back from vacation; borrowing for crypto; saving lives; speed news recap: YouTube trailers, Apple & Ive, Microsoft layoffs, Instagram & TikTok for search, Nothing phone, political email spam, GameStop NFT's, population; James Webb telescope images; Twitter sues Elon; Ev leaves Medium; Rivian cost-cutting; Peloton outsources products; Meta generative AI; Star Trek: Strange New Worlds wrap up; Umbrella Academy; Let's Make a Sci-Fi; AirTags & Prime deals; Wayne Hussey, Hercule Poirot & humans being wrong; scam centers & trafficking victims; Scum & Villany; you can never have too many helmets.Show notes at https://gog.show/561Sponsors:Kolide - Kolide can help you nail third party audits and internal compliance goals with endpoint security for your entire fleet. Learn more here.MasterClass - Head over to m365masterclass.com and enter code GOG at checkout for 20% off your subscription for life.Hover - Go to Hover now and grab your very own domain or a few of them at hover.com/gog and get 10% off your first purchase.FOLLOW UPSurvey: Americans Borrow Money, Default on Bills to Buy CryptocurrencyIN THE NEWSYouTube TV now has topped 5 million subscribers and ‘trialers,’ says GoogleApple Ends Consulting Agreement With Jony Ive, Its Former Design LeaderJony Ive is no longer an Apple consultant, says reportDaily Crunch: Microsoft lays off hundreds of employees as it kicks off fiscal year 2023Google exec suggests Instagram and TikTok are eating into Google’s core products, Search and MapsThe Nothing Phone is official as a mid-ranger, with some lights on the backGmail users “hard pass” on plan to let political emails bypass spam filtersAnalysis: GameStop’s NFT marketplace earns the company just $45K in first dayNFT marketplace OpenSea lays off 20% of its staff: ‘We have entered … crypto winter’EARTH'S POPULATION IS ABOUT TO HIT 8 BILLIONNASA reveals more stunning images from James Webb telescopeTwitter sues Elon Musk for attempting to back out of $44 billion buyout dealMedium founder and CEO Ev Williams is stepping downRivian CEO tells staff the company is carrying out a 'major' cost-cutting effortPeloton gives up on building its own products after just three yearsFacebook Parent Meta Details Human-Rights EffortsMeta’s latest generative AI system creates stunning images from sketches and textMEDIA CANDYNetflix to Partner With Microsoft on New Ad Supported Subscription PlanStar Trek: Strange New WorldsThe Orville New HorizonsThe Umbrella AcademyLet's Make A Sci-Fi!APPS & DOODADSApple AirTagNikon is reportedly halting DSLR camera developmentNikon will reportedly join Canon in ending development on high-end DSLR camerasSAMSUNG T7 Shield 2TB, Portable SSD, up-to 1050MB/s, USB 3.2 Gen2, Rugged, IP65 Water & Dust Resistant, for Photographers, Content Creators and Gaming, Extenal Solid State Drive (MU-PE2T0S/AM), BlackDell 240Hz Gaming Monitor 24.5 Inch Full HD Monitor with IPS Technology, Antiglare Screen, Dark Metallic Grey - S2522HGSpigen Rugged Armor Designed for iPad Mini 6 Case/iPad Mini 6th Generation Case 8.3 Inch Cover (2021) - Matte BlackDEKOPRO 218-Piece General Household Hand Tool kit, Professional Auto Repair Tool Set for Homeowner, General Household Hand Tool Set with Plier, Screwdriver Set, Socket Set, with Portable Storage CaseOffice Chair Wheels Black Replacement Rubber Chair casters for Hardwood Floors and Carpet, Set of 5, Heavy Duty Office Chair casters for Chairs to Replace Chair mats - Universal fitFrigidaire Retro Bar Fridge Refrigerator with Side Bottle Opener, 3.2 cu. ft, RedFedmax Metal Garage Storage Cabinet - 71-inch Tall Large Steel Utility Locker with Adjustable Shelves & Locking Doors - Garage Cabinets for Tool Storage and Ammo Locker - Grey & SilverBMW Heated Seats Subscription Is Real And It Costs $18 Per MonthNo, BMW is not making heated seats a subscription for US carsSNES Manual ArchiveWatch the Apple RoomPlan API empty a room of furniture, ready for augmented reality shoppingAT THE LIBRARYSalad Daze by Wayne HusseyHumans Have Always Been Wrong About HumansThe Dawn of Everything A New History of Humanity by David Graeber and David WengrowHercule Poirot: The Complete Short Stories by Agatha ChristieThe Labours of HerculeSECURITY HAH!The CyberWireDave BittnerHacking HumansCaveatControl LoopScum and Villainy CantinaCyber Craft - Custom cosplay helmets and suitsAdam Savage talks KenobiJury convicts ex-CIA engineer for leaking the agency's hacking toolsetFrom Industrial-Scale Scam Centers, Trafficking Victims Are Being Forced to Steal BillionsSynthesia.AICLOSING SHOUT-OUTSLast surviving member of ‘Band of Brothers’ dies aged 97Larry Storch (1923-2022)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
01:04:0316/07/2022
560: Wankpuffin
Fun with compound pejoratives; TLDR; the layoffs are coming; old-timey Uber problems; Airbnb parties no more; space travel & the environment; limiting sales of Plan B; Facebook seems to be able to moderate abortion pills posts but not much else; cryptocurrency still a joke, massive losses of money; Apple exec busted for insider trading; HBOMax app issues; Roadrunner & revisiting Bourdain; Westward; the Orville; charging cables; Snapchat+ lets you pay to beta test; Opal C1; Disneyland; TikTok; what to do about privacy data; Things Dave Likes.Show notes at https://gog.show/560Sponsors:MasterClass - Head over to m365masterclass.com and enter code GOG at checkout for 20% off your subscription for life.Lectric eBikes - Go to LectriceBikes.com and use code GOG to get a free foldable, mountable bike lock with any bike purchase.Hover - Go to Hover now and grab your very own domain or a few of them at hover.com/gog and get 10% off your first purchase.FOLLOW UPCompound pejoratives on Reddit – from buttface to wankpuffinIN THE NEWSTesla reportedly lays off 200 Autopilot employees in latest jobs cutUber’s Blast from the PastAirbnb is banning party houses permanentlySpace Travel Will Absolutely Gut the Environment, Scientists WarnAmazon to limit purchases of Plan B and other emergency contraceptive pillsFacebook Is Banning People Who Say They Will Mail Abortion PillsSwedish Radio created fake pharmacy - reveals how Facebook stored sensitive information‘Axie Infinity’ is back open for business following $625 million hackFormer Apple exec tasked with enforcing insider trading rules admits to insider tradingMEDIA CANDYRoadrunner: A Film About Anthony BourdainHow Do You Tell the Story of Anthony Bourdain?WestworldThe Orville: Scrapped Season 3 Episode to Be Released as NovellaThe Nevers Season 2 Release Date – HBO’s Sci-Fi Drama Is On The Way!Cinerama Dome Returning With New Name, Plans for Two Bars and RestaurantAPPS & DOODADSMulti USB Fast Charging Cable,Arsiperd 4 in 1 3A Charger Cord Connector with Dual Phone/Type C/Micro USB Universal Port Adapter, Compatible with Cell Phones Tablets and More(4FT/2Pack)Snapchat+ is a new $4 monthly subscription service for 'passionate' usersNOAA triples its supercomputing capacity for improved storm modelingOpal C1AT THE LIBRARYThe Year Under the Machine by Peter DanielssonSECURITY HAH!The CyberWireDave BittnerHacking HumansCaveatControl LoopDisneyland guest says they were evacuated from Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance three times in one dayFCC Commissioner urges Google and Apple to ban TikTokTikTok can’t stop users from doxxing the Supreme CourtThe post-Roe data privacy nightmare is way bigger than period tracking appsNFT giant OpenSea reports major email data breachFosi Audio BT20A Bluetooth 5.0 Stereo Audio 2 Channel Amplifier Receiver Mini Hi-Fi Class D Integrated Amp 2.0 CH for Home Speakers 100W x 2 with Bass and Treble Control TPA3116 (with Power Supply)10 Pcs Camera Mic Windscreen Wind Muff Built in Microphone Camera Mic Muff Compatible with DSLRs Mic Outdoor Windshield and 20 Pcs Camera Wind Muff Sticker, Black, 0.24 x 0.24 InchFeels Like Fingernails Buffalo Horn Back ScratcherSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
59:1402/07/2022
559: Black Box of Fools
Breaking News! TikTok, COVID & coked-up shrimp; ad-targeting problems; Metaverse Standards Forum; designer clothes in the Metaverse; Tesla racial abuse; TikTok US data moved to Oracle; Twitter brings back Chirp, adds blogs; hail a Lyft with cash, sort of; crypto not so decentralized; tracking layoffs; beaver outage; the Orville; Crypto Critics Corner; Cal Newport; the Old Man; Animal Kingdom; continuing HBOMax issues; Cameo; flying death mobiles; levitating with sound; DALL-E; David McRaney changing minds; Obi-Wan wrap up; crypto's PR problem; Microsoft phases out some facial recognition tech; Sanas AI voice technology.Show notes at https://gog.show/559Sponsors:MasterClass - Head over to m365masterclass.com and enter code GOG at checkout for 20% off your subscription for life.ButcherBox - Sign up at butcherbox.com/GOG and use code *GOG* to get 1 pack of free bacon in EVERY box for the life of your membership PLUS $10 off your first order. FOLLOW UPKhaby Lame is now the most followed TikTok star in the world after surpassing Charli D'AmelioShrimp Fail Drug Test For Cocaine, Ketamine, Xanax, And ValiumBoy, gig companies sure hire disastrously sloppy lawyersIN THE NEWSMeta settles US lawsuit over housing discriminationMeta, Microsoft, NVIDIA, Unity and others form Metaverse Standards ForumMeta is launching an avatar store, and designer clothes are the first productsFormer Tesla contractor rejects $15 million payout in racial abuse lawsuitTikTok Moves All U.S. User Data to Oracle ServersTwitter revives its developer conference after a seven-year hiatusTwitter wants writers to publish longform content with 'Notes'You can pay for your Lyft ride with cash nowCryptocurrency is more centralized than many advocates claim, according to reportLayoffs.fyi TrackerSingle beaver caused mass internet, cell service outages in Northern B.C.MEDIA CANDYThe OrvilleCrypto Critics CornerThe Rise of the Internet’s Creative Middle Class by Cal NewportDeep Questions with Cal Newport - Ep. 201: Making a Living OnlineThe Obamas are leaving Spotify for AudibleThe Old ManAnimal KingdomOblivionAPPS & DOODADSCameo - Maryanne OketchFlying Car Company Boss Completes 'First Ever' Commute in $83K Space-Age VehicleSCIENTISTS ARE GETTING BETTER AND BETTER AT LEVITATING OBJECTS WITH SOUND WAVESDALL·E mini has a mysterious obsession with women in sarisAT THE LIBRARYEscape from Yokai Land (Laundry Files Book 12) by Charles StrossYou Are Not a Gadget: A Manifesto by Jaron LanierHow Minds Change - The Surprising Science of Belief, Opinion, and Persuasion by David McRaneyWhy are you removing multiple features on Goodreads?SECURITY HAH!The CyberWireDave BittnerHacking HumansCaveatControl LoopMicrosoft will phase out facial recognition AI that could detect emotionsSanas Demo That agent who sounds like they’re from Paris, Texas? Try Paris, France See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
01:14:1425/06/2022
558: I Chat Therefore I Am (Not)
Crypto-crash; grifters gonna grift; Google chat-bot building system builds a really good chatbot, not an AI; how not to get people to track your jet; Uber & Lyft lose in Massachusetts; smart license plates; Spotify's safety council; 10 strikes and you're out at Facebook; Barry; Umbrella Academy; For All Mankind; Apple+ sports streaming; festival pee; Google Nest Protect; audio weapons; Internet Explorer, big in Japan; Peter Danielsson; Warren Ellis; Adrian Tchaikovsky; Obi-Wan; adapters & NFC cards; fingerprint scanning; Rage Against the Winklevii.Show notes at: https://gog.show/558Sponsors:Kolide - Visit kolide.com/gog Enter your email when prompted to receive your free Kolide Gift Bundle after trial activation.MasterClass - Head over to m365masterclass.com and enter code GOG at checkout for 20% off your subscription for life.Mac Geek Gab Podcast - Visit MacGeekGab.com or search for Mac Geek Gab on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Don’t Get Caught without having Mac Geek Gab in your rotation.Hover - Go to Hover now and grab your very own domain or a few of them at hover.com/gog and get 10% off your first purchase.FOLLOW UPThe rise and fall of Adobe FlashUncutTanner Campbell - @tannerhelps - I'm getting sucked into NFTs.Anna Sorokin wants to move away from her 'scammer' persona... by selling NFTsIN THE NEWSGoogle places engineer on leave after he claims group’s chatbot is “sentient”The teen who tracks Elon Musk's jet agreed to stop monitoring Mark Cuban's flights on Twitter after the billionaire offered business advice: 'By ending this you have me as a friend for life'Massachusetts court rejects proposed gig worker ballot measureMichigan approves digital license plates by startup ReviverCrypto Exchange Coinbase to Lay Off 18% of StaffAfter Rogan COVID-19 controversy, Spotify forms a safety council to rethink its content moderation policiesFacebook enforces ban on gun sales with 10-strikes-and-you’re-out policyMEDIA CANDYGrace and FrankieSomebody Feed PhilBarryUmbrella Academy Season 3For All MankindApple TV will stream every MLS game for a decade starting in 2023Drug-Laced Pee Seeps Into Rivers Near Music Festivals, Threatening Rare EelsNo talent required in the new and lucrative era of the gentleman amateur‘Most tragically hilarious/infuriating thing’: Winklevoss twins perform Rage Against the Machine cover—after laying off staffAPPS & DOODADSGoogle Nest ProtectUS Navy Develops Weapon That Could Make It Impossible To SpeakReport reveals half of Japan's businesses had yet to ditch Internet ExplorerBosu Balance Trainer, 65cm "The Original"Elgato Key Light Professional - Mac, PC, iOS, Android (Renewed)Anker USB C Charger, 735 Charger (Nano II 65W), PPS 3-Port Fast Compact Foldable Wall Charger for MacBook Pro/Air, iPad Pro, Galaxy S20/S10, Dell XPS 13, Note 20/10+, iPhone 13/Pro, Pixel, and MoreAT THE LIBRARYThe year under the Machine by Peter DanielssonThe year under the Machine by Peter Danielsson - KindleOrbital Operations by Warren EllisNormal: A Novel by Warren EllisShards of Earth (The Final Architecture Book 1) by Adrian TchaikovskySECURITY HAH!The CyberWireDave BittnerHacking HumansCaveatControl LoopSyntech USB C to USB Adapter Pack of 2 USB C Male to USB3 Female Adapter Compatible with MacBook Pro 2021 iMac iPad Mini 6/Pro MacBook Air 2022 and Other Type C or Thunderbolt 4/3 Devices Space Grey50PCS 215 NFC Round Cards, 25mm(1 inch) NFC Tags Ntag215 Chip Blank PVC Coin Card NFC Coin Cards Enabled Mobile Phones & DevicesCops Will Be Able to Scan Your Fingerprints With a PhoneCLOSING SHOUT-OUTSAutopilot indeed, built in deniability as a feature!Character Actor Mike Hagerty— Who Appeared on ‘Friends,’ ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm,’ More — Dead at 67See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
01:10:5218/06/2022
557: Vanna Screwed Up
Pamping the Twetch redesign; NFTs are dead; more crypto lawsuits & investigations; Starbucks shuts down unionized location; Amazon VP pushes sellers to oppose bill good for Amazon; Microsoft cleans up their policies; Apple gets in on Pay Later; Reply All is kaput; Strange New Worlds continues a good run; Rat in the Kitchen; The Orville pivots; Sandman causes uninformed internet to have a cow; Jason gears up new studio; two IKEA turntables & a Marshall stack; Feeting Woices; the Leia show; Tim Horton's app tracking & hockey lawsuits, hoser!Show notes at https://gog.show/557Sponsors:Kolide - Visit kolide.com/gog Enter your email when prompted to receive your free Kolide Gift Bundle after trial activation.MasterClass - Head over to m365masterclass.com and enter code GOG at checkout for 20% off your subscription for life.Mac Geek Gab Podcast - Visit MacGeekGab.com or search for Mac Geek Gab on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Don’t Get Caught without having Mac Geek Gab in your rotation.Hover - Go to Hover now and grab your very own domain or a few of them at hover.com/gog and get 10% off your first purchase.FOLLOW UPFacebook's algorithm change in 2018 benefitted Republican groups, researchers sayTwetchIntroducing Twetch Market 3.0!Praise for Uvalde shooter and call for copycats is growing online, Homeland Security warnsIN THE NEWSWinkelvoss twins' crypto exchange faces lawsuit over $36 million theftSEC is investigating Binance over its BNB tokenThe First Starbucks Location That Voted to Unionize Is Being Shut DownAmazon VP tries to convince sellers to oppose antitrust billMicrosoft drops non-compete clauses and NDAs from employee settlementsApple Pay Later doesn't worry us, says CEO of buy now, pay later unicorn AffirmMEDIA CANDYStar Trek: Strange New WorldsThe Orville: New HorizonsRat in the KitchenThe SandmanJohanna ConstantineFourth of JulyYvonne Orji: Momma, I Made It!APPS & DOODADSSteelSeries Nimbus+ Bluetooth Mobile Gaming Controller with iPhone Mount - 30+ Hour Battery Life - Apple-Licensed - Made for iOS, iPadOS, tvOS - with Apple ArcadeRØDE Professional Headphones, Black (NTH-100)100 Pieces Headphone Ear Covers Disposable Earphone Overs Sanitary Non-Woven Stretch Earpad Covers Earcup Covers Fit for Most on Ear Headphones (Black,11 cm)Sennheiser Professional MKH 416-P48U3 Short Shotgun Interference Tube MicrophoneRode SM4-R Suspension Microphone Shock Mount for 3/8" or 5/8" Thread Mounts[2 Pack] Judunmsk Mini 3 Pro HD Tempered Glass Screen Protector Film for DJI Mini 3 Pro RC Controller, DJI Mini 3 Pro RC Remote Controller Accessories [9H Hardness] [Anti-Scratch] [2.5D Arc Edge]YepIKEA teamed up with Swedish House Mafia on a turntableMarshall widens the soundstage on its new home speaker lineupA "Solar Tsunami" Could Entirely Wipe Out The Internet Within A Decade, Suggests StudyEU agrees single mobile charging port in blow to AppleFeeting.app - Your hands-free, audio-only walking meeting platformWoice on Product HuntWoiceStageTimer.ioSECURITY HAH!The CyberWireDave BittnerHacking HumansCaveatControl LoopYour Tim Hortons Coffee App Knew Where You Were at All TimesCanadian Hockey LawsuitCLOSING SHOUT-OUTSRIP David Lynch music contributor Julee CruiseSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
01:02:4311/06/2022
556: Leaning Out
More crypto fails; Sheryl Sandberg leans out of the Metaverse; PayPal & other tech firms tighten their belts, lay off workers; Amazon stops in-app purchases on Android; Jonas Brothers launch Scriber for established artists like themselves; Netflix password-sharing plan isn't much of a plan; unions are good for workers; Legendary; Stranger Things; Yvonne Orji; Norm MacDonald; Willow; Starz; Groove Belt; Jiffy Reader; Obi Wan Kenobi; toxic fans; China anti-starling measures; I want to be a dog.Show notes: https://gog.show/556Sponsors:Hover - Go to Hover now and grab your very own domain or a few of them at hover.com/gog and get 10% off your first purchase.M365 Masterclass - Head over to m365masterclass.com and enter code GOG at checkout for 20% off your subscription for life.Kolide - Visit kolide.com/gog Enter your email when prompted to receive your free Kolide Gift Bundle after trial activation.FOLLOW UPTexas's bizarre social media law suspended by Supreme CourtCollector sells Bored Ape for $513,000 less than they paid for itFormer OpenSea executive arrested, charged with money launderingFormer Employee Of NFT Marketplace Charged In First Ever Digital Asset Insider Trading SchemeIN THE NEWSSheryl Sandberg will step down as Meta COOWhat Sheryl Sandberg’s Replacements Are Up AgainstPayPal has been laying off workers to reduce costsAmazon no longer offers in-app Kindle and Music purchases on AndroidThe Jonas Brothers help launch Scriber, a creator subscription companyNetflix’s password-sharing test in Peru is confusing subscribers, report suggestsHere’s why the BuzzFeed News Union’s contract includes protections from ghostsMEDIA CANDYBosch: LegacyLegendary Season 3 on HBO MaxStranger ThingsYvonne Orji: Momma, I Made It!Eddie Izzard: WunderbarRicky Gervais: SupernatureGrace and FrankieNorm Macdonald: Nothing Special'Willow' TV series comes to Disney+ on November 30thLionsgate plans to officially announce a Starz spinoff this summerDownton Abbey: A New Era APPS & DOODADSGroove Belt BlackJiffy Reader on Product HuntTwitter will shut down the TweetDeck for Mac app on July 1stSECURITY HAH!The CyberWireDave BittnerHacking HumansCaveatControl LoopObi Wan KenobiA personal message from Ewan McGregor.At What Point Do We Give Up On Star Wars Fans?The Orville China's military scientists call for development of anti-Starlink measuresJapanese Man Spends ₹ 12 Lakh To "Become" A DogCLOSING SHOUT-OUTSThe Last Howard Johnson's Restaurant In America Is Officially ClosedSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
01:03:0503/06/2022
555: Zuck Bucks on Black
More crypto & NFT fails; proper gambling with class action cash; Uber won, we lose; Amazon delivery partners accident-prone; Starlink for RVs; Adam Neumann is back with a new scam; Meta sharing data with researchers; Walmart drones; Kids in the Hall; George Carlin; Ricky Gervais; Westworld; The Bad Guys; Sirius XM picks up Team Coco; time zones; Sennheiser; Magic Leap; gaming consolidation; the Sims; we Google it for you; USB SuperDrives; 5k iMac project; Top Gun; finding orphaned accounts; ClearView AI fined; delete versus erase; GoodWill, Hunted.Show notes: https://gog.show/555/Sponsors:ButcherBox - Sign up at butcherbox.com/GOG to receive a FREE Grilling Bundle in your first order.M365 Masterclass - Head over to m365masterclass.com and enter code GOG at checkout for 20% off your subscription for life.FOLLOW UPThe Most Famous Nft Artist Got Hacked, Ripping Off His FollowersCoinbase reportedly pauses hiring amid plummeting crypto marketIN THE NEWSUber Is Ready to Accept Failure, Sort OfThe Decade of Cheap Rides Is OverInjury rates of Amazon’s delivery contractors climbed 40 percent last year, new report claimsStarlink launches satellite internet for RVs that costs $25 moreAdam Neumann-backed climate tech venture Flowcarbon raises $70 mlnMeta will share Facebook's political ad targeting data with researchersWalmart is expanding its drone delivery service across six statesMEDIA CANDYThe Kids in the Hall: Comedy PunksGeorge Carlin's American DreamRicky Gervais: SuperNature on NetflixRicky Gervais: SuperNature | Official Clip | NetflixSomebody Feed Phil Season 5Westworld | Season 4 Official Teaser | HBOThe Bad GuysSiriusXM buys Conan O'Brien's podcast and media companyAPPS & DOODADSEvery Time Zone4PCS Hand Therapy Finger Stretcher, 4 Levels Hand Resistance Bands, Hand Therapy for Arthritis, Carpal Tunnel & Post-Surgery Recovery, Finger Exerciser for Guitar and Rock ClimbingSennheiser HD 650 - Audiophile Hi-Res Open Back Dynamic HeadphoneMagic Leap is Selling Its First AR Headset for Just $550Take-Two's $12.7 billion purchase of Zynga is complete'The Sims 4' players can now customize their characters' pronounsBackground App Refresh keeps your iPhone and iPad running smoothly, but takes up battery life — here's how to turn it offWhy You Shouldn't Constantly Close Apps on Your iPhoneSECURITY HAH!The CyberWireDave BittnerHacking HumansCaveatApple USB SuperDriveMineClearview AI fined £7.5 million and told to delete all UK facial recognition dataDelete vs erase: Do you know the difference?New ransomware demands victims to donate to poorCLOSING SHOUT-OUTSJordan Harbinger LiveSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
01:15:0527/05/2022
554: Dicky Do
Eggs redux; work from home debate, the Great Whiplash; Hotel Suicide; Twitter sale on hold, over Musk's antics; Youtube isn't a website according to Texas; adtech RTB breach; CityCoins crash; tempests in teapots at Apple; Grubhub's bad promo; Netflix layoffs; HBO app issues; Slower Horses; Kids in the Hall return; Barry; Naked Lunch; back on Brave; social media breaks & violent content on Facebook; AI characters, Artbreeder & title tags; Star Wars excitement; tracking period apps; pay with a smile; Dave's Favorite Things returns.Show notes at https://gog.show/554/Sponsors:Kolide - Visit kolide.com/gog Enter your email when prompted to receive your free Kolide Gift Bundle after trial activation.M365 Masterclass - Head over to m365masterclass.com and enter code GOG at checkout for 20% off your subscription for life.FOLLOW UPPlant-based 'whole' eggs could be served in US restaurants this yearApple softens its stance on remote work amid return-to-office delaysApple exec who left the company due to in-person work policy now returning to GoogleSee what it's like to live in one of the compact sleep pods that allow 14 residents to share a single home in CaliforniaIN THE NEWSWith Twitter deal on hold, Musk says a lower sale price isn't 'out of the question’A court just blew up internet law because it thinks YouTube isn’t a websiteReport spotlights vast scale of adtech’s ‘biggest data breach’Miami’s mayor backed MiamiCoin crypto—then its price dropped 95%Apple will allow some apps to automatically charge you higher subscription pricesGrubhub’s free lunch offer in NYC crashed its website and appNetflix lays off 150 mostly US-based staffAI Can Predict People's Race From X-Ray Images, And Scientists Are ConcernedMEDIA CANDYLast Week Tonight with John OliverSlow Horses on Apple TV+New Kids in the Hall on Amazon PrimeBarry on HBONaked LunchAPPS & DOODADSBrave web browser for iOS updated with new ‘Privacy Hub’DJI Mini 3 Pro - 51 Things You Should Know Before Buying!DJI Mini 3 ProTaking a Break from Social Media Makes you Happier and Less Anxious by Cal NewportTaking a One-Week Break from Social Media Improves Well-Being, Depression, and Anxiety: A Randomized Controlled TrialMeta has nearly doubled the amount of violent content removed from FacebookWe Used AI To Show What "Twilight" Characters Would Look Like In Real Life Based On The Books, And Emmett Looks Incredibly HuggableArtbreederSECURITY HAH!The CyberWireDave BittnerHacking HumansCaveatStar Wars: The Rebellion Will Be TelevisedData Marketplace Selling Info About Who Uses Period Tracking AppsMastercard's pay-with-a-smile test is bound to rile privacy advocatesHow To Clear Out Your Zombie Apps and Online AccountsOWC Thunderbolt 4 Dock5K iMac monitor conversion project underwayApple Magic KeyboardSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
01:16:0820/05/2022
553: Grumpio Frumpio
Humanity stuck in hold my beer mode; returning to work entitlement; many meta verses; crypto crashing, fraud everywhere; affordable connectivity & WIFI before seatbelts on buses; Musk's plan for Twitter; Cameo lays off the Fameo; Peleton's post-covid crunch; Clearview AI banned from direct sales to state agencies; Star Trek hopes; Severance; Avatar & Downton Abbey; iPhone cases; Apple discontinues the iPod; tandem showers; wheelbarrows; crypto muggings; more your phone is listening to you nonsense; healthcare, hospice & grief.Show notes at https://gog.show/553/Sponsors:Kolide - Visit kolide.com/gog Enter your email when prompted to receive your free Kolide Gift Bundle after trial activation.M365 Masterclass - Head over to m365masterclass.com and enter code GOG at checkout for 20% off your subscription for life.FOLLOW UPThe Craft of Forecasting Our Possible Futures: A Conversation with Jane McGonigalImaginable by Jane McGonigalBlasting out Earth’s location with the hope of reaching aliens is a controversial idea – two teams of scientists are doing it anywayIN THE NEWSApple loses director of machine learning over its office return policyInsider's Guide to the MetaverseMining Capital Coin CEO indicted for $62 million investment fraud schemeCEO of Mining Capital Coin Indicted in $62 Million Cryptocurrency Fraud SchemeThe Biden administration is capping the cost of internet for low-income AmericansAffordable Connectivity ProgramFCC proposes funding Wi-Fi on school busesInside Elon Musk’s Big Plans for TwitterElon Musk says he would ‘reverse’ Donald Trump’s Twitter banCameo insiders pull back the curtain on its brutal layoffs, revealing slowing growth, internal dissent, and concerns about overspendingPeloton's huge loss highlights how hard it'll be to turn things aroundControversial facial recognition company Clearview AI banned from selling face database to private US businessesMEDIA CANDYStar Trek: PicardStar Trek: Strange New WorldsOzarkMcMillion$HaloSeveranceAvatar: The Way of Water | Official Teaser TrailerHouse of the Dragon: Sneak PeekDownton Abbey: A New EraGeorge Carlin: Life is Worth LosingAPPS & DOODADSPeel Super Thin iPhone 13 Pro Case - Clear SoftPeel Super Thin iPhone 13 Pro Case - Sierra Blue1Password 8 for Mac: An upgrade, after allApple discontinues its last iPodThe music lives onPhotoshop for iPad shifts closer to feature parity with desktop app in latest updateTandem Shower by BoonaAEROCART 8-IN-1 YARD CART / WHEELBARROW / DOLLYSNAPCHAT’S FLYING CAMERADJI Mini Pro 3I Got An AI To Autocomplete Famous NovelsSECURITY HAH!The CyberWireDave BittnerHacking HumansCaveatYour Product Sucks — Apple Music macOS reviewWave of Crypto Muggings Hits London's Financial DistrictSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
01:17:5013/05/2022
552: Facehuggers
Music for TikTok; NFTs flatlining, still; WAGMI, bro; MyPillow guy re-banned from Twitter; Google fires more AI researchers; Meta's "laptop for the face"; Wikimedia won't take your crypto; Russians steal farm vehicles, they get bricked; the fragility of the blockchain; electioneering on OnlyFans; Grumpy Young Men; Weird Al; George Carlin; Grace & Frankie; Star Trek falters, Star Wars shines; NASA ring tones; Wristcam; Wordle's NYT bump; terms of service; cable testing; Circle K from Bill & Ted closing, bogus dude!Show notes at https://gog.show/552Sponsors:Kolide - Visit kolide.com/gog Enter your email when prompted to receive your free Kolide Gift Bundle after trial activation.M365 Masterclass - Head over to m365masterclass.com and enter code GOG at checkout for 20% off your subscription for life.Hover - Go to Hover now and grab your very own domain or a few of them at hover.com/gog and get 10% off your first purchase.FOLLOW UPDoes TikTok Pay You For Your Music | Do Artists Get Royalties From TikTokNFT Sales Are FlatliningCrypto’s CSI: How Molly White Became an ‘Absolute Nightmare’ for Web3 EvangelistsThe Tragic True Story Behind ‘WAGMI,’ Crypto's Most Positive CatchphraseIN THE NEWSMyPillow CEO Mike Lindell was re-banned from Twitter 3 hours after returning to the platform since his initial ban in 2021Google fires another AI researcher who reportedly challenged findingsMeta's Project Cambria VR headset likened to 'a laptop for the face'The Wikimedia Foundation won't accept crypto donations anymoreRussians plunder $5M farm vehicles from Ukraine — to find they've been remotely disabledYuga Labs’ Metaverse Land Sale Underscores Pressure on EthereumA 29-year-old progressive running for Congress thinks her honesty — and her OnlyFans — could help her winAlexandra M. Hunt on OnlyFansMEDIA CANDYQueen of the SouthOzarkBetter Call SaulGrumpy Young MenWeird: The Al Yankovic Story | Teaser Trailer | The Roku ChannelGeorge Carlin's American Dream | Official Trailer | HBOGrace & FrankieNetflix cancels 'Space Force' after two seasons'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' has promise, and the usual frustrationsNASA Audio and RingtonesTotally bogus! 'Bill & Ted' Circle K in Tempe is closingAPPS & DOODADSGet 1Password!1Password 8 for Mac is here!WristcamShot on Apple Watch AwardsNeutron and Visual Mixer Now Available Natively on Apple siliconWordle brought 'tens of millions' of users to The New York TimesMela appSECURITY HAH!CyberWire launches CISA Cybersecurity Alerts: A first-of-its-kind public service audio feed for urgent threat advisories.Obi-Wan Kenobi | Official Trailer | Disney+Star Wars on Disney+How to watch the Star Wars movies in order: Every order from chronological timeline to release dateTerms of Service; Didn't ReadUSB-C Cable Tester Quickly Indicates Which Type of Cable You HaveC2C caberQU - USB C cable tester KickstarterCLOSING SHOUT-OUTS103 Bits of Advice I Wish I Had KnownTechmeme Ride HomeHow the Internet Happened: From Netscape to the iPhoneSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
48:2006/05/2022
551: Sunk Tweet Fallacy
The Brimley/Cocoon Line; Elon Musk & the Twitter buyout; Truth Social's masterplan; Meta is a money pit; Ford's electric F-150; NFT phishing scams; virtual homes in the metaverse; taking off your Google Pixel Watch to eat; Discovery+; the Batman; Our Flag Means Death (of comedy); Supergirl; Danny Elfman; Severance; bitcoin got boring; when tech delights; Apple Self Service Repair; eero Pro; Sonos Roam; useful websites; the Sandman Omnibus; regret; the Art of Impossible; Milk Street & cook books on Kindle.Show notes at https://gog.show/551/Sponsored by Kolide - Try Kolide with all its features on an unlimited number of devices for free for 14 days; no credit card required at kolide.com/gog FOLLOW UPThe Brimley/Cocoon Line CalculatorIN THE NEWSElon Musk to buy Twitter for $44 billionJack Dorsey set to pocket $978M if Elon Musk’s Twitter acquisition closesNo one knows what Musk's Twitter takeover means for the companyTrump will not return to Twitter even as Elon Musk purchases platform, will begin using his own TRUTH SocialMeta says its metaverse biz lost another $3B… but the 2030s will be ‘exciting’Ford says it has produced 2,000 electric F-150 pickup trucks.I drove an $18,500, 3-wheeled electric car with 1 seat and big dreamsBored Ape Yacht Club's Instagram compromised in $2.4 million NFT phishing scamVirtual home developer pairs up with Beverly Hills real-estate agentSomeone left a prototype Google Pixel Watch at a restaurantWhy the Past 10 Years of American Life Have Been Uniquely Stupid - It’s not just a phase. By Jonathan HaidtMEDIA CANDYThe BatmanTHE BATMAN, but with Goofy BatmanOur Flag Means DeathSupergirlSeveranceDanny Elfman - Only A Lad (Coachella Festival, Indio CA 4/16/2022 -Week 1)The Real-Life Diet of Danny Elfman, Who Played Coachella Shirtless at 68Bridget Fonda seen for first time in 12 years on 58th birthdayAPPS & DOODADSiOS 15: How to Use Live Text to Copy and Paste Text From PhotosUniversal Control: Use a single keyboard and mouse between Mac and iPadApple’s Self Service Repair now availableApple Self Service RepairAmazon eero Pro 6 tri-band mesh Wi-Fi 6 system with built-in Zigbee smart home hub (3-pack)Sonos RoamMeta will open its first physical store May 9thInsanely Useful WebsitesAT THE LIBRARYThe Sandman OmnibusThe Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us ForwardThe Art of Impossible - A Peak Performance Primer - By Steven KotlerMilk Street Fast and Slow: Instant Pot Cooking at the Speed You Need by Christopher KimballCLOSING SHOUT-OUTSFort Worth to become first city to mine BitcoinSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
58:3329/04/2022
550: We Don’t Build Anything
Coachella & Revolve; becoming a Gigillionaire; masks off; web scraping is legal; unionization is in the air, but $30 an hour for retail; Netflix stock drop, taking a page from Spotify; quantum computing and Rydberg polaritons; Romancing the Stone & Ghostbusters; the Batman; Picard disappointments; #Adulting; sexy backpacks; label created is not shipped; Honey; salt, salt, salt; the Broken Room; Roland; CNN+ shutting down; hot cable talk; revisiting smart home problems; DNS options; cyber security advisory; the wolf of Crypto; Elon Musk is back in MOTW; Binance's unfortunate branded hashtag.Show notes at https://gog.show/550/Sponsored by ButcherBox! Sign up at ButcherBox.com/GOG and get 2 lbs of ground beef free in every order for the life of your membership.FOLLOW UPRevolve Festival likened to “Fyre Fest 2.0” by influencers “stranded” for hoursIN THE NEWSUber and Lyft drop mask requirements for US drivers and passengersWeb scraping is legal, US appeals court reaffirmsInstagram enables product tagging for everyone in the USApple workers at New York store call for minimum wage of $30 per hourNetflix plans to offer cheaper ad-supported subscription tiersAn Ancient Namibian Stone Could Hold The Key to Unlocking Quantum ComputersMEDIA CANDYThe BatmanObamas to Leave Spotify, Seek Podcast Deal ElsewhereStar Trek Picard - No More Reviews, I'm OutBill Maher: #AdultingAPPS & DOODADSPGYTECH OneGo 18L Camera and Drone Backpack for Men and Women, 16" Laptop Backpack for Street City Urban PhotographerPGYTECH OneMo Camera Backpack 25L with Shoulder Bag for DJI Air 2S, DJI FPV, Sony, Canon, Nikon, Drone, DJI Mavic Mini 2/Air 2, OSMO Action/Pocket, DSLR/SLR Mirrorless, Camera TripodFEZIBO L-Shaped Electric Standing Desk, 55 Inch Height Adjustable Stand up Table, Sit Stand Desk with Splice Board, Black Frame/Black TopHEMUDU Dual Monitor Articulating Desk Mount Arm Stand - Vertical Stack Screen Supports Two 13 to 34 Inch Computer Monitors with C ClampElgato Wave Mic Arm LPHoneyDropbox PasswordsThe lickable-TV guy created electric chopsticks to make food taste saltierAT THE LIBRARYThe Broken Room by Peter ClinesRoland celebrates 50 years of music gear with glossy new bookPUSH: J. Grant Brittain - ‘80s Skateboarding PhotographySECURITY HAH!The CyberWireDave BittnerHacking HumansCaveatCNN+ Is Shutting Down Just Weeks After It LaunchedWhat is 1.1.1.1?Quad9OpenDNS5 Eyes issues joint cyber security advisoryMORON OF THE WEEK'Wolf of Wall Street' inspiration Jordan Belfort reportedly charged $40,000 for a 2-day crypto workshop at his Miami estate — three years after he called Bitcoin a 'mass delusion'The Wolf of CryptoIf Wolf of Wall Street were about cryptoevery NFT projects be like...[Exclusive] Elon Musk: A future worth getting excited about | TED | Tesla Gigafactory interviewBinance adds a branded hashtag to Twitter that closely resembles a swastikaCLOSING SHOUT-OUTSMundy CeramicsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
01:21:1322/04/2022
549: Chaos Muppet
Boldly going; Kmart collapse; Elon Musk, Chaos Muppet; what to do with deleted tweets; dark personality traits & crypto; beastmode for kids; Etsy seller strike; Meta & its Oversight Board; autonomous Cruise makes a run for it; Moonfall, revisited; two thumbs up; Upload; Picard; Billions; Queen of the South; the Outlaws; Tony Hawk (or is it); Warner Bros, Discovery & CNN+; Twemex; PIP; DuckDuckGo browser; vigilante apps; evolution of self help; Peter Clines; data brokers; RaidForums bust; trackers all the way down.Show notes at https://gog.show/549SponsorsTry Kolide with all its features on an unlimited number of devices for free for 14 days; no credit card required at kolide.com/gog.Go to Hover now and grab your very own domain or a few of them at hover.com/gog and get 10% off your first purchase.FOLLOW UPStar Trek's first NFTs lean heavily on incentivesThe Worst Part of Working From Home Is Now Haunting Reopened OfficesOnce a retail giant, Kmart nears extinction after closureChoro-Q aka Penny RacersZoids‘Jack Dorsey’s First Tweet’ NFT Went on Sale for $48M. It Ended With a Top Bid of Just $280IN THE NEWSElon Musk and the disappearing board seat: all of the updates about Twitter’s largest shareholderTwitter reverses change that turned embeds of deleted tweets into blank boxes"Impulsive Psychopaths Like Crypto": Research Shows How "Dark" Personality Traits Affect Bitcoin EnthusiasmThe growing, lightly controversial industry teaching kids cryptoOver 14,000 Etsy sellers are going on strike to protest increased transaction feesMeta announces huge new tech hub in Toronto with plans for 2,500 jobsMeta will close a loophole in its doxxing policy in response to the Oversight BoardAn autonomous Cruise vehicle left police confused when they tried to pull it overThe first all-civilian space crew has docked with the ISSMEDIA CANDYMoonfallNetflix adds a ‘Two Thumbs Up’ button in effort to learn what users love, not just likeUploadPicardFirst ‘Star Trek: Lower Decks’ season three trailer teases a starship hijackingBillionsTony Hawk: Until the Wheels Fall OffTony Hawk on the Oscars, Fatherhood and Taking RisksQueen of the SouthThe OutlawsMisfits (TV series)The Warner Bros.-Discovery deal has officially closedFox Sports will stream every match of the 2022 World CupCNN+ struggles to lure viewers in its early days, drawing fewer than 10,000 daily usersBig cuts coming for CNN+ after slow startAPPS & DOODADSSonos bought a startup that made a light-powered Bluetooth speakerTwemexYouTube says picture-in-picture will hit all iOS 15 devices in the coming days (updated)Exclusive: iOS 16 notification updates will include expanded Focus mode configurations for more controlEpic Games and Lego team up to build a kid-friendly metaverseDuckDuckGo’s Privacy Browser Finally Lands on DesktopNEW SPEEDCAM APP LETS ANYONE, ANYWHERE SUBMIT EVIDENCE OF DRIVERS SPEEDINGAT THE LIBRARYAnthony Robbins' Personal Power II: The Driving Force!The Broken Room by Peter ClinesSteelheart (The Reckoners) by Brandon SandersonPeter Clines OfficialBrandon Sanderson OfficialSECURITY HAH!The CyberWireDave BittnerHacking HumansCaveatData Brokers: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)Ukrainians use 'Find My iPhone' to see where Russians took their stolen Apple devicesDuckDuckGo’s Privacy Browser Finally Lands on DesktopRaidForums hacking forum seized by police, owner arrestedCLOSING SHOUT-OUTSGILBERT GOTTFRIED DEAD AT 67See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
01:13:0715/04/2022
548: N(ot) F(or) T(rek)
Jason's new office; Facebook's misinformation fail; Amazon union; TikTok's scraping "growth hack"; Pinterest calls itself bold & brave; Elon buys stake in Twitter, gets on board; Jack misses the world he destroyed; Moonfall is unbearably bad; Star Trek seems to be moving in the right direction except for that NFT stuff; Somebody Feed Phil returns; Wyze security debacle; Cash App breach; FBI removes malware without asking; DOJ, German dark-web takedowns; Google bans data-harvesting software with government ties; it's Opening Day, Orioles fans!Show notes at https://gog.show/548This episode of Grumpy Old Geeks is brought to you by:Kolide - You can try Kolide with all its features on an unlimited number of devices for free for 14 days; no credit card required! Try it out at kolide.com/gog1Password - Get a great deal on the only password manager recommended by Grumpy Old Geeks! gog.show/1passwordFOLLOW UPA FACEBOOK BUG LED TO INCREASED VIEWS OF HARMFUL CONTENT OVER SIX MONTHSIN THE NEWSAmerica finally gets an Amazon unionAmazon's planned worker chat app would reportedly ban words like 'union'Two key tech execs quit Truth Social after troubled app launchTikTok owner ByteDance scraped content from Instagram and others to push predecessor appPinterest bans all climate change misinformation on its platformElon Musk now owns a 9.2 percent stake in TwitterElon Musk will join Twitter's board of directorsTwitter confirms it will test an edit buttonTwitter is wiping embeds of deleted tweets from the webIndieWebJack Dorsey regrets his role in creating a centralized internetMEDIA CANDYMoonfallThe entire ‘Next Generation’ cast will appear in 'Star Trek: Picard' season threeThe latest ‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ trailer promises a return to formFFS. "Star Trek gets into NFTs"'Somebody Feed Phil' Season 5 Release Date Announced at NetflixSECURITY HAH!The CyberWireDave BittnerHacking HumansCaveatI’m done with WyzeCash App breach impacted over 8 million usersCompanies were slow to remove Russian spies’ malware, so FBI did it for themDOJ seizes $34 million of crypto from the dark web sellerGermany seizes the world's largest, longest-serving dark web marketGoogle Bans Apps With Hidden Data-Harvesting SoftwareSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
01:00:4008/04/2022
547: Crush Your Goals!
COVID, maybe; revising crypto guides; Uber not "fit and proper" but in London, adds cabs in NYC; Meta paid consultants to sling dirt at TikTok; BEANS!; VISA wants in on NFT action; Microsoft... engages in sales & business; chaos theory weather control; Gaming Wall St; state of Star Trek; Halo; Moon Knight; WeCrashed; CNN+; Headway for "Real Men"; Apple iPhone rundles; dystopian Darth Dyson; Brandon Sanderson's kickstarter windfall; Klosterman; Laundry Files; Verizon spam texts; FBI disrupts BEC schemes; hackers forge legal requests for data; old computers & the good ol' days when we could get away with things.This episode of Grumpy Old Geeks is brought to you by:Kolide - You can try Kolide with all its features on an unlimited number of devices for free for 14 days; no credit card required! Try it out at kolide.com/gog1Password - Get a great deal on the only password manager recommended by Grumpy Old Geeks! gog.show/1passwordShow notes at https://gog.show/547FOLLOW UPThe Edited Latecomer’s Guide to CryptoIN THE NEWSUber secures 30-month London taxi licenseCall for an Uber, Get a Yellow TaxiWaymo trials fully driverless rides in San FranciscoMeta reportedly paid political consultants to smear TikTokTeen Girls Are Still Getting TikTok-Related Tics—and Other DisordersVisa launches NFT program as it considers the digital art a new form of e-commerceWhistleblower says Microsoft spent millions on bribes abroadScientists think they can control the weather using chaos theoryMEDIA CANDYGaming Wall St.Trust No One - The Hunt for the Crypto KingStar Trek: DiscoveryStar Trek: PicardHaloMoon KnightWeCrashedCNN+APPS & DOODADSReederHeadwayReal Men Self-Development Plan by Headway AppApple will reportedly sell the iPhone as a subscription serviceApple will no longer repair iPhones reported as lost or stolenGSMA Device RegistryDyson launches Zone air purifying Bluetooth headphones with visorOvercast app's big redesign helps it compete with Apple PodcastsNo one asked for a hamburger vending machine, and RoboBurger answeredAT THE LIBRARYFantasy Author Raises $15.4 Million in 24 Hours to Self-PublishSurprise! Four Secret Novels by Brandon SandersonHow Angry Should Other Writers Be About Brandon Sanderson’s $22 Million Kickstarter?An End to SecretsImaginable - How to See the Future Coming and Feel Ready for Anything - Even Things That Seem Impossible Today by Jane McGonigalX: A Highly Specific, Defiantly Incomplete History of the Early 21st Century by Chuck KlostermanQuantum of Nightmares (Laundry Files Book 11) by Charlie StrossEscape from Yokai Land (Laundry Files Book 12) by Charlie StrossSECURITY HAH!The CyberWireDave BittnerHacking HumansCaveatVerizon says ‘bad actors’ are to blame for sketchy spoofed spam textsFBI disrupts BEC cybercrime gangs targeting victims worldwideApple and Meta Gave User Data to Hackers Who Used Forged Legal RequestsRussia's invasion of Ukraine has destroyed a historic computer museumCLOSING SHOUT-OUTSBruce Willis Has Aphasia and Is ‘Stepping Away’ From His CareerSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
01:20:0801/04/2022
546: Jrumpy Old Jeeps
We're back to normal; reflections on nostalgia; Vimeo is sorry; how to commit fraud properly; open-source developer burnout, sabotage; US data collection transparency bill; Bored Apes Yuga Labs ridiculous valuation; Andreessen's crypto obsession; regulating Musk's tweets; de-platforming doesn't always work; which Trek is most Star Trek; Upload; drunk on a plane movie reviews; TV shows keeping Jason sane; Dropbox drops a bomb; Amp; Citizen; iPad annoyances; RIP, it's pronounced JIF.Show notes at https://gog.show/546Sponsored by ButcherBox! Sign up at ButcherBox.com/GOG and get 2 lbs of ground beef free in every order for the life of your membership, plus a $10 off coupon.FOLLOW UPVimeo is sorry, and here’s how it’s changingIN THE NEWSA former Apple employee has been charged with defrauding the company out of more than $10 millionOpen-source developers are burning out, quitting, and even sabotaging their own projects — and it's putting the entire internet at riskSabotage: Code added to popular NPM package wiped files in Russia and BelarusBipartisan bill would expand US data collection transparency requirements‘Bored Apes’ NFT startup Yuga Labs raises at monster $4B valuationBiggest Bored Ape Whales Move Their APE to ExchangesWorldcoin to Raise $100M at $3B Token Valuation: ReportUS regulators say someone really needs to monitor Elon Musk’s tweetsDemonetizing ‘problematic’ YouTubers isn’t effective, researchers sayMEDIA CANDYStar Trek: DiscoveryStar Trek: PicardUpload Season 2Friday the 13th The SeriesThe Andy Warhol DiariesTournament of Champions 3The Julia Child ChallengeGuys Grocery GamesAlex vs. AmericaTiny Food FightKilling Eve the Final SeasonBarryThe BoysThe Umbrella AcademyShang-Chi and the Legend of the 10 RingsGhostbusters: AfterlifeStar Wars: The Last Jedi (revisited)Legoland: CaliforniaAPPS & DOODADSAmpThe saga of Punkin’ DonutsCitizen may test an on-demand private security service in ChicagoiPadOS now lets any iPad match the new iPad mini volume button orientation featureApple iPadAir with M1Sonos One SLTwitter for iOS now lets you easily create GIFs using your iPhone cameraTweetbotCLOSING SHOUT-OUTSStephen Wilhite, creator of the GIF, has diedSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
58:0025/03/2022
545: Prequalified Idiots
Jason and Dave play while Brian is on Vacay; Bezos’s balls and a new Kirk; Rivian in trouble in the market and crypto ATM’s in trouble across the pond; Vimeo turns on the sprinklers; Stripe takes on Block for King of Crypto Crown; The care, feeding, and culling of cables; Deepfakes pop up in the war; Grimes and WHO?!; Jason gets the strangest spam; a post-roll stroke update.Show notes at https://gog.show/545FOLLOW UPJEFF BEZOS WAS REPORTEDLY UPSET THAT HIS SPACESUIT DIDN’T MAKE HIS CROTCH LOOK GOOD‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ Casts Paul Wesley as James T. Kirk for Season 2 of Paramount Plus SeriesBuckle up, autonomous vehicles finally get federal safety standardsRivian shares reach new low after reporting disappointing Q4 earningsThe Dune NFT Project Is Back With an Inscrutable New SchemeBored Apes maker Yuga Labs acquires CryptoPunks NFT collectionIN THE NEWSTech CEOs to face faster criminal liability under UK online safety lawCryptocurrency ATMs illegal right now in UKStripe gets friendly with crypto, againBuild your crypto business with StripeAmazon is temporarily relocating employees from its downtown Seattle office, following a rise in violent crimeVimeo is telling creators to suddenly pay thousands of dollars — or leave the platformSECURITY HAH!The CyberWireDave BittnerHacking HumansCaveatRode Videomic GO IIAnker 514 Lightning to USB-C Accessory Cable (3ft, for Camera), MFi Certified, 480 Mbps Data Transfer Cord for Canon EOS R3, Canon XF605, Nikon Z9 (Does not Support Charging)SmallRig Smartphone Video Rig, Filmmaking Vlogging Rig Metal Case Phone Video Stabilizer Aluminium Alloy Grip Tripod with Cold Shoe Mount for Videomaker Videographer - 2791SMALLRIG Mini Side Handle Handgrip with Dual 1/4"-20 Screw Mount for Mirrorless Digital Camera DSLR Camera Small Camera Cage Built-in Wrench, Up and Down Adjustable - 2916SmallRig Universal Power Bank Holder, Power Bank Clamp Mount for Camera 2790How to Use Google Drive’s New Search ToolsGrimes Ditching Elon Musk For Chelsea Manning Has The Internet Questioning RealityHacked News Channel and Deepfake of Zelenskyy Surrendering Is Causing Chaos OnlineRussia bans Instagram, a week after blocking Facebook, TwitterRussian influencers sob bitter tears as Putin’s Instagram ban goes into effectFacebook allows war posts urging violence against Russian invadersKANYE WEST 24-HOUR INSTAGRAM SUSPENSION... After Attacks On Kim, Pete, Trevor & OthersPhysical effects of strokeCLOSING SHOUT-OUTSDNS Ad-Blocker with Pi-Hole in a Raspberry Pi ZeroWilliam Hurt, Oscar-Winning Actor for ‘Kiss of the Spider Woman,’ Dies at 71See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
01:09:3218/03/2022
544: Men of a Certain Age
The Amanda Palmer Method; Truth Social stumbles; Heardle through the grapevine; wings in the metaverse; Amazon Basics tied to forced labor; Twitter launches Tor service; Limewire is back... with NFTs; Musk is a free speech absolutist; executive order on crypto; Star Trek; After Yang; the Cure & Eddie Izzard; Upload is back; Dekalog & Three Colours; Dropbox drops update for macOS; Clash Royale anniversary; A.G. Riddle; more iOT rants; Samsung hack; RadioShack; Obi-Wan and Star Wars Galatic Starcruiser; Things Dave Likes; disco number twos.Show notes at https://gog.show/544/FOLLOW UPI quit my dream job in TV to become a TikToker, and it was the best decision I've ever madeDonald Trump is furious about the stumbling launch of his social media app Truth Social, report says'Heardle' is like 'Wordle' for the musically inclinedIN THE NEWSWingstop has filed a trademark to sell chicken wings in the metaverseAmazon suppliers reportedly have ties to forced labor camps in ChinaHBO hit with class action lawsuit for allegedly sharing subscriber data with FacebookTwitter Launches Tor Onion Service Making Site Easier to Access in RussiaLimeWire is back... as an NFT marketplaceMusk says Starlink won’t block Russian media outlets ‘unless at gunpoint’Tesla violated labor laws by blocking union organizing, judge rulesBiden's executive order on cryptocurrencies zeros in on 6 priorities and 'urgency' in exploring the creation of a US digital dollarCryptocurrency Is No Fix for Russia’s Sanctions WoesCoinbase blocks over 25,000 Russian-linked crypto addressesMEDIA CANDYStar Trek: DiscoveryStar Trek: PicardA Small-Scale Sci-Fi Film That Asks the Genre’s Biggest QuestionAfter YangBitTorrent is Still the King of Upstream Internet Traffic, But for How Long?Robert Smith just told us The Cure’s new album title at the BandLab NME Awards 2022Eddie Izzard - WunderbarEddie Izzard - Dress to KillUpload Season 2YouTube offers popular podcasts $50K in cash to pivot to videoCommon Sense 323 – Gas Up the Cold WarDekalogThree Colours trilogyAPPS & DOODADSDropbox releases official update for its macOS app with M1 supportGoogle says the latest Chrome on Mac outperforms SafariJason’s Character in Clash RoyaleA Book of Secrets: Finding Solace in a Stubborn World by Derren BrownAT THE LIBRARYThe Extinction Trials by A.G. RiddleSECURITY HAH!The CyberWireDave BittnerHacking HumansCaveatDave’s iOT update - Kind advice via Twitter from Kyle CorreaHomebridgeHOOBSStacey on IoT PodcastSamsung confirms hackers compromised its systems and stole Galaxy source codeDon’t celebrate RadioShack’s crypto pivot — it’s just a Tai Lopez schemeGrippy Textured Non-Slip Microfiber Cleaning Cloth Wipes (6"x7") Premium for Glasses, Camera Lens, Cellphone, Phone Screen, Glass, Eyeglasses, 3-PackPluto PillowLumiLux Toilet Light with Motion Detection Sensor - 16-Color LED Bathroom Toilet Bowl Light (White)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
01:05:0411/03/2022
543: Doin’ a Little Off-Roading
The DAO is just BBS's for the kids; NFT lawsuits; tracking oligarchs; steps are the new eggs; Amazon selling digital ads in stores they aren't closing; Ukraine and Big Tech's responses; Senators unsure if crypto can be used to skirt sanctions; Star Trek Discovery & Picard; MCU consolidation; Super Pumped; Pee-Wee goes dark; Truth Social; Amazon Luna; BookTok; Hindenburg; TweetBot; the End of Everything; Escape from Yokai Land; the Jeep Wave; IoT ranting; hacking Russia.Show notes at https://gog.show/543FOLLOW UPNFT collector files $6 million lawsuit against OpenSea, LooksRare, and the company behind Bored Apes for not doing more to discourage theftsArmijo v. Ozone Networks, Inc. d/b/a OpenseaNEWS SERVICE SHAMED INTO CANCELING SALE OF NFT OF DESPERATE MIGRANTSThe teen famous for tracking Elon Musk's jet has a new target: Russian oligarchsScientists Finally Did a Study to See If Taking 10,000 Steps a Day Actually Matters. Here's What They FoundBitcoin’s Inequality Problem Is Putting the Dollar to ShameIN THE NEWSAmazon plans to sell digital advertising space inside its physical storesAmazon is closing its physical Amazon Books, 4-Star, and Pop Up stores for goodBitConnect founder indicted by Justice Department has disappearedApple halts sales of all products in RussiaFacebook will demote Russian state media across its entire platformMeta blocks Russian state media from running ads worldwideTikTok follows Facebook in blocking RT and Sputnik in the EUYouTube blocks RT and Sputnik channels across EuropeReddit hides r/Russia from search and recommendations due to misinformationNetflix refuses to carry Russian state TV channelsMicrosoft is the latest to ban Russian state media from its platformsCrypto Billionaire, Pussy Riot Join Effort to Give Ukrainians MoneyPornhub cockblocks Russian usersDid Pornhub Block Russian Users?Crypto exchanges refuse to freeze all Russian accounts as Ukraine requestedSenators want to know if Russia can use cryptocurrencies to skirt sanctions.MEDIA CANDYStar Trek: DiscoveryStar Trek: PicardMarvel's Netflix shows will move to Disney+ in the US on March 16thSuper PumpedCrypto Critics' Corner by Cas Piancey and Bennett Tomlin - Web3 is Wonky (Feat. Molly White)Innovated: Blockchain CityPee-wee Herman’s “Dark” Reboot: Paul Reubens Is Ready to Stage a ComebackAPPS & DOODADSImpulse Brain TrainingAmazon Luna launches for anyone in the US, adds free games for Prime members and Twitch integrationTikTok has sent the sales of some books skyrocketing. Industry insiders explain how they are riding the wave of the BookTok phenomenon.iZotope Compatibility with Apple siliconHindenburgApple patents Magic Keyboard with integrated Mac inside to bring macOS to any displayTweetbot 7.1 for iOS adds background notifications, refreshed icons, moreAT THE LIBRARYThe End of Everything: (Astrophysically Speaking) by Katie MackEscape from Yokai Land (Laundry Files Book 12) by Charles StrossThe Broken Room by Peter ClinesSECURITY HAH!The CyberWireDave BittnerHacking HumansCaveatJEEP CULTURE AND THE JEEP WAVESEVEN STRATEGIC LESSON FROM THE FIRST DAYS OF THE WAR IN UKRAINERussian Electric Vehicle Chargers Hacked, Tell Users ‘PUTIN IS A DICKHEAD’CLOSING SHOUT-OUTSEthernet co-inventor David Boggs dies at 71See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
59:4504/03/2022
542: The Sneaky Leakies
Everyone wants a piece of that sweet crypto-chain; inconsistent search sanitization; Meta has a minor problem with a global community development manager; linguistic fingerprints; AI art; more stolen NFTs, NFT gig economy bubble; bye, Hyperloop; John Oliver & Bill Maher; Mrs. Maisel; the King's Man; Tori Amos; mics, bands, Paste and Tots; Time Is, How Long Ago, we're old; Instagram losing daily time limits; Truth Social waiting lists; the Ninties, Chuck Klosterman; Michael Schur; Kanye's back in Moron of the Week; Snowden & Assange; a broken clock is right twice a day; Ukraine and 80s kids fears; AirTag stalking & a mischief of magpies.Show notes at https://gog.show/542/FOLLOW UPWhy you can’t rebuild Wikipedia with cryptoKickstarter says they "won't make changes to Kickstarter without you" after blockchain backlash... but they will continue with blockchain plansIN THE NEWSMeta axes a head of global community development after he appears on video in underage sex stingWho Is Behind QAnon? Linguistic Detectives Find FingerprintsAPPLE EMPLOYEES ARE UNIONIZING AND THEY’RE USING ANDROID PHONES TO KEEP APPLE FROM SPYING ON THEMYou can’t copyright AI-created art, according to US officialsOpenSea users lose hundreds of NFTs in likely phishing attackSotheby’s CryptoPunk Auction Canceled After Seller WithdrawsAn NFT Bubble Is Taking Over the Gig EconomyVIRGIN HYPERLOOP JUST LAID OFF ALMOST HALF ITS EMPLOYEESMEDIA CANDYLast Week Tonight with John OliverReal Time with Bill MaherThe Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Season 4The King’s ManTori Amos releasing ‘Little Earthquakes’ anniversary comic book & vinylAPPS & DOODADSBEACN MicNOMAD - Rugged Band - Black HardwarePasteSetappTotTykeTime.IsHow Long AgoInstagram quietly bumps up the minimum daily time limitTrump’s social network has launched on iOSCameo defends its decision to partner with the 'Tinder Swindler': 'Part of what makes Cameo special is the diversity and variety of personalities'AT THE LIBRARYThe Nineties: A Book by Chuck KlostermanHow to Be Perfect: The Correct Answer to Every Moral Question by Michael SchurSECURITY HAH!The CyberWireDave BittnerHacking HumansCaveatSnowden was right: Pandemic surveillance is here to stayAirTag stalking concerns continue; university study underway to measure the problemiOS 15.4 beta 4 adds anti-stalking alerts to AirTag and other Find My accessoriesA mischief of magpies defeated scientists' tracking devicesMORON OF THE WEEKKanye West says he’s raked in over $2.2million in Stem Player sales in just 24 hoursThe Bunnies Have Left the Mansion: Inside Playboy’s Quest to Reinvent Itself as a Tech CompanyMARK ZUCKERBERG’S SISTER POSTS SKIN-CRAWLINGLY HORRIBLE SONG ABOUT CRYPTOCLOSING SHOUT-OUTSMark Lanegan, Grunge Pioneer and Screaming Trees Singer, Dead at 57See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
01:03:0625/02/2022
541: Apologetic Beavers
Crypto simulations; Cent CEO points out fundamental problems with Web3; Moviepass wants your eyeballs; Facebook/Meta lawsuits & settlements; Metamates; BlockFi settlement; Akamai acquires Linode; Virgin Galactic now booking, what a deal; NYC raises Uber/Lyft pay; Manifest; Inventing Anna; Deep Space Nine; Paramount+, Paramates; The Boys: Diabolical; emoji URLs; BAT; Ford Maverick 3d printing; Termination Shock, finally; Michael Schur; Ukraine cyberattacks; BlackByte ransomware; Freedumb Convoy; NYPD surveillance; don't pixelate to redact text.Show notes at https://gog.show/541 FOLLOW UPCrypto Miner Tycoon Simulator trailerMarketplace suspends most NFT sales, citing 'rampant' fakes and plagiarismIN THE NEWSMoviePass will return this summerTexas Sues Meta Over Facebook’s Facial-Recognition PracticesMeta will pay $90 million to settle a decade-old privacy lawsuitPeter Thiel-backed crypto start-up BlockFi to pay $100 million in settlement with SEC, 32 statesSFPD put rape victims’ DNA into database used to find criminals, DA allegesAkamai acquires Linode for $900MVirgin Galactic is looking for 1,000 people to buy its $450,000 spaceflight ticketsNYC to raise minimum pay for Uber and Lyft driversMEDIA CANDYThe Woman in the House Across the Street From the Girl in the WindowManifest (Season 3)Inventing AnnaWhat We Left Behind: Looking Back at Star Trek: Deep Space NineParamount+ hits 32.8 million subscribers; will offer Showtime for a feeGoodbye Viacom and CBS: ViacomCBS Changes Corporate Name to ParamountThe Boys Presents: DiabolicalThe Boys Presents: Diabolical - Trailer | Prime VideoAPPS & DOODADSOpera browser now allows emoji-only web addressesFord makes it easier to 3D-print accessories for its Maverick pickupSanDisk 4TB Extreme Portable SSD - Up to 1050MB/s - USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2 - External Solid State DriveAT THE LIBRARYHow to Be Perfect: The Correct Answer to Every Moral Question by Michael SchurMichael Schur, Creator of “The Good Place” — How SNL Trains Writers, His TV University at “The Office,” Lessons from Lorne Michaels, Wisdom from David Foster Wallace, and Exploring Moral Philosophy with “How to Be Perfect” (#565)SECURITY HAH!The CyberWireDave BittnerHacking HumansCaveatUkraine faces more cyberattacks amid Russian invasion fearsFBI says BlackByte ransomware group has breached critical US infrastructureCanada uses Emergencies Act to rein in 'Freedom Convoy' crowdfundsCanada Sanctions 34 Crypto Wallets Tied to Trucker 'Freedom Convoy'Inside the NYPD’s Surveillance MachineThe Most Surveilled Cities in the World3 former Gettr employees say the social media platform laid off its entire security and IT teams, and one said it was run 'like a high school operation': reportNever, Ever, Ever Use Pixelation for Redacting TextCLOSING SHOUT-OUTSPJ O’Rourke, writer and humorist, dies aged 74See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
55:0918/02/2022
540: Viscerally Revolting
The tide seems to be turning on NFTs, Web3 & crypto; Bored Ape Yacht Club founders doxxed, but I thought the blockchain was anonymous; couple charged with laundering billions in stolen bitcoin, bad rap videos; EU tells Meta to go ahead and leave if that's what it wants; robot dogs on the border; the Tinder Swindler; Reacher; Beforeigners; Manifest; Apple AI music; Adobe dark patterns; Laundry Files; Boba wrap-up; prepper corner; IRS drops facial recognition idea, fast; kidnapped for crypto; bricking radios.Show notes at https://gog.show/540/FOLLOW UPUnreal demand? Irregular sales worth billions fire up wild NFT marketRivian Loses Its Shine as Investors Fret About Production DelaysIN THE NEWSCelebrities and NFTs Are a Match Made in HellThe Crypto Backlash Is BoomingThe Internet Is Just Investment Banking NowWe Found The Real Names Of Bored Ape Yacht Club’s Pseudonymous Founders‘Doxxing’ of Bored Ape founders exposes Web3’s transparency issuesThis Is the Couple Charged With Laundering Billions in Stolen BitcoinAlleged crypto launderer Heather Morgan led a second life as the world's worst rapperThe DOJ’s $3.6B Bitcoin Seizure Shows How Hard It Is to Launder CryptoMeta may be forced to shutter Facebook, Instagram in EURobot dogs to patrol U.S. borderSpaceX loses 40 Starlink satellites to a geomagnetic stormChinese 'space cleaner' spotted grabbing and throwing away old satelliteDARPA JUST FLEW A BLACK HAWK HELICOPTER WITH NO PILOTMEDIA CANDYThe Tinder SwindlerReacherBeforeigners Season 1Manifest Season 1 and into Season 2APPS & DOODADSApple acquires startup behind Infinite Music Engine that adapts music to your heartbeatThe Crystal Method: Drive: Nike + Original RunApple source code references 'realityOS' for potential VR/AR headsetsHow Adobe tricks users into a 12 month contract.This is my next main browser: a review of OrionOrion BrowserAT THE LIBRARYQuantum of Nightmares (Laundry Files Book 11) by Charles StrossEscape from Yokai Land (Laundry Files Book 12) by Charles StrossDark Matter by Blake CrouchSECURITY HAH!The CyberWireDave BittnerHacking HumansCaveatStar Wars: Mark Hamill Didn't Record Luke Skywalker's Dialogue for The Book of Boba Fett‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ Gets May Premiere Date at Disney PlusThe IRS won’t make you verify your identity with facial recognition after allKidnapped for crypto: Criminals see flashy crypto owners as easy targets, and it has led to a disturbing string of violent robberiesTwitter parts ways with two-factor provider following claims of secret surveillanceRadio station snafu in Seattle bricks some Mazda infotainment systemsCLOSING SHOUT-OUTSDirect Donations to Jason’s Hospital FundSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
57:0711/02/2022
539: Apology Not Accepted
Meta stock plummets due to reduced growth, generally being Meta; HitPiece "starts a conversation" about blatant theft; we're really, really over "nefts"; Wordle gets bought by the NYT, nothing changes; Tesla's estimated percentage of defect; Joe Rogan, Spotify kerfuffle continues; gaming consolidation; Super Pumped; House of Gucci; Manifest; Janet Jackson; new Wi-Fi standards; Noom is a scam; IRS, facial recognition & ID.me; GDPR consent popups now unlawful; full-frontal Luke.Show notes at https://gog.show/539ButcherBox is giving new members 2 lbs of ground beef free in every order for the life of your membership! Sign up at butcherbox.com/GOGFOLLOW UPTippmann TPX Paintball Pistol Starter Kit - BlackSalt Supply Co.IN THE NEWSShares of Facebook parent Meta plunge 22% on lower profitsFacebook isn’t growing anymoreHitPiece Wants to Make Every Song in the World an NFT. But Artists Aren’t Buying ItEven Ye hates the NFTThe NFT Art World Wouldn’t Be the Same Without This Woman’s ‘Wide-Awake Hallucinations’The NFT Ecosystem Is a Complete DisasterIt’s pronounced “neft”Wordle, the game everyone's obsessed with, gets bought by the New York TimesPeople Are Downloading the Next 2,000 Days of WordleTesla recalls 53,822 cars because they won’t stop at stop signsTeen wants $50,000 to stop tracking Elon Musk’s private jetDorsey Says Zuckerberg Should Have Focused on Bitcoin, Not DiemJoe Rogan apologizes to Spotify over backlash and promises to 'balance things out'Sony is buying Destiny studio BungieDating app Grindr disappears from Apple's App Store in China (updated)MEDIA CANDYSuper Pumped: The Battle for Uber (2022) Official Trailer | SHOWTIMEHouse of GucciJanet JacksonAziz Ansari Nightclub ComedianManifestAPPS & DOODADSNetflix's 'Continue Watching' queue gets a huge quality of life improvementThis upcoming Wi-Fi standard will give your router motion-sensing superpowersI found out why metaverse avatars don’t have legsWhy Noom, The Weight-Loss App, Is A ScamAtomos ShinobiAT THE LIBRARYQuantum of Nightmares (Laundry Files Book 11) by Charles StrossSECURITY HAH!The CyberWireDave BittnerHacking HumansCaveatRecorded FutureIRS plan to scan your face prompts anger in Congress, confusion among taxpayersID.meGDPR enforcer rules that IAB Europe’s consent popups are unlawfulThe Privacy, Security, & OSINT Show – Episode 243CLOSING SHOUT-OUTSDirect Donations to Jason’s Hospital FundSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
01:14:3604/02/2022
538: Bookmark and Forget
NFTs, destroyed; FCC & ISP choice; Bitcoin is just a tech stock now; Diem dissolved; Elon's brain implants; autonomous cars & legal responsibility; TikTok's creator fund; Neil Young tells Spotify, Rogan or me, Spotify chooses Rogan; Google's new cookies; META supercomputer; Beforeigners; Ozark; Eternals; Salvation; the Critical Drinker; iPad doodads; Pestle; Twitter's Flock; Aftermath by Levar Burton; Stronger After Stroke; Depeche Mode; Boba Fett sans Boba; VPN questions; Attorney Generals suing Google; Bittner's got a gun.Show notes at https://gog.show/538FOLLOW UPThe Problem With NFTs by Folding IdeasIN THE NEWSFCC chair plans to block exclusive deals that limit ISP choice in apartmentsBitcoin Is Just a Crappy Tech Stock NowFacebook-backed Diem Association may be close to dissolvingSteve Bannon Is Key Player In New Cryptocurrency. What Could Go Wrong?Experts Are Ringing Alarms About Elon Musk’s Brain ImplantsMajor legal changes needed for driverless car eraTesla driver faces felony charges in fatal crash involving Autopilot.Why TikTok stars are criticizing its creator fundSpotify Takes Down Neil Young’s Music After His Joe Rogan UltimatumGoogle is testing a new replacement for third-party cookiesMeta says its new AI supercomputer will be the world's fastest by mid-2022Meta's 'free' internet is costing people money in developing countriesMEDIA CANDYBeforeignersOzarkEternalsSalvationWhy Modern Movies Suck - They're Written By Children - by The Critical DrinkerAPPS & DOODADSESR Rebound Magnetic Case Compatible with iPad Pro 12.9 Inch 2021/2020 (5th/4th Generation), Smart Case with Magnetic Attachment, Auto Sleep/Wake, Pencil 2 Support, and Trifold Stand – BlackYoassi 360Degrees Rotatable Heavy Duty iPad Tripod Mount, Universal Clamping Tablet Holder Break-Resistant Anti-Wobble, iPad Tripod Holder Adapter Fits iPad Pro 9.7 10.5 11 12.9 iPad 12345678 Mini AirAukfa XXX-Large Electric Heating Pad for Back Pain and Cramps Relief, 17 x 33 Inch King Size 6 Heat Settings, Auto Shut Off, Ultra Soft Heat Pad with Moist & Dry Heat Therapy Options, BluePestle: Kitchen CompanionPestle for iOS transforms any recipe into a step-by-step guide with voice control, SharePlay, and moreTwitter's experimental 'Flock' feature will let you share tweets with your closest friendsAnker USB C Hub for MacBook, PowerExpand Direct 7-in-2 USB C Adapter Compatible with Thunderbolt 3 USB C Port, 100W Power Delivery, 4K HDMI, USB C and 2 USB A Data Ports, SD and microSD Card ReaderAT THE LIBRARYAftermath by LeVar BurtonStronger After Stroke, Third Edition: Your Roadmap to RecoveryStripped: Depeche Mode by Jonathan MillerSECURITY HAH!The CyberWireDave BittnerHacking HumansCaveatThe PreparedCan VPNs Be Traced?Washington DC's AG sues Google for 'deceiving users and invading their privacy'CLOSING SHOUT-OUTSRulers of the NOWMeat Loaf: Bat Out Of Hell singer dies at 74Louie Anderson Dies: Comedian & Emmy Winner Was 68See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
01:04:0828/01/2022
537: I’m a Fahrenheit Boy
Government makes usable website; Apple & Google oppose antitrust efforts; sad NFTs; non-smart non-contracts; we don't talk about crypto, no no no; Microsoft buying Activision Blizzard; Instagram closed petfluencers; the Witcher; the Expanse; Encanto; Ray Donovan; Station Eleven; Star Trek news; Stroke Cast; Stay & Moom apps; 12' Ladder; Rode VideoMic; Reddit revamps block to actually block; Aftermath; Humankind: A Hopeful History; Termination Shock; NSO Group's Pegasus; VPNLab; Boba Vette.Show notes at https://gog.show/537/FOLLOW UPAT&T and Verizon delay 5G rollout at some airports after airlines warn of disruptionsIN THE NEWSThe Government’s New Website for Ordering Free COVID Tests Is Refreshingly Easy to UseApple and Google oppose Senate antitrust efforts, claiming they'd hurt consumer securityWhich Celebrity Has the Saddest NFT?The Dune NFT Fiasco Is the Least of Crypto's Legal WorriesUK government announces official crackdown on 'misleading' crypto adsSpain sets new rules for influencers who promote cryptocurrencyMicrosoft is buying Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billionMicrosoft Game Pass tops 25 million subscribersBring in the clones: Instagrammers are genetically replicating their petsMEDIA CANDYThe WitcherThe ExpanseEncantoWhy “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” Is the Biggest Disney Hit Since “Let It Go”Ray Donovan the MovieStation ElevenStar Trek: Discovery’ Renewed For Season 5; Premiere Dates Announced For ‘Picard’ And ‘Strange New Worlds’Stroke CastAPPS & DOODADSStay by Cordless DogMoom12' ladderHYPER Triple 4K Display Dock for MacBook Pro 2016-2021Rode VideoMic GO IIRode Microphones VideoMic GO II Lightweight On-Camera Microphone at AdoramaRode Microphones VideoMic NTG On-Camera Supercardioid Shotgun Microphone at AdoramaOculus Quest 2Reddit 'revamped' its block feature so blocking actually worksAT THE LIBRARYAftermath by LeVar BurtonHumankind: A Hopeful History by Rutger Bregman , Erica Moore , Elizabeth MantonTermination Shock: A Novel by Neal StephensonSECURITY HAH!The CyberWireDave BittnerHacking HumansCaveatFett's Vette 2021 Music Video (MC Chris)Israeli police reportedly used Pegasus spyware to conduct domestic surveillanceEuropol Shuts Down VPNLab, Cybercriminals' Favourite VPN ServiceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
01:01:5021/01/2022
536: The Rational Prepper
Web3, NFTs, cryptocurrencies & other grifts; Uber CEO admits they could afford labor protections; shoddy coding; why Tesla is good & why Tesla is bad; Mozilla backtracks; gamifying the law; The Matrix: Resurrections; Nic Cage's massive talent; Amazon's All or Nothing series; Canon's printer ink chip problem; Magic Leap is back; Wordle clones; voice-adjustable dumbbells; caught by Google Maps; open-source developer borks own files; Russian cyber-activity warning; looking for rational prepper advice; mid-life crisis Boba Fett.Show notes at https://gog.show/536/FOLLOW UPWinnie the Pooh Public DomainMy first impressions of web3 by Moxie MarlinspikeIN THE NEWSUber CEO Admits Company Can Afford Labor Protections for DriversLAPD fired two officers who ignored robbers to play 'Pokémon Go'Shoddy coding has some Honda cars stuck in the year 2002Why Tesla Soared as Other Automakers Struggled to Make CarsTesla’s ‘Full Self-Driving’ beta has an ‘assertive’ driving mode that ‘may perform rolling stops’DMV ‘revisiting’ its approach to regulating Tesla’s public self-driving testMozilla pauses crypto donations following criticism over climate impactKim Kardashian Sued for Promoting Alleged Cryptocurrency 'Pump and Dump' ScamThe Associated Press is starting its own NFT marketplace for photojournalismTech Startup Wants To Gamify Suing People Using Crypto TokensHere’s the truth about the crypto miner that comes with Norton AntivirusJack Dorsey proposes a legal defense fund for Bitcoin developersMEDIA CANDYThe Matrix ResurrectionsNic Cage plays 'Nick Cage' in first look at comedy-thriller The Unbearable Weight of Massive TalentAll or Nothing: Manchester CityAll or Nothing: JuventesAPPS & DOODADSMagnet AppMagic Leap grants healthcare startups access to its new AR headset ahead of mid-2022 releaseIt fills me with glee that Canon printers now think Canon’s own toner is fakeWordle' clones are taking over the App StoreAlexa can change the weight on NordicTrack's adjustable dumbbellsSECURITY HAH!Italian mafia boss caught after Google Maps sighting in SpainOpen source developer corrupts his own files, impacting millionsWarnings of Russian cyber activity as Moscow continues preparations to invade Ukraine.Understanding and Mitigating Russian State-Sponsored Cyber Threats to U.S. Critical Infrastructure'Huge, huge numbers:' insurance group sees death rates up 40 percent over pre-pandemic levelsCLOSING SHOUT-OUTSThomas J Indge - Musician - composer | performer | producerThomas J Indge - InstagramSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
01:07:3614/01/2022
535: Consider Your Risk Appetite
2022, here we go again; the case against crypto; feels like a sea change against crypto & NFTs; the metaverse still doesn't exist; decentralized Web3 is, you guessed it, centralized; DoorDash requires engineers to deliver goods once a month; Uber launching driverless food delivery; everyone's delaying returns to the office, again; Grand Tour; Hannah; Red Notice; Don't Look Up; the Matrix; Salvation; Hawkeye; Free Guy; Jungle Cruise; South Park; Star Trek's feelings; Twetch; Catatouille & the Catellite Dish; the Book of Boba Fett; anything exciting happen over the break?Show notes at https://gog.show/535 FOLLOW UPFrom Bitcoin Obituaries - "Bitcoin is Dead" Declared 400+ TimesThe Case Against Crypto by Stephen DiehlBrian Eno is not a fan of NFTsThe Future Is Not Only Useless, It’s ExpensiveIn 2021, tech talked up ‘the metaverse.’ One problem: It doesn’t exist.Fortune Favours the Brave | Crypto.comweb3 is Centralized by Wesley Aptekar-CasselsIN THE NEWSSan Francisco-based DoorDash is requiring engineers to deliver food — and they’re furiousUber will launch driverless food deliveries in California in 2022Autonomous car developers lobby to defang safety data regulationsApple joins the ranks of companies delaying their return to officeComcast won't enforce Northeast data caps until 2023 at the earliestAT&T and Verizon settle FCC 911 outage investigationsVerizon and AT&T Decline Regulators’ Request to Delay New 5G ServicesMEDIA CANDYThe WitcherNetflix drops a surprise teaser for its 'Witcher' prequelThe Grand Tour Presents... Carnage a TroisHannah Season 3Red NoticeThe Matrix ResurrectionsDon’t Look Up!SalvationHawkeyeFree GuyJungle CruiseSouth Park: Post CovidAPPS & DOODADSTwetchHalide for iPhoneFiLMic ProFiLMiC Creator BundleDJI Osmo Pocket 2Your cat could burn your house down, Korean officials warn after 107 fires sparked by felinesElon Musk’s Starlink Internet Dishes Are Attracting CatsAT THE LIBRARYFan Fiction: A Mem-Noir: Inspired by True Events by Brent SpinerQuantum of Nightmares (Laundry Files Book 11) by Charles StrossEscape from Yokai Land (Laundry Files Book 12) by Charles StrossThe Kaiju Preservation Society by John ScalziJanuary 1, 2022, is Public Domain Day: Works from 1926 are open to all, as is a cornucopia of recorded music: an estimated 400,000 sound recordings from before 1923!SECURITY HAH!The CyberWireDave BittnerHacking HumansCaveatRecorded FutureThe Book of Boba Fett'The Book of Boba Fett' premiere is an abysmal failure on every levelCLOSING SHOUT-OUTSWhat Happens When You Quit Alcohol?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
01:10:3604/01/2022
534: Fat Finger Financial Foibles
Christmas is cancelled; Bezos gets his wings; subscription models; AWS outage; centralized exchanges; Buzzfeed headlines; Twitter Spaces lack moderation; Vegans and NFT'ers; some smart NFT moves; fat finger errors; Facebook exec blames people; click to subscribe, call to cancel; A&M Records; the Expanse; Star Trek: Discovery; FC Bayern; Dan Carlin; thumper spikes; DiePods; drunk purchases; Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser; comprised Twitter accounts; Log4j and software dependencies.Show notes at https://gog.show/534This Holiday, ButcherBox is giving new members one pack of bacon for FREE in EVERY box, plus $20 off each box for the first five months of your membership. That's free bacon for life and up to $100 off! Sign up at butcherbox.com/GOGFOLLOW UPThe FAA will give Bezos and Branson its last astronaut wingsMercedes-Benz gets world’s first approval for automated driving systemToyota is going to make you pay to start your car with your key fobIN THE NEWSAmazon explains outage that took out a large chunk of the internetAmazon’s Server Outage Took Down a ‘Decentralized’ Crypto ExchangeHow Former BuzzFeed Employees Missed Their Big PaydayTwitter asks judge to throw out Trump's lawsuit over banTwitter reportedly knew Spaces could be misused due to a lack of moderationBored Ape Yacht Club: Someone accidentally sold a $300,000 NFT for $3,000NIKE buys RTFKT, a virtual brand that makes metaverse-ready sneakersStrengthening digital provenance with OpenSea and AdobeFacebook exec blames society for COVID misinformationSenate bill would facilitate social platforms sharing data with outside researchersHer Instagram Handle Was ‘Metaverse.’ Last Month, It Vanished.The end of “click to subscribe, call to cancel”? One of the news industry’s favorite retention tactics is illegal, FTC saysMEDIA CANDYMr. A & Mr. M: The Story of A&M RecordsThe Expanse Season 6The WitcherFC Bayern - Behind the LegendDan Carlin’s Hardcore History AddendumEverything Everywhere All At Once | Official Trailer HD | A24APPS & DOODADSVictor M9012 Sonic 2 Spike, YellowControversial ‘suicide pod’ that ‘kills peacefully’ gets go-ahead in SwitzerlandArduino UNO Mini Limited EditionAT THE LIBRARYFan Fiction: A Mem-Noir: Inspired by True EventsEscape from Yokai Land (Laundry Files Book 12) by Charles StrossThe Kaiju Preservation Society by John ScalziSECURITY HAH!The CyberWireDave BittnerHacking HumansCaveatRecorded FutureFirst Look | "Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser" | With Walt Disney Imagineering | Walt Disney WorldStar Wars Galactic Starcruiser Welcome video - Very Star Tours like.Someone 'briefly compromised' the Indian Prime Minister's Twitter accountLogging library for millions of apps has a serious vulnerabilityxkcd: DependencyGoogle disrupted a massive botnet that hackers used to steal information and mine cryptocurrencyCLOSING SHOUT-OUTSMasayuki Uemura, Creator Of The NES And SNES, Dies At 78Michael Nesmith — considerably more than a Monkee — dies at 78Monkees’ Manager on Michael Nesmith’s Final Months: ‘He Died Knowing They Were Beloved — He Finally Got It’Anne Rice, ‘Interview with the Vampire’ Writer, Dies at 80See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
01:04:1315/12/2021
533: Schrödinger’s Dorsey
Zuck on a Truck, Taxis & NFTs; Dorsey departs Twitter; Square becomes Block; Logi are SLOBS; AI accountability; debt collectors wants to slide into your DMs; Elon seems to have misplaced all his money, can't help SpaceX; Shang-Chi; Hawkeye; Cruella; Get Back; Listening to Kenny G; Star Trek: Discovery's feelings; Lost in Space; Iron Maiden podcast; True Story; the Power of the Dog; old ears; Lucid; Blinkist; Craft; Bitmart hacked; scaling moderation issues hit Twitter, eBay; to Facebook or not to Facebook, that is the argument.Show notes at https://gog.show/533/We're also sponsored by Hover! Hover is the place to get the best domains. With over 300 top-level domains to choose from. Go to Hover.com/gog and get 10% off your first purchase.FOLLOW UPZuck on a TruckNFTs: crypto grifters try to scam artists, againNFT CryptoPunk owner sold it to himself for $532 million in EthereumCryptoPunks NFT TrackerLong-time Lyft CFO departs to become CFO at NFT marketplace OpenSeaIN THE NEWSJack Dorsey Has Stepped Down As Twitter CEONew Twitter CEO has already begun a 'major reorganization'Square is changing its name to BlockSquare, Inc. Changes Name to BlockOBS Project accuses Streamlabs OBS of stealing name and trademarkThe movement to hold AI accountable gains more steamAI Is Discovering Patterns in Pure Mathematics That Have Never Been Seen BeforeDebt collectors can now text, email and DM you on social mediaElon Musk Frantically Warns Employees of Potential SpaceX BankruptcyMEDIA CANDYShang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten RingsHawkeyeCruellaGet BackListening to Kenny GStar Trek: DiscoveryChristopher Moore on DiscoveryLost in SpaceWheel of TimeWatch First Episode Of IRON MAIDEN Singer BRUCE DICKINSON's 'Psycho Schizo Espresso' Video PodcastTrue StoryThe Power of the DogLaurence Fishburne Was Never Told Why ‘Matrix 4’ Left Him Out: ‘You Have to Ask Lana Wachowski’Spotify Hired A Psychic To Channel Your Personal Audio AuraAPPS & DOODADSHow Old are Your Ears?LucidBlinkistCraftSun and Moon SeekerTime CalculatorChatter Telephone™ with Bluetooth®SECURITY HAH!The CyberWireDave BittnerHacking HumansCaveatRecorded FutureCrypto exchange BitMart loses $196 million to hackersTwitter mistakenly suspended users after extremists abused its private image policyeBay banned some users by mistakeCLOSING SHOUT-OUTSGeek & Southern1-800-ContactsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
01:05:0408/12/2021
532: Crypt Bros
Happy Thanksgiving; spam season; Jason's pivoting; scooters back in the news; Zillow's AI disaster; Tesla app locked people out of their cars (except for their keys); Zipline; trolling NFT owners; the NFT Bay; Crypto.com Arena; Apple on right to repair; OpenAI GPT-3; the Orville; Star Trek: First Contact; Jagged, Alanis Morissette; Discovery; Foundation; Wheel of Time; Bored Ape Yacht Club; Buy Nothing Project; ear wax; AirPods are out; Super Agent cookie monster; Twitter Blue; smart dimmers.Show notes at https://gog.show/532/This week we’re sponsored by Feals. Become a member today by going to Feals.com/gog and you’ll get 50% off your first order with free shipping.FOLLOW UPThe PivoteerMiami votes to end electric scooter pilot programIN THE NEWSWhat Went Wrong With Zillow? A Real-Estate Algorithm Derailed Its Big BetTesla app outage locked some owners out of their carsZipline starts first commercial US drone deliveries with Walmart partnership in ArkansasHow to Troll an NFT Owner“The NFT Bay” Shares Multi-Terabyte Archive of ‘Pirated’ NFTsCrypto park deal has winner’s curseWhy Apple changed its mind on Right to RepairApple will let iPhone users repair their own devicesOpenAI makes GPT-3 generally available through its APIMEDIA CANDYJaggedStar Trek: Discovery Season 4Star Trek: Discovery Is Tearing the Streaming World Apart‘Scenes From a Marriage,’ ‘Dopesick,’ ‘Cowboy Bebop’ Showrunners on Adapting Source Material for TVFoundationWheel of TimeA Choice of Weapons: Inspired by Gordon ParksUniversal Forms Metaverse Band Based on Bored Ape Yacht Club NFTsIt’s just a pre-monitezed, not good Gorillaz... APPS & DOODADSThe Buy Nothing ProjectYes, you DO need a smart ear wax remover. And the Spade Mini is on sale for under $40Are AirPods Out? Why Cool Kids Are Wearing Wired HeadphonesSuper Agent - Automatic cookie consentIntroducing Twitter Blue - Twitter’s first-ever subscription offeringAmazon Basics Single Pole Smart Switch, Works with Alexa, Neutral Wire Required - A Certified for Humans DeviceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
46:1724/11/2021
531: WTF Putin?
Timbiebs; Uber, still horrible; Telsla full self-crashing beta; Russians blow up a satellite or two; US government bans some NFTs; science proves NFTs are mostly worthless; Facebook exodus; bitcoin rehab, hodl hodl hodl; Brave browser; sites that track you the most; share a pet, don't plant a tree; Another Life; Foundation; You; Bond; Face to Face & Sting; Jason's Mac Stack; Spotify trolls; Obi-Wan, rollerblading & air fryers in Security; FBI hack; microchip implants; Facebook just won't quit you.Show notes at https://gog.show/531ButcherBox is offering new members $20 off and FREE bacon in your first box! This offer is ending 11/21 so get this deal before it is gone. Just go to ButcherBox.com/GOG to sign up. That’s ButcherBox.com/GOG to get FREE bacon and $20 off your first box.FOLLOW UPTim Hortons teams up with Justin Bieber to launch Timbit flavours called 'Timbiebs'It's time for freshly cracked eggs in Tim Hortons kitchens: Restaurants across Canada now proudly serving 100% Canadian freshly cracked eggs in all breakfast sandwichesUber discriminates against passengers with disabilities by charging them wait fees, a Department of Justice lawsuit allegesTesla vehicle in ‘Full Self-Driving’ beta mode ‘severely damaged’ after crash in CaliforniaIN THE NEWSNASA Administrator Statement on Russian ASAT TestRussia may have just shot down its own satellite, creating a huge debris cloudRussian anti-satellite missile test draws condemnationThe US Government Made It Illegal to Buy These NFTsScience proves it: Most NFTs are worthlessTech recruiters struggled for years to get people to leave Facebook. Now they say there's an exodus building, and the company is having more trouble recruiting, too.Removing Certain Ad Targeting Options and Expanding Our Ad ControlsMeta’s ban on ‘sensitive’ ad categories doesn’t spell the end for microtargeting on FacebookMt. Gox Trustee announces approval of 150,000 BTC Rehabilitation Plan.Basic Attention Token Up 25% Following Brave's Solana IntegrationThe 10 Websites That Track You the MostShare a pet photo, plant a tree? Check before you join a trend, experts sayPortugal makes it illegal for your boss to text you after work in 'game changer' remote work lawMEDIA CANDYThe Orville (season 3)Another Life (Season 2)YouThree Body Problem TV Show Trailer by TencentNo Time To DieNo Way out but Through by Face to FaceSting: Rushing WaterIn a new documentary, Alanis Morissette makes multiple allegations of statutory rape. But she won’t attend the movie’s premiere.APPS & DOODADSiOS 15.2 Beta 2 Lets Your Family Access Your Data If You Pass AwaySuper Thin iPhone 13 Pro Case - ClearUltraGlass [Full Auto-Application] Designed Only for iPhone 13 Pro Screen Protector Tempered Glass 6.1 inch [Bubble-Free] [0.5° Microgravity Tech] Anti-Scratch [Case Friendly] Full CoverageESR Hybrid Case Compatible with iPad Mini 6 (8.3 inch, 2021), Detachable Magnetic Cover, Hybrid Back Shell, Fully Supports Pencil 2, Rebound SeriesPopSockets: PopGrip with Swappable Top for Phones & Tablets - BlackNinja AF101 Air Fryer, 4 Qt, Black/grayLEVOIT Air Purifier for Home Allergies Pets Hair in Bedroom, H13 True HEPA Filter, 24db Filtration System Cleaner Odor Eliminators, Ozone Free, Remove 99.97% Dust Smoke Mold Pollen, Core 300, WhiteSpotify finally lets you block other usersSECURITY HAH!The CyberWireDave BittnerHacking HumansCaveatRecorded FutureHere's our first look at the 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' seriesWhy Rollerblading DiedYou Should Know: The First Kidney-Shaped Pool (1939)Wirecutter - The Best Air FryerFBI email servers were hacked to target a security researcher“Deleted” doesn’t mean deleted, at least not with FacebokInside an Online Community of People With Microchip ImplantsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
59:2217/11/2021
530: The Other Shoe
Self-driving cars, still 20 years away; Facebook won't use facial recognition, but Meta sure will; Phhhoto; Elon Musk's tax bill and twitter infantilism; delete your tweets; socialized robots; Uber to dispatch... taxis; ABBA; Olivia Rodrigo; the Cranberries & Sinead; Dexter; Four Hours at the Capitol; Star Trek; Stranger Things; Microsoft OneDrive; Alexa following you; USB chargers; Grammarly; Range by David Epstein; I have the best words; bricked Macs; NextDNS; Robinhood hack; 2FA Google; disrupting parking lots.Show notes at https://gog.show/530We're also sponsored by Hover! Hover is the place to get the best domains. With over 300 top-level domains to choose from. Go to Hover.com/gog and get 10% off your first purchase.FOLLOW UPTech Can’t Fix the Problem of CarsIN THE NEWSAn Update On Our Use of Face RecognitionFacebook is backing away from facial recognition. Meta isn’t.New antitrust suit from Phhhoto alleges Facebook copied and killed the competitionA forensic analysis of Elon Musk’s Twitter poll on Tesla stockElon Musk faces a $15 billion tax bill, which is likely the real reason he’s selling stockElon Musk, world’s richest edgelord, responds to billionaire tax with another stupid tweetTwitter is rolling out a feature to make it easier to search a user’s tweetsResearchers are working on giving robots social skillsApple hires Tesla's director of Autopilot softwareUber considers dispatching yellow taxis in New York CityMEDIA CANDYABBA - VoyagesOlivia Rodrigo - SourSalvation - Inspired by the Cranberries for Pieta Dexter Season 9FinchDoes the Dog Die?Four Hours at the Capitol'Stranger Things' season 4 teaser hints at trouble in California (update: release info)APPS & DOODADSMicrosoft OneDrive app will stop syncing with Windows 7 and 8 on March 1st, 2022Alexa now allows you to move music among different devices with your voiceUSB C Charger, Anker Nano II 65W GaN II PPS Fast Charger Adapter, Foldable Compact Charger for MacBook Pro/Air, Galaxy S20/S10, Dell XPS 13, Note 20/10+, iPhone 12/Pro/Mini, iPad Pro, Pixel, and MoreGrammarly rolls out full set of features to iPhone and iPad usersAT THE LIBRARYRange: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World by David EpsteinMerriam-Webster's Everyday Language Reference SetSECURITY HAH!The CyberWireDave BittnerHacking HumansCaveatRecorded FutureWhy Rollerblading DiedApple fixes macOS Monterey flaw that bricked some T2 MacsNextDNSFuck HBOThere may be a steep privacy cost if you park at this Trader Joe’sRobinhood Says It Was Hacked and Extorted But Nobody Lost Any MoneyGoogle wants every account to use 2FA, starts auto-enrolling usersSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
56:0310/11/2021
529: It’s a Notch, Notch World
Slow week in tech news; we get Meta-stasized; Apple getting into the headset game; Wendy's PR team wins; Facebook takes down Nicaraguan troll farm, but verifies a fake Elon Musk; Snap being investigated for securities fraud; Uber offers up Teslas through Hertz deal; creator coins; companies leaving China; don't tweet after death; Star Trek: Prodigy; delays on screen wipes; music gadgets; being negative; get your notch; the Book of Boba Fett; Trojan Source; Facebook's cringe-worthy internal staff video.Show notes at https://gog.show/529/This week we’re sponsored by Feals. Become a member today by going to Feals.com/gog and you’ll get 50% off your first order with free shipping.We're also sponsored by Hover! Hover is the place to get the best domains. With over 300 top-level domains to choose from. Go to Hover.com/gog and get 10% off your first purchase.FOLLOW UPA Reddit user found a 'black hole' on Google maps, and users couldn't figure out what it wasIN THE NEWSMetaFacebook just revealed its new name: MetaMeta working on new smartwatch with built-in camera to compete with Apple WatchApple’s first headset will focus on “high-quality” games, reporter claimsWendy’s WinsFACEBOOK 'META' CHANGE - Trademark Applicants Will Sell to Zuck ... FOR $20 MILLION!!!Facebook takes down government-run troll farm in NicaraguaFacebook verified a Bitcoin scammer pretending to be Elon MuskSNAP Investigation Alert: Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP is Investigating Securities Fraud Claims on Behalf of Snap Inc. (SNAP) InvestorsUber will offer up to 50,000 Teslas to its drivers through Hertz rental dealPatreon may let you reward creators with cryptoCNN: Squid Game crypto plunges to $0 after scammers steal millions of dollars from investors.As Yahoo leaves China, an accelerating stream of exitsDigital end-of-life services are a booming business — not everybody says that's a good thing.MEDIA CANDYStar Trek: ProdigyAPPS & DOODADSOculus Quest VR headsets to eliminate mandatory Facebook account log-in requirementTiny Wings+Apple's worst shipping delay is for a $19 polishing clothBelkin BOOST↑CHARGE PRO 3-in-1 Wireless Charger with MagSafe - BlackFender is buying studio gear company PreSonusMusic wearable Mictic raises $2.5M to get you shredding, scratching and strummingI wish anyone other than Kanye had made the Stem PlayerSECURITY HAH!The CyberWireDave BittnerHacking HumansCaveatRecorded FutureNow, Even Older Macs Can Have a NotchWhy macOS updates might brick your Mac, and what you can do about itThe Book of Boba Fett | Official Trailer | Disney+Trojan Source and Why It MattersMORON OF THE WEEKFacebook’s internal staff video is worse than anything revealed by whistleblowersCLOSING SHOUT-OUTSThe PivoteerSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
01:04:0003/11/2021
528: Stay Grump Ye
Jason pivots; health care tech perks; Tesla beta pulled back; Blue Origin space station; Facebook's milk money math; Facebook, we got 'em this time!... er, no; Snap shares plunge with Apple privacy; TRUTH Social hacked pre-launch; WeWork goes public; Invasion; Star Trek: Lower Decks; Foundation; Another Life; ID10T, Curious Creatures podcasts; 20 years since the iPod; Ask Delphi; Facebook data scraping; eyeball scanning for crypto; the splinter net; you won't believe what Dave did this time!Show notes at https://gog.show/528FOLLOW UPThe PivoteerWhat you need to know about egg-freezing, the hot new perk at Google, Apple, and FacebookForget Kanye West. He's now officially just YeTesla pulled its latest ‘Full Self Driving’ beta after testers complained about false crash warnings and other bugsElon Musk says 'issues' have forced Tesla to pull its latest full self-driving betaLyft report reveals more than 4K sexual assaults, 10 fatal physical assaults during 3-year spanIN THE NEWSBlue Origin announces plans for a commercial space stationFacebook fined a record £50m by UK competition watchdogInternal Facebook documents highlight its moderation and misinformation issuesFacebook agrees to pay French publishers for news reuseFacebook’s oversight board faults its policy on preferential treatment.Snap shares plunge 25% as Apple privacy changes hit ads businessTrump to launch his own social media platform, calling it TRUTH SocialPranksters have already defaced Trump’s new social networkTwitter’s own research shows that it’s a megaphone for the right. But it’s complicated.A Changed WeWork Goes Public via SPACWarmer welcome for WeWork 2 years later on Wall StreetMEDIA CANDYInvasionStar Trek: Lower Decks Season 2 Episode 2 Easter Eggs and ReferencesFoundationAnother Life Season 2ID10T Episode #1138 – Danny ElfmanCurious CreaturesAPPS & DOODADS20 years ago today iPod changed the world, here’s what it means to usThe AI oracle of Delphi uses the problems of Reddit to offer dubious moral adviceAsk DelphiYouTube will begin demonetizing 'low-quality' kids videos next monthSECURITY HAH!The CyberWireDave BittnerHacking HumansCaveatRecorded FutureIn a fit of frustration I made a thingHere’s the YouTube video that put me over the topFacebook sues programmer who allegedly scraped data for 178 million usersSilicon Valley entrepreneur Sam Altman wants to scan your eyes in exchange for free cryptocurrencyYou Can Get This Free Crypto—If the ‘Orb’ Scans Your EyeWorldcoin would like you to gaze upon this orb and receive free cryptoRussia Is Censoring the Internet, With Coercion and Black BoxesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
59:5027/10/2021
527: Tribal Knowledge
Congrats, Shatner, boo, Bezos & Takei; rideshare bubble bursts; FCC going after spam texts; Square to build a Bitcoin mining system, maybe; Tesla's really bad Beta-based insurance; Canon USA says no ink-y, no scan-y; Amazon creates its own brands by stealing "tribal knowledge" of competitors; Dune; Squid Game; Succession; Here We Are; Mel Brooks; Disney delays; Sinead & Delores; canceling NYT Cooking, CleanMyMac X subscriptions; USB-C & VPNs; ah, the 80s; pogo-power; Cosby sweaters.Show notes at https://gog.show/527For a limited time, ButcherBox is offering new members a 10 to 16-pound turkey FREE in their first box. Just go to ButcherBox.com/GOG to sign up. That’s ButcherBox.com/GOG to receive a FREE turkey in your first box.FOLLOW UPGeorge Takei Roasts “Star Trek” Costar William Shatner After Rocket TripFor Uber and Lyft, the Rideshare Bubble BurstsDead-End SF Street Plagued With Confused WayMo Cars Trying To Turn Around ‘Every 5 Minutes’Your Deep Dive Into Those Waymo Self-Driving Cars In San Francisco That Went Headstrong Up A Dead-End Street Like Floundering Fish Going UpstreamIN THE NEWSNew FCC rules could force wireless carriers to block spam textsJack Dorsey says Square is ‘considering’ building a Bitcoin mining systemTesla debuts new car insurance that uses Texans' real-time driving behaviorNo ink, no scan: Canon USA printers hit with class-action suitAmazon copied products and rigged search results to promote its own brands, documents showMEDIA CANDYDuneSquid GameSuccessionHere We Are: Notes for Living on Planet EarthMel Brooks Is Back With ‘History of the World, Part II’ SeriesDisney delays all of Marvel’s 2022 filmsSinead O’Connor and Pillow Queens to feature on album of covers inspired by The CranberriesSECURITY HAH!The CyberWireDave BittnerHacking HumansCaveatRecorded FutureApple's latest MacBook Pros have MagSafe, SD card slots and camera notchesAt last, a middle ground, a place where skateboarders and rollerbladers can all get together.The 1985 MTV Music Awards really kind of sucked.CLOSING SHOUT-OUTSExpressVPN Knew 'Key Facts' of Executive Who Worked for UAE Spy UnitSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
01:00:2820/10/2021
526: In Over Their Cleggs
Toxic environments on the Enterprise; FB & IG, down again; Instagram wants teens to "take a break" but not sure how; Nick Clegg's vacant words; Magic Leap is back & raking in the cash; Twitch leak reveals full source code, financial data; you oughta get in twitching; celebrity crypto shilling; GM wants you to subscribe to their cars; Apple Developer Academy; tech startups lie; Foundation renewed Storytime with Seth Rogan; Dave Chappelle; the Expanse; Apple TV 4k; iPhone vs Android privacy; Twitter recommends you not go on Twitter; do you or don't you need a VPN?Show notes at https://gog.show/526This episode of Grumpy Old Geeks is brought to you by Hover!Hover is the place to get the best domains. With over 300 top-level domains to choose from. Go to Hover.com/gog and get 10% off your first purchase.FOLLOW UPBlue Origin delays William Shatner's spaceflight to October 13thThe renowned programmer who created PHP "hates programming" and said he's "not a real programmer."IN THE NEWSFacebook and Instagram are down for the second time this weekInstagram will encourage teens to 'take a break'Facebook’s Oversight Board will meet with the Facebook whistleblowerSeven years after raising $542M at a $2B valuation, Magic Leap raises $500M at a $2B valuationMy First Year at Magic Leap and the Opportunity AheadTwitch's source code and streamer payment figures have been leaked following hackTwitch Data Leak Confirms The 100 Highest-Paid StreamersCelebrity Crypto Shilling Is a Moral DisasterGM aims to build Netflix-sized subscription business by 2030Apple opens Developer Academy in Detroit, creating new opportunities for careers in the iOS app economyLifestyles of the Rich and Gullible: Theranos and Ozy EditionMEDIA CANDY‘Foundation’ Renewed for Season 2 at AppleStorytime with Seth RogenDave Chappelle The CloserNetflix’s Ted Sarandos Defends Dave Chappelle Special in Staff Memo: ‘Artistic Freedom’ Is Different for Stand-Up (EXCLUSIVE)Watch the first trailer for The Expanse season 6, arriving December 10thBaking Impossible: The great nerdish bake-off for the engineering setAPPS & DOODADSiPhone apps no better for privacy than Android, Oxford study findsApple now requires all apps to make it easy for users to delete their accountsTwitter will now warn you before you participate in a conversation that could get heatedGasoline-powered lawn mowers, leaf blowers to be banned under new California lawBLACK+DECKER 40V MAX Cordless Sweeper (LSW40C)PGYTECH OneMo Camera Backpack 25L with Shoulder Bag for Gopro 10, DJI Air 2S, DJI FPV, Sony, Canon, Nikon, Drone, DJI Mavic Mini 2/Air 2, OSMO Action/Pocket, DSLR/SLR Mirrorless, Camera TripodSECURITY HAH!The CyberWireDave BittnerHacking HumansCaveatRecorded FutureYou Probably Don't Need a VPNCLOSING SHOUT-OUTSThe Lindenbaum Prize for short gamebook fictionSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
42:5713/10/2021