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We are going full steam into the spring! Expect a listener survey this month. We'll send a message through Patreon when it's ready. We all had a some meetings about strategies too and how to make sure the show stays great and keeps improving and you may have already noticed a thing or two here out there. One of the biggest ones is that we're putting a whole extra segment in GDI, right after DTNS is done. GDI will still be more informal and break down into speculation about fo...
2023-03-01 17:59:49 +0000 UTC
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By Shannon Morse
As a response to a variety of attack vectors which have become more and more common over the last decade, Google has announced they’ll start focusing on strengthening the security of Android at a firmware level. This is to combat the targeting and exploitation of vulnerabilities that hit firmware running on secondary processors, which have been a common point of discussion for CVE...
2023-03-01 17:20:08 +0000 UTC
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Theatremonkey put together this GDI monthly highlight reel for February 2023.
2023-02-28 23:04:44 +0000 UTC
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Rod Simmons for the SMRPodcast is here to share his advice on password managers; are they still worth using, how should a secure password manager operate and recommendations. Microsoft releases PhoneLink for iOS and expands PC Game Pass to more markets and updates for Windows 11. Plus will the UK’s proposed C-SAM legislation force encrypted service providers out of Bri...
2023-02-28 22:48:58 +0000 UTC
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Rod Simmons for the SMRPodcast is here to share his advice on password managers; are they still worth using, how should a secure password manager operate and recommendations. Microsoft releases PhoneLink for iOS and expands PC Game Pass to more markets and updates for Windows 11. Plus will the UK’s proposed C-SAM legislation force encrypted service providers out of Britain?
Pain in My LastPass - GDI 4466 starts at 31:28
The password manager discussion conti...
2023-02-28 22:18:32 +0000 UTC
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Mobile World Congress 2023 starts today and we have all the big news from today’s show including new rollables from Lenovo and foldables from Honor, Samsung’s new chip for satellite phone, and new feature announcements from Google for Chrome, ChromeOS and Android.
Roger's Sweater Shop! - GDI 4465 starts at 30:25
So many Apple rumors. iPhones SE 4 an...
2023-02-27 22:54:54 +0000 UTC
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Mobile World Congress 2023 starts today and we have all the big news from today’s show including new rollables from Lenovo and foldables from Honor, Samsung’s new chip for satellite phone, and new feature announcements from Google for Chrome, ChromeOS and Android.
Roger's Sweater Shop! - GDI 4465 starts at 30:13
So many Apple rumors. iPhones SE 4 and iPhoneless Headsets. How many fingers do you need to count? Would you want to be able to replace parts ...
2023-02-27 22:22:21 +0000 UTC
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We explore the crucial role NASA mathematician, Melba Roy Mouton, had in supporting the US's first space missions. China looks to develop its own version of Starlink's satellite communication network. And when can we expect Apple's mixed reality headset to ship.
Apple TV Minus - GDI 4464 starts at 32:59
The E3 and Nintendo not being there discussion con...
2023-02-24 22:49:02 +0000 UTC
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We explore the crucial role NASA mathematician, Melba Roy Mouton, had in supporting the US's first space missions. China looks to develop its own version of Starlink's satellite communication network. And when can we expect Apple's mixed reality headset to ship.
Apple TV Minus - GDI 4464 starts at 33:14
The E3 and Nintendo not being there discussion continues. Do you have brands that you are looking forward to seeing at E3? Conference and expo talk takes over. W...
2023-02-24 22:30:36 +0000 UTC
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We analyze the US Copyright Office’s rationale for not copyrighting works created from the Midjourney text to image generator. Plus we examine Canada’s Bill C-18 that would enact legislation compelling big tech companies to pay news publishers for linking to their stories. And we discuss Towns, a protocol and a web-based chat app designed to facilitate self-owned, self-governed o...
2023-02-23 22:45:11 +0000 UTC
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We analyze the US Copyright Office’s rationale for not copyrighting works created from the Midjourney text to image generator. Plus we examine Canada’s Bill C-18 that would enact legislation compelling big tech companies to pay news publishers for linking to their stories. And we discuss Towns, a protocol and a web-based chat app designed to facilitate self-owned, self-governed online communities from the person that brought us Meerkat.
The Revolution Will Be Prompt - GDI 4...
2023-02-23 22:17:49 +0000 UTC
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We have the latest on Microsoft's allay concerns over its attempted acquisition of Activision Blizzard by expanding its 10-year deal to publish Call of Duty franchise on other platforms. Google is rolling out a new radio feature on YouTube Music letting users select artists on their "stations". And Spotify launches a DJ feature in beta, that curates music with automati...
2023-02-22 23:55:50 +0000 UTC
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We have the latest on Microsoft's allay concerns over its attempted acquisition of Activision Blizzard by expanding its 10-year deal to publish Call of Duty franchise on other platforms. Google is rolling out a new radio feature on YouTube Music letting users select artists on their "stations". And Spotify launches a DJ feature in beta, that curates music with automatically generated spoken commentary about the tracks and artists powered by OpenAI. Plus we breakdown the latest on SCOTUS heari...
2023-02-22 22:51:09 +0000 UTC
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We learn about Rimac, Croatia’s EV Supercar company, and their latest car, the Nevera. Scientists at Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology have come up with a way to inexpensively remove pollutants in water. And does Apple have an in-built competitive advantage with the Gen Z demographic?
Ed Sheeran, Please Email Us - GDI 4461 starts at 30:43
2023-02-21 22:57:14 +0000 UTC
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We learn about Rimac, Croatia’s EV Supercar company, and their latest car, the Nevera. Scientists at Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology have come up with a way to inexpensively remove pollutants in water. And does Apple have an in-built competitive advantage with the Gen Z demographic?
Ed Sheeran, Please Email Us - GDI 4461 starts at 30:45
What color is your bubble? Twitter is charging for keeping SMS 2FA. Security talk takes over. Pay them mon...
2023-02-21 22:26:56 +0000 UTC
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Will Apple’s Major League Soccer deal workout for the tech company as the new season starts? Is Nest co-founder Matt Rogers new startup Mill the answer to household food waste? Plus how can people avoid being manipulated and used by authoritarians on social media?
Highway to H.E. Double Hockey Sticks - GDI 4460 starts at 33:10
Meta is...
2023-02-17 22:58:06 +0000 UTC
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Will Apple’s Major League Soccer deal workout for the tech company as the new season starts? Is Nest co-founder Matt Rogers new startup Mill the answer to household food waste? Plus how can people avoid being manipulated and used by authoritarians on social media?
Highway to H.E. Double Hockey Sticks - GDI 4460 starts at 33:04
Meta is working on "experiences using speech recognition." Meta's Ray-Ban Stories glasses. What information would you want from AR...
2023-02-17 22:28:51 +0000 UTC
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We have a hands-on review of Sony’s next-gen VR offering the PSVR2 with The Verge’s Sean Hollister. YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki steps down from her role. And Tile announces new features to its trackers to stop stalkers from using the technology to follow people.
You Aren't Even Real, but I'm Worried! - GDI 4459 starts at 33:20
The VR discussion contin...
2023-02-16 22:42:09 +0000 UTC
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We have a hands-on review of Sony’s next-gen VR offering the PSVR2 with The Verge’s Sean Hollister. YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki steps down from her role. And Tile announces new features to its trackers to stop stalkers from using the technology to follow people.
You Aren't Even Real, but I'm Worried! - GDI 4459 starts at 33:28
The VR discussion continues. Do you wear glasses while wearing a headset? Lens talk takes over. Do your controllers show up as speakers...
2023-02-16 22:31:06 +0000 UTC
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Stephen Wolfram’s , of Wolfram Alpha fame, explains in a recent post on his site explaining how ChatGPT works and why it gives the results it does. How did Elon Musk boost the profile of his posts on Twitter after a disappointing showing during the Super Bowl? And a roundup of the latest AI news.
Data Are on Star Trek - GDI 4458 starts at 30:54
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2023-02-15 22:43:59 +0000 UTC
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Stephen Wolfram’s , of Wolfram Alpha fame, explains in a recent post on his site explaining how ChatGPT works and why it gives the results it does. How did Elon Musk boost the profile of his posts on Twitter after a disappointing showing during the Super Bowl? And a roundup of the latest AI news.
Data Are on Star Trek - GDI 4458 starts at 30:57
YouTube is going to college. The group went down a YouTube memory lane. Do you remember the first thing you watched on...
2023-02-15 22:17:52 +0000 UTC
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By Shannon Morse
Reddit disclosed a security incident last week that occurred due to an employee’s login credentials getting phished. In this breach, an attacker was able to access source code, internal documents, dashboards, business systems and contact details for hundreds of Reddit employees. Production systems and user accounts and password data was not accessed, according to a post about the incide...
2023-02-15 18:10:51 +0000 UTC
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Are AI assisted web search products still not ready for prime time? The NHL hopes to attract younger viewers by creating an animated version of real-life games they hope appeal to a generation hooked-on TikTok. Plus how Microsoft is responding to the UK Competition and Markets Authority’s concerns about its acquisition of Activision-Blizzard.
Do Not Revivalize! - GDI ...
2023-02-14 22:48:14 +0000 UTC
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Are AI assisted web search products still not ready for prime time? The NHL hopes to attract younger viewers by creating an animated version of real-life games they hope appeal to a generation hooked-on TikTok. Plus how Microsoft is responding to the UK Competition and Markets Authority’s concerns about its acquisition of Activision-Blizzard.
Do Not Revivalize! - GDI 4457 starts at 29:59
Brian didn’t do it on purpose. The group made a Buzzfeed quiz. Who is br...
2023-02-14 22:19:28 +0000 UTC
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Andrew Heaton explains how he used ChatGPT to create an episode of his The Political Orphanage podcast. And what do trademarks have to do with brain scans? Plus how the Supreme Court of the United States may fundamentally alter the way people interact online.
Invest in My Face Tattoo Robot - GDI 4456 starts at 29:30
What are the limits of ChatGPT? Do you...
2023-02-13 22:42:53 +0000 UTC
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Andrew Heaton explains how he used ChatGPT to create an episode of his The Political Orphanage podcast. And what do trademarks have to do with brain scans? Plus how the Supreme Court of the United States may fundamentally alter the way people interact online.
Invest in My Face Tattoo Robot - GDI 4456 starts at 29:30
What are the limits of ChatGPT? Do you want a 3D printed tattoo? Just use the helmet already. Would you want your hair done while at the therapist? H...
2023-02-13 22:17:13 +0000 UTC
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AI may be replacing your Fiver editor, Canon is finishing up its RF line-up, and all the new products we're excited about since the start of the year.
Hosted by Rich Stroffolino and Anthony Lemos
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2023-02-12 17:01:02 +0000 UTC
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We talk to Scott Johnson, Trisha Hershberger, and Max Scoville about games as a subscription service. Does it work well, is it a legitimate alternative to buying games for serious gamers, how do the different services compare to each other, and will this be how we access games in the future?
Starring Tom Merritt, Scott Johnson, Trisha Hershberger, Max Scoville
Show notes are 2023-02-11 19:04:19 +0000 UTC
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We talk to Scott Johnson, Trisha Hershberger, and Max Scoville about games as a subscription service. Does it work well, is it a legitimate alternative to buying games for serious gamers, how do the different services compare to each other, and will this be how we access games in the future?
Starring Tom Merritt, Scott Johnson, Trisha Hershberger, Max Scoville
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2023-02-11 17:00:04 +0000 UTC
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How did Apple manage to avoid laying off staff while other big tech giants like Microsoft, Amazon, Meta and Google let go thousands of employees? Cloudflare thinks it might have the solution to making Mastodon less complicated. And is 1Password’s goal of making its password manager secure by having a passkey only option really address the security issues?
I Demand All...
2023-02-10 22:53:39 +0000 UTC
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