By Shannon Morse, ThreatWire
Last week GoDaddy announced via a publicized notification that data for 1.2 million customers was exposed in a data breach. This happened via GoDaddy’s Managed Wordpress hosting environment and was discovered on November 17 but according to the report, attackers had access since September 6 at least.
The attacker gained access by using a compromised password for their pro...
2021-11-30 19:34:10 +0000 UTC
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Jack Tweets Goodbye - DTNS 4160 starts at 14:58
Twitter’s Jack Dorsey steps down. What does this mean for users of the social media platform and does this signal new direction for the company?
DTNS 4160 ends at 46:20
And I Thought Elephants Smelt Bad... On The Outside! - GDI 4160
Peanut butter and Nutella talk takes over. It's never too sweet for Amos. Have you tried vegemite? Do y...
2021-11-29 23:25:21 +0000 UTC
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Jack Tweets Goodbye - DTNS 4160 starts at 14:58
Twitter’s Jack Dorsey steps down. What does this mean for users of the social media platform and does this signal new direction for the company?
DTNS 4160 ends at 46:21
And I Thought Elephants Smelt Bad... On The Outside! - GDI 4160
Peanut butter and Nutella talk takes over. It's never too sweet for Amos. Have you tried vegemite? Do you like fermented foods? R...
2021-11-29 23:01:29 +0000 UTC
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Baidu can now charge for robotaxi rides in Beijing, Apple's AR headset reportedly doesn't need to be tethered to a phone or Mac, and Google agrees to give UK regulators oversight and input into its Privacy Sandbox APIs.
Get the show notes here.
2021-11-26 16:07:00 +0000 UTC
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Can't figure out what to get your favorite techie this holiday season? Then check out these great suggestions from the DTNS co-contributors and listeners! And if you want to follow up on any of the gift ideas just click on the affiliate links below.
Rich Stroffolino Instax Mini Link
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2021-11-25 17:00:07 +0000 UTC
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AT&T and Verizon agree lower 5G tower strength for six months for an FAA review, Pinterest settles discrimination lawsuit, and the European Commission proposed a bill overhauling how political ads can be targeted.
Hosted by Jenn Cutter
2021-11-25 16:32:01 +0000 UTC
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Tom explains the evolution and benefits of the latest Bletooth standard, Bluetooth 5.
Featuring Tom Merritt.
Episode Transcript:
I have Bluetooth headphones that just magically connect without wires
Why can’t all my devices do that?
Can I get rid of WiFi routers now?
Are you confused?
Don't be.
Let's help you Know a Little more about Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a rather old wireless technology standard meant for exchanging data over short dis...
2021-11-25 14:01:01 +0000 UTC
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Predictive Title - DTNS 4159 starts at 14:21
Is perovskite a possible alternative to making cheaper solar panels faster? Why does predictive text achieve a lower WPM than autocorrect? The Asphalt Xtreme mobile game is coming to Netflix. Is that sign that Netflix wants its game lineup to move away from just casual gaming?
DTNS 4159 ends at 47:15
Why Are You Sitting In My Garage? - GDI 4159
2021-11-24 22:57:41 +0000 UTC
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Predictive Title - DTNS 4159 starts at 14:21
Is perovskite a possible alternative to making cheaper solar panels faster? Why does predictive text achieve a lower WPM than autocorrect? The Asphalt Xtreme mobile game is coming to Netflix. Is that sign that Netflix wants its game lineup to move away from just casual gaming?
DTNS 4159 ends at 47:15
Why Are You Sitting In My Garage? - GDI 4159
So much preemptive action....
2021-11-24 22:48:29 +0000 UTC
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Driving Solar Power to Your Home - DTNS 4158 starts at 14:48
We examine new developments in renewable power and storage, Qualcomm will debut its next flagship Snapdragon chip at the Snapdragon Tech Summit on November 30th along with a new naming convention, and we examine the popularity of shopping livestreams.
DTNS 4158 ends at 44:57
Pour Gravy On Anything, It’s Great! - GDI 4158
Wh...
2021-11-23 22:57:22 +0000 UTC
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Driving Solar Power to Your Home - DTNS 4158 starts at 14:48
We examine new developments in renewable power and storage, Qualcomm will debut its next flagship Snapdragon chip at the Snapdragon Tech Summit on November 30th along with a new naming convention, and we examine the popularity of shopping livestreams.
DTNS 4158 ends at 44:57
Pour Gravy On Anything, It’s Great! - GDI 4158
What kinds of desserts are you ...
2021-11-23 22:46:29 +0000 UTC
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TV Hunting Season - DTNS 4157 starts at 14:24
Robert Heron is back with tips and recommendations for those on shopping for a new 4K TV this holiday season. El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele announced the country's plans to build the first “Bitcoin City” in the eastern region of La Union. A new study by New York University’s Center for Social Media and Politics found that warning Twitter users about the consequences of their posts decreased subsequent ...
2021-11-22 23:01:37 +0000 UTC
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TV Hunting Season - DTNS 4157 starts at 14:24
Robert Heron is back with tips and recommendations for those on shopping for a new 4K TV this holiday season. El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele announced the country's plans to build the first “Bitcoin City” in the eastern region of La Union. A new study by New York University’s Center for Social Media and Politics found that warning Twitter users about the consequences of their posts decreased subsequent posting...
2021-11-22 22:46:37 +0000 UTC
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Zen and the Art of NFT Maintenance - DTNS 4156 starts at 13:59
We discuss the impact of Alphabet's cafeteria cleaning robots, MediaTek unveils its flagship Dimensity 9000 mobile SoC, and the Australian art project that gives downloaders 15GB of NFT content.
DTNS 4156 ends at 48:37
A Crash Course in Parking Etiquette - GDI 4156
So many birthdays today. Amos has car battery issues, thanks Alas...
2021-11-19 23:32:07 +0000 UTC
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Zen and the Art of NFT Maintenance - DTNS 4156 starts at 13:58
We discuss the impact of Alphabet's cafeteria cleaning robots, MediaTek unveils its flagship Dimensity 9000 mobile SoC, and the Australian art project that gives downloaders 15GB of NFT content.
DTNS 4156 ends at 48: 37
A Crash Course in Parking Etiquette - GDI 4156
So many birthdays today. Amos has car battery issues, thanks Alaska. Weather talk takes ...
2021-11-19 23:14:22 +0000 UTC
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By Shannon Morse, ThreatWire
The FBI email servers were used to send fake emails to at least 100,000 inboxes, according to the International Threat Intelligence Organization Spamhaus who tweeted about the issue on November 13. These emails told recipients that their networks were breached and data was stolen. They purported to be warnings about a sophisticated chain attack brought on by an advanced threat actor n...
2021-11-19 17:25:03 +0000 UTC
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A Car Is Not A Phone - DTNS 4155 starts at 14:48
Nreal will begin selling its Light mixed reality glasses in the US, after launching in South Korea last year. Reuters reports that an Amazon spokesperson said the company is in talks with MasterCard and American Express– as well as Visa– about who it will continue to partner with in the future in the US. Axios reports that VP of gaming Phil Schiller is advocating video game preservation through emulation. &nbs...
2021-11-18 23:00:07 +0000 UTC
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A Car Is Not A Phone - DTNS 4155 starts at 14:48
Nreal will begin selling its Light mixed reality glasses in the US, after launching in South Korea last year. Reuters reports that an Amazon spokesperson said the company is in talks with MasterCard and American Express– as well as Visa– about who it will continue to partner with in the future in the US. Axios reports that VP of gaming Phil Schiller is advocating video game preservation through emulation.
2021-11-18 22:49:44 +0000 UTC
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Tom interviews computer scientist and airline Captain Brian Hoffman about why 5G may interfere with your flying plans and what's being done to fix it.
Featuring Tom Merritt and Brian Hoffman.
2021-11-18 14:01:02 +0000 UTC
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Amazon Takes a Swipe at Visa - DTNS 4154 starts at 13:29
Apple announced a Self Service Repair program, which will let customers buy parts from Apple directly for repairs. Amazon announced it will stop accepting Visa credit cards issued in the UK because of their high fees, starting Jan.19. And we examine how different social media platforms benefit certain types of celebrities, notable people and social media entrepreneurs.
DTNS 4154 ends ...
2021-11-17 23:17:17 +0000 UTC
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Amazon Takes a Swipe at Visa - DTNS 4154 starts at 13:29
Apple announced a Self Service Repair program, which will let customers buy parts from Apple directly for repairs. Amazon announced it will stop accepting Visa credit cards issued in the UK because of their high fees, starting Jan.19. And we examine how different social media platforms benefit certain types of celebrities, notable people and social media entrepreneurs.
DTNS 4154 ends at 43:48
2021-11-17 23:07:12 +0000 UTC
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Xiaomi the Tablet - DTNS 4153 starts at 15:00
Dan Campos from NTX shares his review of Xiaomi’s MiPad 5 Android tablet. Twitter will stop auto-updating your Web version of the feed which sometimes causes tweets to disappear mid-read. And Cashier-free technology is coming to the UK’s Sainsbury supermarkets at a location in London set to open on November 29th.
DTNS 4153 ends at 45:55
Quesadilla Con Queso - G...
2021-11-16 23:02:27 +0000 UTC
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Xiaomi the Tablet - DTNS 4153 starts at 15:00
Dan Campos from NTX shares his review of Xiaomi’s MiPad 5 Android tablet. Twitter will stop auto-updating your Web version of the feed which sometimes causes tweets to disappear mid-read. And Cashier-free technology is coming to the UK’s Sainsbury supermarkets at a location in London set to open on November 29th.
DTNS 4153 ends at 45:55
Quesadilla Con Queso - GDI 4153
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2021-11-16 22:52:53 +0000 UTC
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Microsoft’s End to End Excuses - DTNS 4152 starts at 14:05
We go in detail on the reasons why chip shortages will exist until next year. IBM announced its 127 qubit Eagle quantum chip, and Apple announced residents in eight US states to store digital state IDs and driver’s license.
DTNS 4152 ends at 44:24
Dog Bakeries Are A Thing - GDI 4152
What's the best time to go shopping? H...
2021-11-15 22:56:35 +0000 UTC
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Microsoft’s End to End Excuses - DTNS 4152 starts at 14:05
We go in detail on the reasons why chip shortages will exist until next year. IBM announced its 127 qubit Eagle quantum chip, and Apple announced residents in eight US states to store digital state IDs and driver’s license.
DTNS 4152 ends at 44:24
Dog Bakeries Are A Thing - GDI 4152
What's the best time to go shopping? Have you been to a pet bakery? Wha...
2021-11-15 22:44:01 +0000 UTC
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This week on the first edition of the DTNS Science News Monthly. Science correspondent Dr. Niki Ackermans covered who won the Nobel prizes in science, as well as the winners of the IgNobel prizes. She also talked about the first planet located outside our galaxy and new research about what goes in a whale and what comes out the other side. She also discusses the latest work in brain mapping and goes over the topics covered in the Daily Tech Headlines’ Sunday Science Supplement. She ends the...
2021-11-13 18:01:01 +0000 UTC
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The Remains of MoviePass - DTNS 4151 starts at 13:41
We explore the coming conflict of quantum computing and blockchain cryptocurrencies, plus we find out what happened to Movie Pass and learn about Patreon’s plan to host and deliver video.
DTNS 4151 ends at 45:40
I Give This 4 Sniffs - GDI 4151
Happy Disney+ day. Are you a plus or minus on all the Disney upcoming releases? Was that Veronica B...
2021-11-12 23:30:59 +0000 UTC
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The Remains of MoviePass - DTNS 4151 starts at 13:40
We explore the coming conflict of quantum computing and blockchain cryptocurrencies, plus we find out what happened to Movie Pass and learn about Patreon’s plan to host and deliver video.
DTNS 4151 ends at 45:40
I Give This 4 Sniffs - GDI 4151
Happy Disney+ day. Are you a plus or minus on all the Disney upcoming releases? Was that Veronica Belmont or a look ali...
2021-11-12 22:59:21 +0000 UTC
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Tom explains the purposeful design of NFC, its limitations, and what benefits it holds over over similar technologies.
Featuring Tom Merritt.
Full episode transcript:
I want to pay for things with my phone that looks so cool.
But my friend says my phone has to have NFC.
I've always preferred AFC teams!
Confused?
Don't be.
Let's help you know a little more about NFC.
NFC in this case stands for Near Field Communication, NOT the National Foo...
2021-11-11 20:35:58 +0000 UTC
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Didi Global is reportedly planning to relaunch its ride hailing and other apps by the end of the year, Subaru provides more details on its first EV, and Apple announces the SMB-focused Apple Business Essentials service.
Get the show notes here.
2021-11-11 18:01:02 +0000 UTC
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