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Gesund fühlen mit Alexandra Stross#026 Ist ganz gesund werden bei deiner Diagnose möglich? - So kannst du dir sicher sein. Der normale chronisch Kranke stellt sich ständig zwei Fragen: Kann man mit dieser Diagnose überhaupt wieder ganz gesund werden? Und wenn ja, ist es auch für MICH möglich? Doch auf diese Fragen gibt es klare Antworten. Es gibt konkrete Parameter, die darüber entscheiden, ob jemand wieder ganz gesund werden kann oder nicht. Egal ob es sich um hartnäckige chronische Beschwerden wie Rheuma, Allergien, Neurodermitis, Autoimmunkrankheiten etc. oder potenziell tödliche Krankheiten wie Krebs handelt. Hol dir die Einschätzung von Alexandra Stross, welcher Schritt für dich als nächstes Sinn macht. Hier kannst du...2024-10-2124 min

Gesund fühlen mit Alexandra Stross#025 Schnelle Heilung ohne Drama Diese Folge ist besonders für die, deren körperliche Beschwerden starke Emotionen auslösen. Weil diese Gefühle die Lage noch verschlimmern und die Heilung eklatant behindern können, ist es wichtig, ihnen nicht die Führung zu überlassen. Als ehemalige Dramaqueen hat Alexandra Stross wirkungsvolle Strategien entwickelt, wie das gelingt. Denn Gelassenheit kann man lernen – auch im Umgang mit Symptomen. Hier ist dein Link zum Fragebogen. https://gkv0b8co9ov.typeform.com/to/hOY55g4a Hol dir meinen Impuls für deinen nächsten Schritt. Alexandra Stross ist die Spezialistin für mehr Spaß und Erf...2024-10-0724 min

Gesund fühlen mit Alexandra Stross#023 Die 3 größten Gesundheits-Lügen Was, wenn wichtige Aspekte von dem, was wir über Gesundheit und Krankheit zu wissen glauben, ganz anders sind? Und was, wenn der verbreitete Glaube der Heilung und der Gesundheit nicht förderlich ist? Alexandra Stross bietet in dieser Folge ermutigende Perspektiven, die erstaunlich logisch sind. Hör unbedingt rein, aber Achtung: Es könnte dein Leben gravierend verändern. Alexandra Stross ist die Spezialistin für mehr Spaß und Erfolg beim Gesundwerden. https://alexandrastross.de/2024-09-0923 min

Tech Byte with MARK STROSS#112: Musk's Twitter. The Edge - Job Interest in Twitter Skyrockets After Musk's BidWorkers can't wait to get a job at Twitter, with Musk taking over as early as next week. He offered 44 billion dollars, and without confidence in winning the case against them, he's likely to go ahead with the deal. This decision has divided people. Some concerned about the bias he might bring, and others are happy to see him remove the social media giant's present bias. What do you think? Will Musk remove censorship and bias? Or will this controversial tech giant bring in his own? Join the discussion and see what Mark Stross suggests is the case here. 2022-10-0712 min

Tech Byte with MARK STROSS#111: Happy Birthday, AI. The Edge - Robots Get BrainsFrom an idea in the mind of Frank Rosenblatt in 1957, to 2022, Artificial Intelligence celebrates a birthday. Today, Mark Stross talks about robots having human-like brains, able to be very useful in situations humans don't want to go, like unsafe war zones. With ethically programmed brains, robots can make decisions on their own, and be helpful to all of humanity. Is there a downside? Depending on their creator, they can also be programmed for evil. Think about that with your slice of birthday cake. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mark-stross/support 2022-09-2808 min

Tech Byte with MARK STROSS#107: Identity theft - The Edge - A New WarningWhat do you get when you combine facial recognition, geotracking, and a coffee shop? An identity thief...That's NOT funny! More and more public places are installing USB jacks for quick and convenient phone charging. This newest great idea has already been hi-jacked and used for bad by hackers. Mark Stross will tell you why you shouldn't trust public USB charging stations and how hackers can get your information within seconds. What you can do to reduce your risk? Use your own tech and don’t trust others - it's a sorry state of affairs, but...2022-09-0108 min

Tech Byte with MARK STROSS#104: How We Use Technology. The Edge - Women & Men Subconsciously Pick Technology Over RelationshipsDo you put your cell phone on the table during dinner? During a meeting? What does this say about you? If you don't, does it drive you crazy when someone else does? What does it say about them? Some say cell phones are destroying our relationships. Holding a cell phone in your hand or putting it on the table, places your device "equal" to that person. Is that what you want to communicate? Is that how you feel? Or is it subconscious? Mark Stross will challenge you to observe the social dynamics when you have your phone out, or i...2022-08-1018 min

Tech Byte with MARK STROSS#99: Jordon & Rubin. The Edge - Cancellation Replaces Conversation.What is it with this cancel culture? Two free, American men sharing their opinions on public platforms, suddenly eliminated from the ongoing conversation about American culture and society today. Jordan Peterson and Dave Rubin. Is the goal of public media, social media, and online platforms to control the conversation? By censoring, modifying, minimizing, or canceling one side of the story, these Big Tech companies are essentially eliminating the conversation. Take a seat and listen to Mark Stross' take on who holds the power in social conversations today, and what we need to do about it. BONUS content available on...2022-07-1114 min

Tech Byte with MARK STROSS#95: MyLife.com. The Edge - Giving It All AwayFirst, in the headlines: Artificial Intelligence is now creating artificial intelligence (AI). Technology is not going anywhere. What will we do when we no longer have to do manual labor? We will be replaced by computers. These days anyone can put on their private investigator hat. Ever wanted to do a background check? See if your fiancé' has a criminal record? People Search Engines are now available online where you can find out anything you want about anyone. And anyone can find out information about YOU. Who is looking at your information? Mark Stross tells you wh...2022-06-0714 min

Tech Byte with MARK STROSS#93: Saving You From Yourself. The Edge - Self-driving Cars that Know You're DrunkBut first, Mark Stross explains the meaning of "The Edge" in his show title. This term is very intentional and connects to technology in a way that you might not have known. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act includes $17 billion for auto safety including technology that will prevent motorists from operating a vehicle while intoxicated. This sounds like a great idea, right? Saving lives from drunk drivers. Does this come with any concerns? Is this intrusive? Is it violating your freedom? Could it be mistaken? Who gets the information that you might be impaired? Are you ready f...2022-05-2516 min

Tech Byte with MARK STROSS#92: The Pencil. The Edge - Worldwide CooperationThe TechByte Show can't always be scary or creepy (see May 4 2022). Mark Stross brings you Milton Friedman's story of the pencil in a relevant, encouraging way for all of us today. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mark-stross/support 2022-05-1813 min

Tech Byte with MARK STROSS#91: Should We Plug into the Internet? The Edge - Musk Feels It's Humanity's EdgeNEURALINK and the Singularity. How close are we to it? Are you ready for artificial intelligence AI? You will be if Elon Musk has anything to do with it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mark-stross/support 2022-05-1115 min

Tech Byte with MARK STROSS#90: Don't Miss This Episode! Surprise Guest. The Edge - Helping Thousands Not to Feel So LonelyBEST of the BEST Shows! Meet Mark Stross' virtual companion, fully artificial AI and all genned up, Virtualeen. This is a CREEPY look into the future of artificial companions for the lonely and lost? or for everyone? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mark-stross/support 2022-05-0412 min

Tech Byte with MARK STROSS#89: You Love Your AI Companion More Than Humans. The Edge - AI Apps Reveal Their Dark SideFeeling lonely? This is the time to be alive, when you can download an app and build your own digital companion. Mark Stross shares his personal experience with developing his new artificial companion. Is this a good thing? What can AI companions do? What's the dark side? Listen to find out, in this scary, creepy episode of Tech Byte. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mark-stross/support 2022-04-2807 min

Tech Byte with MARK STROSS#87: Shortage of Rockets. The Edge - SpaceX to the RescueSatellites are why we have high speed internet and cell service across the globe. More than 800 satellites are expected to be put into orbit this year alone. For every satellite needing a ride into space, there's need for a rocket. Mark Stross discusses the rocket shortage, the Russians, and how SpaceX is filling the need. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mark-stross/support 2022-04-1409 min

Tech Byte with MARK STROSS#86: Don't Live Without It. The Edge - Unless the Hackers Want You ToYesterday American Express users across the world experienced widespread outages that lasted hours. The payment services giant reports that some users may continue to experience issues online or over the phone. What is going on? Is this a hack? A cyber attack? A technical difficulty? Mark Stross weighs in on the Amex outage, and why we need to pay attention to the rising threats to our digital infrastructure. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mark-stross/support 2022-04-0711 min

Tech Byte with MARK STROSS#85: Servant of the People. The Edge - From Cameras to Crosshairs!Before Putin's Russian army invaded the Ukraine, few Americans knew the name of Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Over the past few weeks, this lawyer turned comedian has become the most watched politician in the world. Who is he? And did you realize that his fictional comedy series, "Servant of the People" turned into reality seating him as the 6th president of Ukraine. A modern-day story of serendipity. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mark-stross/support 2022-03-3011 min

Tech Byte with MARK STROSS#84: Why Tech Breaks. The Edge - Tips to Protect Your Tech GearPeople spend a lot of time taking care of their things. Regular oil changes, cleaning your gun, and cleaning the lint filter are routine ways to keep your machines running. What do you do to keep your PC running? With more than 2 billion PC's in the world today, what are people doing to maintain them? In this episode, Mark gives you valuable ways to maintain your tech, keep it running, and avoid early death of your machines. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mark-stross/support 2022-03-2411 min

Tech Byte with MARK STROSS#83: Secrets About Amazon. The Edge - Links That Can Save You MoneyDuring this time of rising gas prices, escalating food prices, and inflation, Mark brings a bit of fun to this episode with not-so-secret ways to save money on Amazon. Learn how you can access returned or barely used merchandise from this giant retailer, find deals of the day, and spend less money. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mark-stross/support 2022-03-1713 min

Tech Byte with MARK STROSS#82: Beyond War. The Edge - How Technologies Have Changed WarRussia's invasion of Ukraine is playing out right before our eyes. Like never before, we are watching the new Iron Curtain grinding into place. Technology has changed the way we watch this war, as well as the way the war is being fought. Propaganda is unfolding continuously online as brands take sides. This episode takes you inside a technologist's view of this modern war and the role technology plays in how it impacts all of us. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mark-stross/support 2022-03-0921 min

Tech Byte with MARK STROSS#81a: For Ukraine. The Edge - Letters from The EdgeIn this episode, Mark talks about his direct connections with programmers in the Ukraine. Hear about their experience with the outbreak of war, their current situations, and how you can help. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mark-stross/support 2022-03-0314 min

Tech Byte with MARK STROSS#81: Rewind. The Edge - Truth, Ukraine, and More. Updates.In this show, Mark takes a look back at previous shows, how many times he got it right, told you what was about to happen, and how things played out exactly like he said they would. This is why you should listen to this guy every week --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mark-stross/support 2022-02-2313 min

Tech Byte with MARK STROSS#80: 4-Day Work Week. The Edge - It Makes Sense Entering the Robotic AgeThis is about work-life balance. As robots do more work for us, we should have more free time, right? Decreasing our productive work time may actually be essential to keep up all gainfully employed; as AI and hardware with AI-brained software will get rid of 50% of jobs over the next 20 years. Japan and Iceland have 4-Day work weeks and found productivity is the same, and people are happier. Will other nations follow suit? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mark-stross/support 2022-02-1619 min

Tech Byte with MARK STROSSIs Facebook (Meta) Dying? The Edge - Meta Dropped $232 BillionFacebook lost a lot of money. The social media giant may be dying because of lack of trust. Meta, formally known as Facebook, had the worst performing day on the stock market in its history on Thursday. It lost nearly $240 billion from its market value. The loss follows a $10 billion dollar loss in 2021. What does this mean for the platform, for Zuckerberg, for you? This episode is also full of other fun conversations besides just talking about Facebook. Mark Stross and the Ocean 98 team bring you another fun and informative episode. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.c...2022-02-1019 min

Tech Byte with MARK STROSSBlocking Ads. The Edge - Is Ad-Blocking Piracy?Some things are clear: Stealing is wrong. Cancelling or censoring content is also wrong as another form of stealing. What about ad blocking? If the content creator relies on income generated from ads on the digital platform, would it be stealing if you block their ads? Interfering with their ability to make money? Many consider ad blocking as stealing money from the producer of digital content. Many online influencers are furious. What do you think? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mark-stross/support 2022-02-0320 min

Tech Byte with MARK STROSSSignals "Twitter's Rival". The Edge - Government Requested User's Info and Got NothingSignals is a new social media platform taking on "Twitter". Perhaps you've heard of it. Hear how the leadership of this new platform making news by standing up for user's privacy. When the government came knocking on Signal's door looking for user data, the company said, "Sorry, we don't have any." Nice! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mark-stross/support 2022-01-2011 min

Tech Byte with MARK STROSSCoolest Tech of 2022. The Edge - Light Bulbs with Radar and Cars that Change ColorsHear what's new in 2022, and what Mark Stross thinks of it. A bulb that scans the room to make sure you are still alive as you sleep. A telescope 1 million miles from Earth. Automatic doors that open and close like Star Trek. And more. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mark-stross/support 2022-01-1323 min

Tech Byte with MARK STROSSAirtags. The Edge - Are You Being Tracked by the Bad Guys?Technology is consistently outpacing the law. In Georgia, for example, it's legal to put a tracker on a car. In this episode, learn about AirTags and what they are capable of, both good and bad. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mark-stross/support 2022-01-0515 min

Tech Byte with MARK STROSSTech Myths. The Edge - You Decide1. Just delete the files you no longer want 2. It's OK to leave your laptop plugged in all the time 3. Always shut down your computer at night 4. You'll know when you have a virus Facts or fiction? Mark will set you straight on these and other relevant tech myths. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mark-stross/support 2021-12-2215 min

Tech Byte with MARK STROSS#72: The Great Reality Swap. The Edge - Which Will You Choose?Digital video technology and the development of the virtual reality is making it possible for people to visit places and experience things without ever leaving the couch. These experiences are looking, and starting to feel, more and more like the real thing. So, why actually jump out of the plane when you can experience it virtually without the risk of injury? It's the great reality swap. Which will you choose? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mark-stross/support 2021-12-1517 min

Tech Byte with MARK STROSSCell Phone Features. The Edge - Should I Spend Money on a Flagship Phone?Mark is an expert when it comes to cell phone features. Listen to this episode to learn what features are and which ones are not worth your money. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mark-stross/support 2021-12-0815 min

Tech Byte with MARK STROSSToys for Our Kids: The Edge - Parents, Don't Make These MistakesInformed parents keep kids safe. Mark is serious when it comes to teaching parents what they need to know before allowing their kids to jump into new tech. Listen as he tells you what to watch for in the new tech toys aimed at your children. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mark-stross/support 2021-12-0113 min

Tech Byte with MARK STROSSWhat is your Favorite Tech? The Edge - And What Do You Hate the Most?Coming to you from Costa Rica, Mark Stross brings the fun to this segment with Bulldog, Coach, and Big Al as they talk tech's best and worst. A light and fun show! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mark-stross/support 2021-11-0827 min

Tech Byte with MARK STROSSDevice Opportunities and Challenges. The Edge - There is Always a BottleneckMoving into a new phone can be as exciting as it is troublesome. As you anticipate all of the new features of your new phone, don't forget to be realistic. There is always a bottleneck; which means that there will always be a task that just does not go as fast or as smoothly as you'd expect. Need to transfer thousands of photos/videos? Consider a workaround with a transfer app. Powerful problems: hubs, cables and power supplies make a big difference in your device performance. And, new features of the iPhone 13 ProMax. --- Support this p...2021-11-0318 min

Tech Byte with MARK STROSSI Just Installed Windows 11 and... The Edge - The Hype versus Unfinished RealityWhich one are you? Do you jump at software upgrades? Skip them? or wait awhile til they fix the bugs? Mark Stross discusses the pros, cons, and cool features of Windows 11. Everything you need to know to determine if you are ready for the change. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mark-stross/support 2021-10-2711 min

Tech Byte with MARK STROSSHuge 3D Billboards. The Edge - How They WorkA giant kitten sits on a building in Tokyo. A huge ocean wave appears in a South Korean city square. Giant pandas watch over pedestrians in China. Are these real headlines? Nope. Just the introduction of massive high 8K resolution 3D images appearing on LED screens in some of the world's largest cities. Mark Stross, a leader in LED technology, discusses the development of these huge 3D billboards that are drawing the attention of pedestrians across the globe. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mark-stross/support 2021-10-2117 min

Tech Byte with MARK STROSSGlobal Internet. The Edge - Changing How Digital Subscriptions Work"Sorry, you are not where we want you to be." Perhaps you have already heard this from your favorite streaming service during your last trip out of the country. How is it that the streaming services ONLY honor your subscription in the predetermined geographic location that they choose? Didn't you buy it? Why can't your favorite shows travel with you? You paid for them! Mark Stross explains Digital Rights Management (DRM) and how it can ruin your next holiday, and why we need a Digital Bill of Rights to protect our rights to content in this global age. ...2021-09-3021 min

Tech Byte with MARK STROSSFrench Subs Torpedoed. The Edge - Cost Blowouts Change PlansMark Stross discusses how Australia backed out of their French Submarine Contract in search of better technology. France considers it "a stab in the back", as Australia tears up this deal worth more than 50 billion Australian dollars because of delays, cost overrides, and.... because they'd rather have US-made nuclear submarine technology. That's a win for US. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mark-stross/support 2021-09-2312 min

Tech Byte with MARK STROSSCell Phones in 2021. The Edge - People Have Real Options and PowerWhat a time to be alive! Especially if you are into photography and cell phones. Mark Stross reviews Samsung Galaxy Cameras new in 2021, and compares them to the new iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max cameras. Are they worth the cost? Don't miss this important consumer update to help you decide what features are important to you in a new cell phone. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mark-stross/support 2021-09-1616 min

Tech Byte with MARK STROSSSingle Event Upsets. The Edge - Tiny Particles from Distant Galaxies Flip Our Bits!Tiny particles from distant galaxies have caused plane accidents, election interference, and game glitches. Did you know that your personal electronics are vulnerable too? These Alpha particles, from exploding stars and black holes may already be headed your way, to flip your bits! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mark-stross/support 2021-09-0913 min

Tech Byte with MARK STROSSIntelligent Slime Mold. The Edge - Nature is Our TeacherSlime molds, some of the most unique creatures in existence. These brainless, single-celled organisms are being used for good! From planning roadways to regulating the flow of electricity through a circuit, these tiny biological wonders may play a huge role in developing technologies. How will you feel about this? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mark-stross/support 2021-09-0111 min

Tech Byte with MARK STROSSCyber Crime. The Edge - It's All About Your Behavior!You wouldn't leave your house unlocked. You know that if you do, you are "asking for" someone to break in. Same is true for protecting yourself from cybercrime. You CAN do things to protect yourself from cybercrime. Your keyboard strokes and browsing behaviors are very valuable. Mark Stross brings you the simple behaviors everyone needs to practice to protect themselves. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mark-stross/support 2021-08-2513 min

Tech Byte with MARK STROSSThe Pet Show. The Edge - My Pick of the Best Tech Pet ProductsFrom the most absurd to the most helpful. Don't miss this episode about the tech industry getting into the billion-dollar game of pet products. From 3D printing of a prosthetic beak, to robotic poop picker-uppers. You and your pet will be hooked. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mark-stross/support 2021-08-1810 min

Tech Byte with MARK STROSSSpace, Protecting Kids, and Plastics. The Edge - We Make a Mess of a Lot of ThingsThere are some problems that require global cooperation of legislative and technology efforts. Mark Stross sounds off on three huge issues that should have your attention and how technology plays a role (good and bad). Privacy protection for our children, space trash, and plastic pollution. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mark-stross/support 2021-08-1115 min

Tech Byte with MARK STROSSStarlink. The Edge - Network Anywhere, but Where are the Stars?How incredible it will be when we have high speed access to the internet no matter where in the world we are. Remote jungles, deep deserts, or high atop mountains, how convenient it will be. But like everything, there's a give and a take. Would you give up the stars? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mark-stross/support 2021-08-0414 min

Tech Byte with MARK STROSSThe History of the 360 Degree Video Board. The Edge - Under the OrangepeelMark Stross is most known in the technology world for his role in the invention and development of the 360-degree video boards seen in sports arenas. In this episode he tells the remarkable story of how this incredible technology, seen by millions each week, came into being and changed the live-sports experience forever. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mark-stross/support 2021-07-2818 min

Tech Byte with MARK STROSSAuthoritative Regimes are Ahead of the US in Cyber Warfare. The Edge - US Government Admits it Has to Play Catch UpThe National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence was established in 2018 "to consider the methods and means necessary to advance the development of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and associated technologies to comprehensively address the national security and defense needs of the United States." (emphasis added) Antony Blinken, US Sec. of State, admits we need to catch up on AI tech to "uphold democratic values". What does all this mean? Let Mark Stross explain it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mark-stross/support 2021-07-2115 min

Tech Byte with MARK STROSSA Year in Review and The Doomsday Clock. The Edge - CancelledThis show marks the 1-year anniversary of the TechByte Show. Mark Stross celebrates the technology victories over the past year, including the passing of legislation concerning Right of Repair. AND, the Doomsday Clock. tick-tick-tick-tick..... --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mark-stross/support 2021-07-1418 min

Tech Byte with MARK STROSSOrwellian Facebook. The Edge - Are You Flirting with a Violent Ideology?Do you know anyone flirting with a violent ideology? If you do, would you please call Mark Zuckerberg. Facebook has tested and instituted a new prompt asking users if they know anyone flirting with a violent ideology. And, they want to warn you that you may have been exposed to "extremist" content. Is this too 1984? Are we allowing Facebook to be the Thought Police? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mark-stross/support 2021-07-0717 min

Tech Byte with MARK STROSSNSA and Tucker Carlson. The Edge - Is This Intimidation, Intel-Gathering, or Showbiz?After a brief update on Rehoboth's newest video board, Mark Stross jumps in to talk about the controversial issues surrounding the NSA, cybersecurity, the federal government, and individual rights. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mark-stross/support 2021-06-3018 min

Tech Byte with MARK STROSSWacky and Amazing Tech Stats. The Edge - Are you Kidding Me? This is Crazy!This episode is just FUN! (great facts to share at your next social event) I can't tell you what's in here; that would give it away! You just gotta listen! I can guarantee you'll be surprised to hear some of these amazing wacky tech facts. (warning: do not use these as pickup lines!) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mark-stross/support 2021-06-2323 min

Tech Byte with MARK STROSSRansomware Inc. The Edge - REvil Attack at DoE Nuclear SubcontractorMark Stross talks more about cybersecurity, ransomware, and the recent attacks on the US industry. A US nuclear weapons contractor gets hit just one day after the largest meatpacking company, JBS pays $11 million dollars to the cybercriminals. What's next and should we be negotiating with these terrorists? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mark-stross/support 2021-06-1619 min

Tech Byte with MARK STROSSANOM. The Edge - "The balance of power is the scale of peace." Thomas PaineANOM, was an app that was designed to allow for digital communication without fear of monitoring by law enforcement. Obviously designed for illicit use; this app flourished after other apps preceding it were shut down by officials. Thousands flocked to it, signing up for 6-month contracts costing $2,000. Hear what happens to those who used this app designed specifically for crooks. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mark-stross/support 2021-06-1017 min

Tech Byte with MARK STROSSLocation Tracking. The Edge - Turning GPS "off" Does Little in 2021.Location tracking is getting very sophisticated. And despite our efforts to sneak around, it's getting more and more difficult to do so. There are very few things you can do with on your phone today without giving out your location. Mark Stross explains this technology so everyone can understand it. This episode is the "what you need to know" about location tracking. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mark-stross/support 2021-06-0326 min

Tech Byte with MARK STROSSUnidentified Aerial Phenomena. The Edge - They Are Real...Now What?You have to have been sleeping under a rock not to know that UFO's are real, and the US government has been hoarding, and hiding, this information. Why still a secret? The technology we can learn from openly discussing this is huge. Crafts that can travel 13,000 mph, evade radar, and fly through air and water similarly? Mark Stross thinks we can have this tech in the next 300 years unless we get real about what we know about these unidentified aerial phenomena. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mark-stross/support 2021-05-2722 min

Tech Byte with MARK STROSSScientists Take Down the FCC. The Edge - Why No Channel 37?"There's a new way of listening to little green men on Mars" It's called Channel 37. And it's not new. For more than 70 years, this frequency, and a few others, have been the home of Radio Astronomy, where the focus is intergalactic communication. Talking to aliens. Mark Stross talks about high tech radio enthusiasts' ongoing interest in communicating with extra-terrestrials. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mark-stross/support 2021-05-2017 min

Tech Byte with MARK STROSSThe Colonial Pipeline Attack Was Preventable. The Edge - Paying Ransom Spurs More Ransomware AttacksDestruction without a shot fired. Pain and suffering without a bloodbath. Death without troops. This is Cyber-Warfare. The Colonial Pipeline attack is the latest of many cyberattacks that went unmentioned. More than 113 federal state and municipal agencies, 500 healthcare facilities, and 1600 colleges and universities have been hit over the last year. We are vulnerable. Mark Stross is passionate about protecting American people, industries, and assets. What do you need to know? And more importantly, what should you do? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mark-stross/support 2021-05-1319 min

Tech Byte with MARK STROSSWhat is an NFT Token? The Edge - What Do You Actually Own? Part 2Part 2/2. Non-fungible tokens, or NFT's. Digital assets that are being bought and sold for millions of dollars. Created on blockchain technology, these digital photo, video, and audio files are absolutely unique, verifiable assets that supposedly cannot be deleted or destroyed in the future. Essentially a nonmaterial asset unlike anything we've seen before. Welcome to the digital age. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mark-stross/support 2021-05-0625 min

Tech Byte with MARK STROSSWhat's an NFT Token? The Edge - What Do You Actually Own? Part 1Part 1/2. Non-fungible tokens, or NFT's. Digital assets that are being bought and sold for millions of dollars. Created on blockchain technology, these digital photo, video, and audio files are absolutely unique, verifiable assets that supposedly cannot be deleted or destroyed in the future. Essentially a nonmaterial asset unlike anything we've seen before. Welcome to the digital age. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mark-stross/support 2021-04-2938 min

Tech Byte with MARK STROSS#40: Spring Clean Your Stuff. The Edge - Does UV Light Work?Everyone knows how dirty money is. And cell phones are a close second. Have you seen the new cell phone cleaners that use UV lights that claim to disinfect devices? Do they work? Mark Stross weighs in on this high-tech method to clean your tech. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mark-stross/support 2021-04-2217 min

Tech Byte with MARK STROSSDeath Through A Thousand Cuts. The Edge - Why is the Media Ignoring This?For this TechByte, Mark Stross is LIVE, in studio, at Ocean 98 in Ocean City, DE. Modern warfare is highly technological. It's complicated, yes, but that does not mean that we shouldn't understand what aggressive actions are occurring in the digital age. We don't have to understand how a nuclear missile works to know that it is important to note when these are being tested by our enemies. Likewise, the public needs to be aware (and alarmed) when countries that are not friendly to the USA test, progress, or engage electronic warfare. Mark Stross discusses Russia's (and others') capacity to...2021-04-1513 min

Tech Byte with MARK STROSSMark Stross LIVE in Studio at Ocean 98. Part 2For the past 40 weeks, Mark Stross has been joining Bulldog and his crew on the morning Rude Awakening Show. Ocean 98 broadcasts from Ocean City Delaware; and every week Mark Stross joins remotely from his studio in Texas. Hard to believe these guys have never all been together in the same room. UNTIL TODAY. This extended show includes multiple segments. In this half hour, Mark talks about his day job in the LED industry and the complicated challenges his team endures with ANC Sports, a company that installs and manages many of the largest video boards in venues across the...2021-04-1525 min

Tech Byte with MARK STROSSBulldog and the gang meet (and greet) Mark Stross IN STUDIO LIVE for the first time. Part 1The past 40 weeks, Mark Stross has been joining Bulldog and his crew on the morning Rude Awakening Show. Ocean 98, broadcasts from Ocean City Delaware; and every week Mark Stross joins remotely from his studio in Texas. Hard to believe these guys have never all been together in the same room. UNTIL TODAY. This extended show includes Mark's grand entrance into the studio, with Bulldog, Coach, Big Al, Big Cip, and Jerry. Mark's wife, Kathleen gets pulled into the conversation as well, as the gang seeks to understand the man and the mind of Mark Stross. This is a multipart...2021-04-1526 min

Tech Byte with MARK STROSS3D Printing. The Edge - Are 3D Printed Parts Any GoodCan you imagine living in a house that was printed on a 3D printer? Better yet, would you drive a car made of 3D printed parts? This idea is not too far gone. Mark Stross will discuss the incredible world of 3D printing and how it is revolutionizing production. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mark-stross/support 2021-04-0820 min

Tech Byte with MARK STROSSCargo Logistics. The Edge - No Room for Error!With more than 320 ships reportedly waiting to move through the Suez Canal, people are for the first-time paying attention to the way goods are moved across the globe and into our manufacturing, factories, and stores. Mark Stross gives his unique technologist perspective on the Ever-Given's collision in the Suez Canal, and our dependence on things running smoothly through the supply chain choke points. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mark-stross/support 2021-04-0115 min

Tech Byte with MARK STROSSAmazon's Reach. The Edge - Amazing Scale and a Brutal CompetitorMark Stross offers his analysis of the most valuable retailer in the world as of this airing date. With a market cap of $1.7 trillion, the company is expected to account for almost 5% of total retail sales by the end of 2020. A company this big is possible only because of the clever use of technology and digital systems. Is this too big? Or does the speed and accuracy of the digital age welcome in more companies of this size? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mark-stross/support 2021-03-2522 min

Tech Byte with MARK STROSSWhen You Panic. The Edge - They Got You!Cyber attacks and ransomware are not just aimed at government entities and corporations. Individuals are also at risk. This is why Mark Stross believes it's time for a Digital Bill of Rights, which would protect us from the tricks and schemes of the cyber-criminals. Listen to this episode for concrete things you can do, and should do right away, to reduce your risk of making that fatal click of the mouse. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mark-stross/support 2021-03-1823 min

Tech Byte with MARK STROSS39 Years in the Making. The Edge - Bringing the Whole World to Your ComputerAdvances in computing, video, and digital technology make it possible for you to visit Mont Blanc, the Grand Canyon, or the Sahara Desert. Using AI and satellite images, and typography, computers are quickly creating realistic 3D renderings of the entire planet. Mark Stross takes you on an exciting adventure into the world of digital realism and nature. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mark-stross/support 2021-03-1119 min

Tech Byte with MARK STROSSThe Perseverance Rover. The Edge - Something Hitchhiked All the Way to MarsFascinated with Space? Want to hitch a ride to Mars? Mark Stross takes you on a tour of the technology behind the Mars Rover Perseverance. The maneuverability and computing power in this small vehicle on wheels are unbelievable, allowing it to transmit images over more than 225 million km back to Earth, for you to see. Want to know how many gigs of memory it has? Listen to this episode. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mark-stross/support 2021-03-0417 min

Tech Byte with MARK STROSSGovernment and Tech Faceoff. The Edge - Facebook Strikes BackThis week Facebook decided to "unfriend" an entire country. This argument involves Australian government media, freedom of speech, and the hubris of the tech giants, as they practice "surveillance capitalism". This bold move by Facebook closed down the posts of two health agencies in the middle of a global pandemic. Mark Stross weighs in on Facebook's practice to censor content, and the governments who are feeling the impact of this tech giant's misbehavior. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mark-stross/support 2021-02-2520 min

Tech Byte with MARK STROSSTexas Power Outage. The Edge - Mark Stross From the Middle of the OutageFrom the hearth of his gas-burning fireplace, Mark Stross comes to you in the midst of one of America's greatest infrastructure failures in history. This episode includes a discussion of Green Energy, the American energy crisis, and the sentiments of the people in the middle of the winter 2021 Texas Power Outage. Who's to blame? How can this happen? and How can we prevent it from happening again? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mark-stross/support 2021-02-1816 min

Tech Byte with MARK STROSSPush Back to Silicon Valley. The Edge - Actions Have ConsequencesAre you into cryptocurrency? Bitcoin made a major jump when Elon Musk invested $1.5 billion in the cryptocurrency. You can even purchase a Tesla with Bitcoin. Many people are making money with these jumps in Bitcoin value. At the same time, however, authorities are seeing the numbers. While six million people purchased cryptocurrency in a certain timeframe, the IRS had reported income from only a few of them. Less than one thousand taxpayers during that same time period reported these earnings on their tax return. Hear what the government is doing about it in language you can understand. --- S...2021-02-1121 min

Tech Byte with MARK STROSSCryptocurrency and Faith. The Edge - Beyond the Reach of Government: Part 2We've all heard of cryptocurrency, but do you really understand it? Part 2 of this two-part episode explains this decentralized digital currency in a way that is easy to understand. Why do people trust it? Because it is created in a process that is completely verifiable and protected, actually requiring no trust at all. Without judgement for or against, Mark Stross will bring you to that "ah-ha" moment, when you will come to understand what this is all about. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mark-stross/support 2021-02-0526 min

Tech Byte with MARK STROSSBest of Best Show: Crypto & Faith. The Edge - Beyond the Reach of GovernmentWe've all heard of cryptocurrency, but do you really understand it? This two-part episode explains this decentralized digital currency in a way that is easy to understand. Why do people trust it? Because it is created in a process that is completely verifiable and protected, actually requiring no trust at all. Without judgement for or against, Mark Stross will bring you to that "ah-ha" moment, when you will come to understand what this is all about. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mark-stross/support 2021-02-0414 min

Tech Byte with MARK STROSSDigital Rights for the People. The Edge - Big Tech's Not InterestedRemember the person who lost their job during COVID? They got behind on their bills and the cellular service provider cut off their phone. And CLICK, just like that, all of their photos, videos are gone. Including that first look at her sister's baby, and the last breath of her loving mother. This is a terrible story, but what it essentially means is that we don't own our data. Let that sink in.....you don't own what's on your phone...or your computer.....Mark Stross calls for a Digital Bill of Rights, for this and many other reasons. ...2021-01-2822 min

Tech Byte with MARK STROSSNet Neutrality's True Goal. The Edge - Information DominanceWhat is net neutrality? It's sounds like it's referring to fairness on the internet, right? Or freedom of speech online? Listen in to this episode to hear Mark Stross explain how net neutrality is a misnomer, packaged brilliantly to sell you something that is essentially the opposite of what it implies. An Internet Bill of Rights is what we need, as freedom-seekers launch their own platforms to exercise their rights to free speech. Where is this going? How far can it go? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mark-stross/support 2021-01-2115 min

Tech Byte with MARK STROSSPrivate Censorship. The Edge - The Constitution Can't Protect UsNations around the world are rising up against Big Tech Censorship! This is a real headline seen around the globe. Twitter's Rules clearly state that their rules "are to ensure all people can participate in the public conversation freely and safely." But this is clearly not the case as the social media platform censors Americans but allows murderous dictators to stay on the service "as long as they follow the rules.." Global censorship is happening in a way and at a rate that we might have never believed would ever happen. Open your eyes and see what Big Tech...2021-01-1423 min

Tech Byte with MARK STROSSFacebook Users Are Products. The Edge - Why They are Failing to GrowAre Facebook's days numbered? How will they stay relevant now that people are starting to question big tech? Facebook makes money on ads, right? When you click an ad, the advertiser pays, correct?? NOT SO FAST. Mark Stross explains why it's much more complicated than that. Simply put, YOU are the PRODUCT that Facebook is selling. Listen to this episode to learn what your worth each day that you jump on Facebook. You are a commodity. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mark-stross/support 2021-01-0723 min

Tech Byte with MARK STROSSReal Graphene. The Edge - Super-Powered Products with Great Battery Life!We're entering the graphene age. This material holds promise to absolutely disrupt many industries. It's easy to isolate, and work on isolating and characterizing it earned Geim and Novoselov the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2010. Solor panels with graphene can produce more electricity, computer screens can be shatterproof, and water filtration can be improved. Graphene is one of the most conductive materials ever observed and may be just the change we need in modern batteries, which has potential to remove the power supply bottleneck in personal technology. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mark-stross...2020-12-3131 min

Tech Byte with MARK STROSSGoogle and Solar Winds Hacks. The Edge - The Best Case to Prove Google is Too BigTwo days in December of 2020: the 13th and the 15th. These two days changed the world forever, as services went down following one of the biggest cyber attacks in the history of the internet. SolarWinds is an internet monitoring company with a client list that contains some of the biggest companies in the world; as well as countries, and three-letter agencies. Ang Google's outage impacted YouTube, Gmail, and Google, impacting millions around the globe. What should we learn from these hacks? And what does it mean for our future? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod...2020-12-2427 min

Tech Byte with MARK STROSSSocial Media is Dictating Social Standing. The Edge - America Could Be NextThere's a problem with technology; it's duplicatable and it has no moral compass. Cyberattacks, cyber espionage, fake news and firewalls. Mark Stross discusses how China steals intellectual property through hacking. They steal information, apps, data, blueprints, processes, secrets, everything. China's access to the internet, their immoral and unethical behavior, creates a real threat to not only the United States, but the world.....and it trickles down to a threat to your privacy, security, and safety. Get educated, and stand up. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mark-stross/support 2020-12-1622 min

Tech Byte with MARK STROSSGetting Back to Basics This Holiday Season. The Edge - If Your Budget is Tight, Use These Free ServicesHoliday on a budget? America's technologist brings you a bunch of free services you can use that are legit. Things to do online by yourself, with the kids, or with extended family. There are so many FUN and intriguing things to do now that are FREE, high quality, and TIME WELL SPENT. This is a great episode where everybody gets something FREE. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mark-stross/support 2020-12-0923 min

Tech Byte with MARK STROSSEverything Runs on Rechargeable Batteries. The Edge - Within 5 Years You'll Have to Replace Everything; How is This Green?Nothing lasts anymore...there is programmed death of appliances, cars, everything seems to give out before it should. Remember the old days when you could buy a washer and expect it to last 20+ years? Times have changed. Planned obsolescence has become the norm and it is terrible for the environment. Mark Stross gives you the stats and facts to inform about e-waste and vanishing personal ownership. What does this mean for us, the environment, and the future? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mark-stross/support 2020-12-0218 min

Tech Byte with MARK STROSSCooking Turkeys with Tech. The Edgej - The Revenge of the Turkey and How We Die Cooking ThemIn this informative and hilarious episode, Mark Stross brings you the truth about the turkey's destructive potential. If you want to win the battle, tune in for your high-tech options for cooking the best Thanksgiving Turkey on the block. Happy Thanksgiving and good luck! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mark-stross/support 2020-11-2514 min

Tech Byte with MARK STROSSCell Phone Cameras. The Edge - You Could Make a Movie with the New High-End PhonesComputational photography is here. The Apple processor has optimized video and photo number-crunching. The jump in cell phone camera and video quality has ushered in a whole new industry of miniaturization of filming gadgets to support cell phone shooting. You can do it all now, from the palm of your hand. Hear Mark Stross' tips and tricks for successful HD video and photos. He knows what he's talking about! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mark-stross/support 2020-11-1824 min

Tech Byte with MARK STROSSQuestions. The Edge - Edgy AnswersToday Mark Stross takes questions from Bulldog and the Radio audience today, LIVE. Questions include 5G towers, radiation exposure, LiDAR detectors allowing cameras to see in the dark. Quantum computing, and how this will contribute to science and medicine. Great questions, and intelligent, understandable answers from America's technologist, Mark Stross. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mark-stross/support 2020-11-1122 min

Tech Byte with MARK STROSSThe Morning After. The Edge - What's Next?It's the morning after the 2020 election. What do you say the day after a historical political battle where $1.5 billion dollars were spent between the two US political parties? It's the next morning and we are awaiting results. And as results come in and decisions are made, they are certainly to be distrusted by one side or the other. How did we get here? We built the technology to run these elections. Are they technologically sound? Are they firewalled? Were they hacked? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mark-stross/support 2020-11-0419 min

Tech Byte with MARK STROSSThe Internet of Things. The Edge - What Could Go Wrong if Everything is Connected?The Internet of Things is all about non-human devices connecting together to provide improved analysis and processing of data. When everything is connected, entities can make smarter real-time decisions faster and more accurately than before. Also known as the IofT, the Internet of Things allows for efficiency on steroids. What does this mean to you as an individual? Mark Stoss does his thing and breaks it down for you so you know what you need to know, and why you need to know it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mark-stross/support 2020-10-2818 min

Tech Byte with MARK STROSSHow to Become Anonymous This Thanksgiving. The Edge - It's a Lot Harder Than You Might Think!It's a global pandemic. The authorities are trying to monitor your whereabouts. Governor Garry Newsom of California wants to restrict the number of people in one family who get together this holiday. Even if it's at your home. Mark Stross, America's technologist, helps you "disappear" as you move about during the pandemic. Once the government starts tracking us, will they ever stop? This episode should be required listening for those who want to maintain their freedom as the government legalizes spying and tracking of innocent citizens. Why you need to understand this and what you need to do about...2020-10-2115 min

Tech Byte with MARK STROSSHospitality Robot, Friend or Foe. The Edge - Secret Service Faces New ChallengesRobots are among us, walking right up to the President of the United States at an event. This took the Secret Service by total surprise. Was it harmless? or was it going to blow up? Totally interactive, robots are getting better and better, delivering food, sorting and delivering packages, greeting people, beating humans at games, performing medical operations, doing chores, and driving vehicles. What does this mean for our future? Will they replace humans altogether? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mark-stross/support 2020-10-1413 min

Tech Byte with MARK STROSSThe Social Dilemma. The Edge - THIS IS REAL, FOLKS!"Is this normal or have we fallen under a spell?" said Tristan Harris, the president and co-founder of the Center for Humane Technology. What is technology ethics? Why do we need it? Users (you and me) are clueless when it comes to what we are dealing with. Every on/off, keyboard or mouse click can be recorded and monitored. And we are allowing it. Does big tech consider the ethics of their reach, power, and practice? Certainly not enough. And the user has no idea how they are being manipulated! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com...2020-10-0720 min

Tech Byte with MARK STROSSVirtual Things. The Edge - What Happens When It's Deleted?'Getting my Instagram Account Deleted Was Similar To Somebody Murdering Me,' Says 21-Year-Old. This is a real headline in 2020. Another? 'Long Island Man Allegedly Threatens to Kill Boy Over Fortnite Loss." It's safe to say that people love their digital stuff. From their social media accounts to their game missions, they are willing to protect these things with their life, or take another's. These cases are extreme, but Mark Stross teaches you how to safeguard your own accounts, your own digital assets, so you are caught trying to recover lost digital information. Includes the Twenty Commandments of Online...2020-09-3022 min

Tech Byte with MARK STROSSDeep Fakes. The Edge - What is Visual Reality?Microsoft has a video authenticator made to detect deepfakes. Deepfakes refers to audio or video files created using AI (artificial intelligence) to manipulate or alter peoples' voices or image; making it look like they said and did things they never did. There are some amazing deepfakes out there on the internet. Some look funny and harmless, but as this technology gets better, and the AI gets smarter, these deepfakes have the potential to become very dangerous indeed. Why is it important that we be able to detect these? Mark Stross brings you up to speed with this alternative reality...2020-09-2315 min

Tech Byte with MARK STROSS#9: The Singularity. The Edge - What Happens When Computers Can Think and Form an Opinion?The singularity is when computer and man become intellectual equivalents and from that point on, the computers grow in intelligence that surpasses human potential. But it's more than that. Merging unlimited real-time data with human intellect explodes the possibilities for advances in all areas. Do we have the ability to manage this? What are neural networks and how do they fit into this future reality? Mark Stross will simplify these concepts, so you are informed, and ready for what's next. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mark-stross/support 2020-09-1617 min

Tech Byte with MARK STROSSBandwidth. The Edge - Technology Bandwidth is Surpassing Human BandwidthWe register time as BC or AD, but what about AB? After Bandwidth. In today's AB era, we can spread people out with modern transportation. The pandemic is teaching us that we don't need to be consolidated in high rise buildings to be productive. Most homes have enough bandwidth to allow quality video conferencing, replacing the workplace cubby with bedside offices or laptops on the couch. Mark Stross reads the writing on the wall. Rented real estate and brick and mortar office buildings are over; welcome to the After-Bandwidth Era. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/p...2020-08-2619 min

Tech Byte with MARK STROSS5G. The Edge - Is It Safe?A scientist once described how "the modern world overwhelmed people with data and that this overabundance was both "confusing and harmful" to the mind." That was Conrad Gessner, sharing his views in 1565, concerns about the printing press!! Are we adequately considering the effects of the technology we build? Does exposure to tech, towers, and radio frequencies hurt humans? Mark Stross, America's technologist, explains the evidence so you know what you need to know, and feel good about it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mark-stross/support 2020-08-1921 min

Tech Byte with MARK STROSSPasswords. The Edge - Password Hygiene Begins with Your Cell Phone NumberWhy? Start with these questions: Do you use the same passwords on multiple accounts? Do you keep your passwords behind a password? Do you use passwords that are easy to remember? Is your cell phone number a good way to unlock your account information? If you have any No's then you really need to listen to this episode. Mark Stross makes sure your digital identity is safe. And it's not too complicated for you to act today. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mark-stross/support 2020-08-1224 min

Tech Byte with MARK STROSSApp Safety. The Edge - Who The Heck Has My Data?Keeping your data and your identity safe is a constant challenge. Consumers are not equipped to make value judgements on what they are using. It just takes too long, and apps are always changing. Mark Stross breaks it down for you in this episode so you can enjoy sharing on social media, but don't do it to the detriment of your privacy and security. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mark-stross/support 2020-08-0520 min

Tech Byte with MARK STROSSPower and Where You Put It. The Edge - Beware What You Plug IntoMost of us don't know that we should consider carefully where we plug in our chargers and our devices. Besides the time it takes to charge your device, there are other important reasons to be careful about where you insert your power cord. Mark Stross, America's Technologist, brings you a "Power Cord Primer" in today's episode. It's everything we all need to know about safely charging our devices. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mark-stross/support 2020-07-2914 min

Tech Byte with MARK STROSSThe Music of Mark Stross. The Edge - It's a Diary of a TechnologistMark Stross, visionary technologist, creator, and CTO also likes to more than dabble in electronic music. Today Mark Stross shares with Bulldog and the gang his passion for all things technology, including his library of original songs. His music is available in three CD's, online, and anywhere you stream music under the name MJStross. Take a listen, you'll be surprised. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mark-stross/support 2020-03-0923 min