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Links:WWDC 2020: Everything Apple Announced — Apple's 31st Worldwide Developers Conference was a digital-only event in 2020, with no physical gathering in California due to the ongoing global health crisis.YouTube TV sharply increases monthly subscription to $64.99 - The Verge — YouTube TV has announced that it’ll be raising its monthly price from $50 per month to $64.99 as the company starts to offer eight of ViacomCBS’s channels, whic...2020-07-061h 13
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Links:Pixel Buds users are reporting Bluetooth connection issues - The Verge — Owners of Google’s new Pixel Buds are reporting a variety of connection issues with the true wireless earbuds. 9to5Google reports that issues have been raised on Google’s support forums as well as in a number of Reddit threads, and the problems have been replicated on review devices held by DroidLife, 9to5Goog...2020-06-021h 19
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Links:Access your browsing history w/o a warrant? Senate votes yes. - 9to5Mac — The US Senate yesterday voted – by a single vote – to allow government agencies like the FBI and CIA to access your browsing history without a warrant.Facebook Acquires Giphy — Facebook is reportedly acquiring Giphy, the popular GIF sharing platform. Giphy, founded in 2013, has become a leading platform for sharing GIFs in r...2020-05-181h 03
Beards of TechEpisode 94: This episode contains no real gameplayTop News Stuff
PS5 Tech Demo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8B1LNrBpqc&t=295s
Pixel Camera lead leaves
https://www.theverge.com/2020/5/13/21257297/google-pixel-4-camera-marc-levoy-mario-queiroz-leaving
https://blog.wink.com/wink-blog/2020/5/6/introducing-wink-subscription
Wink Alternative: https://hubitat.com/
Hubitat Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bbbs9B0l79c
How to get things that aren’t in stock (Switch, TP, etc)
https://www.zoolert.com/
https://www.nowinstock.net/
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Beards of TechEpisode 93: Contact TracingTop News Stuff
Contact Tracing
https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/disease/coronavirus/Pages/Contact-Tracing.aspx
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/php/open-america/contact-tracing.html
https://www.apple.com/covid19/contacttracing
Pixel Buds impressions
Apple watch impressions from a late adopter
https://blog.google/products/meet/bringing-google-meet-to-more-people
https://www.theverge.com/2020/4/29/21241497/apple-ios-13-beta-faceid-face-mask-unlock-passcode-facetime-group-calls
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Beards of TechEpisode 92: Quarantine EditionTop News Stuff
Zoom security concerns
Zoom Alternatives that we have personally used. This list is organized by feature-set and ease of use. The easier to use and safer, the better. Lower in the list are those that sacrifice security for features.
Skype
Jitsi
FaceTime
Google Duo
Google Meet
Zoom
Discord
HouseParty
Facebook Messenger (please avoid this)
https://meet.jit.si/
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Beards of TechEpisode 91: 2019 Phone Buyers Guide2019 Phone Buyer Guide
What do you consider when purchasing a phone?
Battery?
Specs?
Security?
Camera?
What kinds of phones are out there?
When does one update?
What features are necessary for you?
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Links:Blizzard claims 'China had no influence' on decision to ban blitzchung - Business InsiderBlizzard fans make 'Overwatch's' Mei a mascot in Hong Kong protests meme - Business InsiderHere's everything Google announced...2019-10-181h 17
Beards of TechEpisode 90: If an Apple Tree 11 Max Pro display Super Retina XDR falls in the woods, does it make a sound?Attendees
Ervin Lukacs, Jeff Budzinski, Matt Slavin
Top News Stuff
*Database full of phone numbers from Facebook
*Android 10 is out
*Android 10 Bugs
*Delete these Android Apps, they’re infected with Malware
*Pixel 4 Leaks
*Apple said something
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Links:A huge database of Facebook users’ phone numb...2019-09-111h 36
Beards of TechEpisode 89: El techo es en fuegoAttendees
Wayne Ryan Thompson, Matt Slavin, Ervin Lukacs
Top News Stuff
Walmart sues Tesla over roof fires
Galaxy Note 10 gets rid of headphone jack is no longer courageous
No more Android Desserts
YouTube removes videos videos of robots fighting over “Animal Cruelty.”
https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/news/youtube-robot-combat-videos-animal-cruelty-a9071576.html
First vape death in the US recorded in Illinois
Twitter shuts down 200k accounts for spreading disinformation about protests
Unlike Twitter and Facebook, Google refuses to call out China
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Beards of TechEpisode 88: It’s my money and I want it nowAttendees
Wayne Ryan Thompson, Jeff Budzinski, Matt Slavin
Previously on Dragonball Z…
Talked about the Galaxy Fold
Jony Ive left Apple
Prime Day blues
XCloud Announced at e3
Top News Stuff
Amazon no longer selling Dash buttons
Ninja moves to Mixer
DARPA building a new open source voting system
Barr says Govt “Going dark” over lack of an encryption “Golden Key”
Aint nobody getting $125 from Equifax
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Beards of TechEpisode 87: Don't call it a comebackEp. 87 - Crescat barba E pluribus unum
24Jul2019
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Ervin Lukacs, Wayne Ryan Thompson, Jeff Budzinski, Matt Slavin, Kyle Fisher
Top News Stuff we missed
Galaxy Fold[ed]
https://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/galaxy-fold/
Huawei
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2019/jul/22/government-delays-decision-on-whether-to-restrict-huawei-5g
Johnny Ive Leaving Apple
https://www.theverge.com/2019/6/27/18761736/jony-ive-apple-leave-iphone-chief-design-officer-lovefrom-company-quit
Google Pixel 3a and 3a XL
https://www.theverge.com/2019/5/7/18527206/google-pixel-3a-xl-phone-announcement-price-release-date-io-2019
San Francisco proposal would ban government facial recognition use in the city
https...2019-07-251h 57
Beards of TechEpisode 86: Taking out the nets trashMatt Slavin, Ervin Lukacs, Jeph?
Discussions
YouTube de-monetizing videos for comments - interesting angle on why it might be a good thing from Linus’ WAN Show
What's in the News?
MWC Highlights
Huawei Mate X foldable phone
https://appleinsider.com/articles/19/02/25/huaweis-debuts-2600-foldable-mate-x-hits-new-smartphone-price-record
HoloLens 2
https://www.techradar.com/news/microsoft-hololens-2-brings-even-more-vr-power
Nokia 9 PureView
https://www.theinquirer.net/inquirer/review/3071716/nokia-9-review-hands-on
Xperia 1
https://www.engadget.com/2019/02/25/sony-xperia-1-4k-hdr-oled-display/
LG G8 ThinQ
https://9to5google.com/2019/02/25/lg-g8-thinq-hands-on/
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Beards of TechEpisode 85: Oopsies unFOLDEp. 85 - Oopsies unFOLD
05Feb2019
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Matt Slavin, Ervin Lukacs
Discussions
Free Talk Section
The Verge did an oopsie
https://linustechtips.com/main/topic/1033108-the-verge-how-we-built-a-copyright-strike/
What's in the News?
OpenAI holds onto research longer to discuss ramifications of releasing extremely convincing AI
https://linustechtips.com/main/topic/1034001-the-pen-is-more-dangerous-than-the-sword-telsa-founded-openai-refuses-to-release-text-generating-ai-system-due-to-how-convincing-it-is/
Lawsuit filed for insider trading for apple’s lawyer who was supposed to prevent employees from insider trading
https://www.cnbc.com/2019/02/13/sec-files-insider-trading-lawsuit-against-former-apple-lawyer.html
Press F to pay respects for Opportunity
https://arstechnica.co...2019-02-211h 16
Beards of TechEpisode 84: Energizer is probably drunkEp. 84 - Energizer is probably drunk
05Feb2019
Attendees
Matt Slavin, Ervin Lukacs, Kyle Fisher
Free Talk Section
Apple follows AT&Ts dumb leadhttps://9to5mac.com/2019/02/05/5g-e-expaliner-iphone-ipad-ios-12-2/
What's in the News?
Apple revokes facebook cafeteria online serviceshttps://www.theguardian.com/technology/2019/jan/31/apple-facebook-campus-permissions-revoked-teens-access-data-iphone-app
Google gets the hammer toohttps://www.theverge.com/2019/1/31/18205795/apple-google-blocked-internal-ios-apps-developer-certificate
Nintendo proves that nothing digital lasts foreverhttps://motherboard.vice.com/en_us/article/wjm5kw/nintendo-makes-it-clear-that-piracy-is-the-only-way-to-preserve-video-game-history?utm_source=reddit.com
Firefox bans autoplayhttps://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2019/02/firefox-to-block-noisy-autoplaying-video-in-next-release/2019-02-061h 23
Beards of TechEpisode 83: The most Windows Sunday ever29Jan2019
Attendees
Matt Slavin, Ervin Lukacs
Discussions
https://www.facebook.com/ads/preferences/
Free Talk Section
Matts Hackintosh is working (with a little help from ervin)Windows gonna Windows
https://www.tonymacx86.com/
https://hackintosher.com/
https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/
Whats in the News?
Apple Facetime Bughttps://www.theverge.com/2019/1/29/18202120/apple-facetime-eavesdrop-flaw-bug-testing-privacy
Apple Revenue Up in everything but iPhonehttps://www.apple.com/newsroom/2019/01/apple-reports-first-quarter-results/
Report says water is wet, and Netflix would lose subs if it went Hulu on their customershttp://www.netimperative.com/2019/01/netflix-would-lose-57...2019-01-301h 09
Beards of TechEpisode 82: Voice of the PeopleEp. 82 - Voice of the People
17Jan2019
Attendees
Matt Slavin
Volkswagen to prep $50 billion attack against Teslahttps://wccftech.com/vw-readying-a-50-billion-technology-shift-to-do-direct-battle-with-tesla/
Microsoft begins work making chrome betterhttps://www.theverge.com/2018/12/6/18128661/microsoft-chromium-project-chrome-support-windows
Alexa gets more helpful for Amazon Music subscribershttps://techcrunch.com/2018/12/06/amazon-music-customers-can-now-talk-to-alexa-more-naturally/
Google Assistant gets better with news curationhttps://www.blog.google/products/news/collaborating-future-audio-news-assistant/
Turns out Voice is important in techhttps://techcrunch.com/2018/12/06/7-things-to-think-about-voice/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Techcrunch+%28TechCrunch%29
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Beards of TechEpisode 81: Sometimes It’s VaporwareEp. 81 - Sometimes It’s Vaporware
07Jan2019
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Jeff Budzinski, Matt Slavin, Ervin Lukacs
https://www.theverge.com/2019/1/7/18171013/lg-rollable-tv-oled-4k-tv-features-photos-video-release-ces-2019
https://www.theverge.com/2019/1/7/18169939/google-assistant-billion-devices-feature-phones-ces-2019
https://www.theverge.com/2019/1/7/18172740/htc-vive-cosmos-vr-headset-announce-ces-2019
https://www.theverge.com/2019/1/7/18172421/harley-davidson-livewire-electric-motorcycle-price-ces-2019
https://mashable.com/article/why-apple-airplay-2-support-lg-samsung-vizio/#N3oCxuWNaiqH
https://www.theverge.com/2019/1/6/18168793/samsungs-75-inch-microled-4k-tv-pitcure-quality-ces-2019
https://www.pcgamesn.com/nvidia/nvidia-rtx-2060-review-benchmarks-founders-edition
https://www.xda-developers.com/kodi-blocked-sony-android-tv/
https://www.androidpolice.com/2019/01/04/att-starts-rolling-out-updates-with-fake-5g-evolution-icon-just-as-promised/
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Beards of TechEpisode 80: Year in ReviewEp. 80 - Year in Review
02Jan2019
Attendees
Matt Slavin, Ervin Lukacs
First Segment - Top Articles of the 2018 (chronologically, Matt’s Picks)
Boring Company Flamethrower (Jan 28th, Ep. 36)https://techcrunch.com/2018/01/27/elon-musks-boring-co-flamethrower-is-real-500-and-up-for-pre-order/
Starman Launched into space (Feb 6th, Ep. 38) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elon_Musk%27s_Tesla_Roadster
We didnt put an article in the notes, but it happened and its the title
Ajit Pai receives the NRA Courage award for saving the internet (25Feb Ep. 40)https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2018/02/nra-g...2019-01-041h 42
Beards of TechEpisode 79: Zoox, Not ZooskEp. 79 - Zoox, Not Zoosk
23Dec2018
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Matt Slavin, Ervin Lukacs
Bendgate 2.0https://www.thurrott.com/apple/195842/apple-continues-to-defend-bent-ipad-pro-design
https://www.theverge.com/2018/12/22/18152161/apple-dan-riccio-email-ipad-pro-2018-bending
Drone shuts down airport in UKhttps://techcrunch.com/2018/12/21/uk-airport-restarts-some-flights-after-drone-shutdown-chaos/
Self Driving car company, Zoox, gets Cali Permit for transporting peoplehttps://techcrunch.com/2018/12/21/self-driving-car-startup-zoox-gets-permit-to-transport-passengers-in-california/
Man sues feds after being detained by airport security for not unlocking his phonehttps://arstechnica.com/?post_type=post&p=1429891
Never talk to the policehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-7o9xYp7eE
Australia’s Anti-Encryption lawhttps://techcrunch.com/2018/12/05/australia-rushes-its-dangerous-anti-encryption-bill-into-parliament/
Revie...2018-12-2447 min
Beards of TechEpisode 78: Old Men Yell At Clouds 2Ep. 78 - Old Men Yell At Clouds 2
12Dec2018
Attendees
Matt Slavin, Jeff Budzinski, Ervin Lukacs, Ryan Thompson?
Location Data for Salehttps://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2018/12/10/business/location-data-privacy-apps.html
Better Podcast Trackinghttps://techcrunch.com/2018/12/11/podcast-industry-aims-to-better-track-listeners-through-new-analytics-tech-called-rad/
Samsung is removing the headphone jack finallyhttps://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2018/12/11/18135722/galaxy-s10-headphone-jack-samsung-a8s
Android Trojan sends $1000 through Paypalhttps://9to5google.com/2018/12/11/android-trojan-paypal-accessibility/
Google to shut down Google+ 4 months earlierhttps://www.theverge.com/2018/12/10/18134541/google-plus-privacy-api-data-leak-developers
Old Men don’t get the internet part 2
Sundar Pichai had to remind Congress that google doesn’t make iPhoneshttps://www.t...2018-12-131h 10
Beards of TechEpisode 77: Top Level Subdoma.inEp. 77 - Top Level Subdoma.in
06Dec2018
Attendees
Matt Slavin, Jeff Budzinski
Tumblr to ban all adult content on Dec 17thhttps://www.theverge.com/2018/12/3/18123752/tumblr-adult-content-porn-ban-date-explicit-changes-why-safe-mode
DuckDuckGo finds google personalized results despite users being logged out or in. incognito modehttps://betanews.com/2018/12/04/duckduckgo-study-google-search-personalization/
Microsoft to rebuild Edge to run Chromiumhttps://www.theverge.com/2018/12/6/18128648/microsoft-edge-chrome-chromium-browser-changes
white house to end renewable/EV subsidies https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-autos-idUSKBN1O22D4?utm_source=reddit.com
Giuliani Twitter failhttps://www.theverge.com/2018/12/5/18127063/rudy-giuliani-twitter-bias-accusation-hyperlinked-text-president-trump
Sundar Pichai to testify in court on Dec 11thhttps://www.theverge.com/2018/12/4/18125609/google-ceo-sundar-pichai-congress-house-hearing-dragonfly
2018-12-071h 03
Beards of TechEpisode 76: Oh, the HumanityEp. 76 - Oh, the Humanity
27Nov2018
Attendees
Matt Slavin, Jeff Budzinski, Ervin Lukacs, Kyle Fisher
Agenda
Google Fi coming to iPhones/Samsung/OnePlus?https://www.theverge.com/platform/amp/2018/11/27/18114662/google-project-fi-apple-iphone-samsung-oneplus-rumor
Insight Lands on marshttps://motherboard.vice.com/amp/en_us/article/8xp8wg/nasas-insight-lander-is-already-snapping-amazing-pictures-of-mars
Google Pixel Slate reviews are mixed https://www.androidpolice.com/2018/11/27/googles-pixel-slate-is-a-hard-first-step-to-realizing-chrome-oss-bright-future/
https://techcrunch.com/2018/11/27/google-pixel-slate-review/
https://www.theverge.com/platform/amp/2018/11/27/18113447/google-pixel-slate-review-tablet-chrome-os-android-chromebook-slapdash
Facebook treatment of black people https://www.theverge.com/2018/11/27/18114610/facebook-discrimination-mark-luckie-black-employees-hr
An open letter from Google Employees to Google to stop efforts to create a...2018-11-291h 32
Beards of TechEpisode 75: Amazon HQ2: Electric BoogalooEp. 75 -Amazon HQ2: Electric Boogaloo
14Nov2018
Attendees
Matt Slavin, Jeff Budzinski, Ervin Lukacs
Agenda
Cloudflare rolls out its DNS services to mobile devices
https://techcrunch.com/2018/11/11/cloudflare-privacy-dns-service-ios-android/
Four units of measurement are about to be re-evaluated
https://phys.org/news/2018-11-base-metric.html
Google’s Night Sight is incredible, and backwards compatible!
https://www.theverge.com/2018/11/14/18092660/google-night-sight-review-pixel-2-3-camera-photos-image-quality
Waymo to launch paid driverless taxi service
https://www.theverge.com/2018/11/13/18091024/waymo-commercial-driverless-taxi-service-december-2018-public-launch
T2 Chip to prevent certain repairs on recent Macs
https://www.theverge.com...2018-11-151h 11
Beards of TechEpisode 74: Folding Under PressureEp. 74 - Folding Under Pressure
08Nov2018
Attendees
Matt Slavin, Kyle Fisher
Agenda
Sprint is throttling Skypehttp://fortune.com/2018/11/08/sprint-throttling-skype-service/
Robyn Denholm to take over as Tesla Chairhttps://arstechnica.com/cars/2018/11/tesla-replaces-elon-musk-as-chair-hell-stay-ceo/
https://www.cnbc.com/2018/11/08/tesla-chairwoman-robyn-denholm.html
Google Maps is testing Crash and Speed Trap reportinghttps://www.engadget.com/2018/11/07/google-maps-collision-speed-trap-reports-test-waze/
Samsung’s weird Foldable phone is weirdhttps://techcrunch.com/2018/11/07/samsung-folding-phone/
They’re also adding notcheshttps://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2018/11/7/18073054/samsung-notch-display-phones-coming
Disney’s Netflix Rival is cominghttps://www.cnbc.com/2018/11/08/disneys-new-netflix-rival-will-be-called-disney-plus-and-launch-late-2019.html
5G Broadband is als...2018-11-091h 34
Beards of TechEpisode 73: If You’re Reading This, It’s Past My BedtimeEp. 73 - If You’re Reading This, It’s Past My Bedtime
29Oct2018
Attendees
Jeff Budzinski, Matt Slavin, Ervin Lukacs
Agenda
NASA Fixes Hubble Gyroscope by Cycling Power
https://www.engadget.com/2018/10/24/nasa-hubble-gyroscope-fix/
Electric Cars Get Higher Speed Limit in Austria
https://electrek.co/2018/10/29/electric-cars-higher-speed-limit-than-gas-cars-ev-incentive-austria/
Apple Bans Bloomberg from iPad Event
https://www.cultofmac.com/585868/apple-bars-bloomberg-from-ipad-event-as-payback-for-spy-chip-story/
Double the Notches, Double the Fun for Pixel 3
https://www.androidpolice.com/2018/10/29/hilarious-pixel-3-xl-bug-adds-second-notch-side-screen/
Google Locks Out Third-Party Qi Chargers
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2018/10/drm-for-chargers-google-pixel-3-locks-fast-qi-charging-to-its-own-79-stand/
Ninja’s NYE Special
https...2018-10-301h 00
Beards of TechEpisode 72: Pixel Me Not PinkEp. 72 - Pixel Me Not Pink
16Oct2018
Attendees
Matt Slavin, Jeff Budzinski
Agenda
Google Event Rounduphttps://www.theverge.com/2018/10/9/17938340/google-pixel-3-event-news-recap-highlights-2018
Paul Allen Died of Cancer at 65https://www.cnbc.com/2018/10/15/microsoft-co-founder-paul-allen-dies-of-cancer-at-age-65.html
2019 May Be the Year of Website Hackshttps://www.zdnet.com/article/around-62-of-all-internet-sites-will-run-an-unsupported-php-version-in-10-weeks/
Google's Inbox begins to prepare for shutdownhttps://www.androidpolice.com/2018/10/16/inbox-v1-78-begins-preparation-shutdown-removes-option-disable-gmail-notifications-apk-teardown/
Google Solves Antitrust Issues in Europe by Charging Licensing Fees in Europe for Androidhttps://www.theverge.com/2018/10/16/17984074/google-eu-android-licensing-bundle-chrome-search
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Beards of TechEpisode 71: Hold My BeerEp. 71 - Hold My Beer
08Oct2018
Attendees
Matt Slavin, Ervin Lukacs, Jeff Budzinski
Agenda
Verizon humble-bragging about saving lives after throttling firefighters
https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2018/10/after-throttling-firefighters-verizon-praises-itself-for-saving-lives/
SpaceX Bringing that loud to the West Coast, AND LANDING IT TOO
https://arstechnica.com/science/2018/10/spacex-will-attempt-to-make-a-historic-west-coast-landing-sunday-night/
Your Monday doesn’t suck as much as NASA’s
https://motherboard.vice.com/en_us/article/mbdxxb/hubble-space-telescope-in-sleep-mode-after-gyro-failure?utm_source=reddit.com
America doesn’t cut it for kids anymore
https://www.cartoonbrew.com/ideas-commentary/the-atlantic-americas-grip-on-childrens-entertainment-is-coming-to-an-end-because-of-youtube-165005.html
“Siri, I’m being pulled over.”
htt...2018-10-091h 11
Beards of TechEpisode 70: Ervin Is Not HimselfEpisode 70
02Oct2018
Attendees
Matt Slavin, Ervin Lukacs, Kyle Fisher
Agenda
Microsoft Surface Event
https://www.theverge.com/2018/10/2/17929822/microsoft-surface-event-2018-highlights-news-recap-surface-laptop-pro
Amazon raises minimum wage to $15
https://www.cnbc.com/2018/10/02/amazon-raises-minimum-wage-to-15-for-all-us-employees.html
Elon Musk to remain CEO
https://www.cnbc.com/2018/09/29/sec-settles-charges-with-teslas-elon-musk-will-remain-as-ceo.html
Tesla deliveries double in one quarter
https://techcrunch.com/2018/10/02/tesla-deliveries-double-led-by-model-3-surge/
Tesla Autopilot Version 9
https://electrek.co/2018/09/27/tesla-autopilot-version-9-mad-max-mode-navigate/
Google Event Rumor Roundup
https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/what-to-expect-from-google-october-event-2018/
Best Buy accidentally sells third generation Chromecast...2018-10-051h 23
Beards of TechEpisode 69: It’s Been a FortniteEpisode 69 - It’s Been a Fortnite
26Sep2018
Attendees
Matt Slavin, Jeff Budzinski, Kyle Fisher
Agenda
Sony to roll back Cross-Play statements starting with Fortnitehttps://www.bbc.com/news/technology-45653520
https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2018/09/sonys-walled-garden-cracks-open-cross-console-play-comes-to-ps4/
Instagram Founders step downhttps://www.theverge.com/2018/9/25/17903556/instagram-founders-quit-kevin-systrom-mike-krieger-facebook
https://www.recode.net/2018/9/24/17899342/instagram-cofounders-depart-kevin-systrom-mike-krieger
MacOS Mojave is the bees kneeshttps://www.theverge.com/2018/9/24/17896252/mac-os-mojave-review-updates-dark-mode-new-features
https://arstechnica.com/features/2018/09/macos-10-14-mojave-the-ars-technica-review/
Amazon opens brick and mortar store of only 4-star and up productshttps://www.theverge.com/2018/9/26/17907520/amazon-4-star-retail-store-new-york-soho
Qualcomm su...2018-09-271h 28
Beards of TechEpisode 68: Meme FactoryEpisode 68
17Sep2018
Attendees
Matt Slavin, Ervin Lukacs
Quick Stories
iOS 12, watchOS 5, tvOS 12, Homepod 12 Available Todayhttps://9to5mac.com/2018/09/17/ios-12-features-2/
Apple is discontinuing the X, the 6S, and the SEhttps://www.businessinsider.com/apple-discontinues-the-iphone-x-iphone-6s-and-iphone-se-2018-9?utm_source=reddit.com
Airpower RIP 2017-2017https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2018/09/reports-apple-airpower-still-overheating-may-be-doomed-to-failure/
Ajit Pai said some stuffhttps://motherboard.vice.com/en_us/article/8x7nzx/ajit-pai-calls-california-net-neutrality-law-radical-and-illegal
Article 13https://www.theverge.com/2018/9/12/17849868/eu-internet-copyright-reform-article-11-13-approved
SpaceX signed first private passenger for lunar round triphttps://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/business/SpaceX-Signed-First-Private-Passenger-Moon-493261841...2018-09-181h 00
Beards of TechEpisode 67: It's all a bit excessiveEpisode 67
12Sep2018
Attendees
Matt Slavin, Ervin Lukacs
Quick Stories
Twitter suspends Alex Jones’ account permanentlyhttps://www.cnbc.com/2018/09/06/twitter-permanently-bans-alex-jones-and-infowars-accounts.html
Inbox by Gmail going away March 2019https://www.fastcompany.com/90235559/inbox-googles-playground-for-email-innovation-is-going-bye-bye
https://www.process.st/inbox-vs-gmail/
OnePlus 6T to have a in screen fingerprint reader and come to T-Mobile in the UShttps://www.thurrott.com/mobile/android/173768/oneplus-6t-to-have-an-in-screen-fingerprint-reader
https://www.thurrott.com/mobile/android/165995/report-oneplus-6t-launch-t-mobile
https://www.xda-developers.com/oneplus-6t-in-display-fingerprint-scanner/
Google Photos API https://www.androidpolice.com/2018/09/11/google-launches-google-photos-partner-program/
...2018-09-131h 15
Beards of TechEpisode 66: Labor Day SpecialEpisode 66
02Sep2018
Attendees
Ervin Lukacs, Jeff Budzinski
Quick Stories
IFA 2018
https://www.techradar.com/news/ifa-2018
Google Assistant Bilingual Support
https://www.theverge.com/2018/8/30/17798096/the-google-assistant-can-understand-two-languages-at-once
iOS 12 Beta Update Popup
https://techcrunch.com/2018/08/31/apples-new-ios-12-beta-fixes-the-annoying-please-update-bug/
Agenda
Google and Mastercard Deal
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-08-30/google-and-mastercard-cut-a-secret-ad-deal-to-track-retail-sales
Apple September 15th Event Announced and Leaks
https://www.macrumors.com/2018/08/30/apple-september-12-iphone-event-invites/
https://9to5mac.com/2018/08/30/2018-iphone-xs-design-larger-version-gold-exclusive/
https://9to5mac.com/2018/08/30/exclusive-apple-watch-series-4/
California Net Neutrality
https://www.theverge.com/2018/8/31/17805892/california-sb822-net-neutrality-law-vote
...2018-09-0240 min
Beards of TechEpisode 65: Throttled Up EmotionsEpisode 65
26Aug2018
Attendees
Matt Slavin, Jeff Budzinski
Agenda
Verizon’s throttling interrupted Firefighting services
https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2018/08/verizon-throttled-fire-departments-unlimited-data-during-calif-wildfire/
California state assembly plans to hear this casehttps://www.mercurynews.com/2018/08/23/california-state-assembly-plans-hearing-on-verizon-throttling-of-firefighters-data/
Net Neutrality Stuff
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-internet/twenty-two-states-ask-u-s-appeals-court-to-reinstate-net-neutrality-rules-idUSKCN1L605W
http://www.govtech.com/policy/California-Net-Neutrality-Bill-Advances-Amid-Industry-Criticism.html
Fortnite and Google
https://mashable.com/2018/08/25/google-epic-games-fortnite-android-app-exploit/
T Mobile Breach
https://www.theverge.com/platform/amp/2018/8/24/17776836/tmobile-hack-data-breach-personal-information-two-million-customers
Europe to ban Halogen Light bulbs
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2018/aug/23/europe-to-ban-halogen-lightbulbs
Tesla to stay public
https://www.cn...2018-08-271h 10
Beards of TechEpisode 64: Gif Is Pronounced GifEpisode 64
20Aug2018
Attendees
Matt Slavin, Jeff Budzinski
Agenda
Netflix experimenting with ads
Twitch is not experimenting
Giphy is staying relevant
Teen stores hacked Apple data in a folder called 'hacky hack hack’
Analysts warn flash storage is on the verge of a price crash
Nvidia RTX 2070, 2080, and 2080ti launch event (1 of 2)
Nvidia RTX 2070, 2080, and 2080ti launch event (2 of 2)
Notes - Plugs, worthy mentions, etc.
I4O on Spotify
I4O on Podbean
I4O on Google Play
I4O on iTunes
I4O...2018-08-211h 05
Beards of TechEpisode 63: What the Fax?Episode 63 - “What the Fax”
12Aug2018
Attendees
Matt Slavin, Jeff Budzinski
Agenda
FCC admits it was never actually hacked
Samsung announces the new Galaxy Note 9
Pixel 3 Leaks
Spotify might let users skip all ads
Google Play store informs users it does not carry Fortnite
Old fax machines are being targeted by hackers
Bitconnect set to be de-listed from final Coin Exchange
Notes - Plugs, worthy mentions, etc.
I4O on Spotify
I4O on Podbean
I4O on Google Play
...2018-08-1352 min
Beards of TechEpisode 62: One Trillion FlamethrowersEpisode 62 - “One Trillion Flamethrowers”
05Aug2018
Attendees
Matt Slavin, Jeff Budzinski, Ervin Lukacs
Revisit
Boring Company Not-A-Flamethrower pickup event
Agenda
Google Maps
Fortnite for android bypassing Google Play Store to avoid fees
Venezuela Maduro Drone Assassination Attempt
Facebook Dating
Apple becomes first Trillion Dollar Company ever
Tesla is dumping Nvidia for its own in-house chips
Motorola makes first 5G phone
Tesla Gigafactory
Notes - Plugs, worthy mentions, etc.
I4O on Spotify
I4O on Podbe...2018-08-051h 09
Beards of TechEpisode 61: Netflix and PanicEpisode 61 - "Netflix and Panic"
29Jul2018
Attendees
Matt Slavin, Jeff Budzinski
Revisit
Macbook 2018 i9 Throttle Patch
Agenda
Senate Wants Emergency Messages to Appear in Streaming Services
GSK/23andMe Partnership: DNA for Clinical Research Treatments
Waymo/Walmart Partnership to Drive Customers to Get Groceries
Facebook Stock in Freefall Because Everyone Already Uses It
Zuckerberg Lost $15 Billion in One Day
Facebook Loses $123 Billion in Value
ASUS ROG Gaming Phone
Notes - Plugs, worthy mentions, etc.
I4O on Sp...2018-07-291h 05
Beards of TechEpisode 60: Powered by Unicorn FartsEpisode 60 - “Powered by Unicorn Farts”
22Jul2018
Attendees
Matt Slavin, Jeff Budzinski, Ervin Lukacs
Agenda
15 inch 2018 Macbooks i9 chips are severely throttled due to thermal issues
Facebook doubles down on Holocaust denier’s with “sincere beliefs”
“If someone gets fired for the data abuse, it should be me” - Zuckerberg
Something good to come out of the FCC? ‘One Touch Make Ready’
EU Google Fine Response
Farting Unicorns
Notes - Plugs, worthy mentions, etc.
I4O on Spotify
I4O on Podbean
I4O on Google Play
I4O...2018-07-2250 min
Beards of TechEpisode 59: Pickle Rick MinisubEpisode 59
15Jul2018/ Webcast
Attendees
Matt Slavin, Ervin Lukacs
Agenda
New Business
Amazon owns 50% of US commerce
https://techcrunch.com/2018/07/13/amazons-share-of-the-us-e-commerce-market-is-now-49-or-5-of-all-retail-spend/
New proposal in the UK to require all homes to be capable of charging EV cars
https://www.techspot.com/news/75410-uk-require-all-new-homes-have-electric-vehicle.html
Samsung unveiled its new 3.5ghz system
https://www.samsungcentral.com/2018/07/15/samsung-unveiled-its-3-5-gigahertz-band-5g-operating-equipment-system/
Dubai to begin construction of world’s largest vertical farm
https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/dubai-vertical-farm-emirates-catering/index.html
Tesla lands deal to build a f...2018-07-1659 min
Beards of TechEpisode 58: First SSL, Then the Moon!Episode 58 - First SSL, Then the Moon!
08-Jul-2018/Webcast
Attendees
Matt Slavin, Jeff Budzinski, Ervin Lukacs
Agenda
Twitter Suspends 70 Million Accounts
HTC Lays off 1500 Employees
Apple Music Surpasses Spotify
Virgin Galactic plans to launch customers to space from a future Italian spaceport
Despite Chrome’s pending “mark of shame,” 3 major news sites aren’t HTTPS Newsweek, Time, and Fox remain vulnerable to injection, man-in-middle attacks.
Google's Gmail controversy is everything people hate about Silicon Valley
Where to Find i4o...2018-07-0859 min
Beards of TechEpisode 57: The Roadmap to InnovationEpisode 57 - The Roadmap to Innovation
01-Jul-2018/ Webcast
Attendees
Matt Slavin, Jeff Budzinski
Agenda
Ajit Pai's Family Threatened
LTE Exploits
iOS 12 Beta on 5s
iOS 12 Beta Features
Fixing Apple Maps
Plan to Fix Apple Maps
T-Mobile RCS Support
Discussion Topic
How To Stay Innovative in Your Industry
Where to Find i4o
Podbean: http://industryfouroh.podbean.com/
Google Play: Industry 4.0
iTunes: Industry 4.0
Stitcher: I4o
Twitch: https://go.twitch.tv/industryfouroh
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/industryfouroh
Twitter: https...2018-07-011h 06
Beards of TechEpisode 56: I Am Job.Episode 56 - I Am Job.
26-Jun-2018 Webcast
Attendees
Matt Slavin, Jeff Budzinski
Agenda
Apple to Overhaul Audio Products in 2019
Senate Rejects ZTE Rescue Bill
Intel CEO Resigns After Investigation Finds He Had Relationship with Employee
Supreme Court Ruled 5-4 for Needing a Warrant for Obtaining Location Info from a Cell Tower
Conversation About Tech/Workplace Burnout
Where to Find i4o
Podbean: http://industryfouroh.podbean.com/
Google Play: Industry 4.0
iTunes: Industry 4.0
Stitcher: I4o
Twitch: https://go.twitch.tv/industryfouroh
Facebook: https://www.facebook...2018-06-2650 min
Beards of TechEpisode 55: Know When To Fold 'EmEpisode 55
17-Jun-2018/ Webcast
Attendees
Matt Slavin
Agenda
Items from Previous Episode
Samsung cancels foldable smartphone plan
https://www.androidpolice.com/2018/06/16/samsungs-cancelled-project-v-foldable-phone-years-ago-shows-leaked-photos/
Oprah signs deal with Apple
http://money.cnn.com/2018/06/15/technology/oprah-apple-deal/
Tesla lays off 9% of its company
http://money.cnn.com/2018/06/12/news/companies/tesla-layoffs/index.html
Comcast did something good?!?!
https://www.engadget.com/2018/06/15/comcast-no-longer-throttling-heavy-users-speed/
Amazon Prime Now rolling out to more states
https://primenow.amazon.com/onboard
Podbean: http://in...2018-06-1728 min
Beards of TechEpisode 54: Git Gud?Episode 54
“Git Gud?”
10 June 2018
Attendees
Jeff Budzinski, Matt Slavin
Agenda
New Business
Microsoft Acquires GitHub for $7.5B in Microsoft stock
https://techcrunch.com/2018/06/04/microsoft-has-acquired-github-for-7-5b-in-microsoft-stock/
Microsoft Sharepoint Mixed Reality
https://www.theverge.com/2018/5/21/17376422/microsoft-sharepoint-spaces-mixed-reality-virtual-reality-features
Tesla Full Autopilot in August
https://www.engadget.com/2018/06/10/tesla-will-start-enabling-full-self-driving-features-in-august/
Net Neutrality Dead on Monday
https://www.cnet.com/news/net-neutrality-is-really-officially-dead-on-monday-now-what/
Amazon Admits to Labor Violations
https://www.engadget.com/2018/06/10/amazon-admits-to-labor-violations-at-echo-factory/
Facebook Privacy Goof
https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2018/06/faceb...2018-06-111h 04
Beards of TechEpisode 53: A Piece of the Ajit PaiEpisode 53 - A Piece of the Ajit Pai
03June2018/ Webcast
Attendees
Matt Slavin, Jeff Budzinski, Kyle Fisher
Agenda
New Business
Microsoft to potentially acquire GitHub
https://www.engadget.com/2018/06/03/microsoft-github-acquisition-talks/
https://www.cnbc.com/2018/06/01/microsoft--github-acquisition-talks-resume.html
California Net Neutrality Bill Passes
https://www.engadget.com/2018/05/30/california-senate-passes-net-neutrality-bill/
macOS High Sierra 10.13.5
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2018/06/apple-releases-macos-high-sierra-10-13-5-with-messages-in-icloud-support/
Noteworthy: iCloud Messages sync; security updates - address vulnerabilities in graphics drivers for Intel and AMD chips that allowed applications to read restricted memory...2018-06-031h 08
Beards of TechEpisode 52: Solo: An i4o StoryEpisode 52
27May2018/ Webcast
Attendees
Matt Slavin
Agenda
New Business
South African Epi-pen alternative costs $16 a shot
https://www.businessinsider.co.za/sa-medical-engineers-have-built-a-cheap-epipen-replacement-that-costs-r200-a-shot-2018-5
Senators Demand FCC Answer for Fake Comments After Realizing Their Identities Were Stolen
https://gizmodo.com/senators-demand-fcc-answer-for-fake-comments-after-real-1826213294
Essential discontinuing Essential phone 2
Find link
Netflix is now worth more than Comcast
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-05-23/netflix-eclipses-comcast-in-market-value-as-stock-hits-record
Gaming Critic ‘TotalBiscuit’ passes away at 33
http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-44250597
Google and Facebook accused of GDPR violations… already
http://www.bbc.com/news/techno...2018-05-2737 min
Beards of TechEpisode 51: Baggage Claim EditionEpisode 51
13May2018/ Webcast
Attendees
Matt Slavin, Jeff Budzinski
Agenda
Items from Previous Episode
Google I/O
New Business
First Half
Google’s Digital Wellbeing Initiative
https://9to5google.com/2018/05/08/google-digital-wellbeing/
All the Goodness that was Google I/O
https://9to5google.com/2018/05/12/this-weeks-top-stories-google-io-2018-pixel-smartwatch-more/
Google Scanning emails for machine learning
https://theoutline.com/post/4524/remember-when-google-said-it-would-stop-reading-your-email?zd=1&zi=3mhlppbo
Mozilla Voice can be the open source alternative to Google Duplex
https://voice.mozilla.org/en#12
Apple Class Action lawsuit over faulty keyboards
ht...2018-05-1355 min
Beards of TechEpisode 50: Industry Google I/OGoogle I/O 2018
Android P Public Beta Out Today https://www.theverge.com/2018/5/8/17320826/android-p-beta-public-download-link-opt-in-sign-up-io-2018Available on not just Pixel Devices thanks to Project Treble
New navigation bar with changes to multi tasking and gestures
Adaptive battery uses ML to improve battery life
Adaptive Brightness uses ML to adjust screen brightness to exactly how you like it
Google Assistant (Google Duplex) will be able to book appointments for youhttps://www.theverge.com/2018/5/8/17332070/google-assistant-makes-phone-call-demo-duplex-io-2018
Smart Composehttps://www.theverge.com/2018/5/8/17331960/google-smart-compose-io-2018
Google Assistant Continued Conversationshttps://www.androidpolice.com/2018/05/08/google-assistant-gets-conversational-will-soon-listen-consecutive-requests/
Google Photos adds Colorization, and morehttps://techcrunch.com/2018/05/08/google-photos-will-add-more-ai-powered-fixes-including-colorization-of-black-and-white-photos/
...2018-05-101h 03
Beards of TechEpisode 49: I4O One Year ExtravaganzaEpisode 49
“I4O One Year Extravaganza”
29Apr2018/ Webcast
Attendees
Jeff Budzinski, Matt Slavin
Topics
Quick Topics:
Happy One Year Anniversary to I4O
49 weekly episodes including pilot
5 I4O explains
Some live broadcasts of events
Ford Kills Most Sedans and Coupes
https://www.engadget.com/2018/04/25/ford-to-stop-selling-most-small-cars/
Windows 10 Timeline
https://www.engadget.com/2018/04/27/windows-10-april-update-review/
Google Tasks
https://www.theverge.com/2018/4/27/17286226/google-tasks-review-to-do-list-gmail-calendar-keep
Bill Gates’ $12m Universal Flu Vaccine
https://www.theverge.com/2018/4/27/17293160/bill-gates-announces-12-million-for-universal-flu-vaccine-research
GEDMatch Used To Find Golden State Killer
https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2018/04/gedmatch-a-tiny-dna-analysis-firm-was-key-for-golden-state-killer-case/
In Dep...2018-04-2958 min
Beards of TechEpisode 48: Rich Podcasting ServicesEpisode 48 "Rich Podcasting Services"
22Apr2018/ Webcast
Attendees
Jeff Budzinski, Matt Slavin
Topics
Flickr acquired by SmugMughttps://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2018/04/20/smugmug-buys-flickr-verizon-oath/537377002/
U.S. Investigating AT&T and Verizon Over Wireless Collusion Claimhttps://www.nytimes.com/2018/04/20/technology/att-verizon-investigate-esim.html?mtrref=drudgereport.com&gwh=B51CFD0E19B6D08BDF47C635A111452F&gwt=pay
Horrid working conditions at Amazon warehouseshttps://www.theverge.com/2018/4/16/17243026/amazon-warehouse-jobs-worker-conditions-bathroom-breaks
Chrome 66 (autoplaying videos blocked) is finally livehttps://venturebeat.com/2018/04/17/chrome-66-arrives-with-autoplaying-content-blocked-by-default/
Google Stopping work on allo in favor of ‘chat’https://www.theverge.com/2018/4/19/17252486/google-android-messages-chat-rcs-anil-sabharwal-imessage-texting
2018-04-2248 min
Beards of TechEpisode 47: Mr. Zuckerberg Goes to Washington (feat. Justin Robert Young)Episode 47
“Mr. Zuckerberg Goes to Washington”
15Apr2018/ Webcast
Attendees
Jeff Budzinski, Matt Slavin, Ervin Lukacs, Kyle Fisher, Justin Robert Young
Topics
Oregon Net Neutrality Lawhttps://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2018/04/oregon-finalizes-net-neutrality-law-despite-likelihood-that-isps-will-sue/
Google Pixel Phone to Automatically Send Spam Calls to Voicemailhttps://www.theverge.com/2018/4/11/17223904/google-pixel-phone-app-spam-call-voicemail-update-android
Warranty Void If Removed Stickers Declared Illegalhttps://engt.co/2JAKZkh
New Gmail Format on Webhttps://engt.co/2qrEbfQ
Mark Zuckerberg goes to Washington https://www.theverge.com/2018/4/10/17222444/mark-zuckerberg-senate-hearing-highlights-cambridge-analytica
Facebook launched a bug bounty program to help stop the next Cambridge Analytica https://www.cnbc.com/2018/04/10/face...2018-04-1554 min
Beards of TechEpisode 46: Help Me, Myspace-Tom KenobiEpisode 46
Help Me, Myspace-Tom Kenobi
09Apr2018/ Webcast
Attendees
Matt Slavin, Jeff Budzinski, Wayne Ryan Thompson
Topics
Facebook UpdatesMessage RetractionsZuckerberg Deletionshttps://techcrunch.com/2018/04/05/zuckerberg-deleted-messages/
Adding Retract Message Feature for Allhttps://engt.co/2HgXfFC
Exclusion of North America from Privacy Changeshttps://tcrn.ch/2H5YPtX
Election Meddling Changeshttp://money.cnn.com/2018/04/06/technology/facebook-election-meddling-political-ads-pages/index.html
Youtube Shootinghttps://engt.co/2JgQQLp
https://www.cnn.com/2018/04/04/us/youtube-hq-shooting/index.html
Chrome Scanning Devicehttps://www.engadget.com/2018/04/07/chrome-cleanup-download-scan/
FBI Seizes Backpagehttps://www.engadget.com/2018/04/06/backpage-seized-by-federal-government/
MIT Wearable Device Reads Words from Brain Before...2018-04-101h 14
Beards of TechEpisode 45: Zuckerberg's Data DietEpisode 45 - Zuckerberg's Data Diet
02Apr2018/ Webcast
Attendees
Matt Slavin, Ervin Lukacs, Jeff Budzinski, Kyle Fisher
Agenda
https://www.engadget.com/2018/04/02/apple-replace-intel-chips-macs-2020
Apple Replacing Intel Chips by 2020
https://www.theverge.com/2018/3/31/17184000/president-donald-trump-amazon-usps-washington-post-tweets
Trumpazon
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/04/01/technology/saks-lord-taylor-credit-cards.html
Saks 5th + Lord & Taylor breach
https://techcrunch.com/2018/03/29/under-armour-says-myfitnesspal-data-breach-affected-150-million-users
Under Armour breach
https://www.engadget.com/2018/03/27/uber-to-pay-10-million-discrimination-lawsuit-settlement
Uber discrimination lawsuit
https://www.theverge.com/2018/3/29/17176176/uber-settlement-self-driving-car-crash
Uber settlement...2018-04-031h 33
Beards of Techi4o Explains: Social Media, Data Privacy, and Liability (feat. Ohdoctah)I40 Explains - Social Media, Data Privacy, and Liability
25Mar2018 Webcast
Attendees
Ervin Lukacs, Jeff Budzinski, Matt Slavin, Owen JJ Stone (Ohdoctah)
Agenda
https://techcrunch.com/2018/03/19/deletefacebook/
#deletefacebook movement
https://mashable.com/2018/03/22/delete-facebook-searches-cambridge-analytica/#nqCH2.y2Raqu http://thehill.com/opinion/cybersecurity/379703-facebook-is-complicit-not-a-victim-in-the-abuse-and-misuse-of-personal http://uk.businessinsider.com/facebook-data-breach-reactions-executives-response-twitter-2018-3?r=US&IR=T https://deletefacebook.com/ https://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2018/3/23/17151916/facebook-cambridge-analytica-trump-diagram
Explanation of what transpired re: CA
https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/features/controversial-anti-sex-trafficking-bill-screw-over-sex-workers-w518323
SESTA, Social Networking
...2018-03-2846 min
Beards of TechEpisode 44: Wheelchair Accessible InternetEpisode 44 - Wheelchair Accessible Internet
25Mar2018/ Webcast
Attendees
Matt Slavin, Ervin Lukacs, Jeff Budzinski
Agenda
http://ideas.4brad.com/it-certainly-looks-bad-uberUber releases video of crash, and it looks like the tech isn’t up to par
https://techcrunch.com/2018/03/23/dropbox-finishes-up-36-on-first-day-of-trading/Dropbox goes public with huge success
https://www.engadget.com/2018/03/22/samsung-galaxy-s9-s9plus-dead-spots/Samsung s9 reports of “dead spots” on display
https://www.cnet.com/news/huawei-dealt-blow-loses-best-buy-as-smartphone-laptop-smartwatch-retailer/Huawei phones no longer being sold in Best Buy
https://www.theverge.com/2018/3/22/17150870/google-chrome-autoplay-videos-sound-mute-updateChrome’s next official update will remo...2018-03-2551 min
Beards of TechEpisode 43: Riri vs SpiegelEpisode 43
19-Mar-2018/ Webcast
Attendees
Matt Slavin, Ervin Lukacs, Ryan Thompson
Agenda
First Half
https://news.sky.com/story/scientist-stephen-hawking-has-died-aged-76-11289119
Stephen Hawking passes away at age 76
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/03/15/style/rihanna-snapchat-stock.html
Racist advertising not necessarily the problem of the platform, but about the vetting of the ad platform hosted by the site.
Second time stocks took a hit after a celebrity comment.
https://www.theguardian.com/news/2018/mar/17/cambridge-analytica-facebook-influence-us-election
50 million facebook profiles breached in order to mass farm political...2018-03-201h 19
Beards of TechEpisode 42: Alexa is laughing at us, not with us.Episode 42
11 March 2018/ Webcast
Attendees
Matt Slavin, Ervin Lukacs
Agenda
https://motherboard.vice.com/en_us/article/3k7mgn/baidu-deep-voice-software-can-clone-anyones-voice-with-just-37-seconds-of-audio
https://www.buzzfeed.com/juliareinstein/twitter-dory-girlposts-suspended-accounts-tweetdecking?utm_term=.in2o3DJr3#.ogMQWDgeW
https://www.blog.google/products/assistant/more-ways-to-use-the-assistant-from-your-phone-to-your-fridge/
https://www.theverge.com/2018/3/7/17088394/android-p-developer-preview-notifications-kotlin-microphone
https://cheddar.com/videos/exclusive-snap-plans-biggest-round-of-layoffs-yet-totaling-120-engineers
https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2018/3/7/17092334/amazon-alexa-devices-strange-laughter
https://beta.techcrunch.com/2018/03/05/moviepass-ceo-proudly-says-the-app-tracks-your-location-before-and-after-movies/
Self Driving Trucks
Uberhttps://www.engadget.com/2018/03/06/uber-self-driving-trucks-deliveries-arizona/?sr_source=Facebook
Google Waymohttps://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2018/03/waymo-moves-beyond-driverless-taxis-with-trucking-program/
2018-03-121h 05
Beards of Techi4o Explains: VPNsi4o explains - VPNs
04 March 2018 Webcast
Attendees
Matt Slavin, Jeff Budzinski, Ryan Thompson
Agenda
What a VPN is - Virtual Private Network
How VPN works
VPN vs Proxy
Applications of VPN
VPN and Privacy
Relevant Articles
https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc779919(v=ws.10).aspx
https://www.bestvpn.com/vpns-beginners-need-know/
https://www.le-vpn.com/history-of-vpn/
https://www.howtogeek.com/133680/htg-explains-what-is-a-vpn/
...2018-03-0729 min
Beards of TechEpisode 41: Amazon Google Rap BattleEpisode 41 - Amazon Google Rap Battle
04 March 2018/ Webcast
Attendees
Matt Slavin, Kyle Fisher, Jeff Budzinski, Ryan Thompson
Agenda
Items from Previous Episode
Have I been pwned Matt Follow-up. Password list can be torrented from website and seeded to help with their bandwidth.
New Business
https://www.theverge.com/2018/2/27/17059664/amazon-ring-acquisition-smart-home-security-cloud-cam
Amazon acquires Ring
http://www.businessinsider.com/amazon-wont-sell-nest-products-from-google-2018-3?op=1
Amazon will stop selling Nest products from Google
https://www.cnet.com/news/ceo-jeff-bezos-called-out-on-amazons-counterfeit-products-problem
Amazon Counterfeit products
https://techcrunch.com/2018/03/01/googles-new-youtube-stories-feature-lets-you-swap-out-your-background-no-green-screen-required/
...2018-03-0455 min
Beards of TechEpisode 40: Ajit Pai: The NRA Protector of FreedomEpisode 40
25 February 2018/ Webcast
Attendees
Matt Slavin, Jeff Budzinski, Ervin Lukacs
Agenda
New Business
MWC 2018 - Barcelona
Galaxy s9 Launch at Noon today.
3 Minute Promo vid published accidentaly - https://9to5google.com/2018/02/24/samsung-galaxy-s9-plus-leaked-launch-video/
Google Launches ARCore 1.0 to support 100 million phones. New Lens features for android and iOS https://venturebeat.com/2018/02/23/microsoft-releases-new-windows-10-preview-with-more-proactive-windows-update/
Google assitant gets more languages - https://9to5google.com/2018/02/23/google-assistant-2018-multilingual-more-languages-device-commands/
Ajit Pai: Locked and Loade...2018-02-251h 00
Beards of TechEpisode 39: Tim Cook's Wild RideEpisode 39
19 February 2018/ Webcast
Attendees
Matt Slavin, Jeff Budzinski, Ervin Lukacs, Wayne Ryan Thompson
Agenda
New Business
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-germany-facebook/german-court-rules-facebook-use-of-personal-data-illegal-idUSKBN1FW1FI?il=0https://gizmodo.com/do-not-i-repeat-do-not-download-onavo-facebook-s-vam-1822937825
https://9to5mac.com/2018/02/13/skype-bug-grants-system-access-microsoft-too-lazy-to-fix/https://www.engadget.com/2018/02/19/google-project-zero-microsoft-edge-browser-vulnerability/
https://www.cnet.com/news/spacex-falcon-9-internet-satellites-sunday-launch/
https://www.theverge.com/2018/2/14/17011246/huawei-phones-safe-us-intelligence-chief-fears
https://www.androidpolice.com/2018/02/14/chromes-ad-blocker-will-go-live-february-15-heres-works/
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2018/02/google-sells-as-many-phones-in-a-year-as-apple-does-in-a-week/
ht...2018-02-191h 44
Beards of TechEpisode 38: One Small Step for StarmanEpisode 38
11 February 2018/ Webcast
Attendees
Matt Slavin, Jeff Budzinski
Agenda
New Business
Verizon Superbowl LII 5G Stream
https://www.engadget.com/2018/02/10/verizon-streamed-super-bowl-lii-in-vr-over-5g/
Mixpanel password woes
http://tcrn.ch/2EJQFGC
Intel Vaunt
https://www.theverge.com/2018/2/5/16966530/intel-vaunt-smart-glasses-announced-ar-video
Android botnet
https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2018/02/out-of-nowhere-currency-mining-botnet-infects-5000-android-devices/
Pixel Visual Core update
https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2018/2/5/16973286/google-pixel-visual-core-pixel-2-app
iPhone X Having Trouble Answering Calls
http://engt.co/2BUq5re
China Crypto
https://cointelegraph.com/news/ban-complete-china-blocks-foreign-crypto-exchanges-to-counter-financial-risks
Microsoft Word...2018-02-1159 min
Beards of TechEpisode 37: The 'P' stands for PodcastEpisode 37
28 Jan 2018/ Webcast
Attendees
Matt Slavin, Ervin Lukacs, Jeff Budzinski, Ryan Thompson, Kyle Fisher
Agenda
Items from Previous Episode
Coincheck hack update
http://engt.co/2Ep1deb
New Business
Windows 10 S is dead, Welcome Windows 10 ‘S Mode’https://www.thurrott.com/windows/windows-10/151582/exclusive-windows-10-s-dead-long-live-s-mode
ATM Haxx (quick story)http://engt.co/2EiSx8X
Weird Microsoft Intel Patchiness
https://www.grc.com/inspectre.htm
http://www.techradar.com/news/microsoft-releases-emergency-update-to-disable-intels-faulty-spectre-patch
InSpectre by Steve Gibson
Lenovo Password Leak (quick story)http://engt...2018-02-0459 min
Beards of TechEpisode 36: A Flamethrower in the nightEpisode 36
28 Jan 2018/ Webcast
Attendees
Matt Slavin, Ervin Lukacs, Jeff Budzinski, Ryan Thompson, Kyle Fisher
Agenda
New Business
iOS prompt, follow-up from previous coveragehttps://www.theverge.com/2018/1/24/16929516/apple-privacy-icon-ios-macos-high-sierra-personal-information
Apple HomePod available in Apple store 2/9/18Cool home pod diagram and reviewhttps://techcrunch.com/2018/01/26/up-close-with-apples-homepod/
iOS 11.2.5 Siri updates and HomePod supporthttps://www.engadget.com/amp/2018/01/23/apple-ios-11-2-5-adds-siri-news-and-homepod
Apple business chathttp://tcrn.ch/2nfxWKA
Chrome update (already available on apkmirror)http://engt.co/2BpARpe
Dutch hacking the Russian hackershttps://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2018/01/dutch-intelligence-hacked-video-cameras-in-office-of-russians-who-hacked-dnc/
Robinhood cryptohttps://techcrunch.com/2018/01/25/free-cryptocurrency-trading-app/
Google b...2018-01-281h 15
Beards of TechEpisode 35: Chromecast: Nightmare ModeEpisode 35
21 Jan 2018/ Webcast
Attendees
Matt Slavin, Ervin Lukacs, Jeff Budzinski
Agenda
New Business
http://bgr.com/2018/01/19/oneplus-online-store-credit-card-hack/
40,000 people hit with credit card hack over several month period
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/01/18/technology/amazon-finalists-headquarters.html
Amazon narrows the list down to 20 cities
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/01/18/technology/cities-amazon-headquarters.html
https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/bmw-carplay-fee-highway-robbery/
Heads up: autoplay audio
BMW charging fee to use Apple CarPlay in its vehicles. WTF
https://www.theverge.com/2018/1/18/16905040/bitcoin-crash-cryptocurrency-value-ethereum-regulation
BitConnect Taken d...2018-01-221h 08
Beards of TechEpisode 34: Laundry Bot 4.0Episode 34
14 Jan 2018/ Webcast
Attendees
Matt Slavin, Ryan Thompson
Agenda
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/01/12/technology/uber-hacker-payment-100000.html
http://techcrunch.com/2018/01/12/39-million-americans-now-own-a-smart-speaker-report-claims/
Smart home tech the de-facto big seller this past year
https://techpinions.com/apples-indirect-prescence-fades-from-ces/51967
Apples presence in AI fades as assistant and alexa take over third party products
http://time.com/5100244/best-ces-2018-consumer-electronics-show/
Highlights of CES (autoplay video warning)
http://www.tomshardware.com/picturestory/812-ces-2018-best-in-show.html#s3
http://www.techradar.com/news/ces-2018
https://www.engadget.com/2018/01/07/byton-unveils-its-first-ev-with-a-focus-on-in-car-experience/
2018-01-1556 min
Beards of Techi4o Explains: Meltdown and Spectrei4o Explains: Meltdown and Spectre
07 Jan 2018/ Webcast
Attendees
Jeff Budzinski, Matt Slavin, Ervin Lukacs
Agenda
Deep Dive
Intel’s Meltdown and the Spectre of doubt
https://www.wired.com/story/meltdown-and-spectre-vulnerability-fix/
https://meltdownattack.com/
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2018/01/meltdown-and-spectre-heres-what-intel-apple-microsoft-others-are-doing-about-it/
http://money.cnn.com/2018/01/04/technology/spectre-meltdown-cpu-flaws-explainer/index.html
https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2018/01/intel-ceos-sale-of-stock-just-before-security-bug-reveal-raises-questions/
Access Industry 4.0 on multiple mediums:
Podbean: http://industryfouroh.podbean.com/
Google Play: Industry 4.0
iTunes: Industry...2018-01-1028 min
Beards of TechEpisode 33: The Back Roomba BoysEpisode 33
“The Back Roomba Boys”
07 Jan 2018/ Webcast
Attendees
Jeff Budzinski, Matt Slavin, Ervin Lukacs
Agenda
New Business
News
https://gizmodo.com/lobbying-group-for-google-amazon-and-40-other-tech-gi-1821812167
Lobbying Group for Google, Amazon, and 40 Other Tech Companies Will Intervene in Net Neutrality Lawsuit
https://www.wsj.com/articles/border-agents-searches-of-travelers-phones-skyrocketed-agency-says-1515179058
Border Searches up from last year and new rules are in
https://qz.com/1170674/spacexs-latest-advantage-blowing-up-its-own-rocket-automatically/
SpaceX can blow up its own rockets with AI, not people
https://techcrunch.com/2018/01/04/indias-national-id-database-is-reportedly-accessible-for-less-than-10/?ncid=rss&u...2018-01-0750 min
Beards of Techi4o Explains: Net NeutralityHosted by Matt, Ervin, and Jeff
Links discussed during the episode:
https://wccftech.com/net-neutrality-abuses-timeline/
https://www.engadget.com/2017/12/16/youtube-took-down-fcc-harlem-shake-video-for-7-hours/
https://www.theverge.com/2017/12/14/16776154/fcc-net-neutrality-vote-results-rules-repealed
https://www.theverge.com/2015/2/26/8114265/fcc-ruling-net-neutrality-victory-internet-title-ii
https://www.theverge.com/2017/11/22/16690870/fcc-repeal-net-neutrality-proposal-released
Access Industry 4.0 on multiple mediums:
Podbean: http://industryfouroh.podbean.com/
Google Play: Industry 4.0
iTunes: Industry 4.0
Twitch: https://go.twitch.tv/industryfouroh
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/industryfouroh/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/industryfouroh
2017-12-2033 min
Beards of TechEpisode 32: Brought to You by Lasers!Episode 32
17 December 2017/ Webcast
Attendees
Jeff Budzinski, Matt Slavin, Ervin Lukacs
Agenda
New Business
News
https://www.engadget.com/2017/12/15/as-online-ads-fail-sites-mine-cryptocurrency/
Firefox Add-On
https://9to5mac.com/2017/12/12/imac-pro-apples-most-powerful-mac-will-be-available-to-order-december-14/
https://www.theverge.com/2017/12/12/16754630/twitter-threads-tweetstorms-feature
https://www.theverge.com/2017/12/14/16770088/snap-lens-studio-snapchat-lenses-filters-download-mac-windows
https://www.blog.google/products/google-vr/arcore-developer-preview-2/
Laser Beam Internet
https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2017/12/14/16777508/amazon-brings-back-apple-tv-google-chromecast
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/beardsoftech/message2017-12-1751 min
Beards of Techi4o Explains: CryptocurrencyThis is a new episode format where we take one topic a week and break it down to help people get a better understanding.
Hosted by Matt and Ervin
Links discussed during the episode:
https://blockgeeks.com/guides/smart-contracts/
https://www.cryptocompare.com/coins/guides/how-to-avoid-scam-icos/
https://techcrunch.com/2017/12/07/6-red-flags-of-an-ico-scam/
https://blog.zeppelin.solutions/the-hitchhikers-guide-to-smart-contracts-in-ethereum-848f08001f05
Access Industry 4.0 on multiple mediums:
Podbean: http://industryfouroh.podbean.com/
Google Play: Industry 4.0
iTunes: Industry 4.0
Twitc...2017-12-141h 01
Beards of TechEpisode 31: Amazon & Google Divorce CourtEpisode 31
10 December 2017/ Webcast
Attendees
Matt Slavin, Ervin Lukacs
Agenda
New Business
News
https://qz.com/1143096/amazon-may-have-patented-the-next-big-thing-in-online-shopping/?utm_source=parVG
https://www.theverge.com/2017/12/7/16746054/tesla-semi-truck-preorder-anheuser-busch-budweiser
https://techcrunch.com/2017/12/08/sources-apple-is-acquiring-music-recognition-app-shazam/?utm_source=tcfbpage&sr_share=facebook
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-12-07/youtube-is-said-to-plan-new-music-subscription-service-for-march
https://teslamotorsclub.com/blog/2017/12/07/boeing-ceo-says-theyll-beat-spacex-to-mars-musk-replies-do-it/
https://www.polygon.com/2017/12/6/16742622/steam-ends-support-bitcoin-volatility
http://www.androidpolice.com/2017/12/06/snapdragon-845-detailed-new-gpu-cpu-30-faster-graphics-30-efficient/
https://www.theverge.com/2017/12/5/16734402/windows-10-arm-snapdragon-laptop-hp-asus-lenovo-hands-on
https://www.theverge.com/2017/12/5/16738748/google-amazon-feud-youtube-pulled-off-fire-tv-echo-show-nest-devices
...2017-12-1052 min
Beards of TechEpisode 30: TOP SECRETEpisode 30
4 December 2017/ Webcast
Attendees
Kyle Fisher, Jeff Budzinski, Matt Slavin, Ervin Lukacs
Agenda
New Business
First Half
Apple
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-switch/wp/2017/11/30/apple-is-sharing-your-face-with-apps-thats-a-new-privacy-worry/
https://www.macrumors.com/2017/12/02/apple-releases-ios-11-2/
https://techcrunch.com/2017/11/28/analyst-says-apple-could-have-sold-6-million-iphone-x-units-during-black-friday-weekend/?utm_source=tcfbpage&sr_share=facebook
Other
https://motherboard.vice.com/en_us/article/ywnmkk/coinbase-irs-14000-bitcoin-tax
https://techcrunch.com/2017/11/28/amazon-sold-millions-of-alexa-devices-over-the-holiday-shopping-weekend/?ncid=rss&utm_source=tcfbpage&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Techcrunch+%28TechCrunch%29&sr_share=facebook
https://www.eng...2017-12-051h 08
Beards of TechEpisode 29: The Root of Apple's' ProblemsEpisode 29
28/29 November 2017/ Webcast
Attendees
Matt Slavin, Ervin Lukacs, Ryan Thompson
Agenda
New Business
First Half
https://hackaday.com/2017/08/18/apples-secure-enclave-processor-sep-firmware-decyrpted/
Apples Secure Enclave decrypted
https://techcrunch.com/2017/11/28/astonishing-os-x-bug-lets-anyone-log-into-a-high-sierra-machine/?utm_source=tcfbpage&sr_share=facebook
http://mashable.com/2017/11/21/uber-57-million-people-data-fires-chief-security-officer/?utm_cid=mash-com-fb-tech-link#aOZ.AwSI6iqT
Uber breach
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/21/business/skype-app-china.html
Skype vanishes from china
http://www.arbitror.org/home/net-neutrality-explained
Net Neutrality metaphor
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/media-blog/2017/nov/26/net-neutrality-law-trump-deregulation-media2017-11-301h 16
Beards of TechEpisode 28: Semi-Eventful EpisodeEpisode 28
Semi-Eventful Episode
20 November 2017/ Webcast
Attendees
Jeff Budzinski, Ervin Lukacs, Matt Slavin, Ryan Thompson, Kyle Fisher (Full House)
Agenda
First Half
FCC
Twitter Verification
Homepod Delayed
iMac Pro might have an iPad CPU as a co processor
DJI is leaking your info
Second Half
Uber Upfront Pricing
Volvo Cars to supply Uber with up to 24,000 self-driving cars
Tesla Semi
Tesla Roadster 2.0
UPS Electric Trucks
Ele...2017-11-211h 41
Beards of TechEpisode 27: Waymo Cars, Wayless Drivers12 November 2017/ Webcast
Attendees
Jeff Budzinski, Ervin Lukacs, Matt Slavin
Agenda
First Half
iPhone X
3rd party iPhone X sensor apps
https://techcrunch.com/2017/11/10/mysterious-green-line-of-death-appears-on-some-iphone-x-displays/?ncid=rss&utm_source=tcfbpage&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Techcrunch+%28TechCrunch%29&sr_share=facebook
Dont use the iPhone X above the 49th parallel
http://www.loopinsight.com/2017/11/09/apples-response-to-iphone-x-screen-cold-weather-responsiveness/
Uber Express Pool
Retiring Social Security Numbers?
SESTA
Second Half
...2017-11-121h 20
Beards of TechEpisode 26: Cookie Force OneEpisode 26
Cookie Force One
05 November 2017/ Webcast
Attendees
Wayne Ryan Thompson, Ervin Lukacs, Kyle Fisher, Matt Slavin, Jeff Budzinski
Agenda
First Half
Welcome to Google Burger, home of the Google Burger, may I take your order?
Some Pixel 2 XLs being shipped without OS
Bezos' Billions
Logitech/Vive VR Keyboard Kit
Trump Twitter Deactivated for 11 Minutes
Russian Hack of DNC Accomplished via Phishing
...2017-11-051h 35
Beards of TechEpisode 25: $100 Blue Polo FiresaleEpisode 25
$100 Blue Polo Firesale
~29 October 2017/ Webcast
Attendees
Ervin Lukacs, Kyle Fisher, Jeff Budzinski
Agenda
First Half
iPhone X opened for Pre-Order on Friday 10/27/17 at 3am EST/New York Time
Apple Fires iPhone Engineer
True Cost of iPhone X
iPhone Screen Repair Cost
Best Buy Price Hikes
J Budz: “I am Pixel.”
Pixel 2 Woes
Google Rising TAC...2017-10-301h 25
Beards of TechEpisode 24: Hide your kids, hide your Wi-FiEpisode 24
~22 October 2017/ Webcast
Attendees
Matt Slavin, Kyle Fisher, Ryan Thompson
Agenda
Items from Previous Episode
USA “wins” the giant Robot battle
New Business
First Half
KRACK Wifi vulnerability
https://www.reddit.com/r/pcmasterrace/comments/76uxam/psa_severe_wpa2_vulnerability_krack_released/
Alphabet deploys Project Loom balloons to Puerto Rico to provide access to data
http://www.businessinsider.com/ap-google-parent-turns-on-internet-balloons-in-puerto-rico-2017-10?IR=T
11 year old girl develops lead detection technology in response to Flint water crisis.
...2017-10-2359 min
Beards of TechEpisode 23: 'MURICA OnlineEpisode 23
12 OCTOBER 2017 / Webcast
Attendees
Matt Slavin, Ervin Lukacs, Jeff Budzinski, Ryan Thompson
Agenda
Items from Previous Episode
N/A
New Business
First Half
Google Home Mini Spying on people
Amazon adds multi user support to the Echo
Steal iCloud Password just by politely asking for it
One Plus is collecting telemetry data that is tied to the users serial number
Second Half -
Giant Robot Fight: Japan v USA2017-10-131h 30
Beards of TechEpisode 22: Pixel Me PinkEpisode 22
5 OCTOBER 2017 / Webcast
Attendees
Matt Slavin, Kyle Fisher, Ervin Lukacs, Jeff Budzinski, Ryan Thompson
Agenda
Items from Previous Episode
N/A
New Business
First Half
Trump's Chief of Staff Used 'Compromised' phone for months
High Sierra Update
Intel Coffee Lake LaunchCoffee Lake - Ars Technica Article
Fully driverless cars could be months away
NSA Kaspersky
Second Half - Google Event
Google Pixel 2 Event Highlights
Google Lens and Pixel 2
Buds
Clips
Home M...2017-10-061h 51
Beards of TechEpisode 21: Big Mouth Alexa BassEpisode 21
1 OCTOBER 2017 / Webcast
Attendees
Matt Slavin, Kyle Fisher, Ervin Lukacs, Jeff Budzinski, Ryan Thompson
Agenda
Items from Previous Episode
Equifax Coverage
New Business
First Half
New GPS Chips provide almost 17x more accuracy to location to appear in 2018
Smartphones
Equifax Hires Identity Theft Company to profit from hack week before disclosing breach
https://www.engadget.com/2017/09/30/equifax-breach-shows-signs-of-possible-state-sponsored-hack/
Bill Gates now uses an Android Phone.
Discussion on the death of windows phone.
Space X...2017-10-011h 21
Beards of TechEpisode 20: Feelin' Kinda BlueWelcome to Episode 20 of the podcast. In this episode we have more information about the Equifax breach, and some Google leaks!
First Half
Google takes 2000 of HTCs 4000 engineers to join them on their hardware team to develop new products for 1.1 billion. Google also gets access to HTCs patents in this dealhttps://www.blog.google/topics/hardware/google-signs-agreement-htc-continuing-our-big-bet-hardware/
Safari on iOS 11 blocks cross site tracking that advertisers were doing to keep track of where you were going on the web. Advertisers are not happyhttp://www.zdnet.com/article/ios-11-rolls-out-today-with-safari-anti-tracking-heres-why-advertisers-hate-it/2017-09-221h 25
Beards of TechEpisode 19: From the SE to the XWelcome back to our show! A little late this week but good all the same. In this episode we discuss the latest from Apple's event, confirming all of the leaks and the huge Equifax breach and the show that's been. More to follow as it develops.
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2017/sep/07/jaguar-land-rover-electric-hybrid-cars-2020
Jaguar Land Rover to make only electric or hybrid cars from 2020
https://gizmodo.com/the-guy-who-claims-he-invented-email-just-lost-his-bogu-1801008908
The Guy Who Claims He Invented Email Just Lost His Bogus Lawsuit
Equifax debacle
https://yro.slashdot.org/sto...2017-09-191h 59
Beards of TechEpisode 18: The Apple of my i4oAugust 25th 2017, Episode 17
FIRST HALF 00:00:00
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-autos-selfdriving/u-s-house-unanimously-approves-sweeping-self-driving-car-measure-idUSKCN1BH2B2
Self driving cars will be expedited
Essential phone shares user emails
https://www.theverge.com/2017/8/30/16226028/essential-customer-email-drivers-license-phishing
https://motherboard.vice.com/en_us/article/vbbab9/to-repair-the-essential-phone-you-need-to-literally-freeze-it
https://gizmodo.com/yes-google-uses-its-power-to-quash-ideas-it-doesn-t-li-1798646437
Headline is highly inflammatory
BREAK 00:46:30
SECOND HALF 00:47:46
Apple teasing iOS10 users with notifications hinting at iOS11 features
https://9to5mac.com/2017/09/06/apple-promoting-ios-11-features-ios-10/
What to expect from Apple Sept 12 event
https://www...2017-09-071h 45
Beards of TechEpisode 17: Snap Back To Reality, Oh!August 25th 2017, Episode 17
FIRST HALF 00:00:00
Quebec man fights back after dealer remotely disables car over $200 fee
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/quebec-man-fights-back-after-dealer-remotely-disables-car-over-200-fee-1.4265588
Burger King launches WhopperCoin crypto-cash in Russia.
http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-41082388
UBER’S NEW CEO.
https://stratechery.com/2017/ubers-new-ceo/
Google's ARCore is the answer to Apple’s ARKit.
https://www.theverge.com/2017/8/29/16219696/google-arcore-augmented-reality-platform-announce-release-pixel-samsung
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SECOND HALF 00:33:20
AR vs VR
The difference between the two
2017-09-011h 03
Beards of TechEpisode 16: Here Comes TrebleAugust 25th, Episode Sweet 16
FIRST HALF 00:00:00
Sonos states not accepting new privacy policy could cause your speakers to stop functioning.http://www.zdnet.com/article/sonos-accept-new-privacy-policy-speakers-cease-to-function/
Accuweather shares location via router communications to approximate location even when the setting is turned off.https://medium.com/@chronic_9612/advisory-accuweather-ios-app-sends-location-information-to-data-monetization-firm-83327c6a4870
Verizon Throttling video on their mobile plans to as low as 480phttps://9to5mac.com/2017/08/22/verizon-unlimited-video-throttling/
Cloudflare not censoring hate groups onlinehttps://blog.cloudflare.com/why-we-terminated-daily-stormer/
BREAK 01:03:16
SECOND HALF 00:00:00
Sp...2017-08-261h 50
Beards of TechEpisode 15: Total Eclipse of the Smart DeadboltFIRST HALF 00:00:00
Sprint Essential Phone
https://www.theverge.com/2017/8/17/16161264/sprint-essential-phone-preorders-start-discount
Essential Phone Review
https://www.theverge.com/2017/8/18/16165040/essential-phone-review-android-andy-rubin
Google Android O, August 21st 2017
https://9to5google.com/2017/08/18/google-android-o-tease-august-21-event/
Google Home to Make Phone Calls
https://www.theverge.com/2017/8/16/16155846/google-home-phone-call-feature-how-to-use
Google Home, Free Spotify Account Support
https://www.theverge.com/2017/8/18/16166868/google-home-support-free-spotify-accounts
2017-08-191h 30
Beards of TechEpisode 14: A a a a a Very Good PodcastFIRST HALF 00:00:00
Facebook Watch
https://www.theverge.com/2017/8/9/16122026/facebook-watch-video-tab-original-programming
The FCC wants to classify mobile broadband by establishing standard speeds - "The document lists 10 megabits per second (10Mbps) as the standard download speed, and 1Mbps for uploads.”
https://www.digitaltrends.com/web/fcc-wants-mobile-broadband-speed-standard/
Ikea Smart Bulbs
https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2017/8/10/16124854/ikea-smart-bulbs-tradfr-homekit-alexa-google-home
BREAK 00:31:27
SECOND HALF 00:32:47
HBO Bounty
https://www.theverge.com/2017/8/10/16128056/hbo-offered-250k-bug-bounty-to-hackers-report
Silent song Climbing iTunes charts
https://www.engadget.com/2017/08/10/silent-10-minute-song-itunes-car-stereo-trick/?sr_so...2017-08-121h 13
Beards of TechEpisode 13: John Deere in HeadlightsTopics for discussion
http://www.zdnet.com/article/exclusive-roomba-ceo-responds-to-spying-story/Roomba CEO respond’s about the Vacuum selling maps of your house
https://www.theregister.co.uk/2017/07/29/us_voting_machines_hacking/Hackers at DEFCON 2017 break into voting machines within minutes
https://hardware.slashdot.org/story/17/07/31/0011223/a-robot-at-defcon-cracked-a-safe-within-30-minutesRobot at DEF CON cracks safe in less than 30mins
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https://www.theverge.com/2017/7/31/16069960/tesla-model-3-not-luxury-car-options-model-sModel 3 Released last week
https://www.theverge.com/2017/8/3/16087628/apple-e-waste-environmental-standards-ieee-right-to-repairImportant discussions on the right to repair
Smartphone market is extremely wasteful when everyone dumps their...2017-08-051h 41
Beards of TechEpisode 12: Hungary Hungary HackersTopics for Discussion
https://www.theverge.com/2017/7/21/16010766/verizon-netflix-throttling-statement-net-neutrality-title-ii
Said it was a “test”
Users, most of them from reddit where the issue began, reported a 10mbps cap on the service, and when using a VPN the cap was lifted.
https://qz.com/1038442/a-teenager-told-the-budapest-transport-authority-its-website-had-a-security-flaw-so-the-agency-had-him-arrested/
Arrested for responsibly reporting a hack
This “hack” was just the tip of the iceberg
https://twitter.com/vista_df/status/885799046912364546/photo/1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fqz.com%2F1038442%2Fa-teenager-told-the-budapest-transport-authority-its-website-had-a-security-flaw-so-the-agency-had-him-arrested%2F
http://www.foxbusiness.com/features/2017/07/24/amazon-jacked-up-prime-day-prices-misleading-consumers-says-vendor.html
Good to note to make use of a chrome...2017-07-291h 30
Beards of TechEpisode 11: Dial 911 to RebootListen in to hear about recent developments in the world of Technology. In this episode of Industry 4.0, we cover a nice variety of subjects including the Ethereum market, a giant production bug in the OnePlus 5, hacking Hoverboards, building a better artificial mind, saving SoundCloud, Pay to Play News on Facebook, and the future of Bluetooth.
Topics and Source Links:
Happy birthday, Ervin!
Steep decline in cryptocurrency market has miners dumping their GPUs on Ebay
GPU Firesale!!!
Some OnePlus 5 units reboot when dialing 911
Who you gonna call? Phonebusters.
Hackers can take con...2017-07-211h 36
Beards of TechEpisode 10: Internet Day of ActionWelcome to Episode 10! In this episode we discuss the importance of the Internet Day of Action and Net Neutrality talks/protests that occurred this past Wednesday, and the steps you can take to ensure your voice is heard.
We also go into some more information on the latest news on Net Neu-[CHARACTER LIMIT REACHED. PLEASE PURCHASE PREMIUM SHOW NOTES PLAN TO CONTINUE]
Beats by Jeff Budzinski - https://soundcloud.com/freh
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Be sure to also check out Kyle's wrestling podcast, On Air Wi...2017-07-1433 min
Beards of TechEpisode 9: Combustion DonglesJoin us today as Matt, Kyle, and Ryan discuss the future of Tesla and its factories, and Apple's defining moment in their past, and the legacy the iPhone has had on the industry and world as we move past the 10 year anniversary of the iPhone last Wednesday.
Topics for discussion
Model 3 goes on sale on Fridayhttps://apnews.com/9e7afbbfbc234b688032f7c4b37d5bbd/Tesla-says-its-Model-3-car-will-go-on-sale-on-Friday
Volvo to completely phase out combustion engines by 2019https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-07-05/volvo-cars-joins-electric-race-with-plan-for-five-battery-models
Though the company will co...2017-07-061h 34
Beards of TechEpisode 8: Check ya self before you Petya selfWelcome to Episode 8!! A bit late this week, but that doesn't take away from the great topics we've got in store.
Topics for discussion
https://www.theverge.com/2017/6/28/15887496/petya-virus-not-actually-ransomware-analysis-shows
“But Comae saw that code had been specifically modified to change it from a virus that encrypts a disk and demands a ransom into a virus that simply destroys the disk.”
Named Petya, $300 ransom
With Petya, it’s unclear if any systems were successfully decrypted before the email was blocked, although roughly 20 ransoms were paid. Companies can still pay money into the Bitcoin address, but with th...2017-07-011h 36
Beards of TechEpisode 7: Minimus PrimeEPISODE LUCKY NUMBER SEVEN. Thanks for joining us on another wild ride. Making the best of a slower week in tech news with some great back and forth banter.
Media companies investing getting original shows on Snapchat
https://techcrunch.com/2017/06/19/time-warner-will-spend-100m-on-snapchat-original-shows-and-ads/
Facebook AI accidentally creates its own language
https://thenextweb.com/artificial-intelligence/2017/06/19/facebooks-ai-accidentally-created-its-own-language/#.tnw_HpBi1MwZ
Euro MPs back end-to-end encryption for all citizens
http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-40326544
42:00 - Second half begins, break ends
A...2017-06-231h 24
Beards of TechEpisode 6: I4O Night LiveWelcome to Episode 6! Join us after the fact as we live test facebook live (no pun intended) and cover some of the more entertaining topics this past week!
Xbox One X
https://www.theverge.com/2017/6/12/15779866/microsoft-xbox-one-x-4k-price-vs-ps4-pro
Native 4k gaming
Backwards Compatible
Smallest Xbox ever
November 7th release date
$499
This vs PS4 Pro
STATS
https://www.cnet.com/news/xbox-one-x-vs-ps4-pro/
iPad Pro 10.5 inch
https://www.theverge.com/2017/6/12/15779156/apple-new-ipad-pro-review-2017-10-5-tablet-ios
Uber CEO on the chopping block (Travis been said chopped, show notes are laggin)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/11/t...2017-06-162h 01
Beards of TechEpisode 5: Home is where the Pod isEpisode 5! In this one we talk a little bit about what got us into podcasting, and have some friendly banter about Apple's WWDC. Thanks for listening!
Intro About ourselves:
What we do (not necessarily career, but hobbies, major, etc)
Why we wanted to podcast
How we contribute to the show
Why we like tech
Shameless self plug
Location, location, location
Why we love Slavin
OS preference, smart phone preference,
57:50 - Break
OneLogin data breach. Discuss trusting password managers with all this data
https://arstechnica.com/security/2017/06/onelogin-data-breach-compromised-decrypted/
...2017-06-091h 48
Beards of TechEpisode 4: Pretty AI for some Tech GuysEpisode 4! This is a bit different than our prior format. Much more opinion based and less influenced by articles. Thanks for joining us this week!
Ethics of centralized AI (opinion or fact-based)
Where would it be stored
Who decides it's learning
What it's learning (resources)
Worried of AI Apocalypse?
Possibly go into consciousness,etc.
Cool article about potential uses of AI (some probably already in effect)
http://www.businessinsider.com/researchers-predictions-future-artificial-intelligence-2015-10/#pieter-abbeel-says-robots-will-keep-us-safer-especially-from-disasters-1
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NEW IDEA: Opinion time
What would make an...2017-05-301h 37
Beards of TechEpisode 3: Android Orange SherbetIt's that time of the week again! episode 3! We finally manage to get the whole gang together for this one.
Topics for discussion
Google I/O - First Half
Everything to know about Google I/O
Bluetooth support for home
Home launching in more countries
Remove obstructions from pics
Suggested sharing
Shared libraries
http://www.androidcentral.com/google-io-2017
http://www.androidauthority.com/google-io/
Advancements in AI, Machine learning.
Android O and its improvements
Google Lens
Android has over 2 billion active devices
Typing in Google Assistant (finally)
Assistant on the iPhone!
Hands-free calling on Home to...2017-05-241h 52