Oct 16

Bee unveils two AI note-taking devices

The Eclipse and Frontier are cheap and colorful, but you'll need a Pro subscription to make the most of them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

11m 47s

Oct 16

The FTC subpoenaed OpenAI and Anthropic following safety failures, Meta built a huge open-weight AI model for Macs, but you'll need a terabyte of RAM to run it, and CitizenLab detailed new spyware triggered by online advertising

-The subpoenas are looking for documents regarding security incidents and safeguards, as well as some of the companies' marketing materials and content about their privacy policies. -Meta's 800-billion parameter model was optimized for Apple Silicon, but you'll need a staggering ... Show More

8m 21s

Oct 15

OpenAI says it found a 'sophisticated recording device' hidden in its offices

Of course, it asked AI what to do about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

6m 45s

Jul 2021

Tech News: Give Me Liberty And Give Me Tech

The FCC cracks down on spoofing. Google has a digital COVID card. And companies that make autonomous vehicles in the US must report all major accidents moving forward. All this and more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/li ... Show More

29m 53s

Sep 2024

OpenAI unveils o1

Plus - X is working on a new way for people to block DMs; Apple AirPods Pro granted FDA approval to serve as hearing aids Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

7m 53s

Nov 2021

Tech News: Freedom From Algorithms

A proposed law in the US would make companies like Facebook give users an alternative to algorithmic-generated news feeds. The DoJ goes after ransomware hackers. And we've got news about Nintendo's next video game console (kind of). Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www ... Show More

35m 54s

Jul 2021

A new tool to protect your email privacy

Samsung sets a date to unveil its latest foldable phones; Instagram introduces a new way to control sensitive content; DuckDuckGo has a new email protection tool; Apple's MagSafe Battery; Venmo makes some big changes; emergency alerts on streaming services; FTC backs right to rep ... Show More

59m 25s

Aug 2024

TikTok comes for messaging apps with the addition of group chats

Plus - Apple says Patreon must switch to its billing system or risk removal from App Store; Meta, Universal Music Group address AI music in new licensing agreement Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

8m 12s

May 2024

Spotify quietly moves lyrics behind a paywall

Snapchat launches new AR and ML tools for brands and advertisers; TikTok expands its premium ad slots despite potential US ban; Spotify quietly moves lyrics behind a paywall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

6m 49s

Mar 2025

X goes down due to cyberattacks

Plus - Trump administration in talks with four groups about potential TikTok sale; Gmail gains an ‘Add to calendar’ button, powered by Gemini Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

6m 30s

May 2025

WhatsApp now has more than 3 billion users a month

Plus - Nvidia takes aim at Anthropic’s support of chip export controls; Google is reportedly showing ads in chats with some third-party AI chatbots Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

7m 42s

May 2018

VPNFilter takedown. Low-cost Android phones with preloaded adware. Alexa's selective attention. BMW patches connected cars. Cryptocurrency crimes. New swatting charges. GDPR is here.

In today's podcast, we hear that the FBI's takedown of VPNFilter may have averted a major state-directed campaign. Some discount Android phones come with preloaded adware. Amazon's Echo echoed a little too much. BMW patches some potentially serious vulnerabilities in its connecte ... Show More

26m 13s

10/19/21: New FCC rules could force wire...