Tech Talk Y'all Blackouts, Black Starts, and Bazooka Gum
May 2, 2025
Microsoft's leap to passwordless accounts takes center stage, boosting security and user convenience. Meanwhile, a laptop farmer's dubious ties to Kim Jong Un raise eyebrows. Discussions on innovative electric trucks reveal unique designs that prioritize practicality over luxury. Privacy concerns bubble up with Meta's AI-powered Ray-Bans. The hosts share quirky finds from Facebook Marketplace, including a WWI shipwreck purchase. Humor and tech blend as they explore productivity tools and the challenges of modern digital life.
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Use Password Managers for Passkeys
- Use a password manager like Bitwarden to save passkeys securely across devices.
- Avoid saving passkeys only on browsers to prevent loss of access if the device is lost or damaged.
AI Integration Advances Problem Solving
- Connecting AI like Claude to multiple apps can solve complex multi-platform problems.
- This integration brings us closer to personalized AI assistants like Iron Man's Jarvis.
Laptop Farm Money Laundering Scam
- Criminals used a large Arizona laptop farm for North Korean money laundering, funneling $17M to Kim Jong Un.
- They employed North Korean programmers remotely and laundered payments through stolen U.S. identities.
