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iPhones Are Undeleting Nudes?? - WAN Show May 17, 2024
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Quick takeaways
- iPhone users experiencing undeleted photos after update raises privacy concerns.
- Cloud providers' data retention policies may not effectively delete marked data.
- Dating apps exploring AI concierges for personalized match recommendations.
- Microsoft's Game Pass recommendation cards in Windows 11 settings trigger intrusive ads for gamers.
Deep dives
Apple iPhone Photo Resurfacing Issue
Many users have reported long deleted photos resurfacing on their iPhones after the iOS 17.5 update, even on wiped devices, causing embarrassment and concerns. The reappearing photos include sensitive content, indicating a potential synchronization or indexing bug, leading to privacy and security implications.
Cloud Data Storage Concerns
The incident highlights a broader issue of cloud providers not effectively deleting data marked for deletion, raising questions about data retention policies and user privacy. The discussion delves into the challenges of managing sensitive data and the potential risks associated with cloud storage providers.
Dating Apps AI Integration
Dating apps are exploring integrating AI concierges to provide personalized insights and compatibility recommendations. This advancement aims to enhance the dating experience and streamline the process of finding potential matches through simulated AI interactions.
Microsoft Game Pass Ads on Windows 11
Microsoft introduces Game Pass recommendation cards in Windows 11 settings for PC gamers, triggering ads for Game Pass or new game suggestions. Additionally, Windows 11's PC manager now includes repair tips suggesting switching back to Bing as a repair solution, illustrating intrusive marketing tactics on paid software.
Challenges of Transitioning to New Company Ownership
Facing the bankruptcy and acquisition of a 1000-person company by a conglomerate, implementing strategies like visibility, inquisitiveness, and preparing for change can help navigate possible shifts while aiming to maintain a positive work culture and professional connections.
Finances and Institutional Investment in Housing
The challenges in Canadian housing policies and tax collection from tenants for foreign landlords highlight the need to address underlying issues, such as institutional investment in residential properties. Proposing methods to target wealthier property owners rather than tenants can help alleviate housing pressures while ensuring fair tax collection.
The Fallacy of Arrival and Finding Purpose
Reflecting on the arrival fallacy and personal experiences after achieving significant goals, shifting focus to defining new purposes and finding intrinsic motivation post-success can offer a pathway to continued growth and fulfillment beyond initial accomplishments.
Engaging a Tech Enthusiast Father
Introducing tech-centric entertainment shows like Silicon Valley or technology-focused podcasts can captivate a tech enthusiast father, encouraging shared interests and quality time while engaging in tech discussions or content beyond routine preferences.
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Timestamps (Courtesy of NoKi1119):
0:00 Chapters
0:39 Intro
1:30 Topic #1 - iOS 175 bug recovers deleted photos
2:30 This isn't limited to Apple, Backblaze, cloud backup
4:02 Are these photos synced? Linus & Luke on encryption
9:33 Linus on NAND flash, Luke on deleting files, Vision Pro
13:02 Luke on whether this is a one-off, CEO's all-chrome PC build
16:31 Topic #2 - Microsoft's Prodeus, a modular controller
17:16 3D printable joystick parts, childish Luke & Dan
19:24 Luke on the controller's potential
22:06 LTTStore's new dip dye hoodie
25:26 Topic #3 - "Personalizable AI" for simulated dates through bots
27:18 How would this impact future dates? ft. "Settling down"
28:34 Linus on Tinder, Luke on dating apps, school connections
32:48 Yvonne joins, if Linus is gone, how would she meet people?
33:58 What would Linus do if Yvonne's gone?
35:02 What would Luke do? Luke on how to know it's the right one
36:22 Luke on not sitting next to a girl on a bus, finding people
38:25 Dating friends of friends, Luke on planning, E&A service
41:46 Linus's sister analogy on dating when in your 30's
43:17 Meeting someone through what you do, looking at the gym
45:36 Yvonne on whether girls looking would bother men
46:10 Dating at work, Yvonne's & Linus's relationship
50:42 Sponsor - Squarespace
51:36 Sponsor - Ahrefs
52:25 Sponsor - Magical
53:42 Merch Messages #1
53:48 Why'd LTT go for Shopify over WooCommerce?
55:02 What you'd change or features you’d add to an LTTStore product?
56:00 Is this MIPS assembly a useful code language?
57:05 Topic #4 - Microsoft to add Game Pass ad to Windows 11
58:31 FP user gets images of ex after update, bug's implications
1:02:25 Topic #5 - Google's Gemini search engine, search tab is hidden
1:03:31 Gemini AI updates, Project Astra, Linus will wait
1:04:31 Google writes $Ms to government for no jury
1:06:38 Topic #6 - Wayfinder changes genre, negative reviews ensue
1:07:57 $150 pack, shift "gaurantee's game is around forever"
1:09:01 Cyberpunk hits 95% positive reviews, Linus on praises
1:13:04 Luke on how Wayfinder's move is good, discusses Ubisoft
1:14:40 Topic #7 - NYPD tests Evolv's AI gun scanners in a subway
1:16:36 Topic #8 - ASUS apologizes over “confusion” with RMA quotes
1:19:08 Linus on ASUS's customer service, recalls conversations
1:22:02 Luke on riding the false bans train during ban waves
1:24:01 Topic #9 - Marvel Rivals apols after banning content creators
1:24:58 Luke on the contract being a mistake
1:27:12 Merch Messages #2 ft. WAN Show After Dark is automated
1:27:31 AMD's Strix Point APU leaks ft. Accidental outro, "I'm a computer!"
1:29:17 How do you feel about no-crew flights?
1:30:38 Would Shield 2 happen now that Switch 2 is announced?
1:31:08 Any FOSS projects Luke wants to draw attention towards?
1:33:19 What do you tell your barber?
1:34:26 Company is bought, how would you deal with this change?
1:36:06 Arrival fallacy, how does Linus feel after his success?
1:40:06 Suggestions to get tech dad to watch tech shows together?
1:41:08 Thoughts on CRA coming after tenants not paying foreign taxes?
1:43:11 Outro
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