Tech Brew Ride Home Thu. 10/17 - Unlocking Tech on Phones Is Broken
Oct 17, 2019
The vulnerability of the Galaxy S10's fingerprint sensor can be exploited by some phone cases. Meanwhile, the Pixel 4's facial recognition fails to recognize when users are asleep. Netflix impresses with an earnings surge, even as competition ramps up. Airbnb faces challenges with doubled quarterly losses, raising concerns among investors. Microsoft's new open source tools for cloud applications could spark innovation. Plus, a nod to the cultural impact of 'Super Pumped' and the shutdown of Yahoo Groups, highlighting the need to preserve digital history.
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Faulty Fingerprint Sensor
- A woman discovered a Galaxy S10 fingerprint sensor flaw.
- Her husband, and anyone, could unlock her phone after she put on a third-party silicone case.
PIN Code Advice
- Use numerical PIN codes until the Galaxy S10 patch is released.
- Certain phone cases can fool the fingerprint sensor.
Netflix Earnings Insights
- Netflix beat earnings expectations but missed subscriber projections, suggesting difficulty in future content planning.
- Increased competition and pricing changes contribute to subscriber churn.
