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In This Episode: MoviePass is shutting down September 14th MIT Creates Light-Sensitive ‘Reprogrammable’ Ink MIT unveils new 'blackest black' material and makes a diamond disappear States led by Texas target Google in new antitrust probe Beekeeper raises $45M Series B to become the ‘Slack for non-desk employees’ India Spacecraft Located, Condition Unknown Update: Six Flags article on fingerprint sensors (Rob Kischuk) Weird and Wacky Tech: CIA's Cold War pigeon spying program disclosed in newly declassified docs: report British Authorities Scramble To Find Stolen Solid Gold Toilet Tech Recs: Sanjay - Anker Soundsync A3341 Bluetooth 2-in-1 Transmitter and Receiver, with Bluetooth 5 Adam - Hubspot CRM Shannon - Canva Ad music is from "Partly Cloudy" by A Tape Full of Mistakes Weird & Wacky theme music is from "Brainwavves" by Strong Suit Links:MoviePass is shutting down September 14th - The VergeMIT Creates Light-Sensitive 'Reprogrammable' Ink - ExtremeTechMIT unveils new 'blackest black' material and makes a diamond disappearStates led by Texas target Google in new antitrust probe Beekeeper raises $45M Series B to become the ‘Slack for non-desk employees’India Spacecraft Located, Condition UnknownLawsuit Claims Whole Foods Violates Employees' Privacy Rights By Collecting FingerprintsCIA's Cold War pigeon spying program disclosed in newly declassified docs: reportBritish Authorities Scramble To Find Stolen Solid Gold Toilet --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techtalkyall/message

In this Episode: Redesigned Galaxy Fold fixes past mistakes: What's different about Samsung's foldable phone WeWork mulls slashing IPO valuation as skepticism rises over business model: sources India Spacecraft Located, Condition Unknown The Apple Card can double as an extremely sneaky knife The Apple Card was made to be defaced Facebook Dating launches in the United States today How Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey's Account Was Hacked Google, YouTube To Pay $170 Million Penalty Over Collecting Kids' Personal Info Another convincing deepfake app goes viral prompting immediate privacy backlash Mozilla flips the default switch on Firefox tracker cookie blocking DMVs Are Selling Your Data to Private Investigators Weird and Wacky: Passengers were in for a long flight delay. Then one of them stepped up to fly the plane. Amazon tests Whole Foods payment system that uses hands as ID Tech Recommendations: Adam - Tasty Sanjay - Firefox Private Network Ad music is from "Partly Cloudy" by A Tape Full of Mistakes Weird & Wacky theme music is from "Brainwavves" by Strong Suit Links:Amazon testing payment system that uses hands as IDMozilla flips the default switch on Firefox tracker cookie blocking | TechCrunchDMVs Are Selling Your Data to Private Investigators - VICEFirefox Private Network --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techtalkyall/message

Links:Operation indiscriminately infects iPhones with spywareAsteroid news: 100% chance of impact expert alerts in life or death warning | Science | News | Express.co.uk --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techtalkyall/message

In this Episode: Billionaires Jack Ma and Elon Musk debate good, evil and AI at conference in China After seven roof fires, Walmart sues Tesla over solar panel flaws NASA has officially attached a helicopter to the Mars 2020 Rover Two airlines ban all MacBook Pros from checked luggage T-Mobile is giving away free hot spots so people can test-drive its network for 30 days Bluetooth Security Flaw Leaves Millions Of Devices Vulnerable To Data Attack Ford says its autonomous cars will last just four years Honda's New Airbag Catches Your Head to Save Your Brain Weird and Wacky: A top secret government agency is in immediate need of an underground lair. Like, by today Elon Musk is once again on a quest to ‘nuke Mars’ Tech Recs: Adam - Plantsnap Sanjay - mobile app 1.1.1.1 Shannon - Rode caster pro Ad music is from "Partly Cloudy" by A Tape Full of Mistakes Weird & Wacky theme music is from "Brainwavves" by Strong Suit Links:Billionaires Jack Ma and Elon Musk debate good, evil and AI at conference in ChinaAfter seven roof fires, Walmart sues Tesla over solar panel flaws | Ars TechnicaNASA has officially attached a helicopter to the Mars 2020 RoverTwo airlines ban all MacBook Pros from checked luggageT-Mobile is giving away free hot spots so people can test-drive its network for 30 daysBluetooth Security Flaw Leaves Millions Of Devices Vulnerable To Data Attack | Tech TimesFord says its autonomous cars will last just four years Honda's New Airbag Catches Your Head to Save Your BrainA top secret government agency is in immediate need of an underground lair. Like, by today

This robotic tail gives humans key abilities that evolution took away These contact lenses get dark in the sun -- here's what it's like to wear them He tried to prank the DMV. Then his vanity license plate backfired big time. The fashion line designed to trick surveillance cameras Tesla Model 3 owner implants RFID chip to turn her arm into a key Someone left old TVs outside 50 homes in Virginia while wearing a TV on his head. No one knows why. Links:This robotic tail gives humans key abilities that evolution took awayThese contact lenses get dark in the sun -- here's what it's like to wear themHe tried to prank the DMV. Then his vanity license plate backfired big time.The fashion line designed to trick surveillance cameras | World news | The GuardianTesla Model 3 owner implants RFID chip to turn her arm into a keySomeone left old TVs outside 50 homes in Virginia while wearing a TV on his head. No one knows why. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techtalkyall/message

In This Episode: Apple: Break Safari's privacy rules and we'll treat you like malware (4:34) Huawei employees reportedly caught helping African governments spy on opposition (7:13) Automattic’s bargain-bin Tumblr deal plugs right into the WordPress business model (8:49) These Legit-Looking iPhone Lightning Cables Will Hijack Your Computer He got 2 million people to say they’d storm Area 51. Now he’s planning an alien festival. The US Navy will replace its touchscreen controls with mechanical ones on its destroyers 8chan goes dark after hardware provider discontinues service NYC fire department loses hard drive with over 10,000 medical record (19:05) New Analysis of Kepler Data Finds Hundreds of New Exoplanets Tech Recommendations (28:00): Adam - DDS 2 Go Sanjay - Wealthfront This episode was recorded on the rooftop of Dragon Army. Want us to record at your workplace, restaurant, etc? Fill out this form: https://grokventures.wufoo.com/forms/z6k3qtd0uzlfxc/ Links:Apple: Break Safari's privacy rules and we'll treat you like malware Huawei employees reportedly caught helping African governments spy on oppositionAutomattic’s bargain-bin Tumblr deal plugs right into the WordPress business modelThese Legit-Looking iPhone Lightning Cables Will Hijack Your ComputerHe got 2 million people to say they’d storm Area 51. Now he’s planning an alien festival.The US Navy will replace its touchscreen controls with mechanical ones on its destroyers - The Verge8chan goes dark after hardware provider discontinues service - The Verge

In this Episode: Using AI to give doctors a 48-hour head start on life-threatening illness LightSail 2 Spacecraft Successfully Demonstrates Flight by Light Satellites are becoming real-time spies in the sky The Federal Reserve announces plans for a real-time payments system that will be available to all banks Apple's flashy new credit card is now available (to some) Apple Card can’t be used to buy crypto Disney finally unveils Disney+, ESPN+, Hulu bundle for $12.99 monthly Weird and Wacky: Forget touchscreens: This case controls a smartphone with buttons and dials Scientists Create Contact Lenses That Zoom with Blinks and Looks French 'Green Goblin' crosses English Channel on hoverboard Scientists Create a Tiny, Creepy Robot That Survives Stomping, Just Like a Cockroach Tech Recs: Sanjay - WifiMan Adam - Apple’s Screentime to lock down kid’s phone Jeff - Apple Pencil Shannon - UserBuddy Special Guest: Jeff Hilimire.Links:Using AI to give doctors a 48-hour head start on life-threatening illness | DeepMindLightSail 2 Spacecraft Successfully Demonstrates Flight by Light | The Planetary SocietySatellites are becoming real-time spies in the sky - CNETThe Federal Reserve announces plans for a real-time payments system that will be available to all banksApple's flashy new credit card is now available (to some)Disney finally unveils Disney+, ESPN+, Hulu bundle for $12.99 monthlyForget touchscreens: This case controls a smartphone with buttons and dialsScientists Create Contact Lenses That Zoom with Blinks and LooksFrench 'Green Goblin' crosses English Channel on hoverboard

In This Episode: Google Chrome 76 now available, makes it easier to get around paywalls (2:43) Google will donate 100,000 Home Minis because so many people with paralysis rely on them (5:13) Capital One breach also hit other major companies, say researchers (6:27) Amazon Refuses Blame for Capital One Data Breach, Says Its Cloud Services Were 'Not Compromised in Any Way' (6:35) ABC, CBS, Fox, and NBC are suing free TV streaming app Locast (10:00) Weird & Wacky Tech (18:00) SpaceX launches Nickelodeon slime and an Adidas soccer ball into space Amputee can feel objects again with prosthetic arm inspired by Luke Skywalker Sony’s wearable AC will arrive too late to save you from this year’s heatwave Chinese vlogger who used filter to look younger caught in live-stream glitch Tech Recommendations (27:05): Adam - CNET Tech Today Sanjay - Downbeats Shannon - Withings Body+ Links:Google Chrome 76 now available, makes it easier to get around paywallsGoogle will donate 100,000 Home Minis because so many people with paralysis rely on themCapital One breach also hit other major companies, say researchers | TechCrunchAmazon Refuses Blame for Capital One Data Breach, Says Its Cloud Services Were 'Not Compromised in Any Way'ABC, CBS, Fox, and NBC are suing free TV streaming app Locast - The VergeSpaceX launches Nickelodeon slime and an Adidas soccer ball into spaceAmputee can feel objects again with prosthetic arm inspired by Luke Skywalker - CNNChinese vlogger who used filter to look younger caught in live-stream glitch - BBC NewsSony’s wearable AC will arrive too late to save you from this year’s heatwave --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techtalkyall/message

In this Episode: FaceApp Lets You ‘Age’ a Photo by Decades. Does It Also Violate Your Privacy? (1:46) Tinder (MTCH) Bypasses Google Play, Revolt Against App Store Fee (4:08) House passes bill to block robocalls (5:30) Firefox to pile on more native privacy features (8:31) Samsung says it has fixed the Galaxy Fold and will release it in September (10:14) Robinhood stored passwords in plaintext, so change yours now (13:50) Presso is piloting dry cleaning vending machines at midwestern hotels (16:44) Ford-owned Spin is bringing a tougher electric scooter to dozens of cities (19:57) Atlanta mayor: No more electric scooter permits (21:12) Weird and Wacky: Taco festival runs out of 'unlimited' free tacos (23:09) French 'Green Goblin' fails in first attempt to fly from France to England (26:03) Police: Water bottle causes crash into Kentucky Family Dollar store (27:10) Tech Recs (29:20): Sanjay: Otis - withotis.com Adam - Magnet - Mac App Links:FaceApp Lets You ‘Age’ a Photo by Decades. Does It Also Violate Your Privacy? - The New York TimesTinder (MTCH) Bypasses Google Play, Revolt Against App Store Fee - BloombergHouse passes bill to block robocallsFirefox to pile on more native privacy features – Naked SecuritySamsung says it has fixed the Galaxy Fold and will release it in SeptemberRobinhood stored passwords in plaintext, so change yours nowPresso is piloting dry cleaning vending machines at midwestern hotelsFord-owned Spin is bringing a tougher electric scooter to dozens of citiesAtlanta Mayor: After two deaths, no more electric permits.

In This Episode: Amazon Prime Day has changed how you shop Jeff Bezos risks angering Trump by acknowledging the US Postal Service gave him a huge helping hand in building Amazon Uber Finally Sets Diversity Inclusion and Equity Goals Facebook’s testimony to Congress: Libra will be regulated by Swiss Waze now shows road toll prices along your driving route Apple Park valued at over $4 billion, making it one of the world’s most expensive buildings A Chinese AI startup is tracking lost dogs using their nose prints I lived like a moon astronaut and have the scars to prove it Weird & Wacky Tech: Road Tripping with the Amazon Nomads 1.2 million want to raid Area 51 to 'see them aliens' A Japanese hotel has built a lifesize flight simulator into one of its rooms Tech Recommendations: Adam - Yelp Quotes Cara - GeoCaching Shannon - Wirecutter Ad music is from "Partly Cloudy" by A Tape Full of Mistakes Weird & Wacky theme music is from "Brainwavves" by Strong Suit Special Guest: Cara Kneer.Links:Don’t deny it. Amazon’s Prime Day has changed how you shopJeff Bezos risks angering Trump by acknowledging the US Postal Service gave him a huge helping hand in building AmazonUber Finally Sets Divesity Inclusion and Equity GoalsFacebook’s testimony to Congress: Libra will be regulated by SwissWaze now shows road toll prices along your driving routeApple Park valued at over $4 billion, making it one of the world’s most expensive buildingsA Chinese AI startup is tracking lost dogs using their nose printsI lived like a moon astronaut and have the scars to prove itRoad-tripping with the Amazon nomads1. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techtalkyall/message