WAMU-FM: WAMU: The Kojo Nnamdi Show: Tech Tuesday Podcast
Summary: The Kojo Nnamdi Show's Tech Tuesday keeps you on the cutting edge of the tech revolution with a weekly exploration of how technology is changing our lives. Featuring the Computer Guys on the first Tuesday of each month.
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Podcasts:
Verizon is ditching all-you-can-eat data plans. Apple is moving away from Google maps. LinkedIn and Last.fm are scrambling to clean up and minimize damage after a major data breach. When big tech companies shift policies or alter services, consumers often find themselves scratching their heads. With lots of change looming, Tech Tuesday gets some personal tech advice.
Imagine if every website you visited or article you read on the web showed up automatically on your social media profile. News sources--such as The Washington Post and The Wall Street Journal--have built custom apps for Facebook with default settings that share users' habits with their social network. But many users don't like the idea of these "frictionless" services. We consider the pros and cons of putting it all out there.
A newly uncovered computer virus called "Flame" spooks cybersecurity companies, while new revelations about the Stuxnet virus raise provocative questions about government cyber warfare. And digital activists consider the power of "Big Dada" by turning the tables on online advertisers and intentionally distorting the data they collect about consumers. The Computer Guys and Gal return to discuss the latest news in the tech world.
