Episode 28: Unusable Electronics Puzzle Driving Crypto-Aliens with Criminal Passwords
Summary: <p>In this episode we talk about:</p> <ul> <li>A script that renders useless the marketing snoop by your ISP</li> <li>Electronics that can self destruct</li> <li>Adam quizzes Sanjay about security products</li> <li>Uber and Lyft are trying to stop you from using your autonomous vehicle in cities</li> <li>Waymo and Uber reach a settlement to end their ongoing legal battles</li> <li>Too much crypto means no aliens for you</li> <li>Instead of a paywall, Salon has rolled out a cryptomining-wall</li> <li>The Georgia Senate thinks they can fix online security with a bad law - a very, very badly worded law</li> </ul> <p>Plus two great tech recommendations.</p><p>Links:</p><ul> <li><a title="Vibha Campaigns | Sanjay raising money for kids" rel="nofollow" href="https://campaigns.vibha.org/campaigns/atlanta-vibe-2018/sanjay-and-tanvi">Vibha Campaigns | Sanjay raising money for kids</a></li> <li><a title="This simple script renders data collected by your ISP unusable" rel="nofollow" href="https://thenextweb.com/dd/2018/02/01/this-simple-script-renders-data-collected-by-your-isp-unusable/">This simple script renders data collected by your ISP unusable</a></li> <li><a title="These self-destructing electronics can turn your data to dust on command" rel="nofollow" href="https://flipboard.com/@flipboard/-these-self-destructing-electronics-can-/f-edf67a9b67%2Fpopsci.com">These self-destructing electronics can turn your data to dust on command</a></li> <li><a title="The security gadgets and apps you need to keep your information safe" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.popsci.com/security-apps-gadgets">The security gadgets and apps you need to keep your information safe</a></li> <li><a title="Uber, Lyft Want to Ban Personal Use of Self-Driving Cars in Urban Areas - ExtremeTech" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.extremetech.com/extreme/263294-uber-lyft-want-ban-personal-use-self-driving-cars-urban-areas">Uber, Lyft Want to Ban Personal Use of Self-Driving Cars in Urban Areas - ExtremeTech</a></li> <li><a title="Waymo and Uber reach a surprise settlement - The Verge" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.theverge.com/2018/2/9/16995254/waymo-uber-lawsuit-trial-settlement">Waymo and Uber reach a surprise settlement - The Verge</a></li> <li><a title="Waymo and Uber have reached a settlement in their trade secrets battle - MIT Technology Review" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.technologyreview.com/the-download/610236/waymo-and-uber-have-reached-a-settlement-in-their-trade-secrets-trial/">Waymo and Uber have reached a settlement in their trade secrets battle - MIT Technology Review</a></li> <li><a title="Crypto-currency craze 'hinders search for alien life' - BBC News" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-43056744">Crypto-currency craze 'hinders search for alien life' - BBC News</a></li> <li><a title="Salon Offers To Remove Ads If Visitors Help Mine Cryptocurrency | Techdirt" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.techdirt.com/articles/20180212/12025739211/salon-offers-to-remove-ads-if-visitors-help-mine-cryptocurrency.shtml">Salon Offers To Remove Ads If Visitors Help Mine Cryptocurrency | Techdirt</a></li> <li><a title="Georgia Senate Thinks It Can Fix Its Election Security Issues By Criminalizing Password Sharing, Security Research | Techdirt" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.techdirt.com/articles/20180212/18002339217/georgia-senate-thinks-it-can-fix-election-security-issues-criminalizing-password-sharing-security-research.shtml">Georgia Senate Thinks It Can Fix Its Election Security Issues By Criminalizing Password Sharing, Security Research | Techdirt</a></li> <li><a title="LaMetric Time Wi-Fi Clock for Smart Home" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B01IVTVK3W/techtalkyall-20">LaMetric Time Wi-Fi Clock for Smart Home</a></li> <li><a title="Habit List" rel="nofollow" href="https://habitlist.com/">Habit List</a></li> </ul>
