MCP Security Dispute, Australia's Kids Social Media Ban Leaks, MacBook Neo Demand, and Bluetooth Tracker Naval Breach

Host Jim Love covers multiple tech stories: OX Security says Anthropic's open source Model Context Protocol (MCP) has a root design issue leading to widespread vulnerabilities, citing 10 high/critical CVEs in tools relying on MCP, over 200,000 internet-exposed MCP servers, and rejected requests for a protocol-level fix as Anthropic called the behavior "as intended," later updating security guidance to urge caution with some adapters; OX also says exploit-capable submissions were accepted into public MCP directories. New reporting suggests Australia's social media restrictions for children are being bypassed, with age verification failing due to weak identity checks, biometric/AI errors, and behavioral workarounds. Apple's $599 MacBook Neo is reportedly selling faster than expected, with stock constraints possibly tied to limited binned A18 Pro chips. A cheap Bluetooth tracker mailed aboard a Dutch naval vessel allegedly exposed its location for about 24 hours.

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00:00 Today's Tech Headlines 00:39 Sponsor Message Meter 00:58 Anthropic MCP Security Flaws 03:46 Australia Social Media Age Ban 05:54 MacBook Neo Demand Surge 07:29 Bluetooth Tracker Warship Breach 08:56 Wrap Up and Thanks