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  • The Ethics Of Digital Surveillance With Scott Schober
    Both Segments: Scott Schober, Cyber Security Expert. BVS, Founder.
    Scott N. Schober is the President and CEO of Berkeley Varitronics Systems (BVS), a forty-year-old New Jersey-based privately held company and leading provider of advanced, world-class wireless test and security solutions. Schober also invented BVS’s cell phone detection tools, used to enforce a “no cell phone policy” in prisons and secure government facilities. Scott is a highly sought-after subject expert on the topic of cybersecurity.

    Topics:
    2021 CornCon: Quad Cities Cybersecurity Conference

    Some popular apps are ignoring Apple’s new anti-tracking rules

    Don’t be fooled — Amazon’s Astro isn’t a home robot, it’s a camera on wheels – The Verge

    Amazon’s indoor camera drone is ready to fly around your house | Ars Technica

    Geofence Warrants and the Fourth Amendment – Harvard Law Review

    Cellebrite – Digital Intelligence For A Safer World

    In U.S. v Wilson, the Ninth Circuit Reaffirms Fourth Amendment Protection for Electronic Communications | Electronic Frontier Foundation

    Cryptocurrency expert admits aiding North Korea – BBC News

    FBI held back ransomware decryption key from businesses to run operation targeting hackers – The Washington Post

    Vice Society Ransomware Gang Attacks United Health Centers of San Joaquin Valley

    Tampa, FL (Eastern Region) – FutureCon Events

    GM’s new software hub will update your next EV like a smartphone | Engadget
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    1 hr 2 min
  • World's Fastest Internet Speed, Mr Goxx, Facebook Cancels Instagram Kids
    Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.
    Topics:

    China roundup: Meng Wanzhou’s release and Huawei’s future | TechCrunch

    Japan breaks world record for fastest internet speed

    Mr Goxx, the crypto-trading hamster beating human investors – BBC News

    How 2 Guys Allegedly Manipulated the GameStop Options Market

    Facebook says Instagram is not ‘toxic for teens,’ despite WSJ report – The Verge

    Facebook suspends plan to launch Instagram Kids app as critics circle | Ars Technica

    Skype reveals a colorful redesign, new features and performance upgrades | Engadget

    Film studios sue “no logs” VPN provider for $10 million | Ars Technica
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    1 hr 2 min
  • Install Windows 11 Early, USB-C Standardized, China Bans Crypto Transactions
    Both Segments: Popzara.com, Nathan Evans, Managing Editor.
    Throughout Popzara you’ll find views on gaming, movies, technology, cultural icons and so much more. Reviews and previews, in-depth analyses, opinion pieces, conversations, and a regularly updated Podcast keep things interesting and always entertaining. Our diverse editorial staff is committed to bringing this cornucopia of editorial goodness in fair-minded and positive ways, with minimal snark and maximum fun. A little bit of everything for the discriminating reader and curious listener is what you’ll find at Popzara.

    Topics:
    Spin 5 | Laptops | Acer United States

    How to get the free Windows 11 upgrade early – The Verge

    European Union announces plans to require all mobile devices to use USB-C | Ars Technica

    China’s central bank declares all cryptocurrency transactions illegal – CNET

    A teenager on TikTok disrupted thousands of scientific studies with a single video – The Verge

    Chris Pratt and Charlie Day headline the Mario Bros. movie in 2022 | Engadget
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    1 hr 2 min
  • Leaked Apple Memos, Gabby Petito Crowdsourced Investigation, Snoop Dogg NFT
    Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.
    Topics:
    Tim Cook says employees who leak memos do not belong at Apple, according to leaked memo – The Verge

    Apple won’t let ‘Fortnite’ back on the App Store until all court appeals are exhausted | Engadget

    Leaked Apple Training Videos Show How It Undermines Third-Party Repair

    Did the Internet Actually Help Find Gabby Petito?

    Shocking: Snoop Dogg Is Not a White NFT Influencer In Italy
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    1 hr 2 min
  • $800M Twitter Settlement, Bitcoin Flash Crash, Amazon's AI Driving Cameras
    Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.
    Topics:
    Bitcoin price flash crash prompts El Salvador president to ‘buy the dip’ | The Independent

    How bad were Elizabeth Holmes’ 1AM emails? – The Verge

    Millions of AMD PCs affected by new CPU driver flaw need to be patched ASAP | TechSpot

    Twitter will pay over $800 million t​o settle a class action suit | Engadget

    Amazon’s AI Cameras Are Punishing Drivers for Mistakes They Didn’t Make

    Bitcoin mining producing tonnes of waste – BBC News

    US probe into Binance reportedly expands to investigate insider trading | Engadget

    Linux Foundation survey shows companies desperate to hire open-source talent | ZDNet
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    1 hr 2 min
  • Study Finds Facebook Harms Teens, NFT Marketplace Controversy
    Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.
    Topics:
    Google finishes 3,900-mile Grace Hopper cable linking US to UK and Spain – CNET

    Three ex-US intelligence officers admit hacking for UAE – BBC News

    Facebook under fire over secret teen research – BBC News

    Facebook Profits From ‘Abortion Reversal’ Ads Seen 18.4 Million Times

    NFT marketplace admits employee used insider information to buy collectibles | Engadget

    Unicode 14.0 adds 37 new emoji, including ‘melting face’ and ‘beans’ | Engadget

    Microsoft accounts no longer need a password | Engadget

    Rivian starts building R1T electric trucks for customers | Engadget
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    1 hr 2 min
  • Apple September Event 2021 Roundup, LG's 325" TV, PS5 SSD Slot Expansion
    First Segment: Apple Event Coverage.
    Apple’s iPhone 13 event: the 8 biggest announcements – The Verge

    iPhone 13 and 13 Mini announced with redesigned camera array and smaller notch – The Verge

    iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max announced with high refresh rate 120Hz displays – The Verge

    The Apple Watch Series 7 is here and has a brand new look – The Verge

    All-new iPad Mini announced with 5G, USB-C, and larger 8.3-inch display – The Verge

    Apple is releasing iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 on September 20th – The Verge

    iPhone 13’s cinematic mode will let you manipulate focus like a pro | Engadget
    Second Segment: Computer and Technology News
    Topics:
    LG’s 325-inch Direct View LED TV is an answer to Samsung’s The Wall | Engadget

    Social media influencer/model created from artificial intelligence lands 100 sponsorships | allkpop

    Sony will finally unlock the PS5’s SSD slot for everyone tomorrow | Engadget

    Geneticist George Church gets funding for lab-grown woolly mammoths
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    1 hr 2 min
  • Epic Appeals Ruling vs Apple, Litecoin Walmart Hoax, Facebook's VIP Program
    Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.
    Topics:
    Epic appeals ruling in lawsuit against Apple over App Store rules | Engadget

    Fake Walmart press release caused litecoin’s price to jump 20 percent | Engadget

    Litecoin price today, LTC to USD live, marketcap and chart | CoinMarketCap

    Fusion energy nears reality thanks to an ultra-powerful magnet | Engadget

    Facebook’s program for VIPs allows politicians and celebs to break its rules, report says | Engadget

    YouTube is also forcing the popular Rythm Discord music bot offline – The Verge

    Apple patches an NSO zero-day flaw affecting all devices | TechCrunch

    Last-minute iPhone 13 leak hints at 1TB storage option | Engadget
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    1 hr 2 min
  • El Salvador's Grand Bitcoin Experiment, China vs K-Pop, ProtonMail Changes Stance
    Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.
    Topics:
    Bitcoin crashes on first day as El Salvador’s legal tender – BBC News

    Coinbase Goes Nuclear After SEC Threatens to Sue Over Crypto Loans

    ‘Crypto Investing Club’ Leader Spent Investors’ Money on Jewellery, Real Estate

    Chinese social media site Weibo suspends 22 K-pop accounts – BBC News

    California man, 79, sentenced to 4 years for charging small businesses and charities hugely inflated prices for printer toner – MarketWatch

    The Gmail app will soon make voice and video calls | Engadget

    ProtonMail Under Fire For Sharing ClActivist Data With French Authorities

    NASA will finally launch the James Webb Space Telescope on December 18th | Engadget
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    1 hr 2 min
  • Lyft Surge Pricing Snafu, JD.com Removes Classics, Apple Delays Child Safety Tech
    Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.
    Topics:
    Amazon reportedly close to launching its own TV in the US – CNET

    FAA grounds Virgin Galactic SpaceShip Two after ‘mishap’ on Richard Branson’s flight – CNET

    Gig Workers Were Incentivized to Deliver Food During NYC’s Deadly Flood

    A Lyft Ride to Evacuate Lake Tahoe During a Wildfire Cost $1500

    Misinformation on Facebook beats factual news when it comes to clicks, study finds – The Washington Post

    JD.com removes ‘Super Mario Maker 2,’ ‘FIFA 21’ and 84 other games in China | Engadget

    Tech Tent – China’s crackdown on young gamers – BBC News

    Apple is delaying its child safety features | Engadget

    Apple will let video and music apps—but not games—link to other payment options | Ars Technica
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    1 hr 2 min

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