It sure seems like hacks and breaches are intensifying. This week, the man behind Have I Been Pwned was phished, if it can happen to him, it can happen to anyone. Be skeptical of any message you're getting that asks you to log in or do anything else that could compromise you. We've got some other tech news to cover, tips to tech better, and picks to get. Enjoy!

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INTRO (00:00)

Tax Day (04:15)

Importance of video at SMMW (09:05)

Minecraft Movie (09:50)

MAIN TOPIC: You will be pwned (12:25)

• Have I Been Pwned owner Troy Hunt’s mailing list compromised in phishing attack
• https://haveibeenpwned.com/

DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK:  Learn for FREE at online universities (19:50)

JUST THE HEADLINES: (24:54)

• Blue Origin mission with all-female crew, including Katy Perry, completes space trip
• Hacked crosswalks in Bay Area play deepfake-style messages from tech billionaires
• 33-year-old AmigaOS for Commodore computers gets an unexpected update
• Microsoft warns that anyone who deleted mysterious folder that appeared after latest Windows 11 update must take action to put it back
• Hugging Face has acquired the open source robot startup Pollen Robotics to help “democratize” robotics
• Fintech founder charged with fraud after ‘AI’ shopping app found to be powered by humans in the Philippines
• Instagram is working on an iPad app

TAKES:

• ChatGPT was the world’s most downloaded app last month (29:15)
• Microsoft Patch Tuesday, April 2025 Edition (34:40)
• Temu pulls its U.S. Google Shopping ads (37:05)

BONUS ODD TAKE:  368 Chickens game (40:10)

PICKS OF THE WEEK:

Dave: Shark HV371 Rocket Pro DLX Corded Stick, Removable Hand Vacuum, Advanced Swivel Steering, XL Cup, Crevice Tool, Upholstery Tool & Anti-Allergen Dust Brush, Fuchsia, Capacity (44:25)

Nate: Diymore USB C Power Meter Testers,USB C Tester Power Tester Color Screen,Multimeter Tester,Three Screens Switch to Display Current,Voltage,CPU Temperature,Voltage Meter,DC4-30V/0-12A (49:25)

RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (53:25)