Tech Talk Y'all

Episode 16: 16


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In this episode we talk about:

  • How the Docx Games are ruining the youth of the world
  • Initial Coin Offerings
  • burger King (Russia) gets into the crypto-currency craze
  • Sonos cares more about their revenue than your privacy
  • The DOJ backs down from their demands for data
  • Pacemakers that can be hacked to make them (literally) kill
  • Palm (as in Palm Pilot) is making a comeback
  • Internet security problems visualized and exposed
  • A body cam for everyone
  • Two fantastic tech recommendations!

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    Links:

    • The Docx games: three days at the Microsoft Office World Championship - The Verge
    • VR Startup Decentraland Raised $25 Million on ICO in 10 Seconds
    • Whoppercoin: Burger King Russia’s Cryptocurrency — Whoppercoin
    • Sonos: Accept Our New Privacy Policy Or We May Brick Your Device - ExtremeTech
    • DOJ Backs Down From Overbroad J20 Warrant. But Problems Still Remain
    • FDA recalls close to half-a-million pacemakers over hacking fears
    • Report: Palm is making a comeback next year
    • The Internet Of Things’ Massive Security Problem, Visualized
    • Shonin Streamcam Wearable Camera by Shonin Inc. — Kickstarter
    • Nest’s Thermostat E has a new design, a cheaper price, and almost all the same features
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    Tech Talk Y'allBy Sanjay Parekh & Adam Walker