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Excuse me doctor, my processor has a problem! - Spectre and Meltdown discussion.


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Welcome to Episode 2 of My Tech Opinion.
In this episode, Shayne and Phil talk the Spectre and Meltdown issues plaguing computer processors.
Here are some links as to what we talked about:
Tech News:
Intel has told users to NOT install its firmware updates for the Spectre/Meltdown bug until further notice.
http://www.zdnet.com/article/intel-stop-firmware-patching-until-further-notice/
Australian TAFE's to offer Cyber Security Courses.
https://www.arnnet.com.au/article/632581/australia-tafes-launch-cyber-security-certification-courses/
Apple have finally announced that their HomePod speaker is ready to buy
https://www.macrumors.com/2018/01/23/homepod-launches-feb-9-preorders-jan-26/
Amazon opens their first Amazon Go retail store in Seattle
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/01/21/technology/inside-amazon-go-a-store-of-the-future.html
Elon Musk gets to keep his Job at Tesla.
https://arstechnica.com/cars/2018/01/huge-pay-package-convinces-elon-musk-to-stay-at-tesla-for-10-more-years/
Feature Topic - Spectre and Meltdown:
https://www.businessinsider.com.au/intel-chip-bug-meltdown-and-spectre-explained-2018-1?r=US&IR=T
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My Tech OpinionBy Phil Edwards and Shayne Johnston