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  • Geek News Central 19th Anniversary Episode #1698

    Geek News Central celebrates 19 years of podcasting, one of today’s longest-running podcasts! Our lead story today is a stark warning for all of you: Before you purchase that affordable Android TV box, ensure it’s not from an unknown brand. Cybersecurity experts from Human Security have sounded the alarm, revealing that multiple Android TV boxes, including models like the T95, T95Z, T95MAX, and others, along with a tablet model J5-W, come pre-installed with a notorious malware termed “Badbox”. This malware, rooted in the Triada malware lineage, springs into action when the unsuspecting user turns on their device. It subsequently connects to its command & control server and downloads a second wave of malware as instructed.

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    Show Notes:

    • 15:11–A budget Pixel phone is not in the cards, says Google
    • 16:07–AI managed to design a robot that walks 
    • NASA’s plan to crash and burn the ISS
    • 17:51–X may test 3 subscription tiers
    • 10:10–Workers will be back in the office soon
    • 08:19–Cheap Android TV boxes shipped with “unlikeable” malware
    • 06:37–Israeli targets hit by Gaza-linked cyberattacks
    • 11:34–Walmart and data-mining Ozempic prescriptions 
    • 19:46–IBM CEO in damage control
    • 21:26–Crypto venture funding drops 63%
    • 22:10–Microsoft reins in Bing AI’s Image Creator
    • 23:17–Is broadband “telecommunications”?
    • 24:20–Ex-soldier accused of passing secrets to China
    • 28:39–Snap and My AI
    • 29:41–Medical credit cards are a bad idea
    • SpaceX delays the launch of satellites
    • 30:25–Prime Video with ads?
    • 31:07–Ransomware strains
    • 31:46–The largest-ever solar storm
    • 33:28–Google made billions
    • 34:54–DC Board of Elections data breach
    • 35:51–SBF and FTX customers 
    • 36:48–Social media scams
    • 38:16–SpaceX accused of paying women less to women and minorities

      • Here is a summary of the key points from the 19th-anniversary episode of the Geek News Central podcast:

      • This episode marks 19 years of the Geek News Central podcast. Todd thanked listeners for their support over the years.
      • Israeli energy and defense targets were hit by cyberattacks linked to Gaza. Microsoft attributed the attacks to a group called Storm113 assisting Hamas.
      • Cheap Android TV boxes are being shipped with malware that is difficult to remove. Models include T95, T95Z, T95 Max X88, and others. Over 74,000 infected devices were identified.
      • Most CEOs think workers will be back in the office full-time soon, but some caution a one-size-fits-all approach may not work. 64% think employees will be back full-time by 2026.
      • Walmart is data mining prescription information like Ozempic to analyze and compare the purchasing habits of users vs non-users. Raises privacy concerns.
      • Google says a budget Pixel phone is not in the cards, as it would require too many compromises.
      • An AI designed a small robot that can move on a flat surface in under 60 seconds—more details coming in a report.
      • Twitter may introduce three subscription tiers. Those paying more would see fewer ads. It is aimed at reducing bots.
      • THE IBM CEO doing damage control after AI job loss comments says there are no plans to lay off developers or programmers.
      • Venture funding in crypto dropped 93% in the lead-up to the FTX collapse—just $2 billion invested in Q3 2022.
      • Microsoft tightened censorship on Bing’s AI image creator, DALL-E 3. The results are odd, and it’s even censoring itself now.
      • The net neutrality court case may hinge on whether broadband is deemed telecommunications.
      • An ex-soldier tried to sell secrets to China after seeking advice on Reddit. He had a top-secret clearance and Chinese language skills.
      • UK watchdog warned Snapchat about privacy risks of its My AI chatbot. May force it to shut down My AI in the UK.
      • Medical credit cards are a bad idea with high-interest rates, according to Lifehacker.
      • The ad-supported Prime Video tier could help Amazon make $6 billion per analysis.
      • Some ransomware attacks are now deployed in hours rather than lurking and are driven by lower detection rates.
      • Researchers identified the most significant solar storm in ancient tree rings – 14,300 years ago. It would be catastrophic today.
      • Google made billions by secretly changing its ad auction algorithm to charge advertisers more.
      • DC election board discloses data breach impacting 600,000+ voter records.
      • Lawyers argue Sam Bankman-Fried’s $500M AI investment shouldn’t sway the jury in the FTX case.
      • Per FTC, social media scams have stolen $2.7 billion from victims since 2021. Romance scams are still a big threat.
      • Ex-SpaceX engineer filed a lawsuit alleging discrimination, with women and minorities paid less.
      • NASA to launch asteroid study mission on SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket on October 27.

        • That covers the key stories and topics discussed in the 19th-anniversary episode.

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      • GNC #1004 The Way Ahead

        I am very excited about the future of Geek News Central and where we head from here. I am looking forward to a great 2015 and look forward to having all of you along for the ride.

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        Apple on a Diet.
        Super Computer out of Sony PS3.
        Samsung Round Smart Watch.
        Conspiracy on Sony Hack.
        Boss Phone based on Tor.

        Show Notes:

        Sending Directions.
        Is your Commute worth $40k?
        Cable Battle Begins.
        Sling.
        Comcast Sued.
        Marriott Wifi Backdown.
        ISS One Year Visitors.
        New Horizon Date with Pluto.
        Virgin Galactic and Sat Launches.
        Amazon Tv.
        Silk Road Trial.
        SpaceX to open office in Washington.
        100,000 feet iPhone Drop.
        Airdog.
        Some Indiegogo campaigns.
        Verizon Monopoly?
        Prototype Hyperloop.
        Whittier Alaska.
        NASA 1974 Selfie.
        Google Glass is Dead. (For Sale)
        Key Sweeper.
        ISS Food Stuck in Customs.
        AI and Elon Musk.
        CISPA Bills.

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        1 hr 8 min
      • GNC #1002 North Korea Denial of Service Attack

        I look at the Internet outage in North Korea to the 1024 Internet users in the country. I also dig into all of the hottest tech news of the day plus a huge amount of wild aviation videos.. Everyone have a Merry Christmas. I will be back for one more show this year next Monday have a great week. I also introduce HearNotes and look forward to sharing more about this companies product at CES.

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        Show Notes:

        North Korea Internet goes dark.
        Airbus Video.
        C-130 Video.
        Sony Lawyers Up.
        FCC – Comcast – TW.
        Curiosity Image.
        Lyft Divvy.
        HawK Video.
        NASA Sun Radiation Images.
        Google Car Redebut.
        3-D Printing in Space.
        The FCC and Internet TV.
        T-Mobile Wacko CEO Video.
        FAA Drone Rules.
        Cat and Mouse.
        Star Trek 3 News.
        Tor Network Attack?
        Comcast Pampers the Elite.
        I Work at Sony.
        Apple releases Critical Mac Update.
        MS. AG Backs off Google.

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        1 hr 6 min
      • GNC #1001 The Road Ahead

        Whew we got that one behind us.. This is another great show full of tech talk and of course the announcement of all the winners for the contest. Congrats to all and thank you for the kind words from the last episode.. My offer still stands on Vegas as well, let me know if you are interested. I also talk about the road ahead.

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        1 Million Mummies in Egypt.

        Show Notes:

        A USB OSX Hack that is gonna blow you away!
        Rocket Scientist.
        Cuba Internet.
        Google Responds to MPAA!
        SpaceX Landing Attempt.
        SpaceX Scrubbed.
        Mars Discover Program.
        Truth in Reporting.
        CoolReaper Chinese Backdoor.
        LG Smart TV Update.
        Icann Hacked.
        Burner Phone App.
        Planets being Born.
        1 Million Mummies.
        CES 2015 Coverage.
        Monitoring when you doze off.
        Skype Translate.
        12 Million Vulnerable Routers.
        ReThink.
        Ear Infection Kit.
        Bionic Double Amputee.
        Amazon 1 Hour.
        Hacking iCloud.
        State Sponsored Hacking of Sony.
        Big Pan Sale.
        Uber Rapist.
        Fake Boulder House.
        Comcast 4k Streaming to Samsung TV Only.
        Gmail Backup and Purge.
        Apple Factory worker Abuse.
        Under NYC.
        WordPress 4.1.
        Land a Plane with an App.
        Google Store Tracking.
        Surface for the NFL.

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        1 hr 17 min
      • GNC #1000 – The 1000th Episode

        Tonight’s 1000th episode is so important to me for you to listen, or watch that I am limiting the show notes for this episode only. I have a message for the Ohana and for Podcasters alike. There are so very few of us that have reached this milestone, the monologue in tonight’s show is more important than the tech news of which there is plenty. Please listen to the first half of the show when you can in one sitting. Thank you for being here for 1000 episodes, we will see where the road leads us from here. God willing I will be able to celebrate my 2000th show 10 years from now.

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        1 hr 30 min
      • GNC #997 Cyber Monday Review

        So what did you score for Cyber Monday. I found a couple of deals late in the afternoon today but nothing that was earth shattering. Lots of tech and I share with you a program update and about a special show I am going to produce when they put solar on my roof.

        I have started my 10 day Transformation and will update you on my progress on the next show. You will save $50.00 on your Total Transformation by using the promo code Podcast @ mypurium.com/podcast when you purchase your transformation kit.. Get healthy before the new year with me.

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        Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens Trailer – Spaceballs Version
        Android Apps Free Cyber Weekend.
        Galaxy A Series.

        Show Notes:

        Spending Totals.
        Social Freedom of Speech goes to Supreme Court.
        Amazon’s Kiva Robot Simple but Ingenious.
        Clone or Image.
        Windows 8.1 on the Climb.
        Two Man Phone Standoff.
        Heat Exchanger with Outer Space.
        8 Free iPhone Apps.
        AT&T Backs of Fiber Threat.
        Black Mirror.
        Sony #1.
        Sony #2.
        FBI Warning.
        Rosetta takes some images.
        Hackers Manipulate Stock Market.
        Firefox 34.
        Girl Scout Cookies now Online.
        Chart Showing every Spacecraft.
        No More Clip Art.
        The Woz Show.
        Austin Google Fiber Orders Being Taken.
        Birds with Bombs.
        Community Internet News.
        House of Cards Feb 27th.
        Whitehouse funding Police Cams.
        Water to Gasoline.
        1789 Law Used on Mobile Manufactures.
        FingerKey.
        Mars One Fantasy?
        Sacramento Hacker Lab.
        Solar Pricing in Commercial Enterprise sets record.

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        1 hr 7 min
      • GNC #992 Space Tourism

        This show is packed end to end of tech news and information. I spend sometime tonight talking about a couple of topics that I am sure your going to enjoy. One of them is the tragedy in Mojave and the future of Space Tourism. I head out to Michigan if you want to attend my meetup on Saturday give a shout out.

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        Australian Government wants all data recorded.
        Sharkbanz.
        The ISS at Nite.
        Area 51 Scientist Spills it all?

        Show Notes

        Virgin Galactic Crash.
        Sequel to 2001!
        Microsoft Band.
        Your Thumb Please.
        Microsoft Ends Retail Sales of Windows 7.
        PayPal 14 day Credit.
        Memorial Fund for Galactic Pilot.
        China shooting down drones with Lasers.
        Is your Digital Home really locked?
        No Fly No Media.
        8 Free Paid iOS Apps.
        CHP Officer Stole Nude Images.
        Apple Selling Bonds?
        Best of CES 2015.
        Ballot Pictures.
        Apple Pay Expands.
        4k Laptop from Acer.
        iMac 5k Display Refresh Rate.
        Nexus 9 Review.
        Microsoft Ad Wars.
        UK Visa Card Flaw.
        Government wants full access.
        DOJ Playing Hardball.
        Samsung Galaxy Edge Note.
        Skype Real Time Translation Tool.
        CNET Printing a Magazine?
        300 Bent iPhone 6+.
        Google Calendar App Updated.
        GoPro on Ceiling Fan. (Puke Video Beware)
        Gmail App Update.
        5 Billion Year Clock.

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        1 hr 14 min
      • GNC #991 Whoops

        Whoops totally screwed up on the last show in initially linking to the wrong media file my apologies. Lots of hard hitting tech articles tonight and I pack in a lot of content. Enjoy the podcast and keep the feedback coming.

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        CHIP Kit.
        Google Disease Detection Pill.
        Amelia Earhart Plane Fragment Identified.
        Nuclear Regulatory Commission resumes license renewals.

        Show Notes

        Airline Seats.
        Drivebot.
        1st Deserter of CurrentC.
        Kodak Action Cam.
        Working for Tim Cook.
        Mechanical Keyboard in Laptop.
        Google Pay Update.
        FCC and Internet Video.
        Not so Fast Comcast.
        Game of Throne Season 7.
        Gogoro.
        IRS and EA Founder.
        Boom.
        Progress Arrives.
        Microsoft Band $199.
        Apple Fanboys.
        Comcast Dirty Tricks Revealed.
        FTC Fines Dating Site $616k.
        Using Google Alert.
        Drones in France.
        Heartbeat.
        Google gets fined over Cleavage.
        The Metal Hunters.
        Android Creator Leaves Google.
        OSX Bugs Explained.
        Brazil Fiber Projects.
        NASA Space Glider.
        No More Power?
        Data for your Watch.
        Drupal 7.0 Hacked Big Time.
        Brain Decoder.
        Brain Chemo Capsule.
        About.me Business Cards?
        Flipboard Update.
        iPad Air Review.
        Verizon pays big fine.
        Easy Guitar.
        Ask Mark.
        Pirate Bay CO-Founder Convicted.
        Apple and Apps.
        Free Android Software.

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        1 hr 14 min
      • GNC #990 Amazon Fire Stick

        Amazon is getting serious in it’s battle for the set top box or in this case the Amazon Fire Stick which from a performance standard looks to outpace the chromecast. I have ordered two and at $20.00 for prime members it really is a no brainer. Lot’s of tech news in today’s show so sit back and be entertained.

        Also as a side note I added my Solo 610 pre-amplifier back into the audio chain on this show which over the next few shows I will get dialed back in. I am also working with long time listener Paul on giving the produced audio some tweaks.

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        Don’t be that Guy.
        Google Exec beats RedBull Space Diver.
        Earth Sized UFO flies into the Sun.

        Show Notes

        Interstellar Review (Spoilers).
        Amazon Fire Stick.
        Apple Pay blocked at some Merchants.
        Trust in Journalism.
        Automated Car Challenges.
        What Happens when you die.
        Amazon – Audible buy Rooftop.
        Unlimited OneCloud for Business Owners.
        Windows with command line package installer.
        Space Whiskey.
        Google blocks Torrent Searches.
        Future Plane?
        Next Century Cities.
        Cities to fight telcos in Muni-Broadband.
        Knock Knock Mac AV tool.
        I’ll be Back.
        FBI gets secondary leaker spy?
        Watch Wallops Island Launch on Tuesday.
        Alienware Graphics Amplifier!
        Don’t Broadcast this!
        Amazon Indy Book Voting.
        Fastest Fiber in the World.
        Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter.
        Cool Disease Detection Kit.
        Pop-Up-Menus?
        Twitter Earnings.
        Sony PS4 Update.
        Huge Sun Flare biggest in 24 years.

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        1 hr 17 min
      • GNC #989 It Lives

        The Saga of my Mac Pro continues in a word it lives. More info in the show tonight. I know one thing they should have put wheels on this thing its as heavy as a tank.

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        Show Notes
        My Mac Pro Fate?
        Apple 1 950,000.
        $1.21 Per Hour.
        iOS 8 Jail Broken.
        Billion Dollar Failures.
        Aereo to live another day?
        Hungary Net Tax.
        500 Million.
        T-Mobile fighting the FCC.
        Sprint 1gb Plan for $20.00.
        Travelocity Tips.
        Facebook Rooms.
        Adobe Spying?
        Hidden Beacons.
        NVIDIA Graphic Features Rolled Back.
        Groupon regroups.
        Austin Security Line Length Tracking.
        5k Retina Back Ordered 5-7 Days.
        Don’t ask your Parole Agent for Weed.
        1st Apple Pay Commercial.
        Huge Hawaii Tsunami.
        Monster Sun Spot dialed in for Earth.
        Comcast gains Customers.
        Inbox.
        iOS 8 Tricks.
        Ultrasound Powered Brain Implants.
        Amazon Burning Cash.
        Pandora still struggling.
        Microsoft Earnings.
        Apple Pay Next Move.
        Netflix Announces Movies.
        2 Hour Pocket Drone.

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        1 hr 3 min

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