In the Weeds with Dexter Johnson

I'm tired of companies giving data so willingly to law enforcement without a warrant.... Thanks Google!

Links:

https://www.theverge.com/2022/7/26/23279562/arlo-apple-wyze-eufy-google-ring-security-camera-foortage-warrant

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Yet another streaming service, with caveats -- what is new?

Links:

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2022/07/the-nfl-launches-nfl-a-mobile-focused-streaming-service/

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Our government agencies always operate in the gray area when it comes to gathering data on us....and it's pathetic.

Links:

https://clearcode.cc/blog/what-is-data-broker/#what-are-data-brokers?

https://www.theverge.com/2022/7/18/23268592/feds-buying-location-data-brokers-aclu-foia-dhs

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FTC has warned companies and data brokers that it would crack down on any misuse of health and location data. No one has the right to track and regulate a person's choice with their body -- you'd hate that same choice when it came to a safe vaccine, wouldn't you? 😉

Links:

https://www.engadget.com/ftc-responds-abortion-data-privacy-legal-authorities-030247915.html

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The world's favorite person, Elon Musk, had his mouth write a check that he can't cash and is screaming from the hills to get out of the deal.

Links:

https://www.theverge.com/2022/7/11/23204432/twitter-elon-musk-breach-acquisition-agreement-lawsuit

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What I'm Into Fridays (WIIF), intersecting tech with my life!

This week I discuss: Gameye, an app designed to help you manage and track your video game collection -- especially useful and fun for retro gamers.

Links: https://gameye.app/

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Lockdown Mode, coming to iOS 16, will help secure your device from governments and unauthorized actors wanting your personal information. In addition to stopping malicious profiles, it will also lock down your device from wired attacks. Overall, if you KNOW you entering a risky situation, consider not bringing your primary device altogether.

Links:

https://techcrunch.com/2022/07/06/apple-lockdown-mode/

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Finally after a stupid decision from the SCOTUS, Biden wants protections of consumer data. What's taken so long?

Links: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/biden-to-call-on-ftc-to-protect-abortion-seekers-e2-80-99-data-privacy/ar-AAZ2r6F

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What I'm Into Fridays (WIIF), intersecting tech with my life!

This week I discuss: As an avid road cyclist, your companion is your cycling computer! What if you haven't purchased one yet? Your PHONE can be that computer with Cyclemeter, an amazing app!

Links: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/cyclemeter-cycling-tracker/id330595774

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Learn about e-waste, which comes from electronic components that we no longer use. Recycle your old devices instead of committing them to a landfill.

Links:

https://www.epa.gov/recycle/electronics-donation-and-recycling

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