KMUD - Tech Mud

Garth and Rick dive into the latest tech news during the KMUD membership drive.
Garth shares a personal story about his inkjet printer downloading a firmware update that now blocks cheaper generic ink cartridges "for his protection"—thanks, HP!
Verizon is set to acquire our local landline phone company (again). Will phone service improve?
They also explore the tech implications of Israel's intelligence service infiltrating the supply chain and allegedly installing explosives in pagers and other devices.
Discussions about KOSA (Kids Online Safety Act) and what it means for online safety.

Garth and Rick take calls and dive into the latest tech news.
A local listener was using an enormous amount of data, only to discover it was due to a hacked camera in their home—scary!
They also discuss new battery technologies and the startling news that AI is now capable of rewriting its own code, changing the rules it follows.
CrowdStrike caused massive disruptions, including Microsoft BSODs, affecting over 3,500 flights, 911 lines, hospitals, and transit systems.
In addition, it's been revealed that nearly every Social Security number has been leaked—freeze your credit! It's fairly easy, so just do it.

Garth and Rick discuss how modern cars are spying on you and the massive profits the industry is making by buying and selling the data your car collects.
They also cover local news about social engineering scams on Facebook, which have targeted many locals and resulted in people being locked out of their Meta platform accounts.
In addition, they dive into other tech news, including multiple cases of hidden cameras being discovered in Airbnbs.

This episode from June 19th, 2024 covers topics such as the installation of Starlink Gen 3, issues with PG&E, a toothbrush rendered unusable by an Amazon update, and the growing problem of e-waste. They also discuss the controversial new feature in Windows 11 that takes screenshots every few minutes. Tune in for these discussions and more, and hear from our on-air callers with their own tech questions and insights.