Lessons in security and privacy that can be learned from the recent security determinations surrounding the much-maligned Rabbit are highlighted by Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Web Bixby, Marty Jencius, Eric Bolden, Jeff Gamet, and Guy Serle. So many were so anxious to try what was the latest device that they didn’t look before they left. The MacVoices Live! panel dig into how it happened and why it shouldn’t be a surprise. To wrap up, we try to figure out what is behind Motorola’s entry into the Bluetooth tracker market.

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Show Notes:

Chapters:

00:00 Concerns over Rabbit's Security

01:09 The Rabbit Review and Security Concerns

05:15 The Fate of Rabbit and Potential Buyers

07:31 Motorola's Foray into Bluetooth Trackers

08:14 Motorola's Brand Strategy with Bluetooth Trackers

09:47 The Potential Impact of Motorola's Tracker Entry

11:36 Reflecting on Motorola's Move into Trackers

14:46 Final Thoughts on Motorola's Bluetooth Tracker

Links:

Rabbit R1 security issue allegedly leaves sensitive user data accessible to anybody

https://www.engadget.com/rabbit-r1-security-issue-allegedly-leaves-sensitive-user-data-accessible-to-anybody-120024215.html

Motorola is the latest to offer a Bluetooth tracker with the Moto Tag

https://www.engadget.com/motorola-is-the-latest-to-offer-a-bluetooth-tracker-with-the-moto-tag-220022175.html

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