Tech Byte with MARK STROSS

Mark Stross discusses how Australia backed out of their French Submarine Contract in search of better technology. France considers it "a stab in the back", as Australia tears up this deal worth more than 50 billion Australian dollars because of delays, cost overrides, and.... because they'd rather have US-made nuclear submarine technology. That's a win for US.

What a time to be alive! Especially if you are into photography and cell phones. Mark Stross reviews Samsung Galaxy Cameras new in 2021, and compares them to the new iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max cameras. Are they worth the cost? Don't miss this important consumer update to help you decide what features are important to you in a new cell phone. 

Tiny particles from distant galaxies have caused plane accidents, election interference, and game glitches. Did you know that your personal electronics are vulnerable too? These Alpha particles, from exploding stars and black holes may already be headed your way, to flip your bits!

Slime molds, some of the most unique creatures in existence. These brainless, single-celled organisms are being used for good! From planning roadways to regulating the flow of electricity through a circuit, these tiny biological wonders may play a huge role in developing technologies. How will you feel about this? 

You wouldn't leave your house unlocked. You know that if you do, you are "asking for" someone to break in. Same is true for protecting yourself from cybercrime. You CAN do things to protect yourself from cybercrime. Your keyboard strokes and browsing behaviors are very valuable. Mark Stross brings you the simple behaviors everyone needs to practice to protect themselves. 

From the most absurd to the most helpful. Don't miss this episode about the tech industry getting into the billion-dollar game of pet products. From 3D printing of a prosthetic beak, to robotic poop picker-uppers. You and your pet will be hooked. 

There are some problems that require global cooperation of legislative and technology efforts. Mark Stross sounds off on three huge issues that should have your attention and how technology plays a role (good and bad). Privacy protection for our children, space trash, and plastic pollution. 

How incredible it will be when we have high speed access to the internet no matter where in the world we are. Remote jungles, deep deserts, or high atop mountains, how convenient it will be. But like everything, there's a give and a take. Would you give up the stars? 

Mark Stross is most known in the technology world for his role in the invention and development of the 360-degree video boards seen in sports arenas. In this episode he tells the remarkable story of how this incredible technology, seen by millions each week, came into being and changed the live-sports experience forever. 

The National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence was established in 2018 "to consider the methods and means necessary to advance the development of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and associated technologies to comprehensively address the national security and defense needs of the United States." (emphasis added) Antony Blinken, US Sec. of State, admits we need to catch up on AI tech to "uphold democratic values". What does all this mean? Let Mark Stross explain it.