Tech Byte with MARK STROSS

USB-C is the Swiss Army Knife of Cables - The Edge - Your Cable Choice Matters

Phone Stolen - The Edge - Three Things You Must Do

Espionage or Business - The Edge - Chinese Server Farms on US Soil.

Sterling Crispin's Del Complex - The Edge - A Satirical and Provocative Hoax 

Positive Technologies - The Edge - Impacting Society in Profound Ways

Tesla has introduced a Cyber Truck. What? Dominated by Ford, Chevy, and RAM, the consumers in this market have a lot to say about an electric vehicle in this power, performance, and heavy hauling industry.

Following the Alaska Airlines mid-flight disaster when the door panel became literally unhinged, everyone is considering our safety in the skies. (and they should). What does the data say? Are we safer than we were 20 years ago?

Power to the People Update: The Eyes on the Board Act has the support of both sides of the aisle. This legislation could curb the use of social media programs on federally funded school devices and networks. While I believe that school issues are best regulated at the local level, it's good to see our representatives responding to parent's concerns to protect our kids.

Apple's Airdrop feature changes as Apple bends the knee to China. Do you want Chinese sensibility dictating our smartphone features? AND Did you hear? Of course you didn't. Biden's executive order repeals restrictions put in place by Obama. In 2022, safeguards were put in place to protect individuals from spying. Great! But hold on, now Biden has reversed that, saying it's OK to spy on personal information collected through "signals intelligence".

Technology allows us to smooth out fine lines and blemishes on our photos, add clouds to the perfect landscape, or create a computer-generated image that makes a movie Oscar-worthy. TV episodes and movies are using technology to enhance old shows before putting them back on the air. But it's time to ask the question again, "just because we CAN, doesn't mean we SHOULD." What do you think?