iOS Hacking Websites Also Targeted Android and Windows – DTH

DTH_CoverArt_1500x1500The websites reported by Google’s Project Zero as installing malware on iOS devices also targeted Windows and Android, US tariffs on China go into effect on some tech goods, and the face swapping app Zao blows up in China.

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Week in Review for the Week of 8/26/19 – DTH

DTH_CoverArt_1500x1500Australia announces it will establish a framework to block online extremist content during crisis events, Fitbit unveils the Versa 2 smartwatch, and Facebook changes the rules for political ads.

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Doesn’t Work With Nest – DTNS 3607

Google catches a major iOS exploit in the wild, MacBook pros BANNED from airplanes worldwide, and Richard Gunther helps us understand what works with Nest. If anything.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Richard Gunther, Len Peralta, and Amos.

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Security Researchers Find iOS Malware That Installs By Visiting a Website – DTH

DTH_CoverArt_1500x1500Security researchers at Google publish details on websites that install malware on iOS devices, Windows is testing a redesign of tablet mode in Windows 10, and Didi Chuxing plans to launch self-driving car service in Shanghai.

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Current Geek 228: Seven Samurai

Welcome to the Current Geek Film Festival, a special monthly look at the greatest movies of all time from a geeky perspective. I’m Scott Johnson and he’s Tom Merritt.

And this week we’re talking about the movie, Seven Samurai.

Cranking Up The Retro – DTNS 3606

Wednesday, Nicole Lee posted shares her thoughts on the $149 handheld game system, Playdate. A quirky homage to old school handheld gaming consoles.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Nicole Lee, Roger Chang.

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#363 – Extremely Unbalanced

The Hugos have come and gone, and they were awesome. Audible’s in trouble for speech-to-text. But they’re right, it’s an accessibility issue. Also, the publishers are right, it’s a copyright issue! Tell it to the judge, both of you! Plus, we kick off our September pick, Trail of Lightning by Rebecca Roanhorse.

Huawei Mate 30 to Launch Without Google Apps – DTH

DTH_CoverArt_1500x1500Huawei announces its September launch but Google says it can’t let Huawei use Google apps and services. Plus Apple starts supporting inie repair shops and Microsoft will start shipping Hololens 2 in September.

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Siri-ous Changes at Apple – DTNS 3605

Apple looks to address complaints around how it tests and improves the voice recognition abilities of Siri by letting users opt-in. Does this go far enough and is it something other companies will want to replicate?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang.

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It’s Spoilerin’ Time 281 – The Righteous Gemstones (101), Extras (203), Preacher (404-405)

Justin Robert Young is in studio and we give the first episode of the new Danny McBride HBO series, “The Righteous Gemstones,” a shot. Plus, Daniel Radcliffe on Extras and two episodes of Preacher. With special guest Justin Robert Young.

Next week, we are taking a week off from Cordkillers and It’s Spoilerin’ Time due to Labor Day in the US. See you in two weeks!
In two weeks: The Righteous Gemstones (102-103), Preacher (406-407), Extras (204)

00:34 – Summer Movie Draft update
06:14 – The Righteous Gemstones (101)
14:14 – Extras (203)
21:29 – Preacher (404-405)

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