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PODCAST | Intel GPUs | Calling ChatGPT | FBI Says: "Use Signal!" | And More! - S01E35
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PODCAST | Intel GPUs | Calling ChatGPT | FBI Says: "Use Signal!" | And More! - S01E35

Intel GPUs | Calling ChatGPT | FBI Says: "Use Signal!" | And More! - S01E35 Chapters: Intro/Intel GPU 00:14 CUDA 03:06 Chrome Extensions Hacked 04:47 Calling ChatGPT 06:57 Salt Typhoon Hack 10:03 Proton Drive 12:59 Death of Blu-Ray Players 14:33 India Blocks CloudFlare/VPNs 19:47 Sources: Intel GPUs https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/intel-rumored-to-launch-a-24gb-battlemage-gpu-for-professionals-in-2025-double-the-vram-capacity-of-its-alchemist-counterpart-targeted-at-ai-workloads https://www.techradar.com/computing/gpu/intel-arc-b580-review Compromised Chrome Extensions https://therecord.media/hackers-target-vpn-ai-extensions-google-chrome-malicious-updates https://therecord.media/cyberhaven-hack-google-chrome-extension https://www.extensiontotal.com/cyberhaven-incident-live FBI/CISA Recommends Using Signal https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/news/joint-statement-fbi-and-cisa-peoples-republic-china-prc-targeting-commercial-telecommunications https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/12/us-recommends-encrypted-messaging-as-chinese-hackers-linger-in-telecom-networks/ Calling ChatGPT https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2024/12/openai-launches-free-phone-hotline-to-let-anyone-call-chatgpt/ https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2024/12/certain-names-make-chatgpt-grind-to-a-halt-and-we-know-why/ Salt Typhoon Breach https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/atandt-and-verizon-say-networks-secure-after-salt-typhoon-breach/ https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2024/10/salt-typhoon-hack-shows-theres-no-security-backdoor-thats-only-good-guys Cloudflare/VPNs Banned in India https://techcrunch.com/2025/01/02/cloudflares-vpn-app-among-half-dozen-pulled-from-indian-app-stores/ CUDA Support Expanding https://www.phoronix.com/news/ZLUDA-v4-Released Blu-Ray Drives Slowing Down Production https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/12/the-optical-disc-onslaught-continues-with-lg-quitting-blu-ray-players/ Bumper Music Generously Provided by: https://www.looperman.com/users/tracks/4730025 Our Other Platforms/Websites! https://linktr.ee/DeviceCastingCouch
PODCAST | Nuclear Battery | EU vs Apple | Firefox Cuts & AI | YouTube Ad Overload And More! - S01E34
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PODCAST | Nuclear Battery | EU vs Apple | Firefox Cuts & AI | YouTube Ad Overload And More! - S01E34

💬 Show Notes In this tech-packed episode of The Device Casting Couch, Ryan and John return from a hiatus with a treasure trove of topics, from the groundbreaking to the downright concerning. They kick off with a deep dive into the promise of portable nuclear batteries, exploring BetaVolt Technologies' claim of a 50-year charge from a hand-held device. But is it safe, or is it too good to be true? Next, they shift gears to Apple's tug-of-war with the EU over web apps and browser engines, dissecting the tech giant's resistance to change and the broader implications for user choice and competition. The duo also touches on a myriad of quickfire stories, from Express VPN's DNS leak debacle to the DOJ's secret mission against Russian malware in routers. They even debunk the viral myth of toothbrushes turned DDoS attackers and share their skepticism about the utility of "smart" everything in our homes. But it's not all breaches and botnets; they pay tribute to David Mills, the inventor of the network time protocol, who recently passed away. His legacy of synchronizing the digital world is a poignant reminder of the Internet's collaborative roots. So, whether you're tech-curious or a seasoned pro, tune in for a whirlwind update on the latest in tech, served with a side of critical insight and a sprinkle of humor. Don't miss this episode of The Device Casting Couch—where tech gets real, and nothing is off-limits. Sources: Nuclear Battery: https://www.techradar.com/phones/a-tiny-radioactive-battery-could-keep-your-phone-running-for-50-years https://citylabs.net/nuclear-batteries/ https://www.androidauthority.com/nuclear-phone-battery-in-development-3402297/ DOJ Removes Russian Malware: https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2024/02/doj-turns-tables-on-russian-hackers-uses-their-malware-to-wipe-out-botnet/ https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fbi-disrupts-russian-moobot-botnet-infecting-ubiquiti-routers/ Apple Disables Web Apps: https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/02/apple-disables-iphone-web-apps-in-eu-says-its-too-hard-to-comply-with-rules/ https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/02/google-and-mozilla-dont-like-apples-new-ios-browser-rules/ Mozilla Layoffs/to Build AI into Firefox: https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/02/mozilla-lays-off-60-people-wants-to-build-ai-into-firefox/ YouTube TV Now 4th Biggest Cable Provider: https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/02/youtube-tv-is-the-uss-4th-biggest-cable-tv-provider-with-8-million-subs/ Plex Now Offers Movie Rentals: https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/02/plex-where-people-typically-avoid-hollywood-fees-now-offers-movie-rentals/ Prime Video Cuts High-End Audio Without Ads: https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/02/prime-video-cuts-dolby-vision-atmos-support-from-ad-tier-and-didnt-tell-subs/ Hulu/Disney+ Cracks Down On Password Sharing: https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/02/hulu-disney-password-crackdown-kills-account-sharing-on-march-14/ YouTuber Cracks Bitlocker with $10 Raspberry Pi: https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/02/raspberry-pi-bitlocker-hack-is-a-new-spin-on-a-years-old-well-documented-exploit/ https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/youtuber-breaks-bitlocker-encryption-in-less-than-43-seconds-with-sub-dollar10-raspberry-pi-pico https://hackaday.com/2024/02/06/beating-bitlocker-in-43-seconds/ Google No Longer Backs Up The Internet: https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/02/google-search-kills-off-cached-webpages/ Pixel 8 Pro Can Read Body Temps: https://arstechnica.com/google/2024/01/pixel-8-pro-finally-gets-forehead-scanning-body-temperature-feature/ Fake Toothbrush DdoS Story: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/no-3-million-electric-toothbrushes-were-not-used-in-a-ddos-attack/ Firefox and Chrome Set To Fight Over Ad-Blocking: https://www.theverge.com/2022/6/10/23131029/mozilla-ad-blocking-firefox-google-chrome-privacy-manifest-v3-web-request Linux Distro That Has Windows Feel: https://www.zdnet.com/article/ready-to-ditch-windows-for-linux-this-is-the-ideal-distro-for-you/ Express VPN Leaks DNS Requests: https://www.howtogeek.com/expressvpn-disables-split-tunneling-while-it-patches-a-dns-leak/ https://www.pcmag.com/news/expressvpn-removes-split-tunneling-feature-for-leaking-dns-requests Our Other Platforms/Websites! 📋 Episode Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:55 Nuclear Batteries? 11:09 Apple vs. EU 15:42 Mozilla cuts & AI 21:02 So. Many. Ads. 24:56 YouTube TV 35:48 Google backing up the Internet 50:38 DOJ vs. Russian Malware 55:55 Express VPN Leaks 58:56 3 million toothbrushes were hacked 01:05:06 Breaking Bitlocker 01:10:21 Plex is offering rentals now 01:12:09 RIP David Mills
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