Episode 107: Bing's porn problem, cops searching phones, and the biggest divorce in tech
Wrecked By Tech
English - January 17, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 43.6 MBTech News News Technology Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
In this week's episode, the guys tell you about Jeff and MacKenzie Bezos' divorce (and the unfortunate way people are talking about it), scary ad tech that knows who you are, Bing surfacing (and recommending) child porn, Canadian search laws when cops have your cell phone, and Nike's upcoming self-lacing shoes (yes, you can actually buy them).
Speed round:
- next gen Wi-Fi is coming, but probably next year
- the next iPhone might have three cameras
- support for Windows 7 ends in one year
- Chooseco (the Choose Your Own Adventure company) is suing Netflix for Bandersnatch
- Google is killing the Chromecast Audio
- lidar (lasers in general) can kill cameras
- DuckDuckGo partnered with Apple Maps
- Microsoft is investing heavily in foldable Windows devices
- Apple made an official battery case for the new iPhones
- Apple replaced 10 times as many batteries as expected in 2018
- SpaceX is laying people off to become leaner and prepare for the future
In this week's episode, the guys tell you about Jeff and MacKenzie Bezos' divorce (and the unfortunate way people are talking about it), scary ad tech that knows who you are, Bing surfacing (and recommending) child porn, Canadian search laws when cops have your cell phone, and Nike's upcoming self-lacing shoes (yes, you can actually buy them).
Speed round:
next gen Wi-Fi is coming, but probably next year
the next iPhone might have three cameras
support for Windows 7 ends in one year
Chooseco (the Choose Your Own Adventure company) is suing Netflix for Bandersnatch
Google is killing the Chromecast Audio
lidar (lasers in general) can kill cameras
DuckDuckGo partnered with Apple Maps
Microsoft is investing heavily in foldable Windows devices
Apple made an official battery case for the new iPhones
Apple replaced 10 times as many batteries as expected in 2018
SpaceX is laying people off to become leaner and prepare for the future
Links:
MacKenzie Bezos and the Myth of the Lone Genius Founder | WIREDI saw the future of advertising, and damn is it scary | Android CentralBell's 'tailored marketing program' to collect more user information for targeted adsMicrosoft Bing not only shows child pornography, it suggests it | TechCrunchCourt: Cops Can't Force You to Unlock a Phone With Biometrics | PCMagAre Cellphone Data Searches Legal in Canada? - Armoured SuitsWhen can police search your cellphone in Canada? -Can law enforcement legally access data on your smartphone in Canada? - National | Globalnews.caNike Adapt BB self-lacing basketball shoes arrive in February - 9to5ToysFaster Wi-Fi is here, but it’s off to a slow start - The VergeApple reportedly planning three iPhones for 2019, one with new triple-camera system - The VergeReminder: Windows 7 Support Ends 1 Year From Today | PCMag'Choose Your Own Adventure' Publisher Sues Netflix Over Interactive 'Bandersnatch' Film | Geek.comGoogle Discontinues Chromecast Audio | PCMagMan's $1,998 Camera Fried by Self-Driving Car LaserPrivacy-focused search engine DuckDuckGo partners with Apple Maps for map search resultsMicrosoft is preparing for foldable Windows devices - The VergeApple Releases Smart Battery Cases for iPhone XS, XS Max and XR, Qi Wireless Charging Supported - MacRumorsApple reportedly replaced 10 times as many batteries as expected in 2018 - The VergeSpaceX will lay off hundreds to ‘become a leaner company’ | TechCrunch