Episode 137: Bad Lightning cables and hectic biometrics
Wrecked By Tech
English - August 15, 2019 10:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MBTech News News Technology Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
In this week, we'll tell you about an Android widget that's gone by the wayside, Huawei's new operating system, the new creator options for Instagram filters, a major breach in extremely common biometric security software, how easy it is to hack an iPhone Lightning cable, some Huawei technicians who helped African governments spy on political opponents, a smart oven that "turned itself on" at night, and a robotic tongue some Scottish scientists made to distinguish between whiskies.
In this week, we'll tell you about an Android widget that's gone by the wayside, Huawei's new operating system, the new creator options for Instagram filters, a major breach in extremely common biometric security software, how easy it is to hack an iPhone Lightning cable, some Huawei technicians who helped African governments spy on political opponents, a smart oven that "turned itself on" at night, and a robotic tongue some Scottish scientists made to distinguish between whiskies.
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Spotify got rid of its convenient Android home screen widget - The VergeHuawei’s new operating system is called HarmonyOS - The VergeFacebook now lets anyone make an Instagram face filter - The VergeMajor breach found in biometrics system used by banks, UK police and defence firms | Technology | The GuardianThese Legit-Looking iPhone Lightning Cables Will Hijack Your Computer - VICEHuawei Technicians Helped African Governments Spy on Political Opponents - WSJHuawei employees caught intercepting messages to spy for two governments in Africa | Android CentralSmart ovens have been turning on overnight and preheating to 400 degrees - The VergeRobot whisky tongue lashes back at hooch hustlers