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Hosted by Ian Reeder, General Manager at Tech 2U (tech2u.com). Ian delivers expert advice and tips (with the occasional guest) on all things IT including security solutions, networking, computer solutions, artificial intelligence and much more.
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In this episode, I’ll discuss energy innovations with solar paint and thousand-year radioactive batteries. In scam news, there’s a new Android malware scam stealing your credit cards and posing as your bank. In AI news, we’ll discuss North Korea’s new drones and goals of implementing AI into them, deepfake robocalls of Biden telling voters to stay home for elections, and a breakthrough in earthquake prediction technology using AI. Lastly, I’ll review how facial recognition is reshaping airport security and how the Mets have already adopted this technology at Citi Field.If you have any questions, either related to this episode or any tech questions in general, email Ian - rad@radradio.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
This week, I cover AI currently impacting elections worldwide and how to identify AI generated content. I go over the Department of Transportation’s push for V2X technology that lets cars communicate with each other and how this will impact our daily driving experience. I also discuss the fallout from the recent Social Security data breach, how to check if you were impacted, and how to protect yourself. Finally, the intriguing possibilities—and risks—of real-time AI face-swapping with Deep-Live-Cam which is now available for free to the public.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
A data breach impacting nearly 3 BILLION people, including social security numbers, happened over the last week. I discuss how it happened and, sadly, how there’s really nothing you could have done to prevent being a part of it but I do discuss how to protect yourself from the fallout of the breach. Also, OpenAI is starting to roll out features it promised month’s ago, but with some warnings like: It could amplify social biases, assist in the spread of disinformation, aid in the development of creating chemical and biological weapons… oh, and it MIGHT CLONE YOUR VOICE “ON ACCIDENT” AND SPEAK TO YOU IN YOUR OWN VOICESee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
This week we’ll be discussing the ultra-popular ad blocker that Chrome is killing off, how to replace, and how to avoid the inevitable barrage of popups and ads. We also go over how stalkers can currently exploit a location tracking function in popular dating apps like Hinge and Bumble to find stranger’s locations within 6 feet and how to protect yourself. Finally, RAD TV viewers get to enjoy a video of a robot performing a dental procedure on someone using automated technology maps out a person’s mouth and then a robot performs the entire cavity filling procedure! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In today's podcast, I'll cover DHS's new robot dog that blocks wireless signals during raids, CrowdStrike's failed apology for a major outage, and Intel's issues with 13th and 14th gen processors. Plus, OpenAI's SearchGPT aims to compete with Google, and a Disney data breach caused by an infected game mod. Tune in for these tech updates and more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
"We experienced the “Biggest IT outage” in history this weekend, caused by software developer, CrowdStrike. I go over who was impacted by this, how it happened, how it could have been avoided and how it will, most likely, happen again. Scammers are already taking advantage of the CrowdStrike outage and I give tips on what to look out for to avoid that. Finally, I’ll go over some new flying car technology, getting us closer to the Jetsons! And a new form of “identity theft” involving stealing someone’s phone number to gain access to their accounts."See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
This week I discuss the new challenges of appearing "active" while working from home and how employee tracking software is getting harder to fool. There was another major AT&T data breach (yes, a second one in less than a month). I go over the ban of Kaspersky Antivirus in the US, why it happened, and alternative software you can use. Lastly I’ll discuss how AI chatbots are now wasting scammers' time, fooling scammers into thinking they’re talking to victims but the AI speaking tool is designed to simply waste their time. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this episode, I discuss the recent hacks of Northern California's Patelco Credit Union impacting over half a million people and the hack of Authy, an authenticator app impacting 33 million users. I review Microsoft's automatic OneDrive backup setting in new Windows 11 devices and its implications for user privacy. Additionally, I discuss into the futuristic potential and fun uses of augmented reality coming to our cars, making directions feel like sci-fi and dynamically labeling businesses and landmarks as you drive.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Today we discuss a recent incident involving a man caught with over 2,000 stolen gift cards in Sacramento. We’ll review how this scam works and how to avoid it. We also revisit the impact of the AT&T data breach, which led to a scam costing a relative of the T2U family a significant amount of money under the guise of a phone upgrade deal. Finally, we discuss how AI developments like ChatGPT are affecting digital contractor jobs across various industries and talk about some future jobs that will likely be impacted as well.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Today's podcast will cover the troubling rise of QR code scams, particularly in public places, and provide tips on how to stay safe. We cover Monday’s WWDC announcements, including the new features for iPad OS and iMessage, and “Apple Intelligence” and what a big deal it will be. We’ll also give you an update on Microsoft’s backpedaling of its “Recall” feature which got slammed by the tech community as a hackers wet dream.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Today's podcast focuses on the misuse of OpenAI's models by governments attempting to spread misinformation on social media, particularly during elections. We'll also discuss the recent Ticketmaster data breach affecting over half a billion users, updates on Microsoft's "Recall" feature storing data in plain text making it easy to hack, and Google’s massive data breach of their own specialized code that powers their online search engine.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Today's podcast will cover Microsoft's unveiling of their new Surface laptops equipped with a powerful processor which allows Windows 11's new "Recall" AI feature that records ALL user activity. There are some great uses for this new feature and an equal amount of privacy and security concerns. Additionally, we'll touch on Bing's recent outage, which seemingly impacted no one, since no one seems to use it. Finally, we’ll go over Google’s new AI Assistant which is already integrated into most Google searches and how badly it performs: including users to put glue in pizzas and eat at least one rock every day.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Today's podcast will explore GPT-4o in more depth: its amazing ability to appear human in while talking to it, and revolutionizing learning new languages, tutoring for students, and a list of other industries which could be wiped out because of AI. We also go over some quick updates about Google’s AI tools and how some of those can be used free right now. Finally, Apple’s new iPhone operating system, iOS 17.5 has a bug that resurrects deleted images; yes, completed nudes, even years old, might reappear in your photo library. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
First, we dive into the rising threat of an iPhone spyware attack which can record audio using your microphones, track your location and save everything you type. Dell had a data breach affecting nearly 50 million customers which poses a unique risk of physical mail scams (literal snail mail scams, which are highly effective). We’ll also explore the "Tunnelvision" VPN vulnerability that can view the private tunnel of VPN traffic, the service intended to keep your information private! Finally, I show and describe a demonstration of using just your voice to design and 3d print things, this one is straight out of the Jetsons.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this episode we explore AI in grocery stores: Sam's Club's new automated checkout process and AI age verification in German stores that sell alcohol (spoiler: they scan your face). We also go over the disturbing rise of the "Grandparents Scam" exploiting voice cloning technology and the especially vulnerable elderly population and some tips on protecting yourself and your family. Finally, “World Password Day” was May 2nd so I remind you of some good practices and ideas to make your password management easier.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In today's podcast episode, we dive into the return of Net Neutrality, the challenges Meta faces with NSFW "AI Girlfriend" ads, and a disturbing case of AI voice imitation leading to an arrest in Baltimore. We also explore the revolutionary uses of AI with CRISPR technology and the alarming rise of US Post Office phishing sites that rival the traffic of the official site.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
This week we discuss a new home security system which can identify people and shoot paint balls at them! We also demonstrate Microsoft’s new VASA-1 AI system which can take a single picture of a person’s face and make a convincing video of them speaking (Imagine what someone could do with a person’s Facebook profile image and a short sound byte of their voice). We also show Boston Dynamics newest humanoid robot which is wildly impressive. Finally, we go over a phishing scam targeting users of LastPass and what to look out for.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
This week we go over some EV news including a wrongful death lawsuit against Tesla for a driver killed while using “Autopilot,” and show you a new $10,000 Chinese made car that might be sold in the US. We also have a follow up on the AT&T data breach, what they are and aren’t telling their customers and how to get free credit monitoring if you were impacted by this breach. Finally, we go over more massive data breaches involving TV manufacturers.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Scary tech news:AT&T’s data breach of over 70 million customers, how it can impact you, and what you can do to help protect yourself.Google issued another critical security update for Chrome. I go over this update and why it’s so important to keep this and other software updated.AI topics:I show a video of a “parkour” robot that uses AI to learn how to find people trapped in collapsed buildings.Open AI has a new voice cloning tool that’s “too good to release to the public.”The White house laid out AI Guidelines, we go through some of the main points and how they could impact us.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
This week I go over some demonstrations of AI generated music that we made using www.suno.ai. We made 4 completely unique songs that we demo on the show. I also go over the pending EU regulations against Alphabet, Meta and Apple. Finally, I go over a recently revealed big allowing hackers access to over 3 Million hotel rooms using card access keys and a bug that allowed a hacker to take full control of a Tesla in 30 seconds.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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