Nov 1, 2019 | Amazon, Big Tech, Business, Cloud, Cloud Vendors, DOD, Government, Internet, Microsoft, Military, Navigation, Networking, Radio Show, Radio_Show, Technology, Warfare
Cloud Players Vie for Pentagon Contract The Pentagon wants to make their data more accessible to their divisions no matter the location and began looking for a trusted Cloud Provider. They put out a bid for their Joint Enterprise Defense Infrastructure (JEDI.)...
Nov 1, 2019 | anonymity, Banking, Banking, Business, Cashless, China, Cryptocurrency, Cryptocurrency, Financial, Government, Hacking, Monitoring, Online, Privacy, Radio Show, Radio_Show, Security, spying, Surveillance, Technology, Tracking
Privacy and China — Not So Much China is planning on developing its digital currency due to the rising costs of currency circulation and lack of control. China, a communist society, wants to control everything about its citizens. That goes on to include how,...
Oct 26, 2019 | cell phones, Smart Phone
Although they’re still in Kickstarter, I managed to get my hands on some PaleBlue batteries. So far, so good. Pale Blue says that these batteries will save you some $3,000 But, they’ll also save you a ton of hassles and time! They have built-in micro-USB...
Oct 26, 2019 | Applications, Best Practices, Business, Cyber breaches, Cybercrime, Hackers, Hacking, Patches, Patching, Radio Show, Radio_Show, Security, Security, Security Alerts, Technology, Updates, Updates
Just because you download an app does not mean that it is not vulnerable to exploit or data leaks. The chance of it happening is even higher for those not in traditional app stores. Additionally, businesses depend on older software applications are at a great risk...
Oct 26, 2019 | 3D, Business, Consumer, Gaming, Machine Learning, Mapping, Microsoft, Microsoft, Radio Show, Radio_Show, Technology, Virtual Reality
Virtual Reality is coming to your walk to work. Titled “DreamWalker” researchers at Microsoft are developing some new VR prototype technologies that they say allows people to safely navigate through real-world environments while envisioning themselves strolling in a...
Oct 26, 2019 | Best Practices, Biometrics, Business, Data Storage, Facebook, Facial Recognition, Fines and Penalties, FTC, Radio Show, Radio_Show, Security, Security, Technology
Plaintiffs in Facebook Class Action Awarded Standing Plaintiffs in a $35 billion class-action suit against Facebook won their argument proving standing to sue. This lawsuit concerns the collection and storage of millions of users’ biometric data without...
Oct 26, 2019 | automation, Equipment, Military, Radio Show, Radio_Show, Robotics, safety, Science, Technology, Transportation, vehicles, Warfare
Military Equipment — the Future is On our Door Step Autonomous Military Vehicles are under development as part of the Army Futures Command Next-Generation Combat Vehicle program. Four companies have been selected to build non-developmental prototypes. The hope...
Oct 26, 2019 | Audit Logs, audit logs, Best Practices, Business, Computers, Cyber breaches, cyberattacks, Cybercrime, Data Storage, Hackers, Hacking, Hacking, Patching, Privacy, Radio Show, Radio_Show, Security, Security, Third-Party, Updates
Exploitable Vulnerability Allows Major VPN Breaches 3000 Servers hacked, the blame is being pointed at a third-party provider utilizing a remote management system in the data center. Who owned the data center? That would be NordVPN, a popular consumer VPN provider....
Oct 26, 2019 | Best Practices, Big Tech, Business, China, Contractors, cyberattacks, Cybercrime, Cybersecurity, Employees, Employment, Government, Guests, Hackers, Hacking, Hacking, Hacking, industrial espionage, Insider Threat, Intellectual Property Theft, Jobs, Nationstates, Radio Show, Radio_Show, Security, Security, Technology
Chinese Using Visas to Import Corporate Spys and Thieves It is about time that some of these Nation-State cyber hackers are going to prison for stealing intellectual property from our US Companies and government contractors. If you are not aware the Chinese...
Oct 26, 2019 | Automation, Automotive, Business, Legal, Liability, Radio Show, Radio_Show, Repair, safety, Technology, Tesla
They Look Cool but How Safe Are They? I have been warning about these embedded handles for a while. As you may know, I spent 10+ years as a volunteer advanced EMT where I responded to a number of accidents. Handles that completely fold inside the door are dangerous...