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Two Florida cities have been the victims of ransomware attacks. Why were these cities picked and what steps can other cities take to avoid the same predicament? Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Shannon Morse. MP3 Download Using a Screen Reader? Click here Multiple versions (ogg, video etc.) from Archive.org. Please SUBSCRIBE HERE. SubscribeContinue reading “Once It’s Encrypted, It’s Encrypted – DTNS 3563”

Bloomberg reports Huawei employees have worked on projects for the Chinese People’s Liberation Army, the Verge’s Elizabeth Lopatto explains why Libra won’t help people without bank accounts, and the Pentagon is developing a laser sensor to detect unique cardiac signatures. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang. MP3 Download Using a ScreenContinue reading “Outsourcing Jony Ive – DTNS 3562”

Oppo shows off a new smartphone with the camera under the screen instead of next to it in the bezel, Executives from 7 Libra partners being cautious about their membership, Oxford Economics estimates up to 20 million manufacturing jobs could be replaced by automation by 2030. Starring Tom Merritt, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang. MP3 DownloadContinue reading “Box of Jobs – DTNS 3561”

FedEx sues the US government saying its not liable for inadvertent shipping products that violate ban of products to China, Australian judge rules man can sue media companies for defamatory comments on Facebook posts, and Facebook agrees to handover user identity information over alleged hate speech posts. Starring Tom Merritt, Patrick Beja, Roger Chang. MP3Continue reading “The Buzz Around Lightyear – DTNS 3560”

Raspberry Pi Foundation announces the Raspberry Pi 4, Google is expanding its Child Safety program to include media literacy, Apple is rumored to be launching a 16-inch MacBook Pro in September and Amazon unveils a online beauty supply store. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang. MP3 Download Using a Screen Reader? Click here MultipleContinue reading “What’s a Pi 4? – DTNS 3559”

AT&T wins PCMag’s fastest mobile network in America, Huawei is in talks about using Russian-sourced Aurora OS for its mobile phones, and France wants G7 task force to look into to ensure Libra follows all proper regulations regarding money laundering and consumer protection. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Allison Sheridan. MP3 Download UsingContinue reading “The First Wrong Is Always Right – DTNS 3558”

Check in with DTNS in our 2019 Q2 analyst level hang-out. Using a Screen Reader? Click here Multiple versions (ogg, video etc.) from Archive.org. Please SUBSCRIBE HERE. Subscribe through Apple Podcasts. A special thanks to all our supporters–without you, none of this would be possible. If you are willing to support the show or giveContinue reading “2019 Q2 Analyst Hangout – DTNS”

Younger generations seem to be developing horns in the back of their skulls due to the extended use of technology like smartphones and tablets according to a study at the University of the Sunshine Coast in Australia. Is this a trend or something greater or lots of press over something minor? Starring Tom Merritt, SarahContinue reading “Hmm, I Don’t Know if You’re Having a Heart Attack – DTNS 3557”

Google’s brass is contemplating removing all kids videos off of YouTube and putting them exclusive on YouTube Kids. Is this is too little too late and what’s the impetus for the possible change in the first place? Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang. MP3 Download Using a Screen Reader? Click here MultipleContinue reading “Hey YouTube, Leave Those Kids Alone – DTNS 3556”

Facebook has taken the wraps off its cryptocurrency Libra. Backed by low-volatility assets like banking deposits Facebook subsidiary Calibra along with 27 other partners will manage the operation of the Libra. Will the Libra be the standard in non-governmental fiat currency and how will this affect other cryptocurrencies? Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang,Continue reading “Will Libra Tip the Scales for Facebook? – DTNS 3555”