2024 Daily Tech News Show


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5			On this episode of DTNS, NIST says to stop making people do complicated things for passwords, Gmail gets smarter reply suggestions, and Jason Howell reports on the new Google TV Streamer	Twitch Chat Pop-out Window
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8			This is the Daily Tech News for... Friday September 27th, 2024. In LA, I'm Tom Merritt
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10			From Studio Animal House I'm Sarah Lane
11			Drawing the Top Tech Stories from Cleveland, I'm Len Peralta
12			I'm Jason Howell, the OTHER tech titan of Petaluma
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20		sl	The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) has fined Meta $101.5 million for violating GDPR rules by storing passwords in plain text. The fine comes after the conclusion of an investigation into a 2019 security breach, which showed as much as 600 million passwords were stored in easily readable plain text, dating back to 2012. The DPC also found that Meta failed to promptly notify the commission of the breach, and did not properly document personal data breaches related to the storage of passwords in plain text. Meta was also found to have violated GDPR by not implementing adequate technical measures to protect users' passwords from unauthorized access.	https://www.engadget.com/big-tech/meta-fined-102-million-for-storing-passwords-in-plain-text-110049679.html
21		tm	Reuters reported Thursday that Sam Altman might get a 7% stake in a newly organized OpenAI that would have uncapped profits as a public benefit company. Open AI CEO Sam Altman told employees at an all hands that "there are no current plans" to give him a stake in OpenAI. At an interview during Italian Tech Week he said regarding reports that OpenAI was considering reorganizing into a for profit public benefit company, "Most of the stuff I saw was also just totally wrong."	https://www.cnbc.com/2024/09/26/openais-sam-altman-tells-employees-he-didnt-get-giant-equity-stake.html
22		sl	Following a a number of disappointing box office performances for several big-budget films, including Martin Scorsese’s "Killers of the Flower Moon" and "Fly Me to the Moon", Apple’s Hollywood Studio is refocusing their movie release strategy. Instead of theater premieres they'll be releasing them on Apple TV+. Plans to release Wolfs—an action comedy starring George Clooney and Brad Pitt—in theaters globally has been canceled and replaced with a limited run in a small number of venues before releasing on Apple TV+ on Friday.	https://9to5mac.com/2024/09/27/apple-tv-wolfs-premiere-today/
23		tm	Bloomberg's sources say ARM made a "high-level inquiry" about buying Intel's product unit. You know, the part of the company that sells chips for PCs and servers and the like. That would have left Intel with its foundry business. The one that makes the chips. Intel turned down the offer, saying that the division was not for sale.	https://www.engadget.com/computing/intel-reportedly-rebuffed-an-offer-from-arm-to-buy-its-product-unit-120044228.html
24		sl	iFixit has published the results of its teardown of the iPhone 16 Pro models. The Pro model's batteries have an enclosure to prevent you from accidentally puncturing the battery while conducting repairs. The biggest news from the teardown is the 16 Pro has dual entry, meaning you don't need to remove the screen for all repairs. And as long as you are using OEM parts, you can swap them out freely without worrying about activiation lock. IFixit gives the iPhone 16 Pro models a 7 out of 10 for repairability, up significantly from the 15 Pro's 4 out of 10.	https://9to5mac.com/2024/09/27/ifixit-iphone-16-pro-teardown-new-battery-camera-control-compromise-much-more-repairable/
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30		tm	The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) sets technology standards for the US government and those who do business with it and therefore has influence on standards in the entire country and sometimes beyond. NIST released its second public draft of a revision of the Digital Identity Guidelines. It proposes barring the following practices regarding password setting: mandatory resets, required or restricted use of certain characters, and the use of security questions.	https://arstechnica.com/security/2024/09/nist-proposes-barring-some-of-the-most-nonsensical-password-rules/
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32			NOTES: Why? Changing passwords regularly was a mitigation against malicious actors guessing simple passwords. However, it is not effective and somewhat counterproductive as it encourages users to choose weaker passwords since they have to keep remembering a new one every few months. What about choosing certain characters like one number, one special character, and one upper-case character? If passwords and sufficiently long and random, special characters offer no benefit, and requiring them again encourages users to choose weaker passwords. And security questions like "what was your first pet?" for account recovery are also forbidden. Your account is only as secure as its weakest link and since these answers are neither long or random, and also eminently phishable, they are insecure. In previous guidelines these were "should not" and in the proposals they are shall not. Going from a suggestion to a requirement. The proposal also requires the minimum password to be eight characters and suggests a minimum of 15. It says the maximum length should be at least 64 if not larger. Comments on the proposals can be submitted by email to dig-comments@nist.gov by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on October 7.
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39		sl	Google introduced smart replies in Gmail, powered by its Gemini Large Language Model. Unlike previous versions, these new smart replies are designed to consider the full context of the email conversation, with the effort to sound more personal. The updated options are available to users with a Gemini Business, Enterprise, Education, or Education Premium add-on, or a Google One AI Premium subscription.	https://www.engadget.com/ai/google-launches-geminis-contextual-smart-replies-in-gmail-140021232.html
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54		tm	On Tuesday Google's Chromecast replacement, the Google TV Streamer, was released. Jason you've been using it since it came out. How does it stack up to the Chromecast and other streaming devices on the market?	https://store.google.com/us/product/google_tv_streamer?hl=en-US
55			-0- - Device itself is slick, some will dislike that its less easy to hide (though that's intended to increase Thread/Matter support) - 32GB of storage is MUCH appreciated - Appreciate the ethernet port - Does not include HDMI in the box	https://www.androidfaithful.com/google-tv-streamer/
56			-0- Remote - Remote is slippery! - Multifunction button can be assigned as you wish (mine: Google Home controls) - I never like having Netflix/YouTube buttons - The directional up top isn't very differentiated from the button in the center - Can be located by the push of a button with a beep
57			-0- Software - Google TV interface similar as it was before - But yes, there's AI Inside as well - Gemini for some show/movie summaries and overviews (hit or miss) -- Though the voice assistant is still Assistant, a little confusing but most people probably won't notice - Google Home controls are AWESOME, LOVE THIS - Generative AI screensaver is... a neat time waster, daughter loves it! - The interface is FULL, JAMMED and very noisy.
58			-0- Overall - I'm happy with it as a replacement for the Samsung interface we were using before - Not having the lesser expensive Chromecast option will upset some folks - But man, the interface is SO DANG NOISY and full. I really wish there was a way to remove what you don't want.
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65			Notes: Google TV Streamer - Jason's review Resolution: up to 4K HDR, 60 FPS Supported video: Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG Supported audio: Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, and Dolby Atmos Wireless: Wi-Fi 802.11ac (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz), Bluetooth® 5.1 Memory: 4GB Storage: 32GB Ports: Ethernet, USB-C, HDMI 2.1
66			-0- - $99.99 - No more Chromecast with Google TV - Ethernet, Included Remote - Thread and Matter support (border router, NOT a hub though)
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74			Kenny sent us a message: "I like the fact that Meta is going to integrate Be My Eyes volunteer into the glasses, this will help blind and low vision people be hands-free while using this service. they will still have to be connected to a phone and the app is on android and iOS, but they will not have to wait with phone around and possibly drop it or get it stolen. and don’t forget on the ray ban mini glasses. There’s a little screen on the inside left lens that shows you notifications."
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82		sl	Jason Howell	Jason Howell https://androidfaithful.com https://www.youtube.com/@techsploder https://x.com/jasonhowell @jasonhowell@twit.social	androidfaithful.com	youtube.com/@techsploder
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107			Which of these Streaming TV shows are real. Which are fake?
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110			Real or Fake? Baby Sharks in the City. A nature series about the secret life of baby great white sharks in the greatest city in the world, New York!
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112			Real or Fake? Nobody Knows I'm Here A drama about a former child star who lives the life a recluse on a remote Chilean farm. When a woman from the local town comes into his life he begins to open up about his traumatic past.
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114			Real or Fake? Dream Architects A South Korean sci-fi drama where scientists design and build dreamscapes for wealthy clients to explore while they sleep. However, they soon discover that some dreams hold dangerous secrets that can alter reality.
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116			Real or Fake? Rust Valley Restorers Reality show about an old-school auto collector in the interior of British Columbia, who restores old clunkers into profitable cars collectors want to buy with help from his son and his best friend.
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118			Real or Fake? Clam Diggers Reality show about a Nova Scotian family of clam diggers led by cantankerous matriarch, Deidre. They fend off competitors and the elements with an aim to collect the biggest haul of clams for the season. This is one family you don't want to shuck with!
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120			Real or Fake? Get the Goat Two hapless small town Brazilian cops are in over their heads as they cross paths with heavily armed criminals in their search for the town's missing goat mascot, Celestina.
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122			Real or Fake? Hashtag Fashion A Spanish-language reality show focusing on a Miami social-lite and social media influencer who tries to break into the competitive world of designer fashion.
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124			Real or Fake? Cursed Retreat An aspiring author spends the week in an isolated upstate New York cabin to gain inspiration for her lastest horror novel. But things take a sinister turn when she's visited by horrific waking visions straight from her manuscript.
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126			Real or Fake? Fatal Seduction A married professor is pulled into a passionate affair with a younger man that uncovers a path of tragedy and betrayal from those closest to her in this South African series.
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128			Real or Fake? Tickled A NZ crime documentary starring Journalist David Farrier as he uncovers the seedy world behind an online tickling competition.
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130			Real or Fake? Office Olympics A wacky Japanese game show where participants must succesfully compete in ridiculous office-style games and challenges to earn the coveted "employee of the month" trophy.
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