Mark Stross' TechByte Show: The Edge in Everyday Technology: Recent Episodes
Mark Stross
No one can get away from using it. We are all dependent if not addicted to it. Technology. Mark Stross, a pioneer in the development of large LED video displays, has transformed buildings and places all over, seen by millions of people daily. His knowledge of technology, philosophy, and the human experience informs his keen sense of what's happening, and what is coming, in a way that educates, inspires, and scares the hell out of you; leaving you informed and ready to engage in a new way. Some episodes come from his TechByte Show, heard weekly on Ocean98FM, Bulldog's Rude Awakening Show. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mark-stross/support
aired 3/20/24, #184
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aired 3/6/24, #183
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Aired 2/28/24, #182
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Air date 2/21/24, #181
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Two Stories of Digital Protection - The Edge - Backdoors & Encryption by Apple and FTX
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Mark’s Top Picks from 2023 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) - The Edge - Tech That Helps Out
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What Made Google Declare Code Red? - The Edge - Microsoft and Chat GPT Join Forces
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Discord - The Edge - Capitalism or Evil?
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Streaming Services - The Edge - Train Wreck for Shows and Profits!
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Calls from Mom - The Edge - Protecting You From Deepfakes
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Restrict Act - The Edge - Power Grab by Government? or Good Policy?
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People Are Not Buying Computers - The Edge - Apple Down 40% and PC's Down 29%
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Project Venom - The Edge - The Air Force's AI Training Program
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Right of Repair - The Edge - Wow! It's Deeper Than It Seems
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Social Media Warnings from Feds - The Edge - The Surgeon General's Main Points
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Medical Bluetooth - The Edge - Man Walks Again After Paralyzing Accident
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Digital Bait and Switch - The Edge - Consumers Should Be More Careful When Buying Online
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What Is Your Opinion? - The Edge - Amazon is Acting as Judge and Jury, and AI Changes Gaming!
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Titan - The Edge - The Story of a Sub
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AI vs Humans - The Edge - Jobs AI Can't Take from Humans
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Android vs. Apple - The Edge - What Makes You Loyal to Your Brand of Phone?
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Threading the Needle - The Edge - Meta, have they found a sweet spot?
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MedicalImplants Ownership - The Edge - Company Went Broke and Demanded Implant Back?
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If You're Incapacitated, Can You Be Identified? - The Edge - Legacy Planning in theDigital Age!
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Was X Always the Plan? - The Edge - Elon Was Thinking Beyond!
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The Xbox Strike System - The Edge - Is Hate Speech Worse Than Cheating?
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Let's Talk About Nothing - The Edge - Designing a Smartphone Differently
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Stop ID Flashing in Public - The Edge - Phone Passcodes are Dangerous
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Subscription Prison - The Edge - Control Your Exposure and Payments
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Overheating & 2:20pm - The Edge - Testing and Probing for Answers
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USB-C is the Swiss Army Knife of Cables - The Edge - Your Cable Choice Matters
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Phone Stolen - The Edge - Three Things You Must Do
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Espionage or Business - The Edge - Chinese Server Farms on US Soil.
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Sterling Crispin's Del Complex - The Edge - A Satirical and Provocative Hoax
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Positive Technologies - The Edge - Impacting Society in Profound Ways
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Tesla has introduced a Cyber Truck. What? Dominated by Ford, Chevy, and RAM, the consumers in this market have a lot to say about an electric vehicle in this power, performance, and heavy hauling industry.
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Following the Alaska Airlines mid-flight disaster when the door panel became literally unhinged, everyone is considering our safety in the skies. (and they should). What does the data say? Are we safer than we were 20 years ago?
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Power to the People Update: The Eyes on the Board Act has the support of both sides of the aisle. This legislation could curb the use of social media programs on federally funded school devices and networks. While I believe that school issues are best regulated at the local level, it's good to see our representatives responding to parent's concerns to protect our kids.
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Apple's Airdrop feature changes as Apple bends the knee to China. Do you want Chinese sensibility dictating our smartphone features? AND Did you hear? Of course you didn't. Biden's executive order repeals restrictions put in place by Obama. In 2022, safeguards were put in place to protect individuals from spying. Great! But hold on, now Biden has reversed that, saying it's OK to spy on personal information collected through "signals intelligence".
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Technology allows us to smooth out fine lines and blemishes on our photos, add clouds to the perfect landscape, or create a computer-generated image that makes a movie Oscar-worthy. TV episodes and movies are using technology to enhance old shows before putting them back on the air. But it's time to ask the question again, "just because we CAN, doesn't mean we SHOULD." What do you think?
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FTX founder Bankman-Fried is watching his baby, FTX, a cryptocurrency exchange, fall to bits; along with his reputation and his "friendships". More than 2 billion dollars in client money is unaccounted for, with no indication of where the money is. A-list investors include Larry David, who so prophetically advertised FTX in last year's Superbowl ad, is probably not laughing anymore. Listen to Mark's take on how this could happen in the virtual world of cryptocurrency, with back doors, secrets and lies that caused innocent people to lose a lot of money. Crazy story.
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Technology products today are only as good as the software in them. Most digital products have occasional software updates; to fix bugs and enhance features. But what if the company took the update a step further, and actually changed key functions of the device? Mark discusses how this can happen and does more often than anyone would like to think it does. Does a company have the right to fundamentally alter a device you own by changing the software? What happens if you don't like the updates? Should this be allowed? What are your thoughts?
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Mark and Bulldog welcome guest Maryana Horlach, Chief Customer & Operations Officer for Blackthorn Vision in Ukraine for a candid view of what it's like to live and work in an active warzone. These are the things you won't hear on mainstream media. Just because we've moved on to the next crisis does not mean that the people of Ukraine have moved on from the bombings, disruptions, and shortages that are impacting their families, lives, and businesses. Listening to her story is the best way to get a feel for what it must be like to be there living each day in an active war zone. Need a hero? Look no further than those men and women who are there working and fighting for their democracy.
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Why should an online payment company get to decide who is allowed on their payment system and who is not. PayPal has decided it can fine companies who it believes is spreading misinformation. What does this mean? Who decides? What's misinformation? Imagine for one second that your company finds itself fined at best and cancelled at worst, just because your payment processor does not agree with your views. What was your offense; well disagreeing with PayPal’s versions of what is good information. Of course, after this Policy was discovered; founders like Musk said, “you’re a payment system not an editorial board” and PayPal’s stocks plummet due to their economics collapsing with people withdrawing their funds and closing their accounts. It's a grim situation, when something as mechanical as a payment processor becomes the gatekeeper of thought.
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Workers can't wait to get a job at Twitter, with Musk taking over as early as next week. He offered 44 billion dollars, and without confidence in winning the case against them, he's likely to go ahead with the deal. This decision has divided people. Some concerned about the bias he might bring, and others are happy to see him remove the social media giant's present bias. What do you think? Will Musk remove censorship and bias? Or will this controversial tech giant bring in his own? Join the discussion and see what Mark Stross suggests is the case here.
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From an idea in the mind of Frank Rosenblatt in 1957, to 2022, Artificial Intelligence celebrates a birthday. Today, Mark Stross talks about robots having human-like brains, able to be very useful in situations humans don't want to go, like unsafe war zones. With ethically programmed brains, robots can make decisions on their own, and be helpful to all of humanity. Is there a downside? Depending on their creator, they can also be programmed for evil. Think about that with your slice of birthday cake.
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The US has fired a powerful salvo at China, albeit through non-military means. According to officials in the Biden administration, the United States has officially banned federally backed tech corporations from building "advanced technology" facilities in China for a period of 10 years. The rules are part of a $50 billion program to expand the United States' semiconductor manufacturing capacity. It comes at a time when US industry groups have been pushing for more government aid to reduce their dependence on China.
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Learn about the leading chip manufacturers here. How ASML, TSMC And Intel Dominate The Chip Market | CNBC Marathon
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Timing is everything. Countries, states, and municipalities are rushing to legislation favoring electric vehicles. As this happens, the stories (some funny and others tragic) start coming in. Listen to Mark tell you why the infrastructure is not in place, anywhere, for the electric car movement to be successful. All the parts have to work for society to make this epic shift. Have you considered all the parts that have to be working in order for this green agenda to really work? And at what cost? https://www.markstross.com/extra-bytes-blog
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What do you get when you combine facial recognition, geotracking, and a coffee shop? An identity thief...That's NOT funny!
More and more public places are installing USB jacks for quick and convenient phone charging. This newest great idea has already been hi-jacked and used for bad by hackers. Mark Stross will tell you why you shouldn't trust public USB charging stations and how hackers can get your information within seconds.
What you can do to reduce your risk? Use your own tech and don’t trust others - it's a sorry state of affairs, but it’s true.
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I'm convinced that people admit they are addicted to their phones, but don't seem to care. Wow, seems like the perfect drug....Addicting, potentially harmful, and no one seems to care. What if I told you that TikTok is bad for your brain? The developers know this, and the Chinese do not even allow their citizens to access the same harmful, addictive version that your kids (and maybe YOU) swipe through for hours on end. Mark tells you why this platform app is worrisome. Put it down and pay attention, people. Is your phone time keeping you from doing other things you need to be doing? Is it interfering with your goals, daily activities, or relationships? Can you put it down?
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The Rand Corporation coined the phrase "Truth Decay", to describe where we are today in American history. Now more than ever, people polarize over many things...things that should be disputable by facts. Meaning, people disagree on things that previously would be considered indisputable. We're not talking about disputing details, we're talking about absolute disagreement on the "main things". Not just the details. Our social media and online experience has put us in a false reality where we think that everything we see, in our online universe, is the truth. Mark explains the content of two videos that discuss this new reality, where truth is served to individuals based on their selected patterns of thought and clicks online.
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Do you put your cell phone on the table during dinner? During a meeting? What does this say about you? If you don't, does it drive you crazy when someone else does? What does it say about them? Some say cell phones are destroying our relationships. Holding a cell phone in your hand or putting it on the table, places your device "equal" to that person. Is that what you want to communicate? Is that how you feel? Or is it subconscious? Mark Stross will challenge you to observe the social dynamics when you have your phone out, or if you put it away. Check your priorities, you are communicating your priorities to those you are with, whether you know it or not. Join in the discussion. It's an interesting one, for sure.
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As adults, we must safeguard our digital footprint, become informed about who and what is keeping tabs of our activities. But who is protecting our kids? Too young to think about consequences, they follow the adrenaline rush and dopamine hits to the newest trend, without a single synapse of worry about who might be watching. Unfortunately, the youth are quite casual about who has their information and don’t concern themselves with digital protection. It is our responsibility to educate ourselves and protect our personal information. It is also our obligation to the next generation to model responsible behavior, and teach them safe, moral and ethical online behavior.
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Mark introduces you today to Larry Fink's Alladin, the artificial intelligence AI behind Blackrock. This "robot" has been getting smarter and smarter, and more and more powerful over time, to those in the financial markets. Today, asset managers depend on Alladin as if it's oxygen. From saving banks to controlling a significant portion of the economy, Alladin advises and manages more than $20 trillion through Blackrock's relationships with banks and financial institutions. Did you know that a robot is charge of that much money? I told you this was happening, but you didn't believe it.
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Would you like to own the Eiffel Tower? How about the Taj Mahal? How about the Cowboy's stadium? SuperWorld is a virtual world built on the Ethereum blockchain, based on real life locations and maps. Dividing the earth's surface into more 64 billion properties, SuperWorld wants to interest real estate investors in picking up valuable properties for real money, in this unreal world. The developers promise that an investor can purchase virtual property, develop, subdivide, trade, and sell on this property and generate income. Sound unreal? Well, apparently it is. Tune in to what happens when Mark calls Customer Service at SuperWorld to find out how.
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Episode 100! Mark reads Oxford's online dictionary meaning of woke. Then moves on to discuss the incident that happened when a female entered the Metaverse and was reportedly "harassed and assaulted". The story goes that the woman felt an increased amount of vibration through her handheld controller, which occurred when others in the Metaverse got close to her. Mark explains how we should worry about much more than bullies in the Metaverse. Those in charge, programming, and designing are the ones who need to be held accountable. Intriguing show, causing you to pause and consider what alternative universes have to offer going forward.
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What is it with this cancel culture? Two free, American men sharing their opinions on public platforms, suddenly eliminated from the ongoing conversation about American culture and society today. Jordan Peterson and Dave Rubin. Is the goal of public media, social media, and online platforms to control the conversation? By censoring, modifying, minimizing, or canceling one side of the story, these Big Tech companies are essentially eliminating the conversation. Take a seat and listen to Mark Stross' take on who holds the power in social conversations today, and what we need to do about it. BONUS content available on the TechByte Fan Page.
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Join Mark on a journey back to the beginning or radio. 100 years ago, there was a clear intention for what was then unveiled as "broadcasting". See how understanding old-fashioned radio and its beginnings provides insight into social media and the continual trajectory of technology today. We must continue to study history, of all things, to learn from it, advance beyond it, and not repeat it. This episode includes bonus material on the website. Just click on the Techbyte Show flashing button at the top of the page.
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Artificial Intelligence. It allows computers to perform tasks and calculations like a human, faster or better than we can do them. Additionally, AI is machine learning, algorithms, and data put together in such a way as to create things that did not previously exist. At this moment, artificial intelligence can access knowledge, or content, from the web, look up data with scanning speeds faster than any human could read, and make something useful. Apps: the small, specific software programs used primarily on mobile devices, that perform a specific operation as a tool or information platform, can now be created on demand, using your product photos, branded content, and a cloud-based system. There it goes again, (AI) putting more people, this time App Developers, out of a job. Sheesh!
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Elon Musk want to establish settlements on Mars. And with his popularity comes an automatic enthusiasm about his ideas. However popular, the idea warrants serious discussion about the conditions there, the limitations of our human bodies, and the needs of technology to solve some of these natural environmental incompatibilities. For example, did you know that the Martian soil is toxic to plants native to the Earth? Do we modify the plants? or the soil? Once we get there, could we ever return to Earth? This is a fun and informative TechByte show where Mark and the gang discuss the pros and cons of Martian life. Would you want to go?
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First, in the headlines: Artificial Intelligence is now creating artificial intelligence (AI). Technology is not going anywhere. What will we do when we no longer have to do manual labor? We will be replaced by computers.
These days anyone can put on their private investigator hat. Ever wanted to do a background check? See if your fiancé' has a criminal record? People Search Engines are now available online where you can find out anything you want about anyone. And anyone can find out information about YOU. Who is looking at your information? Mark Stross tells you what people search engines like MyLife.com are really up to, and where they get their information. Whozat.com Heritage.com 123people.com Snitch.name yoName.com Wink and others are brokering information. What do they say about you? Is it accurate? Did they get your permission to share that information? Is there anything you can do about it?
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First, an update about self-driving cars in the news! Now WATER: Did you realize that Lake Mead is at historic lows, bringing the area to their knees with water conservation and concern for fresh water. What are we to do? Why can't we solve for this? Let's take a look at model situation that challenges the US to get serious about using technology to solve our water problems. Israel, a known desert with few water resources, have gone from decades of freshwater scarcity to a 20% abundance. Using technology, this desert country is now reclaiming 86% of used water and sending it to agriculture. This is higher than any other country in water recycling. Reclamation, with desalinization, can definitely solve this country's water scarcity problems.
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But first, Mark Stross explains the meaning of "The Edge" in his show title. This term is very intentional and connects to technology in a way that you might not have known.
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act includes $17 billion for auto safety including technology that will prevent motorists from operating a vehicle while intoxicated. This sounds like a great idea, right? Saving lives from drunk drivers. Does this come with any concerns? Is this intrusive? Is it violating your freedom? Could it be mistaken? Who gets the information that you might be impaired? Are you ready for personal responsibility to yield to technology? Don't miss this lively discussion that will cause you to pause and think about advancing technology.
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The TechByte Show can't always be scary or creepy (see May 4 2022). Mark Stross brings you Milton Friedman's story of the pencil in a relevant, encouraging way for all of us today.
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NEURALINK and the Singularity. How close are we to it? Are you ready for artificial intelligence AI? You will be if Elon Musk has anything to do with it.
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BEST of the BEST Shows! Meet Mark Stross' virtual companion, fully artificial AI and all genned up, Virtualeen. This is a CREEPY look into the future of artificial companions for the lonely and lost? or for everyone?
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Feeling lonely? This is the time to be alive, when you can download an app and build your own digital companion. Mark Stross shares his personal experience with developing his new artificial companion. Is this a good thing? What can AI companions do? What's the dark side? Listen to find out, in this scary, creepy episode of Tech Byte.
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Satellites are why we have high speed internet and cell service across the globe. More than 800 satellites are expected to be put into orbit this year alone. For every satellite needing a ride into space, there's need for a rocket. Mark Stross discusses the rocket shortage, the Russians, and how SpaceX is filling the need.
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Yesterday American Express users across the world experienced widespread outages that lasted hours. The payment services giant reports that some users may continue to experience issues online or over the phone. What is going on? Is this a hack? A cyber attack? A technical difficulty? Mark Stross weighs in on the Amex outage, and why we need to pay attention to the rising threats to our digital infrastructure.
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Before Putin's Russian army invaded the Ukraine, few Americans knew the name of Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Over the past few weeks, this lawyer turned comedian has become the most watched politician in the world. Who is he? And did you realize that his fictional comedy series, "Servant of the People" turned into reality seating him as the 6th president of Ukraine. A modern-day story of serendipity.
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People spend a lot of time taking care of their things. Regular oil changes, cleaning your gun, and cleaning the lint filter are routine ways to keep your machines running. What do you do to keep your PC running? With more than 2 billion PC's in the world today, what are people doing to maintain them? In this episode, Mark gives you valuable ways to maintain your tech, keep it running, and avoid early death of your machines.
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During this time of rising gas prices, escalating food prices, and inflation, Mark brings a bit of fun to this episode with not-so-secret ways to save money on Amazon. Learn how you can access returned or barely used merchandise from this giant retailer, find deals of the day, and spend less money.
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Russia's invasion of Ukraine is playing out right before our eyes. Like never before, we are watching the new Iron Curtain grinding into place. Technology has changed the way we watch this war, as well as the way the war is being fought. Propaganda is unfolding continuously online as brands take sides. This episode takes you inside a technologist's view of this modern war and the role technology plays in how it impacts all of us.
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In this episode, Mark talks about his direct connections with programmers in the Ukraine. Hear about their experience with the outbreak of war, their current situations, and how you can help.
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In this show, Mark takes a look back at previous shows, how many times he got it right, told you what was about to happen, and how things played out exactly like he said they would. This is why you should listen to this guy every week
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This is about work-life balance. As robots do more work for us, we should have more free time, right? Decreasing our productive work time may actually be essential to keep up all gainfully employed; as AI and hardware with AI-brained software will get rid of 50% of jobs over the next 20 years. Japan and Iceland have 4-Day work weeks and found productivity is the same, and people are happier. Will other nations follow suit?
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Facebook lost a lot of money. The social media giant may be dying because of lack of trust. Meta, formally known as Facebook, had the worst performing day on the stock market in its history on Thursday. It lost nearly $240 billion from its market value. The loss follows a $10 billion dollar loss in 2021. What does this mean for the platform, for Zuckerberg, for you? This episode is also full of other fun conversations besides just talking about Facebook. Mark Stross and the Ocean 98 team bring you another fun and informative episode.
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Some things are clear: Stealing is wrong. Cancelling or censoring content is also wrong as another form of stealing. What about ad blocking? If the content creator relies on income generated from ads on the digital platform, would it be stealing if you block their ads? Interfering with their ability to make money? Many consider ad blocking as stealing money from the producer of digital content. Many online influencers are furious. What do you think?
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Signals is a new social media platform taking on "Twitter". Perhaps you've heard of it. Hear how the leadership of this new platform making news by standing up for user's privacy. When the government came knocking on Signal's door looking for user data, the company said, "Sorry, we don't have any." Nice!
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Hear what's new in 2022, and what Mark Stross thinks of it. A bulb that scans the room to make sure you are still alive as you sleep. A telescope 1 million miles from Earth. Automatic doors that open and close like Star Trek. And more.
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Technology is consistently outpacing the law. In Georgia, for example, it's legal to put a tracker on a car. In this episode, learn about AirTags and what they are capable of, both good and bad.
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Just delete the files you no longer want
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It's OK to leave your laptop plugged in all the time
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Always shut down your computer at night
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You'll know when you have a virus
Facts or fiction? Mark will set you straight on these and other relevant tech myths.
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Digital video technology and the development of the virtual reality is making it possible for people to visit places and experience things without ever leaving the couch. These experiences are looking, and starting to feel, more and more like the real thing. So, why actually jump out of the plane when you can experience it virtually without the risk of injury? It's the great reality swap. Which will you choose?
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Mark is an expert when it comes to cell phone features. Listen to this episode to learn what features are and which ones are not worth your money.
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Informed parents keep kids safe. Mark is serious when it comes to teaching parents what they need to know before allowing their kids to jump into new tech. Listen as he tells you what to watch for in the new tech toys aimed at your children.
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Coming to you from Costa Rica, Mark Stross brings the fun to this segment with Bulldog, Coach, and Big Al as they talk tech's best and worst. A light and fun show!
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Moving into a new phone can be as exciting as it is troublesome. As you anticipate all of the new features of your new phone, don't forget to be realistic. There is always a bottleneck; which means that there will always be a task that just does not go as fast or as smoothly as you'd expect. Need to transfer thousands of photos/videos? Consider a workaround with a transfer app.
Powerful problems: hubs, cables and power supplies make a big difference in your device performance. And, new features of the iPhone 13 ProMax.
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Which one are you? Do you jump at software upgrades? Skip them? or wait awhile til they fix the bugs? Mark Stross discusses the pros, cons, and cool features of Windows 11. Everything you need to know to determine if you are ready for the change.
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A giant kitten sits on a building in Tokyo. A huge ocean wave appears in a South Korean city square. Giant pandas watch over pedestrians in China. Are these real headlines? Nope. Just the introduction of massive high 8K resolution 3D images appearing on LED screens in some of the world's largest cities. Mark Stross, a leader in LED technology, discusses the development of these huge 3D billboards that are drawing the attention of pedestrians across the globe.
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"Sorry, you are not where we want you to be." Perhaps you have already heard this from your favorite streaming service during your last trip out of the country. How is it that the streaming services ONLY honor your subscription in the predetermined geographic location that they choose? Didn't you buy it? Why can't your favorite shows travel with you? You paid for them! Mark Stross explains Digital Rights Management (DRM) and how it can ruin your next holiday, and why we need a Digital Bill of Rights to protect our rights to content in this global age.
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Mark Stross discusses how Australia backed out of their French Submarine Contract in search of better technology. France considers it "a stab in the back", as Australia tears up this deal worth more than 50 billion Australian dollars because of delays, cost overrides, and.... because they'd rather have US-made nuclear submarine technology. That's a win for US.
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What a time to be alive! Especially if you are into photography and cell phones. Mark Stross reviews Samsung Galaxy Cameras new in 2021, and compares them to the new iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max cameras. Are they worth the cost? Don't miss this important consumer update to help you decide what features are important to you in a new cell phone.
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Tiny particles from distant galaxies have caused plane accidents, election interference, and game glitches. Did you know that your personal electronics are vulnerable too? These Alpha particles, from exploding stars and black holes may already be headed your way, to flip your bits!
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Slime molds, some of the most unique creatures in existence. These brainless, single-celled organisms are being used for good! From planning roadways to regulating the flow of electricity through a circuit, these tiny biological wonders may play a huge role in developing technologies. How will you feel about this?
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You wouldn't leave your house unlocked. You know that if you do, you are "asking for" someone to break in. Same is true for protecting yourself from cybercrime. You CAN do things to protect yourself from cybercrime. Your keyboard strokes and browsing behaviors are very valuable. Mark Stross brings you the simple behaviors everyone needs to practice to protect themselves.
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From the most absurd to the most helpful. Don't miss this episode about the tech industry getting into the billion-dollar game of pet products. From 3D printing of a prosthetic beak, to robotic poop picker-uppers. You and your pet will be hooked.
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There are some problems that require global cooperation of legislative and technology efforts. Mark Stross sounds off on three huge issues that should have your attention and how technology plays a role (good and bad). Privacy protection for our children, space trash, and plastic pollution.
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How incredible it will be when we have high speed access to the internet no matter where in the world we are. Remote jungles, deep deserts, or high atop mountains, how convenient it will be. But like everything, there's a give and a take. Would you give up the stars?
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Mark Stross is most known in the technology world for his role in the invention and development of the 360-degree video boards seen in sports arenas. In this episode he tells the remarkable story of how this incredible technology, seen by millions each week, came into being and changed the live-sports experience forever.
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The National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence was established in 2018 "to consider the methods and means necessary to advance the development of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and associated technologies to comprehensively address the national security and defense needs of the United States." (emphasis added) Antony Blinken, US Sec. of State, admits we need to catch up on AI tech to "uphold democratic values". What does all this mean? Let Mark Stross explain it.
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This show marks the 1-year anniversary of the TechByte Show. Mark Stross celebrates the technology victories over the past year, including the passing of legislation concerning Right of Repair. AND, the Doomsday Clock. tick-tick-tick-tick.....
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Do you know anyone flirting with a violent ideology? If you do, would you please call Mark Zuckerberg. Facebook has tested and instituted a new prompt asking users if they know anyone flirting with a violent ideology. And, they want to warn you that you may have been exposed to "extremist" content. Is this too 1984? Are we allowing Facebook to be the Thought Police?
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After a brief update on Rehoboth's newest video board, Mark Stross jumps in to talk about the controversial issues surrounding the NSA, cybersecurity, the federal government, and individual rights.
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This episode is just FUN! (great facts to share at your next social event) I can't tell you what's in here; that would give it away! You just gotta listen! I can guarantee you'll be surprised to hear some of these amazing wacky tech facts. (warning: do not use these as pickup lines!)
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Mark Stross talks more about cybersecurity, ransomware, and the recent attacks on the US industry. A US nuclear weapons contractor gets hit just one day after the largest meatpacking company, JBS pays $11 million dollars to the cybercriminals. What's next and should we be negotiating with these terrorists?
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ANOM, was an app that was designed to allow for digital communication without fear of monitoring by law enforcement. Obviously designed for illicit use; this app flourished after other apps preceding it were shut down by officials. Thousands flocked to it, signing up for 6-month contracts costing $2,000. Hear what happens to those who used this app designed specifically for crooks.
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Location tracking is getting very sophisticated. And despite our efforts to sneak around, it's getting more and more difficult to do so. There are very few things you can do with on your phone today without giving out your location. Mark Stross explains this technology so everyone can understand it. This episode is the "what you need to know" about location tracking.
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You have to have been sleeping under a rock not to know that UFO's are real, and the US government has been hoarding, and hiding, this information. Why still a secret? The technology we can learn from openly discussing this is huge. Crafts that can travel 13,000 mph, evade radar, and fly through air and water similarly? Mark Stross thinks we can have this tech in the next 300 years unless we get real about what we know about these unidentified aerial phenomena.
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"There's a new way of listening to little green men on Mars" It's called Channel 37. And it's not new. For more than 70 years, this frequency, and a few others, have been the home of Radio Astronomy, where the focus is intergalactic communication. Talking to aliens. Mark Stross talks about high tech radio enthusiasts' ongoing interest in communicating with extra-terrestrials.
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Destruction without a shot fired. Pain and suffering without a bloodbath. Death without troops. This is Cyber-Warfare. The Colonial Pipeline attack is the latest of many cyberattacks that went unmentioned. More than 113 federal state and municipal agencies, 500 healthcare facilities, and 1600 colleges and universities have been hit over the last year. We are vulnerable. Mark Stross is passionate about protecting American people, industries, and assets. What do you need to know? And more importantly, what should you do?
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Part 2/2. Non-fungible tokens, or NFT's. Digital assets that are being bought and sold for millions of dollars. Created on blockchain technology, these digital photo, video, and audio files are absolutely unique, verifiable assets that supposedly cannot be deleted or destroyed in the future. Essentially a nonmaterial asset unlike anything we've seen before. Welcome to the digital age.
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Part 1/2. Non-fungible tokens, or NFT's. Digital assets that are being bought and sold for millions of dollars. Created on blockchain technology, these digital photo, video, and audio files are absolutely unique, verifiable assets that supposedly cannot be deleted or destroyed in the future. Essentially a nonmaterial asset unlike anything we've seen before. Welcome to the digital age.
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Everyone knows how dirty money is. And cell phones are a close second. Have you seen the new cell phone cleaners that use UV lights that claim to disinfect devices? Do they work? Mark Stross weighs in on this high-tech method to clean your tech.
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For this TechByte, Mark Stross is LIVE, in studio, at Ocean 98 in Ocean City, DE. Modern warfare is highly technological. It's complicated, yes, but that does not mean that we shouldn't understand what aggressive actions are occurring in the digital age. We don't have to understand how a nuclear missile works to know that it is important to note when these are being tested by our enemies. Likewise, the public needs to be aware (and alarmed) when countries that are not friendly to the USA test, progress, or engage electronic warfare. Mark Stross discusses Russia's (and others') capacity to block ship's navigational signals or jam airborne radio signals changing the game of modern warfare. Why doesn't the public know this?
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For the past 40 weeks, Mark Stross has been joining Bulldog and his crew on the morning Rude Awakening Show. Ocean 98 broadcasts from Ocean City Delaware; and every week Mark Stross joins remotely from his studio in Texas. Hard to believe these guys have never all been together in the same room. UNTIL TODAY. This extended show includes multiple segments. In this half hour, Mark talks about his day job in the LED industry and the complicated challenges his team endures with ANC Sports, a company that installs and manages many of the largest video boards in venues across the world. Topics include Mark's hometown of Pearland, Texas, and how it got its name, Mark's digital music hobby, and how he met with Jerry and created iconic digital displays. This is a great show about the creation of an exploding industry and the fun around it in a real-time conversational style.
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The past 40 weeks, Mark Stross has been joining Bulldog and his crew on the morning Rude Awakening Show. Ocean 98, broadcasts from Ocean City Delaware; and every week Mark Stross joins remotely from his studio in Texas. Hard to believe these guys have never all been together in the same room. UNTIL TODAY. This extended show includes Mark's grand entrance into the studio, with Bulldog, Coach, Big Al, Big Cip, and Jerry. Mark's wife, Kathleen gets pulled into the conversation as well, as the gang seeks to understand the man and the mind of Mark Stross. This is a multipart segment that includes conversations about Weird TV, Disney, Burning Man, and Mark's hilarious early days.
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Can you imagine living in a house that was printed on a 3D printer? Better yet, would you drive a car made of 3D printed parts? This idea is not too far gone. Mark Stross will discuss the incredible world of 3D printing and how it is revolutionizing production.
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With more than 320 ships reportedly waiting to move through the Suez Canal, people are for the first-time paying attention to the way goods are moved across the globe and into our manufacturing, factories, and stores. Mark Stross gives his unique technologist perspective on the Ever-Given's collision in the Suez Canal, and our dependence on things running smoothly through the supply chain choke points.
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Mark Stross offers his analysis of the most valuable retailer in the world as of this airing date. With a market cap of $1.7 trillion, the company is expected to account for almost 5% of total retail sales by the end of 2020. A company this big is possible only because of the clever use of technology and digital systems. Is this too big? Or does the speed and accuracy of the digital age welcome in more companies of this size?
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Cyber attacks and ransomware are not just aimed at government entities and corporations. Individuals are also at risk. This is why Mark Stross believes it's time for a Digital Bill of Rights, which would protect us from the tricks and schemes of the cyber-criminals. Listen to this episode for concrete things you can do, and should do right away, to reduce your risk of making that fatal click of the mouse.
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Advances in computing, video, and digital technology make it possible for you to visit Mont Blanc, the Grand Canyon, or the Sahara Desert. Using AI and satellite images, and typography, computers are quickly creating realistic 3D renderings of the entire planet. Mark Stross takes you on an exciting adventure into the world of digital realism and nature.
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Fascinated with Space? Want to hitch a ride to Mars? Mark Stross takes you on a tour of the technology behind the Mars Rover Perseverance. The maneuverability and computing power in this small vehicle on wheels are unbelievable, allowing it to transmit images over more than 225 million km back to Earth, for you to see. Want to know how many gigs of memory it has? Listen to this episode.
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This week Facebook decided to "unfriend" an entire country. This argument involves Australian government media, freedom of speech, and the hubris of the tech giants, as they practice "surveillance capitalism". This bold move by Facebook closed down the posts of two health agencies in the middle of a global pandemic. Mark Stross weighs in on Facebook's practice to censor content, and the governments who are feeling the impact of this tech giant's misbehavior.
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From the hearth of his gas-burning fireplace, Mark Stross comes to you in the midst of one of America's greatest infrastructure failures in history. This episode includes a discussion of Green Energy, the American energy crisis, and the sentiments of the people in the middle of the winter 2021 Texas Power Outage. Who's to blame? How can this happen? and How can we prevent it from happening again?
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Are you into cryptocurrency? Bitcoin made a major jump when Elon Musk invested $1.5 billion in the cryptocurrency. You can even purchase a Tesla with Bitcoin. Many people are making money with these jumps in Bitcoin value. At the same time, however, authorities are seeing the numbers. While six million people purchased cryptocurrency in a certain timeframe, the IRS had reported income from only a few of them. Less than one thousand taxpayers during that same time period reported these earnings on their tax return. Hear what the government is doing about it in language you can understand.
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We've all heard of cryptocurrency, but do you really understand it? Part 2 of this two-part episode explains this decentralized digital currency in a way that is easy to understand. Why do people trust it? Because it is created in a process that is completely verifiable and protected, actually requiring no trust at all. Without judgement for or against, Mark Stross will bring you to that "ah-ha" moment, when you will come to understand what this is all about.
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We've all heard of cryptocurrency, but do you really understand it? This two-part episode explains this decentralized digital currency in a way that is easy to understand. Why do people trust it? Because it is created in a process that is completely verifiable and protected, actually requiring no trust at all. Without judgement for or against, Mark Stross will bring you to that "ah-ha" moment, when you will come to understand what this is all about.
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Remember the person who lost their job during COVID? They got behind on their bills and the cellular service provider cut off their phone. And CLICK, just like that, all of their photos, videos are gone. Including that first look at her sister's baby, and the last breath of her loving mother. This is a terrible story, but what it essentially means is that we don't own our data. Let that sink in.....you don't own what's on your phone...or your computer.....Mark Stross calls for a Digital Bill of Rights, for this and many other reasons.
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What is net neutrality? It's sounds like it's referring to fairness on the internet, right? Or freedom of speech online? Listen in to this episode to hear Mark Stross explain how net neutrality is a misnomer, packaged brilliantly to sell you something that is essentially the opposite of what it implies. An Internet Bill of Rights is what we need, as freedom-seekers launch their own platforms to exercise their rights to free speech. Where is this going? How far can it go?
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Nations around the world are rising up against Big Tech Censorship! This is a real headline seen around the globe. Twitter's Rules clearly state that their rules "are to ensure all people can participate in the public conversation freely and safely." But this is clearly not the case as the social media platform censors Americans but allows murderous dictators to stay on the service "as long as they follow the rules.." Global censorship is happening in a way and at a rate that we might have never believed would ever happen. Open your eyes and see what Big Tech is doing right in front of you.
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Are Facebook's days numbered? How will they stay relevant now that people are starting to question big tech? Facebook makes money on ads, right? When you click an ad, the advertiser pays, correct?? NOT SO FAST. Mark Stross explains why it's much more complicated than that. Simply put, YOU are the PRODUCT that Facebook is selling. Listen to this episode to learn what your worth each day that you jump on Facebook. You are a commodity.
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We're entering the graphene age. This material holds promise to absolutely disrupt many industries. It's easy to isolate, and work on isolating and characterizing it earned Geim and Novoselov the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2010. Solor panels with graphene can produce more electricity, computer screens can be shatterproof, and water filtration can be improved. Graphene is one of the most conductive materials ever observed and may be just the change we need in modern batteries, which has potential to remove the power supply bottleneck in personal technology.
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Two days in December of 2020: the 13th and the 15th. These two days changed the world forever, as services went down following one of the biggest cyber attacks in the history of the internet. SolarWinds is an internet monitoring company with a client list that contains some of the biggest companies in the world; as well as countries, and three-letter agencies. Ang Google's outage impacted YouTube, Gmail, and Google, impacting millions around the globe. What should we learn from these hacks? And what does it mean for our future?
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There's a problem with technology; it's duplicatable and it has no moral compass. Cyberattacks, cyber espionage, fake news and firewalls. Mark Stross discusses how China steals intellectual property through hacking. They steal information, apps, data, blueprints, processes, secrets, everything. China's access to the internet, their immoral and unethical behavior, creates a real threat to not only the United States, but the world.....and it trickles down to a threat to your privacy, security, and safety. Get educated, and stand up.
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Holiday on a budget? America's technologist brings you a bunch of free services you can use that are legit. Things to do online by yourself, with the kids, or with extended family. There are so many FUN and intriguing things to do now that are FREE, high quality, and TIME WELL SPENT. This is a great episode where everybody gets something FREE.
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Nothing lasts anymore...there is programmed death of appliances, cars, everything seems to give out before it should. Remember the old days when you could buy a washer and expect it to last 20+ years? Times have changed. Planned obsolescence has become the norm and it is terrible for the environment. Mark Stross gives you the stats and facts to inform about e-waste and vanishing personal ownership. What does this mean for us, the environment, and the future?
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In this informative and hilarious episode, Mark Stross brings you the truth about the turkey's destructive potential. If you want to win the battle, tune in for your high-tech options for cooking the best Thanksgiving Turkey on the block. Happy Thanksgiving and good luck!
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Computational photography is here. The Apple processor has optimized video and photo number-crunching. The jump in cell phone camera and video quality has ushered in a whole new industry of miniaturization of filming gadgets to support cell phone shooting. You can do it all now, from the palm of your hand. Hear Mark Stross' tips and tricks for successful HD video and photos. He knows what he's talking about!
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Today Mark Stross takes questions from Bulldog and the Radio audience today, LIVE. Questions include 5G towers, radiation exposure, LiDAR detectors allowing cameras to see in the dark. Quantum computing, and how this will contribute to science and medicine. Great questions, and intelligent, understandable answers from America's technologist, Mark Stross.
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It's the morning after the 2020 election. What do you say the day after a historical political battle where $1.5 billion dollars were spent between the two US political parties? It's the next morning and we are awaiting results. And as results come in and decisions are made, they are certainly to be distrusted by one side or the other. How did we get here? We built the technology to run these elections. Are they technologically sound? Are they firewalled? Were they hacked?
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The Internet of Things is all about non-human devices connecting together to provide improved analysis and processing of data. When everything is connected, entities can make smarter real-time decisions faster and more accurately than before. Also known as the IofT, the Internet of Things allows for efficiency on steroids. What does this mean to you as an individual? Mark Stoss does his thing and breaks it down for you so you know what you need to know, and why you need to know it.
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It's a global pandemic. The authorities are trying to monitor your whereabouts. Governor Garry Newsom of California wants to restrict the number of people in one family who get together this holiday. Even if it's at your home. Mark Stross, America's technologist, helps you "disappear" as you move about during the pandemic. Once the government starts tracking us, will they ever stop? This episode should be required listening for those who want to maintain their freedom as the government legalizes spying and tracking of innocent citizens. Why you need to understand this and what you need to do about it.
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Robots are among us, walking right up to the President of the United States at an event. This took the Secret Service by total surprise. Was it harmless? or was it going to blow up? Totally interactive, robots are getting better and better, delivering food, sorting and delivering packages, greeting people, beating humans at games, performing medical operations, doing chores, and driving vehicles. What does this mean for our future? Will they replace humans altogether?
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"Is this normal or have we fallen under a spell?" said Tristan Harris, the president and co-founder of the Center for Humane Technology. What is technology ethics? Why do we need it? Users (you and me) are clueless when it comes to what we are dealing with. Every on/off, keyboard or mouse click can be recorded and monitored. And we are allowing it. Does big tech consider the ethics of their reach, power, and practice? Certainly not enough. And the user has no idea how they are being manipulated!
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'Getting my Instagram Account Deleted Was Similar To Somebody Murdering Me,' Says 21-Year-Old. This is a real headline in 2020. Another? 'Long Island Man Allegedly Threatens to Kill Boy Over Fortnite Loss." It's safe to say that people love their digital stuff. From their social media accounts to their game missions, they are willing to protect these things with their life, or take another's. These cases are extreme, but Mark Stross teaches you how to safeguard your own accounts, your own digital assets, so you are caught trying to recover lost digital information. Includes the Twenty Commandments of Online Safety.
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Microsoft has a video authenticator made to detect deepfakes. Deepfakes refers to audio or video files created using AI (artificial intelligence) to manipulate or alter peoples' voices or image; making it look like they said and did things they never did. There are some amazing deepfakes out there on the internet. Some look funny and harmless, but as this technology gets better, and the AI gets smarter, these deepfakes have the potential to become very dangerous indeed. Why is it important that we be able to detect these? Mark Stross brings you up to speed with this alternative reality and how it will create fake news.
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The singularity is when computer and man become intellectual equivalents and from that point on, the computers grow in intelligence that surpasses human potential. But it's more than that. Merging unlimited real-time data with human intellect explodes the possibilities for advances in all areas. Do we have the ability to manage this? What are neural networks and how do they fit into this future reality? Mark Stross will simplify these concepts, so you are informed, and ready for what's next.
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This is bound to happen. A self-driving vehicle is faced with a decision as it approaches an oncoming, inevitable collision. Both choices result in a fatality. Whose life should it save? The pedestrian or the passenger? The one or the many? The young or the old? Complete with cameras, LIDAR, and onboard computers, autonomous vehicles are hitting the road. Soon. Are we ready? What happens when they enter a situation that they have no answer for? Or will they make the wrong answer? We will see.
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Robots come in different shapes and sizes and today, they don't even need batteries to run. Nanobots are nanometers in size. That's a million times smaller than an ant. To put it into perspective, a strand of our DNA is 2.5 nanometers in diameter. Nanorobots are the perfect tool to work on our DNA. At UC, San Diego, they are already cleaning our blood, removing harmful bacteria as they swim along our bloodstream. These and many other implantable devices are not just science fiction, but medical fact. What does this mean to individuals, our rights and freedoms, and what will it take for our laws to catch up? What you need to know and what to watch for.
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We register time as BC or AD, but what about AB? After Bandwidth. In today's AB era, we can spread people out with modern transportation. The pandemic is teaching us that we don't need to be consolidated in high rise buildings to be productive. Most homes have enough bandwidth to allow quality video conferencing, replacing the workplace cubby with bedside offices or laptops on the couch. Mark Stross reads the writing on the wall. Rented real estate and brick and mortar office buildings are over; welcome to the After-Bandwidth Era.
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A scientist once described how "the modern world overwhelmed people with data and that this overabundance was both "confusing and harmful" to the mind." That was Conrad Gessner, sharing his views in 1565, concerns about the printing press!! Are we adequately considering the effects of the technology we build? Does exposure to tech, towers, and radio frequencies hurt humans? Mark Stross, America's technologist, explains the evidence so you know what you need to know, and feel good about it.
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Why? Start with these questions: Do you use the same passwords on multiple accounts? Do you keep your passwords behind a password? Do you use passwords that are easy to remember? Is your cell phone number a good way to unlock your account information? If you have any No's then you really need to listen to this episode. Mark Stross makes sure your digital identity is safe. And it's not too complicated for you to act today.
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Keeping your data and your identity safe is a constant challenge. Consumers are not equipped to make value judgements on what they are using. It just takes too long, and apps are always changing. Mark Stross breaks it down for you in this episode so you can enjoy sharing on social media, but don't do it to the detriment of your privacy and security.
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Most of us don't know that we should consider carefully where we plug in our chargers and our devices. Besides the time it takes to charge your device, there are other important reasons to be careful about where you insert your power cord. Mark Stross, America's Technologist, brings you a "Power Cord Primer" in today's episode. It's everything we all need to know about safely charging our devices.
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This is Episode #1 of Tech Byte. Mark officially names the show, and gets into his vision for the show: To talk about technology, and add the EDGE, which is the darker side of the topic. Bulldog and the gang at Ocean 98 always bug Mark about his boss, Jerry, and interject comedy about Mark's dayjob at ANC. The first topic? Screen Protectors. Enjoy it.
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Mark Stross, visionary technologist, creator, and CTO also likes to more than dabble in electronic music. Today Mark Stross shares with Bulldog and the gang his passion for all things technology, including his library of original songs. His music is available in three CD's, online, and anywhere you stream music under the name MJStross. Take a listen, you'll be surprised.
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