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This Week in Enterprise Tech 562: Who Woulda Thunk Splunk?
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This episode of This Week in Enterprise Tech packs in analysis on Cisco's shocking $25 billion acquisition of Splunk and what it means for the cybersecurity ecosystem. Plus, Intel VP of Sales & Marketing Jason Kimrey joins to decode the company's groundbreaking new neural processors and innovations in chip design, and accelerating AI processing at the edge.
* Major vulnerabilities uncovered in Apple and Google image libraries - despite patches, blindspots remain
* Surge of cyberattacks originating from Middle East and Africa
* OpenAI unveils new AI image generator DALL-E 3 - balancing innovation with ethical concerns
* Cisco announced plans to buy Splunk in a monster $28B deal - how will this impact Splunk's products and rock-solid community?
* Jason Kimrey, VP of Sales & Marketing at Intel discuss announcements from Intel Innovation 2023 including new neural processors for offloading AI workloads, and how they are looking to advance Moore's Law.
Hosts: Louis Maresca, Brian Chee, and Curtis Franklin
Guest: Jason Kimrey
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Published Friday
This Week in Space 80: Onward to the Stars
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Franklin Chang-Diaz rose from arriving in America with $50 in his pocket to earning a Ph.D. from MIT, becoming a NASA astronaut, and flying seven shuttle missions--the first Latin American immigrant to reach space. Since his retirement from NASA, he has worked tirelessly on the VASIMR plasma drive, which promises to one day deliver crews to Mars in 39 days instead of the 6-7 months required by chemical rockets. Join us for this fascinating and inspirational conversation as we talk about an American/Latin American hero and the closest thing to warp drive we're likely to see for a century.
Asteroid bits from NASA's OSIRIS-REx are incoming this weekend after a successful sample grab from asteroid Bennu
Private company Varda Space appeals denied reentry license for their prototype capsule
Dr. Franklin Chang-Diaz introduced - MIT plasma expert, NASA astronaut, ISS builder, and plasma drive inventor
Dr. Chang-Diaz recounts being inspired by Sputnik and Yuri Gagarin as a child in Costa Rica, writing to Wernher von Braun about becoming an astronaut, and moving to the US in pursuit of his space dreams
He discusses overcoming obstacles as an immigrant learning English, earning scholarships to college and MIT, pivoting to nuclear and plasma physics when NASA cut Apollo funding
Dr. Chang-Diaz recalls the excitement of NASA selecting him as an astronaut, flying seven Space Shuttle missions, building the ISS, and spacewalking through an aurora
He explains how the nuclear-electric VASIMR plasma engine works, enabling weeks-long Mars trips, its testing status, and the next steps for commercial deployment
Dr. Chang-Diaz muses on solar system exploration with continuous VASIMR propulsion, recharging with space nuclear reactors, and mining fuel sources across the planets
He reflects on managing danger as an astronaut after losing friends in the Challenger and Columbia shuttle disasters
Dr. Chang-Diaz shares an inspiring vision for space as a cosmic civilization and business enabling humanity to spread beyond Earth
Hosts: Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik
Guest: Dr. Franklin Chang-Diaz
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This Week in Google 734: Anarchy in the Academy
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The group discusses the DOJ's antitrust case against Google's search dominance.
The hosts debate whether AI will help or harm the fight against online disinformation.
Leo and Joan discuss the challenges of internet safety and regulation in the UK.
Google news includes: Chromebook lifespan extended to 10 years, Android 14 QPR beta, Google Calendar appointment booking, Nest speaker groups limited, and Google Domains transferred to Squarespace.
Leo and Joan talk about the New York Times job posting for an AI ethics lead.
The hosts play an AI-generated song made by Stability AI.
Leo shares highlights from the leaked Google document about shutting down Stadia game streaming.
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, and Ant Pruitt
Guest: Joan Donovan
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Published Wednesday
FLOSS Weekly 750: AI: Just Make It Normal
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Doc Searls and Katherine Druckman talk with Michael "Hoff" Hoffman, Co-founder and CEO of IQXR, about open source in AI, immersive technologies, and much more - and what needs to happen before it all gets normal.
What are the differences between virtual, augmented, and mixed reality?
The challenges holding back widespread virtual / augmented reality, such as the lack of standards.
Privacy concerns around augmented & virtual reality glasses / headsets that record users.
AI's role in spatial computing.
Hoffman's mission to drive the adoption of open standards and interoperability.
Hosts: Doc Searls and Katherine Druckman
Guest: Michael Hoffman
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Published Wednesday
This Week in Enterprise Tech 561: That Cloud Looks Like A Llama
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This week on TWiET, Lou Maresca, Brian Chee, and Curt Franklin talk with Dev Rishi, Co-Founder and CEO at Predibase, discussing the hurdles of moving large language models into production environments and how privacy concerns factor into that decision. Guest Dev Rishi of Predibase explains why many organizations say they can't use commercial LLMs, and shares best practices for getting started with privacy-focused ML.
Other topics include:
Microsoft, Oracle deliver direct access to Oracle database services on Azure
Cyber Extortion Attacks No Longer Require Ransomware
World's Largest Lithium Deposit Found Along Nevada-Oregon Border
AI-Powered SOC Automation: A New Era in Security Operations
The ripple effects of phasing out older TLS protocols
Hosts: Louis Maresca, Brian Chee, and Curtis Franklin
Guest: Dev Rishi
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Published 09/15
This Week in Space 79: Stardust!
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For as long as they've understood what asteroids actually are, scientists have pined for pristine samples that haven't had to endure hurtling through Earth's scorching atmosphere. The OSIRIS-REx probe, which launched in 2016, is finally returning its ultra-valuable payload--a bit of primordial star-stuff from the early solar system--to Earth. On September 24, a small capsule will land in the Utah desert, and secreted inside is at least two ounces of sample material from asteroid Bennu. It's been a long and sometimes arduous voyage, and we're joined by Anjani Polit, the Mission Implementation Systems Engineer for OSIRIS-REx.
Hosts: Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik
Guest: Anjani Polit
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Published 09/15
TWiT Events 16: Podcast Movement 2023: It Pays to Podcast
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At Podcast Movement 2023, Jen Matichuk of Memberful and Lisa Laporte of TWiT.tv give creators an inside look at how the long-running tech podcast network TWiT grew its community and revenue by partnering with Memberful.
Lisa goes into the hesitations and benefits of launching a paid membership for an established podcast network and how losing 60% of advertisers in the pandemic led TWiT to try subscriptions to diversify revenue
Launching simply with ad-free content and a Discord community avoids disrupting their ad-supported audience and starting with 1-2 membership tiers, focusing on delivering promised perks before expanding offerings
She shares how their community loves interacting with hosts in Discord, getting ad-free shows, and supporting TWiT's growth
TWiT also promotes Club TWiT organically in show ads, social posts, newsletters - without overwhelming non-members
Tech News Weekly 303: Developers Unite Against Unity
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Game developers using the Unity Engine are crying afoul over Unity's pricing structure. Why are cars the worst product category for user privacy? A cyberattack shut down MGM Resorts for some time. And why the U.S. government is blasting Google for paying $10 billion a year to cut out search rivals.
Unity has updated its pricing structure, leading many within the gaming & developer community to grow frustrated with the game engine. Kyle Orland of Ars Technica stops by the show to explain what happened.
Misha Rykov of the Mozilla Foundation joins the show to discuss the Mozilla Foundation's Privacy Not Included guide and why cars are not the best product for a user's security and privacy.
Jason Howell shares how a cyberattack against MGM Resorts shut down its services for a period of time.
And Mikah Sargent talks about the U.S. government's anti-trial against Google as the company is taken to trial over its monopolistic grasp on online searching.
Hosts: Jason Howell and Mikah Sargent
Guests: Kyle Orland and Misha Rykov
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Published 09/14
This Week in Google 733: Go, Cathy, Go!
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Google pays more than $10 billion per year for these privileged positions
Trademark Genericide And One Big Way The DOJ Admits That Its Antitrust Lawsuit Against Google Is Utter Garbage
YouTube under no obligation to host anti-vaccine advocate's videos, court says
Google's cookie-replacing Privacy Sandbox reaches major milestone
Google teaser previews Pixel Watch 2 and both Pixel 8 phones
NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube is a hit, with more subscribers than when it was on DirecTV
Google will soon require disclaimers for AI-generated political ads
Coke Y3000 made with AI
Casey Newton reads the Musk bio so we don't have to
Book Review: 'Elon Musk,' by Walter Isaacson
Elon Musk's X is suing California over its online moderation reporting bill
UK backs off breaking encryption
Google pledges $20 million for responsible AI fund
Jeff comment to Copyright Office on AI
OpenAI CEO (and prepper) Sam Altman Said A.I. Won't Save Him in a Real-World Crisis
AI learns to smell
Amazon rolls out generative AI tool to help sellers write product listings
Adobe launches generative AI for Creative Cloud users and raises plan prices
GOOGLE CHANGELOG
Google adds Prime Video and bunch of other stuff to cars with native Android software
Find My Device 3.0 rolling out with new Android app icon
Chrome is about to look a bit different
You're invited to the new Google Visitor Experience
Chromecast with Google TV adds official support for streaming your PS5
YouTube starts making the 'Subscribe' button glow when creators ask you to subscribe
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Published 09/13
Windows Weekly 846: Purple is for Jazz Hands
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The latest updates to Windows 11, including the removal of legacy troubleshooting tools. Paul, Richard, and Mikah also discuss Windows 365 integration with Android phones, the new iPhone models, and Qualcomm supplying 5G modems to Apple. Plus, the full Game Pass Core library, the announcement of the Xbox Mastercard, an update on .NET 8 nearing its release, and opinions on Unity's new Runtime Fee for game installations.
Windows 11
New Insider Preview builds
Patch Tuesday arrives and the latest Windows 11 update is a non-event
Microsoft Paint is getting a background removal tool
Microsoft is removing the legacy troubleshooters from Windows 11 and killing third-party printer drivers
Mobile
Microsoft announces Enhanced Windows 365 App Experience for Android. Yes, that's the name. Yes, it's a cloud-based version of Samsung Dex
Qualcomm extends wireless partnership with Apple for three more years
Intel announces Thunderbolt 5 branding, surprising no one
Microsoft 365, Antitrust, & AI
PowerPoint co-creator Dennis Austin passes away
Apple's new iPhones have USB-C ports to meet the needs of a new EU law
United States vs. Google kicks off
Day 1: Yes, Google pays Apple $10 billion per year to be the default search on iPhone
Adobe's Firefly generative AI is now generally available
Dev
.NET 8 hits release candidate
Unity might have just jumped the shark
Xbox
Microsoft reveals the full Xbox Game Pass Core library. This new offering replaces Xbox Live Gold. A moment of silence, please
Apple envy? Microsoft announces an Xbox credit card for some reason
Minecraft Live is coming back, but it's not in-person
Tips and Picks
Tip of the week: Google rolls out privacy sandbox. Seriously, use a different browser
App pick of the week: WizTree
RunAs Radio this week: Doing More with Less with Sonia Cuff
Brown liquor pick of the week: Chivas Regal
Hosts: Paul Thurrott, Richard Campbell, and Mikah Sargent
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Published 09/13
FLOSS Weekly 749: That's In Chapter Three
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Writing a tech book is easy if you start with the proper guidance. Doc Searls and Jonathan Bennett get that guidance and much more from Kyle Rankin, author of How to Write a Tech Book.
The benefits of using LaTeX for formatting and layout when self-publishing.
How to pitch a book idea to traditional tech publishers like O'Reilly.
Advice on when you're ready to write your first tech book based on your skills.
How to make the transition from writing short-form articles to full book projects.
Differences between self-publishing and working with traditional publishers.
The editing process and importance of tech editing to perfect a textbook manuscript.
How the rise of the internet and digital documents impacts tech book publishing.
Hosts: Doc Searls and Jonathan Bennett
Guest: Kyle Rankin
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Published 09/13
Security Now 939: LastMess
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UK government appears to back down on demands to break encryption in Online Safety Bill
Microsoft reveals how China-based hackers acquired secret key used to breach Outlook accounts
Multiple flaws allowed key to improperly leave highly secure environment
Mozilla research finds all major auto brands fail on privacy protection
Evidence suggests LastPass encrypted vault data is being decrypted
Researchers tie $35M in crypto thefts to compromised LastPass accounts
Brute force feasible on old low iteration count passwords
Show Notes - https://www.grc.com/sn/SN-939-Notes.pdf
Hosts: Steve Gibson and Jason Howell
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