Tech Brew Ride Home Fri 08/26 - Forget 5G; T-Mobile And SpaceX To Offer Zero-G Service
Aug 26, 2022
T-Mobile and SpaceX are set to revolutionize connectivity with their new Zero-G service, making satellite messaging possible. Recent security breaches, including the LastPass hack and hackers targeting Twilio, raise alarms in cybersecurity. There's excitement over Meta's upcoming VR headset reveal and Twitter shifting into the podcast realm. Plus, intriguing stories delve into Ethereum's major upgrade, the mystery of the Zodiac Killer's cipher, and the rise of ByteDance, connecting tech advancements with pressing privacy concerns.
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0G Services
- T-Mobile and SpaceX partner to offer 0G services, using Starlink satellites.
- This aims to eliminate mobile dead zones for messaging and MMS.
LastPass Hack
- LastPass experienced a security breach where source code was stolen.
- User passwords remain safe due to encryption and the master password not being compromised.
Twilio and DoorDash Breaches
- Hackers accessed DoorDash internal tools and customer data via a Twilio breach.
- The "Octopus" hacking group is linked to the Twilio breach and over 130 others.