Tech Brew Ride Home Fri. 04/19 - With Facebook, It's Eternally Groundhog Day
Apr 19, 2019
Facebook faces yet another privacy scandal after admitting to storing millions of Instagram passwords unencrypted. Meanwhile, Amazon and Google unveil free, ad-supported music streaming services. The Samsung Galaxy Fold receives a critical review, revealing both its innovative design and user experience flaws. The podcast also delves into the evolving roles of Facebook groups, particularly for women, and explores exciting advancements in lab-grown meat and autonomous trucking. Plus, a heartfelt tribute to a fallen journalist wraps up the conversation.
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Facebook's Password Storage Issues
- Facebook updated a blog post about storing user passwords unencrypted.
- They admitted to storing millions of Instagram passwords insecurely, not just tens of thousands as initially reported.
BBM Shutdown and Enterprise Offering
- Consumer BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) is shutting down on May 31, 2019.
- BlackBerry will offer its enterprise-grade BBM Enterprise to individuals through app stores.
Free Music Streaming
- Amazon Music launched a free, ad-supported tier on Alexa devices in the U.S.
- Google Home/Assistant offers a free, ad-supported YouTube Music version in 16 countries.