Tech Brew Ride Home Tue. 08/23 – The Twitter Whistleblower
Aug 23, 2022
The former Twitter security chief exposes alarming deficiencies in the company's data protection. Instagram plans to mimic Be Real's success with a new feature. Sony reveals exciting details about its upcoming PlayStation VR2, while Apple moves iPhone 14 production to India. Meanwhile, NFTs are proving to be lucrative for brands like Nike. Plus, get ready for a revolution in smartphone camera tech, with new high-resolution sensors promising stunning image quality.
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Twitter Whistleblower Complaint
- Twitter's ex-head of security, Peter Zatko, blew the whistle on the company.
- Zatko alleges Twitter misled the FTC about its security plans and didn't protect users.
Elon Musk's Deposition
- Elon Musk scheduled a deposition with Zatko before the complaint was public.
- This suggests the complaint may be useful to Musk's case against Twitter.
Instagram Clones BeReal
- Instagram is internally testing a feature called Candid Challenges.
- It's very similar to the BeReal app, prompting users to take and share daily photos.