Tech Brew Ride Home Wed. 03/10 – Now The Hackers Are In The Security Cams
Mar 10, 2021
Hackers have compromised security cameras at various high-profile locations, revealing alarming vulnerabilities. The shift from 'subscribe' to 'follow' in podcast terminology signals a new approach to audience engagement. T-Mobile’s new policy to track user data for advertising raises significant privacy concerns. Meanwhile, Facebook shares its ambitious plans for AR and VR, and skepticism lingers around Amazon's home robot project. Add to this Samsung's upcoming event with budget smartphone announcements, and it’s a tech-heavy conversation!
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Verkada Hack
- Hackers breached Verkada, accessing 150,000 surveillance cameras in various locations, including Tesla and Cloudflare.
- The hackers gained root access through an exposed super admin account, revealing surveillance pervasiveness and security vulnerabilities.
iPhone 12 Mini Demand
- Apple's iPhone 12 mini production is being cut by 70% due to lower-than-expected demand.
- Despite this, Apple still projects an 11% increase in overall iPhone production for 2021.
Apple Podcasts "Follow"
- Apple Podcasts is replacing "subscribe" with "follow" to avoid the impression of a paid service.
- This change addresses a misconception that podcasts cost money, potentially boosting listenership.