Tech Brew Ride Home Mon. 07/08 - The Rise of the Professional Dungeon Master
Jul 8, 2019
Facial recognition technology is now widely used without public consent, raising significant privacy concerns. Venture capital investment in China is down by 77%, impacting innovative startups. The hilarious idea of a Chrome extension disguising Netflix as a work tool emerges alongside advancements like autonomous aircraft. A Florida town’s hefty ransom payment highlights cybersecurity vulnerabilities. Finally, a new trend sees professional dungeon masters capitalizing on the Dungeons & Dragons revival, showcasing creativity and collaboration in the gaming world.
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Facial Recognition Surveillance
- Facial recognition surveillance is already happening in America, with the FBI and ICE using driver's license photos.
- This raises constitutional questions and concerns about privacy, especially for immigrants encouraged to get licenses.
Secret Netflix Binging
- Disguise Netflix as a work hangout with a Chrome extension.
- Be careful though, using this to secretly watch shared shows could strain relationships.
Ransomware Economics
- Paying ransoms in hacking cases can get data back, but not instantly.
- Hackers are still figuring out the optimal ransom amount that cities are willing to pay.