Tech Brew Ride Home Tue. 10/10 – The Veil Between Online And IRL Is Thin
Oct 10, 2023
The resignation of Unity's CEO highlights the intense backlash from game developers over pricing issues. A major data breach at 23andMe reveals sensitive user information circulating online, raising concerns about data security. Meanwhile, social media scams are costing Americans more than ever. Google's Pixel phone shipments are thriving, especially in Japan, showing promising growth. Lastly, the shutdown of a media identification tool at X raises alarms about the escalating battle against disinformation amid critical global events.
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Unity CEO Resigns
- Unity CEO, John Riccitiello, resigned after a pricing controversy.
- The interim CEO is James Whitehurst, former Red Hat CEO.
23andMe Data Leak
- 23andMe confirmed user data was circulating on hacker forums, impacting those who opted into the DNA Relatives service.
- The leak is attributed to data scraping, not a security breach within 23andMe's systems.
Social Media Scam Prevention
- Be cautious of social media scams, which cost Americans $2.7 billion between 2021 and mid-2023.
- Keep your profile private, avoid dubious messages, buy from reputable companies, and verify money requests outside of social media.