Tech Brew Ride Home Thu. 08/04 – Is Stage Manager Worth It?
Aug 4, 2022
Apple delays iPadOS 16 to improve the much-criticized Stage Manager. The podcast dives into alarming crypto hacks, pinpointing vulnerabilities in bridge systems. In smartphone news, the OnePlus 10T is unveiled with a focus on speed. Twitter is revamping its Spaces feature with themed stations and a daily audio digest. The rising trend of guest fees in podcasting is revealed, with some shows charging up to $50,000 for appearances. Plus, Google merges its Meet and Duo apps, which spurs some comic confusion!
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Stage Manager Delay and Criticism
- Apple delays iPadOS 16 to improve Stage Manager, but it's facing criticism.
- Users and developers find Stage Manager confusing and unnecessary.
Solana Hack Attribution
- The Solana Foundation claims the recent exploit was due to Slope Mobile wallets, not the Solana protocol.
- Private key information was inadvertently transmitted to a monitoring service.
Cross-Chain Bridge Vulnerability
- Cross-chain bridges account for 69% of stolen crypto funds in 2022, totaling $2 billion.
- Bridges are vulnerable due to their central storage point for backing bridged assets.