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Podcast 1818 5-4-18 The Gary, Ed and Cal Show and Caston Thomas

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Hour 1: The Ed Rudel / Cal Carson Show

with Capt. Gary Baker aboard the Shared Adventure in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

  

 

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  1. In case you or colleagues are following Facebook’s announcement today that users will soon be able to opt out of one of Facebook’s key data gathering practices: the collection and use of people’s web browsing history, which the company uses to sell targeted ads. Facebook is getting the message that privacy and transparency are important to Facebook users and Internet users in general. Giving users the ability to identify and manage which sites are tracking information about them shows that Facebook is actively taking positive steps to protect user privacy. Time will tell, but this may help Facebook overcome the shadow of the Cambridge Analytica scandal.

  2. The evolution of the iPad  

  3. Amazon announced a new delivery option for Prime members with the unveiling of it’s in-car delivery option. The new service which will launch across 37 cities in the US will allow Prime subscribers with GM or Volvo vehicles to have their orders delivered to their car. In order to access the new option, members

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Podcast 1724 CyberWeek 2017 Tel Aviv with Mike Brennan and Avoiding Phishing Scams

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Mike Brennan, editor of MiTechNews, was formally invited by the Israeli government to cover the prestigious CyberWeek 2017 at Tel Aviv University starting June 25.  7,000 participants from 48 countries will gather in Israel this week to discuss tactics and technology of cybersecurity.  Mike will report all week long from his website but he joins us today to give us the scope of this major cybersecurity conference.

 

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Richard Stiennon, has coauthored a number of books with Mike and is considered a leading figure in Security on an international level.  Richard is currently Chief Strategy Officer at Blancco Technology Group and has attended CyberWeek in Israel on numerous occasions.  He will help us get some perspective on the topics that …


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Podcast 1719 Ransomeware Act 2 and IoT Tech Conference

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Caston Thomas President of InterWorks brings a special security report on the alarming tsunami of ransomeware that has has hit 16 NHS hospitals in the UK and up to 70,000 devices across 74 countries using a leaked exploit first discovered by the NSA.

The dust is clearing but is there a way to protect your business and/or home from extorsion  attempts?

Click here to read Caston’s Top Ten Security Recommendations

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Rick Beckers of CloudTech1 and Mike Brennan of MiTechNews share their vision for IoT Tech Connect Conference.  The gathering planned for this October will highlight what’s happening with the Internet of Things market in Southeast Michigan, including autonomous vehicles, bio-agriculture, tourism and travel, biotech and life …


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Podcast 1711: Pocket Democracy and Bridging the Digital Divide With MeshNet

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Sheri Kam is our social media expert and she joins us today as a special cohost.  Pocket Democracy is a catchy name for something that has been around the Internet for a while:Applications that keep you connected with what is going on in politics and, more importantly, gives  you a voice in your elected representatives ear.

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Meta Mesh bridges the Digital Divide through the use of novel wireless solutions wherever they are needed. Meta Mesh, a 501c3 non-profit is mostly known for building the PittMesh Community Wireless Network in its hometown of Pittsburgh. This network now boasts over sixty locations providing open public Internet access. Each device is connected to one another either physically or over the Internet, creating a city-wide Intranet that can be used any time but is especially useful when Internet access is disrupted. Meta Mesh uses open-source technology with all configurations listed on their website, MetaMesh.org.

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Podcast 1704 Happy 19th Anniversary: Hacking Innovation with Josh Linkner and Lumin New Look at the DIA

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Hour 1: Hacking Innovation: Josh Linkner’s Newest Best Seller

 

To Josh Linkner, creativity and innovation are the lifeblood of all human progress, and as such, he’s spent his career harnessing the spirit of creative disruption. His journey has been non-traditional at every step: he’s been a professional jazz guitarist, 4-time tech entrepreneur, hyper-growth CEO, New York Times bestselling author, venture capitalist, and urban reinventor. Today, Linkner leads Detroit Venture Partners, helping to rebuild his hometown of Detroit, Michigan, by backing passionate entrepreneurs who can make an impact through their own innovative ideas. He is also a thought leader and top-rated keynote speaker on innovation, creativity, and reinvention. Linkner has written two books –


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Podcast 1650: DirectTV NOW, Dan Lohrmann on Trump & Big Tech and MCWT: Top Women in Tech

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Hour 1

The Revolution is Here: AT&T Offers 3 Ways to Stream Premium Video Content

Chris Dierkes, AT&T store manager (Taylor) explains the ins and outs of this new AT&T service.

For more information visit directtvnow.com and sign up for some of this amazing offers.  You do NOT need to be a DirectTV or AT&T subscriber to benefit from DirectTV NOW offers.

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Dan Lohrmann, Chief Strategist & Chief Security Officer at Security Mentor, Inc., former Michigan CISO offers us an analysis of the president elect and his relationship with the captains of technology.

 

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Podcast 1642 Making Dreams Come True…Michigan Tech Entrepreneurs

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Hour 1:  Vector Form Takes Dreaming to a Whole New Level and Groupknit Enters a Crowded Field

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jasonvazzanoJason Vazzano and Kurt Stecklingkurtsteckling have turn dreaming into a a very profitable business. Founded in Detroit in 1999, Vectorform invents digital products and experiences for the world’s leading brands with a focus on Mobile, Augmented and Virtual Reality, Internet of Things, Smart Home, Connected Vehicles and Wearable Technology. Vectorform has five global offices: Seattle, Detroit, New York, Munich and Hyderabad. The company has over 120 employees in design, engineering, …


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Podcast 1641 The Russians and the American Election Plus MiTechNews’ Next Big Step.

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Show Notes

Hour 1:  Russia is deep inside the American political process.

Richard StiennonRichard Stiennon is an internationally recognized expert on Cyber Security and published author. We asked him how deep the problem of Russian hacking went  in the American presidential race and some of the consequences of this blatant “meddling” in the choice of our next leader.  Some of his answers may surprise you and the depth to which the Russians have penetrated the American political machine.  As Vladimir Putin (pictured above) boasted, “It’s bigger than Watergate!” referring to the email leads from the Clinton campaign that the Russians have appeared to have engineered with …


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1636 Picking a New Apple…The Red Dwarf Gets His Due …Shane’s Games

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Evaluating The Apple iPhone 7…Keeping Up With the Red Dwarf…Shane’s Games

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On Wednesday, Sept. 7, Apple released the most leaked product ever: iPhone 7 and 7+.  Was it worth the wait?  Was it REALLY a “courageous” move to take away the headphone jack and replace it with wireless headphones that cost $129 separately?! Did Apple “jump the shark” or are we looking at some really significant advances. Hmm…this is sounding like a presidential debate outline!

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For a complete listing of the new phone’s features:

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joe-bastianJoe Bastian returns to announce a new book from his Folkteller project about the Nain Rouge.  The Red Dwarf is a a …


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Podcast 1619: Beating the Recycling Scam and Smart Finds

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Hour 1: E- Waste Scam Exposed by BAN and Transforming MiTechNews.com

[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]BAN networkBAN or the Bazel Action Network is a non-profit with a mission to champion global environmental health and justice by:
  • ending toxic trade
  • catalyzing a toxics-free future
  • campaigning for everyone’s right to a flourishing environment.

Focusing on electronic waste and old ships, BAN fulfills its mission using interrelated policy, market solutions, and public engagement strategies that create systemic change.

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For most of our history, the Internet Advisor has been proud to recommend Global Tech Ministries led by Stephen Beck as a recycling resource for  your major e-waste.  As with any kind of “ministry” this has been an uphill struggle to find funding and this December is another one of those deadlines beyond which the future of Global Tech Ministries is very unclear.  If you want to …


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