Compulang: Technology, Programming & Privacy

Troy and Jacob discuss the recent developments with the University of Minnesota being banned from contributing to the open-source Linux kernel source code because of a group of researchers who submitted intentionally buggy/broken/malicious patches. Sources: https://www.neowin.net/news/linux-bans-university-of-minnesota-for-sending-buggy-patches-in-the-name-of-research/ https://raw.

Apple app store cuts transaction commission to 15% for small businesses (less than $1M/year): https://thenextweb.com/plugged/2020/11/18/apple-cuts-its-app-store-commission-from-30-to-15-if-your-apps-earn-less-than-1m/ https://developer.apple.com/app-store/small-business-program/ https://appfairness.org/ UK approves COVID vaccine, while Australian airline Qantas proposes immunizatio

HTTPS-only: too little, too late? How do you approach a programming problem when you don't even know where to start? Also, what's the deal with YouTube's latest TOS update? Jacob and Troy discuss. Errata: joining the YouTube Partner Program requires 4,000 hours of watch time, not minutes YouTube TOS update: https://variety.com/2020/digital/news/youtube-ads-channels-no-revenue-shari

No more unlimited Google Photos storage: https://www.theverge.com/2020/11/11/21560810/google-photos-unlimited-cap-free-uploads-15gb-ending NASA + SpaceX launch 4 astronauts to ISS: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-space-exploration-spacex/one-heck-of-a-ride-spacex-launches-astronauts-into-space-idUSKBN27V0I3 YouTube down for 2 hours on the 12th: https://downdetector.com/status/yo

First manned Virgin Hyperloop test "flight": https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-54838982 Unlimited Chase Ultimate Rewards Points hack finally disclosed: https://chadscira.com/post/5fa269d46142ac544e013d6e/DISCLOSURE-Unlimited-Chase-Ultimate-Rewards-Points Trump to lose Twitter protections: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-election-trump-socialmedia/trump-will-lose-special-tw

Troy and Jacob discuss how hackers get your information and some prevention measures. Also in this episode: Google sued, cryptocurrency + PayPal = 😍, and McDonald's ice cream bots in your area. Quibi shutting down: https://www.cnet.com/news/quibis-shutdown-will-take-place-on-or-about-dec-1/ https://in.reuters.com/article/quibi-shutdown/streaming-service-quibi-to-wind-down-operat

Today I'm joined once again by Troy to discuss censorship by big tech like Twitter and Facebook and the section 230 protections that everyone is talking about. Also, how does the new NVIDIA 3000-series graphics card line affect consumer security? Twitter, Facebook censor NY Post: https://www.nationalreview.com/news/twitter-cites-hacked-materials-policy-to-justify-censorship-of-ny-p

I'm joined by my friend Troy for a discussion about operating systems, Tesla, privacy, and security. Amazon Eero Mesh Wi-Fi 6 routers for ISP's: https://www.zdnet.com/article/amazon-brings-eero-mesh-wi-fi-to-isps/ Privacy concerns (managed network) Eero Secure: https://eero.com/eero-secure Customs & Border Protection buying location data: https://www.vice.com/en/article/n7wakg/

Google shutting play store service fee loophole: https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/google-plans-to-shut-the-loophole-that-lets-netflix-spotify-and-tinder-avoid-paying-its-30-app-tax/articleshow/78383294.cms Designer makes bank on iOS icons: https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-54387339 MKBHD Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cH66LWWluVE EARN IT act passes committee 22-0

Among Us sequel canceled https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-54277123 TikTok ban delayed, Oracle deal might be approved after all: https://www.forbes.com/sites/rachelsandler/2020/09/18/can-you-still-use-tiktok-and-wechat-heres-what-we-know-about-the-us-ban/#1ad2c0d3358c https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-09-24/tiktok-judge-tells-u-s-to-postpone-ban-or-file-brief-by-friday h