A podcast wherein upcoming and interesting technology trends and developments are discussed. Visit our website at https://www.voltec.io/ to check out our other content.
Voltec Tech Talk
Claim This Podcastby John Hughson, Sherbaz Hashmi
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A podcast wherein upcoming and interesting technology trends and developments are discussed. Visit our website at https://www.voltec.io/ to check out our other content.
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1/3/2020
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Recent Episodes
February 24, 2021
Crypto Craze
<p>This episode is regarding the recent news and developments surrounding various cryptocurrencies, as well as crypto features which should be of interest to those engaged in De-Fi (decentralized finance)</p><p>We also discuss recent news regarding the social media platform Parler.</p><p><strong><a href="https://www.financemagnates.com/cryptocurrency/news/xrp-finds-strong-support-in-japan-amid-cryptocurrency-delisting/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.financemagnates.com/cryptocurrency/news/xrp-finds-strong-support-in-japan-amid-cryptocurrency-delisting/</a></strong></p><p><strong><a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/jonathanponciano/2020/11/18/bitcoin-surges-15-what-wall-street-saying-about-the-cryptocurrency-meteoric-resurgence/?sh=4ac5428e53f3" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Forbes: As Bitcoin Surges 15%, Here's What Wall Street's Saying About The Cryptocurrency's Meteoric Resurgence</a></strong></p><p><a href="https://cointelegraph.com/news/why-institutions-suddenly-give-a-damn-about-bitcoin" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://cointelegraph.com/news/why-institutions-suddenly-give-a-damn-about-bitcoin</a></p><p><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/technology/us-man-has-just-2-password-attempts-left-or-will-lose-300-million-bitcoin-fortune/fa9c5c1b-23bc-4107-a6f1-a3e288747027" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.9news.com.au/technology/us-man-has-just-2-password-attempts-left-or-will-lose-300-million-bitcoin-fortune/fa9c5c1b-23bc-4107-a6f1-a3e288747027</a></p><p><a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/rogerhuang/2021/12/29/the-chinese-mining-centralization-of-bitcoin-and-ethereum/?sh=548d913c2f66" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.forbes.com/sites/rogerhuang/2021/12/29/the-chinese-mining-centralization-of-bitcoin-and-ethereum/?sh=548d913c2f66</a></p>
January 21, 2021
Location Tracking: Is privacy a thing of the past?
<p>This episode is about some of the ways in which big Tech are overreaching and inviting themselves into your mobile devices, learning about who you are, (as a potential consumer) knowing what you are doing, or perhaps scariest, where you are.</p><p>Referenced information is as follows:</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theverge.com/2020/12/11/22169905/google-apple-removing-location-tracking-data-sale-government-advertisers" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.theverge.com/2020/12/11/22169905/google-apple-removing-location-tracking-data-sale-government-advertisers</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.hrw.org/news/2020/05/13/mobile-location-data-and-covid-19-qa" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.hrw.org/news/2020/05/13/mobile-location-data-and-covid-19-qa</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2020/nov/26/microsoft-productivity-score-feature-criticised-workplace-surveillance" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2020/nov/26/microsoft-productivity-score-feature-criticised-workplace-surveillance</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2020/dec/02/microsoft-apologises-productivity-score-critics-derided-workplace-surveillance" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2020/dec/02/microsoft-apologises-productivity-score-critics-derided-workplace-surveillance</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.wired.com/story/google-fitbit-project-nightingale-antitrust/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.wired.com/story/google-fitbit-project-nightingale-antitrust/</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.theverge.com/2020/7/3/21312383/google-fibit-acquisition-antitrust-data-regulatory-eu-scrutiny" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.theverge.com/2020/7/3/21312383/google-fibit-acquisition-antitrust-data-regulatory-eu-scrutiny</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.wired.com/story/the-best-privacy-app-alternatives/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.wired.com/story/the-best-privacy-app-alternatives/</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/jenniferhicks/2020/10/27/heres-how-2020-created-a-tipping-point-in-trust-and-digital-privacy/?sh=5a7fd9ff4fc5" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.forbes.com/sites/jenniferhicks/2020/10/27/heres-how-2020-created-a-tipping-point-in-trust-and-digital-privacy/?sh=5a7fd9ff4fc5</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://cointelegraph.com/news/ciphertrace-develops-monero-tracing-tool-to-aid-us-dhs-investigations" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://cointelegraph.com/news/ciphertrace-develops-monero-tracing-tool-to-aid-us-dhs-investigations</a></p></li></ul>
January 21, 2021
Commercial Misdirection in Tech: When are we being lied to?
<p>This episode pertains to various instances of misdirection on the behalf of companies such as Apple and Samsung over the years, the ramifications for such behaviors, and whether this may be a changing phenomenon.</p><p>Referenced items include:</p><p>-<a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2020/11/30/italy-fines-apple-12m-iphone-water-resistance/?scrolla=5eb6d68b7fedc32c19ef33b4&fbclid=IwAR0vwu6yF9VHG9VWMzcUoLkvLMmO-F9jnuEyjqCMA3hPx3ep6MTrmC7cuC4" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.macrumors.com/2020/11/30/italy-fines-apple-12m-iphone-water-resistance/?scrolla=5eb6d68b7fedc32c19ef33b4&fbclid=IwAR0vwu6yF9VHG9VWMzcUoLkvLMmO-F9jnuEyjqCMA3hPx3ep6MTrmC7cuC4</a></p><p>-<a href="https://www.channelnews.com.au/apple-sued-for-misleading-notch-advertising/?fbclid=IwAR1vmPuiju1RFMlOlFhPlgro_iCsCPcHK7bzw3HsPajg3x-bQPt1zYsZIIs" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.channelnews.com.au/apple-sued-for-misleading-notch-advertising/?fbclid=IwAR1vmPuiju1RFMlOlFhPlgro_iCsCPcHK7bzw3HsPajg3x-bQPt1zYsZIIs</a></p><p>-<a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/false-advertising-scandals-2016-3?r=AU&IR=T&fbclid=IwAR2LoHet7AOrLWTE9pHl66mmXobon1vWB-6MdnxItCWTh3wW6S1YENjcunA" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.businessinsider.com/false-advertising-scandals-2016-3?r=AU&IR=T&fbclid=IwAR2LoHet7AOrLWTE9pHl66mmXobon1vWB-6MdnxItCWTh3wW6S1YENjcunA</a></p><p>-<a href="https://www.thedrum.com/news/2019/07/12/samsung-australia-sued-consumer-watchdog-misleading-advertising" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.thedrum.com/news/2019/07/12/samsung-australia-sued-consumer-watchdog-misleading-advertising</a></p><p>-<a href="https://www.smh.com.au/technology/accc-takes-google-to-court-for-misleading-consumers-on-targeted-ads-20200727-p55fra.html" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.smh.com.au/technology/accc-takes-google-to-court-for-misleading-consumers-on-targeted-ads-20200727-p55fra.html</a></p><p>-<a href="https://theconversation.com/the-accc-is-suing-google-for-misleading-millions-but-calling-it-out-is-easier-than-fixing-it-143447" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://theconversation.com/the-accc-is-suing-google-for-misleading-millions-but-calling-it-out-is-easier-than-fixing-it-143447</a></p>
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