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Sources:AI Fails In School Surveillancehttps://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2025/12/florida-schools-plan-to-vastly-expand-use-of-ai-that-mistook-clarinet-for-gun/ Spotify Breach (Anna’s Archive)https://www.tomshardware.com/service-providers/streaming/pirate-archivist-group-scrapes-spotifys-300tb-library-posts-free-torrents-for-downloading-investigation-underway-as-music-and-metadata-hit-torrent-siteshttps://www.billboard.com/business/streaming/spotify-music-library-leak-1236143970/https://torrentfreak.com/annas-archive-backed-up-spotify-plans-to-release-300tb-music-archive/ Anna’s Archivehttps://annas-archive.li/blog/backing-up-spotify.htmlhttps://annas-archive.org/Asus Router Vulnerabilityhttps://arstechnica.com/security/2025/11/thousands-of-hacked-asus-routers-are-under-control-of-suspected-china-state-hackers/ Operation ‘Bluebird’/diVinehttps://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2025/12/can-twitter-fly-again-startup-wants-to-pry-iconic-trademark-from-musks-x/https://techcrunch.com/2025/11/12/jack-dorsey-funds-divine-a-vine-reboot-that-includes-vines-video-archive/ https://divine.video/ iRobot (Roomba) Bankruptcyhttps://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2025/12/roomba-maker-irobot-swept-into-bankruptcy/FCC Bans Chinese Droneshttps://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/12/djis-new-drones-will-not-be-available-in-the-us-as-fcc-ban-takes-effect/Libreboot/Coreboot Releasehttps://www.phoronix.com/news/Coreboot-25.12-Released https://www.phoronix.com/news/Libreboot-26.01-rc1 https://libreboot.org/news/libreboot2601rc1.html Chapters: AI Fails in Schools 01:00Spotify Breach (Anna’s Archive) 09:25Asus Router Vulnerability 21:18Operation ‘Bluebird’/diVine 22:47Roomba Bankrupt 26:16FCC Bans Chinese Drones 28:16Libreboot/Coreboot Release 30:00Shenanigans/Outro 32:00Like the bumper Music? Check out the artist here! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ieXm5oA8kQ Our Other Platforms/Websites!https://linktr.ee/DeviceCastingCouch

Apple Spying | Nvidia News | Meta Bots | Deepseek | And More! - S01E36Sources:Nvidia GPUhttps://www.phoronix.com/review/nvidia-rtx5080-rtx5090-linux https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/01/nvidia-geforce-rtx-5080-review-more-like-a-4080-super-super/ https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/01/review-nvidias-geforce-rtx-5090-is-the-first-gpu-that-can-beat-the-rtx-4090/ https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/01/nvidia-winding-down-support-for-older-gpus-including-the-legendary-750-ti-and-1060/ NVIDIA Discontinuing Older GPUshttps://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/01/nvidia-winding-down-support-for-older-gpus-including-the-legendary-750-ti-and-1060/ Netflix Raises Prices https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/01/new-netflix-price-hikes-increase-subscription-fees-by-up-to-2-50-a-month/ Raspberry Pi 16GB https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/01/new-120-16gb-raspberry-pi-5-is-for-the-people-who-use-it-like-an-everyday-pc/ Dell XPS https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/01/the-end-of-an-era-dell-will-no-longer-make-xps-computers/ Uncensored Video AI From Tencent https://arstechnica.com/ai/2024/12/a-new-uncensored-ai-video-model-may-spark-a-new-ai-hobbyist-movement/ Deepseek R1 https://arstechnica.com/ai/2025/01/china-is-catching-up-with-americas-best-reasoning-ai-models/ https://thehackernews.com/2025/01/italy-bans-chinese-deepseek-ai-over.html https://thehackernews.com/2025/01/deepseek-ai-database-exposed-over-1.html https://thehackernews.com/2025/01/top-rated-chinese-ai-app-deepseek.html Hackers Target European Power Grid https://arstechnica.com/security/2025/01/could-hackers-use-new-attack-to-take-down-european-power-grid/ FreeDesktop.org https://www.phoronix.com/news/2025-XOrg-FreeDesktop-Cloud Magic Packet https://thehackernews.com/2025/01/custom-backdoor-exploiting-magic-packet.html https://arstechnica.com/security/2025/01/backdoor-infecting-vpns-used-magic-packets-for-stealth-and-security/ Meta Botshttps://www.404media.co/metas-ai-profiles-are-indistinguishable-from-terrible-spam-that-took-over-facebook/ https://www.404media.co/zuckerberg-the-ai-slop-will-continue-until-morale-improves/ Win10 vs. Win11https://www.theregister.com/2025/01/02/windows_10_grows/ Apple Admits to Spying on Usershttps://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2025/01/apple-agrees-to-pay-95m-delete-private-conversations-siri-recorded/?comments-page=1#comments https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2019/jul/26/apple-contractors-regularly-hear-confidential-details-on-siri-recordings Like the bumper Music? Check out the artist here! https://www.looperman.com/users/tracks/4730025 Our Other Platforms/Websites!https://linktr.ee/DeviceCastingCouch

Intel GPUs | Calling ChatGPT | FBI Says: "Use Signal!" | And More! - S01E35Sources:Intel GPUshttps://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/intel-rumored-to-launch-a-24gb-battlemage-gpu-for-professionals-in-2025-double-the-vram-capacity-of-its-alchemist-counterpart-targeted-at-ai-workloads https://www.techradar.com/computing/gpu/intel-arc-b580-review Compromised Chrome Extensionshttps://therecord.media/hackers-target-vpn-ai-extensions-google-chrome-malicious-updates https://therecord.media/cyberhaven-hack-google-chrome-extension https://www.extensiontotal.com/cyberhaven-incident-live FBI/CISA Recommends Using Signal https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/news/joint-statement-fbi-and-cisa-peoples-republic-china-prc-targeting-commercial-telecommunications https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/12/us-recommends-encrypted-messaging-as-chinese-hackers-linger-in-telecom-networks/ Calling ChatGPThttps://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2024/12/openai-launches-free-phone-hotline-to-let-anyone-call-chatgpt/ https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2024/12/certain-names-make-chatgpt-grind-to-a-halt-and-we-know-why/ Salt Typhoon Breachhttps://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/atandt-and-verizon-say-networks-secure-after-salt-typhoon-breach/ https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2024/10/salt-typhoon-hack-shows-theres-no-security-backdoor-thats-only-good-guys Cloudflare/VPNs Banned in Indiahttps://techcrunch.com/2025/01/02/cloudflares-vpn-app-among-half-dozen-pulled-from-indian-app-stores/ CUDA Support Expandinghttps://www.phoronix.com/news/ZLUDA-v4-Released Blu-Ray Drives Slowing Down Productionhttps://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/12/the-optical-disc-onslaught-continues-with-lg-quitting-blu-ray-players/ Our Other Platforms/Websites!

💬 Show NotesIn this tech-packed episode of The Device Casting Couch, Ryan and John return from a hiatus with a treasure trove of topics, from the groundbreaking to the downright concerning. They kick off with a deep dive into the promise of portable nuclear batteries, exploring BetaVolt Technologies' claim of a 50-year charge from a hand-held device. But is it safe, or is it too good to be true?Next, they shift gears to Apple's tug-of-war with the EU over web apps and browser engines, dissecting the tech giant's resistance to change and the broader implications for user choice and competition.The duo also touches on a myriad of quickfire stories, from Express VPN's DNS leak debacle to the DOJ's secret mission against Russian malware in routers. They even debunk the viral myth of toothbrushes turned DDoS attackers and share their skepticism about the utility of "smart" everything in our homes.But it's not all breaches and botnets; they pay tribute to David Mills, the inventor of the network time protocol, who recently passed away. His legacy of synchronizing the digital world is a poignant reminder of the Internet's collaborative roots.So, whether you're tech-curious or a seasoned pro, tune in for a whirlwind update on the latest in tech, served with a side of critical insight and a sprinkle of humor. Don't miss this episode of The Device Casting Couch—where tech gets real, and nothing is off-limits.Sources:Nuclear Battery:https://www.techradar.com/phones/a-tiny-radioactive-battery-could-keep-your-phone-running-for-50-years https://citylabs.net/nuclear-batteries/https://www.androidauthority.com/nuclear-phone-battery-in-development-3402297/DOJ Removes Russian Malware:https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2024/02/doj-turns-tables-on-russian-hackers-uses-their-malware-to-wipe-out-botnet/ https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fbi-disrupts-russian-moobot-botnet-infecting-ubiquiti-routers/Apple Disables Web Apps:https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/02/apple-disables-iphone-web-apps-in-eu-says-its-too-hard-to-comply-with-rules/ https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/02/google-and-mozilla-dont-like-apples-new-ios-browser-rules/ Mozilla Layoffs/to Build AI into Firefox:https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/02/mozilla-lays-off-60-people-wants-to-build-ai-into-firefox/ YouTube TV Now 4th Biggest Cable Provider:https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/02/youtube-tv-is-the-uss-4th-biggest-cable-tv-provider-with-8-million-subs/ Plex Now Offers Movie Rentals:https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/02/plex-where-people-typically-avoid-hollywood-fees-now-offers-movie-rentals/ Prime Video Cuts High-End Audio Without Ads:https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/02/prime-video-cuts-dolby-vision-atmos-support-from-ad-tier-and-didnt-tell-subs/ Hulu/Disney+ Cracks Down On Password Sharing:https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/02/hulu-disney-password-crackdown-kills-account-sharing-on-march-14/ YouTuber Cracks Bitlocker with $10 Raspberry Pi:https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/02/raspberry-pi-bitlocker-hack-is-a-new-spin-on-a-years-old-well-documented-exploit/ https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/youtuber-breaks-bitlocker-encryption-in-less-than-43-seconds-with-sub-dollar10-raspberry-pi-picohttps://hackaday.com/2024/02/06/beating-bitlocker-in-43-seconds/Google No Longer Backs Up The Internet:https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/02/google-search-kills-off-cached-webpages/ Pixel 8 Pro Can Read Body Temps:https://arstechnica.com/google/2024/01/pixel-8-pro-finally-gets-forehead-scanning-body-temperature-feature/ Fake Toothbrush DdoS Story:https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/no-3-million-electric-toothbrushes-were-not-used-in-a-ddos-attack/ Firefox and Chrome Set To Fight Over Ad-Blocking:https://www.theverge.com/2022/6/10/23131029/mozilla-ad-blocking-firefox-google-chrome-privacy-manifest-v3-web-request Linux Distro That Has Windows Feel:https://www.zdnet.com/article/ready-to-ditch-windows-for-linux-this-is-the-ideal-distro-for-you/ Express VPN Leaks DNS Requests:https://www.howtogeek.com/expressvpn-disables-split-tunneling-while-it-patches-a-dns-leak/https://www.pcmag.com/news/expressvpn-removes-split-tunneling-feature-for-leaking-dns-requestsOur Other Platforms/Websites!📋 Episode Chapters00:00 Intro00:55 Nuclear Batteries?11:09 Apple vs. EU15:42 Mozilla cuts & AI21:02 So. Many. Ads.24:56 YouTube TV35:48 Google backing up the Internet50:38 DOJ vs. Russian Malware55:55 Express VPN Leaks58:56 3 million toothbrushes were hacked01:05:06 Breaking Bitlocker01:10:21 Plex is offering rentals now01:12:09 RIP David Mills

Our Other Platforms/Websites!Sources:The Late Kevin Mitnickhttps://edition.cnn.com/2023/07/21/us/computer-hacker-kevin-mitnick-obit/index.html https://www.theregister.com/2023/07/20/kevin_mitnick_obit/ZenBleedhttps://www.tomshardware.com/news/zenbleed-bug-allows-data-theft-from-amds-zen-2-processors-patches-released https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2023/07/encryption-breaking-password-leaking-bug-in-many-amd-cpus-could-take-months-to-fix/Debian RISC-Vhttps://hackaday.com/2023/07/25/debian-officially-adds-risc-v-support/LK99https://www.tomshardware.com/news/superconductor-breakthrough-replicated-twice https://www.tomshardware.com/news/scramble-to-validate-superconductor-breakthrough-confirms-zero-resistance-with-a-catch https://bigthink.com/hard-science/experts-amateur-replicate-lk-99/ https://arstechnica.com/science/2023/08/whats-going-on-with-the-reports-of-a-room-temperature-superconductor/Microsoft Supports Right-to-Repairhttps://arstechnica.com/gaming/2023/08/microsoft-now-offers-xbox-controller-parts-manuals-and-video-repair-guides/ https://www.pcmag.com/news/need-to-repair-a-surface-device-microsoft-will-sell-you-the-partsBigger Hard-drive Technologyhttps://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2023/08/western-digital-hdd-capacity-hits-28tb-as-seagate-looks-to-30tb-and-beyond/Meta AIhttps://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2023/08/meta-readies-ai-chatbots-for-artificial-companionship-and-user-retention/ https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2023/08/open-source-audiocraft-can-make-dogs-bark-and-symphonies-soar-from-text-using-ai/Raspberry Pi Availability Improvinghttps://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2023/08/some-shops-will-let-you-buy-more-than-one-raspberry-pi-at-a-time-again/GitHub “92% of Devs Use AI”https://www.zdnet.com/article/github-developer-survey-finds-92-of-programmers-using-ai-tools/Acoustic Attack to Steal Datahttps://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-acoustic-attack-steals-data-from-keystrokes-with-95-percent-accuracy/Remove Your Info From Google Searchhttps://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-makes-it-easier-to-remove-your-info-explicit-images-from-search/