And it doesn’t matter if you have an Android phone or iPhone.
Apple Pay. Privacy. iPhone Ads. It's All About the Money
John collects the interesting news articles that didn’t make the TMO headlines this week, the technical news debris. This week, the topics are all over the map, but one theme remains. Money. So dig in!
Apple and Privacy Protection, Anki Vector Robot - TMO Daily Observations 2018-08-09
Adam Christianson from the Maccast and Andrew Orr join Jeff Gamet to share their thoughts on whether or not Apple is doing enough to protect our privacy, plus they have some first impressions on Anki’s new Vector robot.
Apple Tells Congress that Privacy Is Fundamental Human Right
The comment came in a response to a request from the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce asking about Apple’s data collection and privacy policies and practices.
Instapaper Available in EU Again, Announces Premium Subscription
The website tagging service Instapaper is back up and running in the European Union after temporarily shutting down in May for General Data Protection Regulation compliance.
Facebook Wants Your Bank Account Data, TSMC's Chips Problem - TMO Daily Observations 2018-08-07
John Martellaro and Bryan Chaffin join Jeff Gamet to share their thoughts on Facebook asking banks for account information, plus the explore TSMC’s temporary chip production shut down for the WannaCry virus.
Apple Pay Cash Best P2P Payment Service, says Consumer Reports
According to eMarketer, a market research company, an estimated 79 million Americans will use a P2P payment service this year.
TSA Tracking Involves Everyone, Not Just Terrorists
Federal air marshals collect information under a secret domestic surveillance program.
Verizon VPN is a Thing Now. How Safe Is It?
It costs US$3.99/month and blocks advertising. But is it safe to use?
Two Researchers Examined Phone Spying. What They Found Won't Shock You
Kara Swisher of Recode recently interviewed two researchers from Northeastern University about phone spying.
New Apple Ads Showcase iPhone Privacy, Sustainability
iPhone is the culmination of Apple’s ideals on privacy, recycling, energy efficiency, and more.
How to Delete a WhatsApp Message
If you use WhatsApp, the third-party messaging service, then you should know that you can delete your texts after they’re sent; however, there are some caveats as to how this works. In today’s Quick Tip, we’ll tell you how you might be able to avoid embarrassing yourself! No promises.
It Turns Out That Venmo Transactions are Public by Default
A security researcher analyzed over 200 million Venmo transactions. She discovered something disturbing.
Cell Phone Carriers Share Your Location With Cops
To whom and for what purpose? Everything from preventing credit card fraud to providing roadside assistance…or surveillance.
macOS Mojave: How to Reset the Mac Advertising Identifier
macOS Mojave has a new feature that brings it into parity with iOS. You can control ad tracking and reset the Mac advertising identifier.
Timehop's Data Breach, Facial Recognition in Government Surveillance - TMO Daily Observations 2018-07-09
John Martellaro and Andrew Orr join Jeff Gamet to look at the Timehop data breach, plus they share their thoughts on the state of government surveillance with facial recognition.
How to Control Which Apps Can Access Your Google Account
If you’re concerned about, or just aren’t sure, which apps and services have access to your Google account there’s an easy way see and even revoke access. Read on to learn how.
Google Says No One is Reading Your Email, Sort Of
Earlier this week a report claimed third-party app developers could read messages in your Gmail account without your knowledge. Google now says that’s not true. Sort of.
Uh Oh! Apparently Email App Developers Can Read Your Gmail
The Wall Street Journal published some disturbing news yesterday: apparently email app developers can read your Gmail messages.
iOS 12 AutoFill Security Concerns, Samsung Phone Shared Photos Bug - TMO Daily Observations 2018-07-03
John Martellaro and Andrew Orr join Jeff Gamet to look at the potential security threats in iOS 12’s Security Code AutoFill, plus they have some thoughts on Samsung smartphones randomly sending out photos.
