Blogspot declares war on AI, a security exploit in Apple Silicon, Hotel hacking for fun (and terror!), and more! Blogspot-Wannabe Medium Declares War on AI Created Content A Flood of Garbage AI submissions basically ruining SciFi Zine Clarkesworld FCC Finally Updates Broadband Speeds Apple Silicon Chips Have Hardware Level Exploit That Could Expose Encryption Keys Hotel Hacking for Fun and Terror...
AI's infrastructure, from the coding languages that power the models, to the networking that connects it all. Plus, a look into what effects this has on our planet. AI's Infrastructure: How It's Built and Powered Ned and Chris embark on a journey through the world of AI infrastructure, touching on key software and hardware components that make AI tick. From the basics of Python and TensorFlow to the power-hungry NVIDIA DGX servers, this episode covers everything you need to know about the backbo...
Reflecting on VMware’s past, present, and future given the Broadcom acquisition, Chris’ distaste for cake, and concluding WSL on Windows Server is silly. Broadcom's $61 billion takeover of VMware Ned and Chris analyze Broadcom's acquisition of VMware for an astounding $61 billion, a move that has the tech industry buzzing. They discuss the potential impacts on VMware's innovation and product development, questioning whether it will continue to innovate or start to fall behind. Alongside this maj...
Unpacking the growing level of phishing scams with the latest data, trends, and defenses in cybersecurity. The Fight Against Digital Deceit Ned and Chris discuss the alarming rise in phishing scams as detailed by Proofpoint's latest report in this episode. They explore how phishing attacks have evolved from emails to more sophisticated methods like telephone-oriented attack delivery (TOAD) and business email compromises (BECs). With a focus on the latest data and trends, this episode highlights ...
AWS Drops Egress Fees For Deserters Apple Releases Urgent Security Patch Covering Two Zero-Days Signal wrote a whole blog post about it in September 2023 HDMI 2.1 on Linux? AMD Says No Dice VMware Releases Emergency Patches For Sandbox Escape Vulnerabilities...
Ned and Chris discuss the 'Secure by Design' initiative, debating its effects on tech innovation and cybersecurity in the fast-paced tech world. The Secure by Design Debate In this Chaos Lever episode, Ned and Chris tackle the "Secure by Design" concept, inspired by a report from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). They discuss how security can be built into software from the start and the challenges this poses for developers under pressure to deliver quickly. They debat...
NIST double security with version 2.0, Fifteen Year Path to Profitability for Nutanix, White House declares war on C and C++, and more! NIST Releases Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 - Now with Double The Security Fifteen Year Path to Profitability Must be all those Booth Babes on Ferris Wheels . White House Declares War on C and C++ New Zealand is Gaslit on Leap Day...
Explore the story of how 11 lines of code disrupted the internet, the battle between open-source ethics and corporate power, and the fragile nature of our digital world. Technology, power, and unexpected consequences In this episode, Ned and Chris take us through the dramatic story of a single code change that temporarily crippled the internet, emphasizing the delicate web of dependencies in software development. They explore the ethical dilemmas and power dynamics at play when open-source contr...
Google Does a Good Thing For a Change, ChatGPT Gets Weird, Walmart Making Moves to Grow Their Ad Business, and more! Google Does a Nice Thing Canada Attempts to Outlaw The Flipper Device To Stop Car Theft ChatGPT Creeps Everyone Out What happened when someone asked it to compare two backpacks Advertising Continues Taking Over Everything And It’s Just The Saddest Thing...
Ned and Chris discuss the supposedly uncertain future of cloud computing, reviewing recent CapEx and strategic shifts by leading providers, and speculating on AI’s impact on the future of technology. Cloud Computing is Here to Stay Ned sheds light on the reality behind the figures by digging into the growth strategies and market positions of top cloud providers including AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. He highlights the stark contrasts in spending between AWS and Microsoft, including the inconsist...
ESXi Free is Dead, Cohesity is acquiring Veritas Data Protection, Forrest Brazeal Announces Kubernetes Resume Challenge, and Nginx is Being Forked Because Russia?! Nginx Being Forked Because Russia ESXi Free is Dead Since the very early days of VMware , there has been a free version of ESX you could run in perpetuity without paying for a license. Forrest Brazeal Announces Kubernetes Resume Challenge Cohesity is acquiring Veritas Data Protection...
Understanding the effects of cyber insurance on the ever-evolving landscape of digital threats A Trip Through Cyber Risks In a time when digital threats are bigger than Ned's love of Tim Tams, Ned and Chris discuss how the rules for cyber insurance have become more restrictive, requiring businesses to undergo audits and put in place particular cybersecurity measures to be eligible for coverage. As the digital world braces for impact, they discuss how these rules are changing, the financial effec...
Weaveworks is calling it quits, USB Sticks decline in quality, Google is doing away with cached pages in Search, and Toothbrushes on the internet?! Weaveworks Winds to a Close Report Reveals Decline in Quality of USB Sticks and microSD Cards Cached Pages On Google Search Are Gone When Toothbrushes Attack: Don’t Put Everything On The Internet, Vol. 867 Follow-up reporting shows that the botnet wasn’t real...
A look into Cloud Field Day 19 and SoftIron's trailblazing path in cloud technology through a fusion of custom hardware and software. Cloud Field Day 19 & Softiron’s Cloud Revolution: At Cloud Field Day 19, a showcase for the latest in tech innovation, Ned discovers SoftIron's novel approach to private cloud technology. He explains how SoftIron has built their product "from the ground up," examines the potential to revolutionize the VMware-dominated landscape, and highlights its appeal for g...
Elon Musk Ordered to Return Massive Tesla Compensation Package, RTO Does Nothing for Productivity, President Biden Vows to Veto Changes to SEC Breach Rules, and more! Elon Musk Ordered to Return Massive Tesla Compensation Package Due To Being a Liar Return to Office Does Nothing For Productivity Ivanti Connect Secure Determined To Be Too Flawed To Live By CISA SEC Breach Rules to Stay, For Now Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Securities and Exchange Commission relating to Cybersecu...
Ned and Chris delve into how AI shapes the internet's transformation, discussing its profound effects on current challenges and the rise of user-focused, diverse application integrations for the future. ARPANET to User-Centric Futures Explore the impact Artificial Intelligence (AI) has made on the internet in this episode of Chaos Lever! Our hosts, Ned and Chris, discuss the internet's evolution from ARPANET roots to its present complexity, highlighting the shortcomings of its foundational proto...
NYC passes law to limit AI discrimination, Google ditches egress charges (sorta), Someone compiled the Mother of All Breaches, and Cerabyte’s glass etching archives aim to replace tape for long-term storage. NYC passes Law Aiming To Limit AI Discrimination In Hiring- it’s Super Ineffective! Google Ditches Egress Pricing, Sorta Someone Combined PII From Thousands Of Data Breaches Into One Super Breach Tape Is Dead, Long Live Tape!...
Ned and Chris explore the complexities of GitHub, examining version control systems and uncovering potential security risks in GitHub Actions and Workflows. A Journey Through Code and Security Explore the intricate world of GitHub, navigating the nuances of version control systems and the potential security risks lurking within. Our hosts, Ned and Chris, embark on a journey through the technicalities of Git and GitHub, discussing how these platforms have evolved over time and the challenges they...
Rock Band DLC ends, Updates on Class-Action suits involving Apple and Verizon, AI EVERYTHING on display at the 2024 Consumer Electronics Show, and Astrobiotic’s lunar lander unfortunately did not land. Rock Band DLC Ends After 16 Years - https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2024/01/harmonix-is-ending-rock-band-dlc-releases-after-16-years-2800-songs/ 7 Year Old Apple Class-Action Suit Finally Paying out - https://www.businessinsider.com/apple-sends-checks-for-iphone-batterygate-lawsuit-settlement-payme...
Redefining Virtualization in the VMware Acquisition Era Episode: 89 Published: 1/18/2024 VMware’s virtualization Voyage Ned and Chris are at it again in the latest Chaos Lever episode, serving up their unique blend of tech expertise and uproarious humor! This time around, they’re tackling the big shake-up in the virtualization world ��� the aftermath of Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware. The duo dissect how these changes impact different business scales, from SMBs to large enterprises, providing ...
Moar Tech Garbage Episode: 023 Published: 1/16/2024 Tech News of the Week for 1/16/2024 AI versions of people are upsetting the internet, HPE and Cisco are making some interesting acquisitions, and Wifi 7 is here, but will it live up to its theoretical specs? People Are Creating AI Versions of People, and People Are Pissed HPE Acquiring Juniper to Enhance Their AI Networking Chops Wifi 7 is Here, And Boy is My Router Tired Cisco acquiring Isovalent for eBPF Expertise Intro and outro music by Ned...
The Future of Tech in 2024 as Predicted by Ned and Chris Episode: 88 Published: 1/11/2024 Nostradamus Who? With their impeccable track record of defying the odds and predicting upcoming events in the tech landscape, Ned and Chris once again place their metaphorical bets on the top tech news for 2024. Coming up, they predict various acquisitions, a legal reckoning for AI from none other than Mickey Mouse himself, and increased interest in joining the Metaverse. Will AI be stopped by copyright law...
The 2023 Tech Year in Review Episode: 87 Published: 1/4/2024 Prognostications, Auguries, and Soothsaying: Oh my! In this special episode of Chaos Lever, Chris and Ned sit down to review their predictions for 2023 to see if they have proven to be accurate, or at least amusing. Ned provides compelling evidence for why most of his predictions were somewhat correct, although Chris challenges some of his results. Chris also shares headlines and data to support his claims, though ultimately, both aspi...
The Not-So-Hostile Takeover of iMessage Technology Episode: 86 Published: 12/21/2023 The Dreaded Green Bubble It���s the shake-up of the century, or at least… it���s pretty big news. It seems that pretty soon, non-Apple devices will be able to support iMessage technology. So how is this even possible? In order to answer that question, Ned walks us through the history of text messaging technology, from SMS to BBM to MMS and beyond. If you���ve ever wondered if phone carriers have been ripping you...
Moar Tech Garbage Episode: 022 Published: 12/19/2023 Tech News of the Week for 12/19/2023 Google loses monopoly case, but Google Fiber will be offering a 20Gbps symmetrical speed service for $250 per month, the Okta security breach is worse than everyone thought, and VMWare is discontinuing their perpetual licensing. Advertising Company Google Loses Monopoly Case Around App Store 20Gbps For A Mere $250 Per Month Okta Breach Severity Severely Upgraded Say Goodbye To Perpetual Licensing VMware Cus...
The Trouble with Smart TVs Episode: 85 Published: 12/07/2023 A Big Ol��� IoT Vulnerability - A Breakdown What is IT security, and why should you care? As Chris explains in this episode, IT security in the IoT affects us all - especially if you own a smart TV. That���s right, four years ago a major vulnerability was reported in the technology used to cast media from one device to a smart TV . Four years later, it���s only now being publicly revealed and even worse, most of the devices affected ha...
Moar Tech Garbage Episode: 021 Published: 12/12/2023 Tech News of the Week for 12/12/2023 Quantum Modular Computing from IBM 23AndMe Attack Just Went From Bad To Worse Amazon Q is like pretty bad Advertising Company Google Announces AI-Powered Upgrade to GMail���s Spam Filters Intro and outro music by Ned Bellavance copyright 2022...
An OpenAI Question Episode: 84 Published: 12/07/2023 The Altman of It All There���s a lot of players involved in the latest card shuffle over at OpenAI, and it���s no wonder this mess is making headlines. It���s not every week you see a CEO ousted, hired by Microsoft, and then hired back by their previous company who then replaces their entire board. So how did this happen? Is it just an example of pure human blundering? Is it proof of some hidden puppet-master organization pulling the strings a...
Moar Tech Garbage Episode: 020 Published: 12/5/2023 Tech News of the Week for 12/5/2023 Actually Employing People To Write Content Is For Losers, Skinflint Publishers Continue To Try To Say DevTernity Canceled After Faking Diversity Disturbing Reports Surfacing About Advertising Company Google���s Drive Service Losing User Files Maybe Robotaxis Aren���t Doing That Great Intro and outro music by Ned Bellavance copyright 2022...
Moar Tech Garbage Episode: 019 Published: 11/23/2023 Tech News of the Week for 11/23/2023 Microsoft Brings a Nitro Boost to Azure NVIDIAs Insanely Expensive AI Chips About To Get Expensiver Rackspace���s $11 Million Mistake I Was GOING To Complain About TikTok, But NOW I Have To Complain About Nothing Apple is dipping their toe into the open-standard RCS protocol Intro and outro music by Ned Bellavance copyright 2022...
