Mark Stross discusses how Australia backed out of their French Submarine Contract in search of better technology. France considers it "a stab in the back", as Australia tears up this deal worth more than 50 billion Australian dollars because of delays, cost overrides, and.... because they'd rather have US-made nuclear submarine technology. That's a win for US.
What a time to be alive! Especially if you are into photography and cell phones. Mark Stross reviews Samsung Galaxy Cameras new in 2021, and compares them to the new iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max cameras. Are they worth the cost? Don't miss this important consumer update to help you decide what features are important to you in a new cell phone.
Tiny particles from distant galaxies have caused plane accidents, election interference, and game glitches. Did you know that your personal electronics are vulnerable too? These Alpha particles, from exploding stars and black holes may already be headed your way, to flip your bits!
Slime molds, some of the most unique creatures in existence. These brainless, single-celled organisms are being used for good! From planning roadways to regulating the flow of electricity through a circuit, these tiny biological wonders may play a huge role in developing technologies. How will you feel about this?
You wouldn't leave your house unlocked. You know that if you do, you are "asking for" someone to break in. Same is true for protecting yourself from cybercrime. You CAN do things to protect yourself from cybercrime. Your keyboard strokes and browsing behaviors are very valuable. Mark Stross brings you the simple behaviors everyone needs to practice to protect themselves.
From the most absurd to the most helpful. Don't miss this episode about the tech industry getting into the billion-dollar game of pet products. From 3D printing of a prosthetic beak, to robotic poop picker-uppers. You and your pet will be hooked.
There are some problems that require global cooperation of legislative and technology efforts. Mark Stross sounds off on three huge issues that should have your attention and how technology plays a role (good and bad). Privacy protection for our children, space trash, and plastic pollution.
How incredible it will be when we have high speed access to the internet no matter where in the world we are. Remote jungles, deep deserts, or high atop mountains, how convenient it will be. But like everything, there's a give and a take. Would you give up the stars?
Mark Stross is most known in the technology world for his role in the invention and development of the 360-degree video boards seen in sports arenas. In this episode he tells the remarkable story of how this incredible technology, seen by millions each week, came into being and changed the live-sports experience forever.
The National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence was established in 2018 "to consider the methods and means necessary to advance the development of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and associated technologies to comprehensively address the national security and defense needs of the United States. " (emphasis added) Antony Blinken, US Sec. of State, admits we need to catch up on AI tech to "uphold democratic values". What does all this mean? Let Mark Stross explain it....
This show marks the 1-year anniversary of the TechByte Show. Mark Stross celebrates the technology victories over the past year, including the passing of legislation concerning Right of Repair. AND, the Doomsday Clock. tick-tick-tick-tick.....
Do you know anyone flirting with a violent ideology? If you do, would you please call Mark Zuckerberg. Facebook has tested and instituted a new prompt asking users if they know anyone flirting with a violent ideology. And, they want to warn you that you may have been exposed to "extremist" content. Is this too 1984? Are we allowing Facebook to be the Thought Police?
After a brief update on Rehoboth's newest video board, Mark Stross jumps in to talk about the controversial issues surrounding the NSA, cybersecurity, the federal government, and individual rights.
This episode is just FUN! (great facts to share at your next social event) I can't tell you what's in here; that would give it away! You just gotta listen! I can guarantee you'll be surprised to hear some of these amazing wacky tech facts. (warning: do not use these as pickup lines!)
Mark Stross talks more about cybersecurity, ransomware, and the recent attacks on the US industry. A US nuclear weapons contractor gets hit just one day after the largest meatpacking company, JBS pays $11 million dollars to the cybercriminals. What's next and should we be negotiating with these terrorists?
ANOM, was an app that was designed to allow for digital communication without fear of monitoring by law enforcement. Obviously designed for illicit use; this app flourished after other apps preceding it were shut down by officials. Thousands flocked to it, signing up for 6-month contracts costing $2,000. Hear what happens to those who used this app designed specifically for crooks.
Location tracking is getting very sophisticated. And despite our efforts to sneak around, it's getting more and more difficult to do so. There are very few things you can do with on your phone today without giving out your location. Mark Stross explains this technology so everyone can understand it. This episode is the "what you need to know" about location tracking.
You have to have been sleeping under a rock not to know that UFO's are real, and the US government has been hoarding, and hiding, this information. Why still a secret? The technology we can learn from openly discussing this is huge. Crafts that can travel 13,000 mph, evade radar, and fly through air and water similarly? Mark Stross thinks we can have this tech in the next 300 years unless we get real about what we know about these unidentified aerial phenomena.
"There's a new way of listening to little green men on Mars" It's called Channel 37. And it's not new. For more than 70 years, this frequency, and a few others, have been the home of Radio Astronomy, where the focus is intergalactic communication. Talking to aliens. Mark Stross talks about high tech radio enthusiasts' ongoing interest in communicating with extra-terrestrials.
Destruction without a shot fired. Pain and suffering without a bloodbath. Death without troops. This is Cyber-Warfare. The Colonial Pipeline attack is the latest of many cyberattacks that went unmentioned. More than 113 federal state and municipal agencies, 500 healthcare facilities, and 1600 colleges and universities have been hit over the last year. We are vulnerable. Mark Stross is passionate about protecting American people, industries, and assets. What do you need to know? And more importan...
Part 2/2. Non-fungible tokens, or NFT's. Digital assets that are being bought and sold for millions of dollars. Created on blockchain technology, these digital photo, video, and audio files are absolutely unique, verifiable assets that supposedly cannot be deleted or destroyed in the future. Essentially a nonmaterial asset unlike anything we've seen before. Welcome to the digital age.
Part 1/2. Non-fungible tokens, or NFT's. Digital assets that are being bought and sold for millions of dollars. Created on blockchain technology, these digital photo, video, and audio files are absolutely unique, verifiable assets that supposedly cannot be deleted or destroyed in the future. Essentially a nonmaterial asset unlike anything we've seen before. Welcome to the digital age.
Everyone knows how dirty money is. And cell phones are a close second. Have you seen the new cell phone cleaners that use UV lights that claim to disinfect devices? Do they work? Mark Stross weighs in on this high-tech method to clean your tech.
For this TechByte, Mark Stross is LIVE, in studio, at Ocean 98 in Ocean City, DE. Modern warfare is highly technological. It's complicated, yes, but that does not mean that we shouldn't understand what aggressive actions are occurring in the digital age. We don't have to understand how a nuclear missile works to know that it is important to note when these are being tested by our enemies. Likewise, the public needs to be aware (and alarmed) when countries that are not friendly to the USA test, p...
For the past 40 weeks, Mark Stross has been joining Bulldog and his crew on the morning Rude Awakening Show. Ocean 98 broadcasts from Ocean City Delaware; and every week Mark Stross joins remotely from his studio in Texas. Hard to believe these guys have never all been together in the same room. UNTIL TODAY. This extended show includes multiple segments. In this half hour, Mark talks about his day job in the LED industry and the complicated challenges his team endures with ANC Sports, a company ...
The past 40 weeks, Mark Stross has been joining Bulldog and his crew on the morning Rude Awakening Show. Ocean 98, broadcasts from Ocean City Delaware; and every week Mark Stross joins remotely from his studio in Texas. Hard to believe these guys have never all been together in the same room. UNTIL TODAY. This extended show includes Mark's grand entrance into the studio, with Bulldog, Coach, Big Al, Big Cip, and Jerry. Mark's wife, Kathleen gets pulled into the conversation as well, as the gang ...
Can you imagine living in a house that was printed on a 3D printer? Better yet, would you drive a car made of 3D printed parts? This idea is not too far gone. Mark Stross will discuss the incredible world of 3D printing and how it is revolutionizing production.
With more than 320 ships reportedly waiting to move through the Suez Canal, people are for the first-time paying attention to the way goods are moved across the globe and into our manufacturing, factories, and stores. Mark Stross gives his unique technologist perspective on the Ever-Given's collision in the Suez Canal, and our dependence on things running smoothly through the supply chain choke points.
Mark Stross offers his analysis of the most valuable retailer in the world as of this airing date. With a market cap of $1.7 trillion, the company is expected to account for almost 5% of total retail sales by the end of 2020. A company this big is possible only because of the clever use of technology and digital systems. Is this too big? Or does the speed and accuracy of the digital age welcome in more companies of this size?
Cyber attacks and ransomware are not just aimed at government entities and corporations. Individuals are also at risk. This is why Mark Stross believes it's time for a Digital Bill of Rights, which would protect us from the tricks and schemes of the cyber-criminals. Listen to this episode for concrete things you can do, and should do right away, to reduce your risk of making that fatal click of the mouse.
