Episode 16: 16

In this episode we talk about:

• How the Docx Games are ruining the youth of the world
• Initial Coin Offerings
• burger King (Russia) gets into the crypto-currency craze
• Sonos cares more about their revenue than your privacy
• The DOJ backs down from their demands for data
• Pacemakers that can be hacked to make them (literally) kill
• Palm (as in Palm Pilot) is making a comeback
• Internet security problems visualized and exposed
• A body cam for everyone

Two fantastic tech recommendations!

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Links:

• The Docx games: three days at the Microsoft Office World Championship - The Verge
• VR Startup Decentraland Raised $25 Million on ICO in 10 Seconds
• Whoppercoin: Burger King Russia’s Cryptocurrency — Whoppercoin
• Sonos: Accept Our New Privacy Policy Or We May Brick Your Device - ExtremeTech
• DOJ Backs Down From Overbroad J20 Warrant. But Problems Still Remain
• FDA recalls close to half-a-million pacemakers over hacking fears
• Report: Palm is making a comeback next year
• The Internet Of Things’ Massive Security Problem, Visualized
• Shonin Streamcam Wearable Camera by Shonin Inc. — Kickstarter
• Nest’s Thermostat E has a new design, a cheaper price, and almost all the same features