Episode 28: Unusable Electronics Puzzle Driving Crypto-Aliens with Criminal Passwords

In this episode we talk about:

• A script that renders useless the marketing snoop by your ISP
• Electronics that can self destruct
• Adam quizzes Sanjay about security products
• Uber and Lyft are trying to stop you from using your autonomous vehicle in cities
• Waymo and Uber reach a settlement to end their ongoing legal battles
• Too much crypto means no aliens for you
• Instead of a paywall, Salon has rolled out a cryptomining-wall
• The Georgia Senate thinks they can fix online security with a bad law - a very, very badly worded law

Plus two great tech recommendations.

Links:

• Vibha Campaigns | Sanjay raising money for kids
• This simple script renders data collected by your ISP unusable
• These self-destructing electronics can turn your data to dust on command
• The security gadgets and apps you need to keep your information safe
• Uber, Lyft Want to Ban Personal Use of Self-Driving Cars in Urban Areas - ExtremeTech
• Waymo and Uber reach a surprise settlement - The Verge
• Waymo and Uber have reached a settlement in their trade secrets battle - MIT Technology Review
• Crypto-currency craze 'hinders search for alien life' - BBC News
• Salon Offers To Remove Ads If Visitors Help Mine Cryptocurrency | Techdirt
• Georgia Senate Thinks It Can Fix Its Election Security Issues By Criminalizing Password Sharing, Security Research | Techdirt
• LaMetric Time Wi-Fi Clock for Smart Home
• Habit List