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It's 2021, SpaceX is launching the same rocket 10+ times, robot dogs are finding new uses every day, fully self-driving cars seem to be around the corner, but we are still heavily lacking in the Cyber Security domain.

With the recent Solar Winds attack, and the current gas pipeline ransomware attack, we wanted to put a highlight on securing your devices.

All of this leads us to a basic equation from the past:

30,000 IoT Devices
+ DynDns
+ a Couple of Kids with some Computer Know-How
+ Basic Security Flaws
_______________________________________________
= One of the Biggest DDoS Attacks in History

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Intro: Segmentation Faults! And Random Topics [5:27-28:02]


Gas Pipeline Ransomware 
Fortnite V. Apple, Sony remake


Ali: Mirai Attack [28:02-39:37]


The Mirai Attack


Aaron: Solar Winds Attack [39:37-55:43]


Timeline of Solar Winds Attack
Summary of Events


We are going on a summer break! We will be keeping you updated on when we are going to come back on our social media. In the meantime, Ali is going to focus on school and the logistics of tech++, while Aaron is going to work on his React skills and revamp the tech++ website for upcoming features. Thank you for listening and we will see you next time!

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What is the first step to digital freedom for individuals with disabilities?

For Neuralink, it is getting Pager, a macaque monkey, to play MindPong.

What is MindPong?

It is the classic game Pong exactly! Except you play by thinking...

Find out more on this episode of tech++!

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Intro: Segmentation Faults! And Random Topics [01:17-15:32]


Riley's Chico Wins Best College Bar
Robot Dog That Pees Beer
Have You Been Zucked?


Ali: Cryptocurrency Recap [15:32-40:57]


Difference Between Ethereum and Bitcoin
Trevor Noah on NFT's


Aaron: Monkey MindPong [40:57-59:57]


Neuralink Blog About MindPong


We are sorry this episode is a week late as this has been a busy couple weeks for us, but we are still super excited to continue bringing you more content with Season 2 of tech++! If you like what you hear...

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Could you imagine your Sims character making real world money?

Seriously! Cryptocurrencies could be used in video games as their in-game currency! 

Sounds like the video game grind might actually start paying off...

But what about all the other things Blockchain technology can do?

Tune in to our conversation with Kevin, a coworker of Aaron's, to talk about Blockchain, cryptocurrencies, Smart Contracts, and all the crazy things that can happen with the use of these technologies.

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Intro: Interview with Kevin [00:10-1:08:00]


Brave Web Browser
Explore the Ethereum Blockchain
BitConnect Meme
OneCoin Scam


We are super excited to bring you the first guest of Season 2 of tech++! We'd like to thank Kevin for bringing his time and knowledge to this episode and for answering so many of our questions. If you like what you hear...

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"Hello, may I have Singularity with extra chips please?"

"Sorry, our chip machine is broken."

Imagine having nearly identical customer service experiences no matter what establishment you are at.

Mass production of Sofia AI could take over the customer service industry!

From there, who knows what it CAN'T do..

..except for increase the mass production of computer chips.

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Intro: Segment Faults! And Random Topics [00:10-17:25]


Boston Dynamic's tweet about Spot portrayed in art
Mars Perseverance rover Landing

Ali: Next Stop: Singularity [17:25-37:19]


Ali's article on Singularity

Aaron: What Chipageddon means to me [37:19-57:51]


How will 'chipageddon' affect you?


We are super excited to get back into the groove with Season 2 of tech++! If you like what you hear...

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"This is Elon's world, we are all just living in it." - Boiz

What did we miss?! 

#GAMESTONKS! 

Biden's family Bible may have been written by Jesus himself!

Elon's rocket bigger than Bezos' confirmed!

Covid-19 is still a massive problem and we need solutions now!

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Aaron: What is wrong with Contact Tracing technology? [17:07-36:54]


Traditional Contact Tracing
WebMD Article on Privacy Concerns
Google-Apple Exposure Notification App Description

Ali: Is Amazon helping the Biden Administration an example of a quid pro quo? [36:54-48:06]


Amazon's offering of help to the US

We are super excited to get back into the groove with Season 2 of tech++! If you like what you hear...

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Year Review! (YouTube didn't make one so we had to)

2020's been a WILD year for all of us.

Meetings went digital, Corporate giants took on each other and the law, And a dog was put in charge of supply chains?!?

What was our only logical response to all of these?

To start a podcast, of course!

As the bells start jingling, the first season of tech++ podcast comes to a wrap.

But you didn't think we'd leave without saying goodbye?

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TikTok Taking Data, Ep 3: 


Trump Blocking ByteDance

Twitter Hack, Ep 4: 


Government Report/Summary of the Hack

Antitrust Hearing with Google, Amazon and Apple, Ep 5: 


DOJ vs. Google Lawsuit
Amazon In Trouble in EU

Spot the Robot Dog, Ep 6: 


Spot Software Release 2.1

Favorite Programming Language?, Ep 7: 


Python Creator Leaves Retirement for Microsoft


We hope you enjoyed our Season Recap! If you like what you hear...

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