Job-killing robots; dropping tech giants; Amazon Echo Show; worldwide WannaCry ransomware attack; Astrophysics in a hurry; make some music; the IoT jumps the shark; a damn fine cup of coffee; K.Flay, Cranberries; You Should Be Happy; lightsaber churros.
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Show Notes
INTRO
California Leads U.S. Economy, Away From Trump
Trouble in Venice: can this trendy LA enclave reconcile a deep divide?
Google’s parent eyes Toronto as location of new high-tech district: sources
IN THE NEWS
The U.S., Canada and Mexico are buying more job-killing robots than ever before
Snap stock is tanking after its first-ever earnings report missed expectations
Which Tech Giant Would You Drop?
Here’s how to remove Facebook from your life and never miss a beat
Amazon unveiled an Alexa shopping machine for your kitchen
Amazon invested millions in the startup Nucleus — then cloned its product for the new Echo
Just learned that @Amazon deactivated my affiliates account, saying: "This decision is final and not subject to appeal."#WakingUpPodcast
— Sam Harris (@SamHarrisOrg) May 8, 2017
Same thing happened to me 6 months ago. My favorite part: the “Warmest Regards” sign-off: pic.twitter.com/RSre89Mu8h
— John Gruber (@gruber) May 8, 2017
SECURITY HAH!
Cyberattack Hits U.K.’s National Health Service
WannaCry ransomware used in widespread attacks all over the world
Trump signs long-awaited cyber order, launching hacking defense review
THE BIGGEST DATA BREACHES OF 2017 (SO FAR…)
New IoT malware targets 100,000 IP cameras via known flaw
Senator confirms FBI paid $900,000 to unlock San Bernardino iPhone
U.S. to Ban Laptops in All Cabins of Flights From Europe, Officials Say
Net-neutrality supporters cripple the FCC website again (update)
James Comey’s testimony on Huma Abedin forwarding emails was inaccurate
AT THE LIBRARY
The massive, worldwide ransomware attack was stopped by a researcher ‘accidentally’
Microsoft issues ‘highly unusual’ Windows XP patch to prevent massive ransomware attack
For We Are Many (Bobiverse Book 2) by Dennis E. Taylor
Astrophysics for People in a Hurry by Neil deGrasse Tyson
Neil deGrasse Tyson on The Art of Charm
APPS & DOODADS
iTunes and Apple Music coming to the Windows Store this year
iPhone Sales Hit a Big Roadblock in China Because of an App That Does Just About Everything
McDonald’s Invents a ‘Frork’ Utensil Made of French Fries
‘BLACKOUT’ BLINDS TURN WINDOWS INTO BEAUTIFUL CITY SKYLINES
MEDIA CANDY
K.Flay Celebrates Tour Announcement With ‘High Enough’ Video: Exclusive Premiere
The Cranberries – Something Else
Friends of the show Goo Goo Dolls release their new EP, “You Should Be Happy”
Desert Trip Won’t Be Returning For A Second Year
MORON OF THE WEEK
Goddamn it, they made a “smart” salt shaker called Smalt
BRIC-A-BRAC
X-37B space plane returns after two-year secret mission
Disneyland Now Has Sparkly Lightsaber Churros, and We Need Them ASAP
Bill Gates Has Seven Predictions for the Future
FEEDBACK LOOP
Twitter Users Exploit Trump Website Vulnerability to Mock President, Slam GOP Health Bill
Name: Steve
Comment: Hi, guys.
I began listening to you about a year or so ago. I’ve been listening to the current podcasts since Nov 2015 and am up to date with them. Because I listen to around 50 different podcasts and am a completist, I’m only up to episode 90 on my catch-up list. Only about 104 more to go. Yay!
Regarding Dr. Who, I began watching the show in 1969 (I’m probably older and grumpier than most of your listeners). I’m pretty sure I’ve seen all of the episodes that still exist, the good, the bad, and the really bad.
IMHO, starting with the Christopher Eccleston series is a good way to get into the series. The writers explain the concepts and conceits of the show through the Doctor’s interactions with Rose Tyler. They do it in such a way as to bring new viewers up to speed without boring the die-hard fans to tears.
Other reasons for starting with the Eccleston series? Rose is cute, the T.A.R.D.I.S is cool, the effects are good, and the acting and storylines are entertaining. YMMV.
If, after the first (new) series you feel the need to go back, I’d suggest starting with Tom Baker (original season 12). The effects and sets are cheesy, but the stories are pretty good, for the most part. I also found it entertaining to see so many Brit actors I recognize doing a turn on the show.
So there you have it, my tuppence on the question. Keep fighting the good fight and stay grumpy and geeky. (You really have no choice about old.)
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