The Device Casting Couch (Tech Podcast)

Intel GPUs | Calling ChatGPT | FBI Says: "Use Signal!" | And More! - S01E35 Sources: Intel GPUs https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/intel-rumored-to-launch-a-24gb-battlemage-gpu-for-professionals-in-2025-double-the-vram-capacity-of-its-alchemist-counterpart-targeted-at-ai-workloads [https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/intel-rumored-to-launch-a-24gb-battlemage-gpu-for-professionals-in-2025-double-the-vram-capacity-of-its-alchemist-counterpart-targeted-at-ai-workloads] https://www.techradar.com/computing/gpu/intel-arc-b580-review [https://www.techradar.com/computing/gpu/intel-arc-b580-review] Compromised Chrome Extensions https://therecord.media/hackers-target-vpn-ai-extensions-google-chrome-malicious-updates [https://therecord.media/hackers-target-vpn-ai-extensions-google-chrome-malicious-updates] https://therecord.media/cyberhaven-hack-google-chrome-extension [https://therecord.media/cyberhaven-hack-google-chrome-extension] https://www.extensiontotal.com/cyberhaven-incident-live [https://www.extensiontotal.com/cyberhaven-incident-live] FBI/CISA Recommends Using Signal https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/news/joint-statement-fbi-and-cisa-peoples-republic-china-prc-targeting-commercial-telecommunications [https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/news/joint-statement-fbi-and-cisa-peoples-republic-china-prc-targeting-commercial-telecommunications] https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/12/us-recommends-encrypted-messaging-as-chinese-hackers-linger-in-telecom-networks/ [https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/12/us-recommends-encrypted-messaging-as-chinese-hackers-linger-in-telecom-networks/] Calling ChatGPT https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2024/12/openai-launches-free-phone-hotline-to-let-anyone-call-chatgpt/ [https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2024/12/openai-launches-free-phone-hotline-to-let-anyone-call-chatgpt/] https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2024/12/certain-names-make-chatgpt-grind-to-a-halt-and-we-know-why/ [https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2024/12/certain-names-make-chatgpt-grind-to-a-halt-and-we-know-why/] Salt Typhoon Breach https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/atandt-and-verizon-say-networks-secure-after-salt-typhoon-breach/ [https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/atandt-and-verizon-say-networks-secure-after-salt-typhoon-breach/] https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2024/10/salt-typhoon-hack-shows-theres-no-security-backdoor-thats-only-good-guys [https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2024/10/salt-typhoon-hack-shows-theres-no-security-backdoor-thats-only-good-guys] Cloudflare/VPNs Banned in India https://techcrunch.com/2025/01/02/cloudflares-vpn-app-among-half-dozen-pulled-from-indian-app-stores/ [https://techcrunch.com/2025/01/02/cloudflares-vpn-app-among-half-dozen-pulled-from-indian-app-stores/] CUDA Support Expanding https://www.phoronix.com/news/ZLUDA-v4-Released [https://www.phoronix.com/news/ZLUDA-v4-Released] Blu-Ray Drives Slowing Down Production https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/12/the-optical-disc-onslaught-continues-with-lg-quitting-blu-ray-players/ [https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/12/the-optical-disc-onslaught-continues-with-lg-quitting-blu-ray-players/] Our Other Platforms/Websites! [https://linktr.ee/DeviceCastingCouch?utm_source=linktree_profile_share

💬 Show Notes In this tech-packed episode of The Device Casting Couch, Ryan and John return from a hiatus with a treasure trove of topics, from the groundbreaking to the downright concerning. They kick off with a deep dive into the promise of portable nuclear batteries, exploring BetaVolt Technologies' claim of a 50-year charge from a hand-held device. But is it safe, or is it too good to be true? The duo also touches on a myriad of quickfire stories, from Express VPN's DNS leak debacle to the DOJ's secret mission against Russian malware in routers. They even debunk the viral myth of toothbrushes turned DDoS attackers and share their skepticism about the utility of "smart" everything in our homes. So, whether you're tech-curious or a seasoned pro, tune in for a whirlwind update on the latest in tech, served with a side of critical insight and a sprinkle of humor. Don't miss this episode of The Device Casting Couch—where tech gets real, and nothing is off-limits. Sources: Nuclear Battery: https://www.techradar.com/phones/a-tiny-radioactive-battery-could-keep-your-phone-running-for-50-years https://citylabs.net/nuclear-batteries/ https://www.androidauthority.com/nuclear-phone-battery-in-development-3402297/ DOJ Removes Russian Malware: https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2024/02/doj-turns-tables-on-russian-hackers-uses-their-malware-to-wipe-out-botnet/ https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fbi-disrupts-russian-moobot-botnet-infecting-ubiquiti-routers/ Apple Disables Web Apps: https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/02/apple-disables-iphone-web-apps-in-eu-says-its-too-hard-to-comply-with-rules/ https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/02/google-and-mozilla-dont-like-apples-new-ios-browser-rules/ Mozilla Layoffs/to Build AI into Firefox: https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/02/mozilla-lays-off-60-people-wants-to-build-ai-into-firefox/ YouTube TV Now 4th Biggest Cable Provider: https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/02/youtube-tv-is-the-uss-4th-biggest-cable-tv-provider-with-8-million-subs/ Plex Now Offers Movie Rentals: https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/02/plex-where-people-typically-avoid-hollywood-fees-now-offers-movie-rentals/ Prime Video Cuts High-End Audio Without Ads: https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/02/prime-video-cuts-dolby-vision-atmos-support-from-ad-tier-and-didnt-tell-subs/ Hulu/Disney+ Cracks Down On Password Sharing: https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/02/hulu-disney-password-crackdown-kills-account-sharing-on-march-14/ YouTuber Cracks Bitlocker with $10 Raspberry Pi: https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/02/raspberry-pi-bitlocker-hack-is-a-new-spin-on-a-years-old-well-documented-exploit/ https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/youtuber-breaks-bitlocker-encryption-in-less-than-43-seconds-with-sub-dollar10-raspberry-pi-pico https://hackaday.com/2024/02/06/beating-bitlocker-in-43-seconds/ Google No Longer Backs Up The Internet: https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/02/google-search-kills-off-cached-webpages/ Pixel 8 Pro Can Read Body Temps: https://arstechnica.com/google/2024/01/pixel-8-pro-finally-gets-forehead-scanning-body-temperature-feature/ Fake Toothbrush DdoS Story: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/no-3-million-electric-toothbrushes-were-not-used-in-a-ddos-attack/ Firefox and Chrome Set To Fight Over Ad-Blocking: https://www.theverge.com/2022/6/10/23131029/mozilla-ad-blocking-firefox-google-chrome-privacy-manifest-v3-web-request Linux Distro That Has Windows Feel: https://www.zdnet.com/article/ready-to-ditch-windows-for-linux-this-is-the-ideal-distro-for-you/ Express VPN Leaks DNS Requests: https://www.howtogeek.com/expressvpn-disables-split-tunneling-while-it-patches-a-dns-leak/ https://www.pcmag.com/news/expressvpn-removes-split-tunneling-feature-for-leaking-dns-requests Our Other Platforms/Websites!

Sources: The Late Kevin Mitnick https://edition.cnn.com/2023/07/21/us/computer-hacker-kevin-mitnick-obit/index.html [https://edition.cnn.com/2023/07/21/us/computer-hacker-kevin-mitnick-obit/index.html]https://www.theregister.com/2023/07/20/kevin_mitnick_obit/ [https://www.theregister.com/2023/07/20/kevin_mitnick_obit/] ZenBleed https://www.tomshardware.com/news/zenbleed-bug-allows-data-theft-from-amds-zen-2-processors-patches-released [https://www.tomshardware.com/news/zenbleed-bug-allows-data-theft-from-amds-zen-2-processors-patches-released] https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2023/07/encryption-breaking-password-leaking-bug-in-many-amd-cpus-could-take-months-to-fix/ [https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2023/07/encryption-breaking-password-leaking-bug-in-many-amd-cpus-could-take-months-to-fix/] Debian RISC-V https://hackaday.com/2023/07/25/debian-officially-adds-risc-v-support/ [https://hackaday.com/2023/07/25/debian-officially-adds-risc-v-support/] LK99 https://www.tomshardware.com/news/superconductor-breakthrough-replicated-twice [https://www.tomshardware.com/news/superconductor-breakthrough-replicated-twice] https://www.tomshardware.com/news/scramble-to-validate-superconductor-breakthrough-confirms-zero-resistance-with-a-catch [https://www.tomshardware.com/news/scramble-to-validate-superconductor-breakthrough-confirms-zero-resistance-with-a-catch] https://bigthink.com/hard-science/experts-amateur-replicate-lk-99/ [https://bigthink.com/hard-science/experts-amateur-replicate-lk-99/]https://arstechnica.com/science/2023/08/whats-going-on-with-the-reports-of-a-room-temperature-superconductor/ [https://arstechnica.com/science/2023/08/whats-going-on-with-the-reports-of-a-room-temperature-superconductor/] Microsoft Supports Right-to-Repair https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2023/08/microsoft-now-offers-xbox-controller-parts-manuals-and-video-repair-guides/ [https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2023/08/microsoft-now-offers-xbox-controller-parts-manuals-and-video-repair-guides/] https://www.pcmag.com/news/need-to-repair-a-surface-device-microsoft-will-sell-you-the-parts [https://www.pcmag.com/news/need-to-repair-a-surface-device-microsoft-will-sell-you-the-parts] Bigger Hard-drive Technology https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2023/08/western-digital-hdd-capacity-hits-28tb-as-seagate-looks-to-30tb-and-beyond/ [https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2023/08/western-digital-hdd-capacity-hits-28tb-as-seagate-looks-to-30tb-and-beyond/] Meta AI https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2023/08/meta-readies-ai-chatbots-for-artificial-companionship-and-user-retention/ [https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2023/08/meta-readies-ai-chatbots-for-artificial-companionship-and-user-retention/]https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2023/08/open-source-audiocraft-can-make-dogs-bark-and-symphonies-soar-from-text-using-ai/ [https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2023/08/open-source-audiocraft-can-make-dogs-bark-and-symphonies-soar-from-text-using-ai/] Raspberry Pi Availability Improving https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2023/08/some-shops-will-let-you-buy-more-than-one-raspberry-pi-at-a-time-again/ [https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2023/08/some-shops-will-let-you-buy-more-than-one-raspberry-pi-at-a-time-again/] GitHub “92% of Devs Use AI” https://www.zdnet.com/article/github-developer-survey-finds-92-of-programmers-using-ai-tools/ [https://www.zdnet.com/article/github-developer-survey-finds-92-of-programmers-using-ai-tools/] Acoustic Attack to Steal Data https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-acoustic-attack-steals-data-from-keystrokes-with-95-percent-accuracy/ [https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-acoustic-attack-steals-data-from-keystrokes-with-95-percent-accuracy/] Remove Your Info From Google Search https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-makes-it-easier-to-remove-your-info-explicit-images-from-search/ [https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-makes-it-easier-to-remove-your-info-explicit-images-from-search/] Our Other Platforms/Websites! [https://linktr.ee/DeviceCastingCouch?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=24ec41cf-57c9-4617-89a3-7df97a306414]

Sources: Lawyers Use ChatGPT and It ‘Fails Miserably’ https://finance.yahoo.com/news/failed-miserably-two-lawyers-used-150000449.html [https://finance.yahoo.com/news/failed-miserably-two-lawyers-used-150000449.html] https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-65735769 [https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-65735769] https://apnews.com/article/artificial-intelligence-chatgpt-courts-e15023d7e6fdf4f099aa122437dbb59b [https://apnews.com/article/artificial-intelligence-chatgpt-courts-e15023d7e6fdf4f099aa122437dbb59b] Google Domains is yet another useful service to get the ax in favor of “focus” https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2023/06/google-is-winding-down-google-domains-by-selling-it-to-squarespace/ [https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2023/06/google-is-winding-down-google-domains-by-selling-it-to-squarespace/] As the Reddit war rages on, community trust is the casualty https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2023/06/the-reddit-protests-are-winding-down-so-whats-next/ [https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2023/06/the-reddit-protests-are-winding-down-so-whats-next/] Blue Microphones branding is going away after 28 years https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2023/06/blue-microphones-branding-is-going-away-after-28-years/ [https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2023/06/blue-microphones-branding-is-going-away-after-28-years/] “Clearly predatory”: Western Digital sparks panic, anger for age-shaming HDDs https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2023/06/clearly-predatory-western-digital-sparks-panic-anger-for-age-shaming-hdds/ [https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2023/06/clearly-predatory-western-digital-sparks-panic-anger-for-age-shaming-hdds/] A company called Atari is releasing a brand-new 2600 cartridge this year https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2023/06/a-company-called-atari-is-releasing-a-brand-new-2600-cartridge-this-year/ [https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2023/06/a-company-called-atari-is-releasing-a-brand-new-2600-cartridge-this-year/] YouTube is bringing unskippable 30-second ads to TV https://www.theverge.com/2023/5/18/23728150/youtube-tv-unskippable-ads-premium-pause-commercial [https://www.theverge.com/2023/5/18/23728150/youtube-tv-unskippable-ads-premium-pause-commercial] What to make of Apple’s intriguing $3,499 Vision Pro headset https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2023/06/five-ways-vision-pro-is-different-from-anything-apple-or-anyone-has-ever-made/ [https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2023/06/five-ways-vision-pro-is-different-from-anything-apple-or-anyone-has-ever-made/] Netflix Password Sharing—New Data Reveals Surprising Truth https://www.forbes.com/sites/kateoflahertyuk/2023/06/12/netflix-password-sharing-crackdown-new-data-reveals-surprising-truth/?sh=5e36604f3211 [https://www.forbes.com/sites/kateoflahertyuk/2023/06/12/netflix-password-sharing-crackdown-new-data-reveals-surprising-truth/?sh=5e36604f3211] RARBG Shutdown is a Major Blow to the Pirate Ecosystem https://torrentfreak.com/rarbg-shutdown-is-a-major-blow-to-the-pirate-ecosystem-230601/ [https://torrentfreak.com/rarbg-shutdown-is-a-major-blow-to-the-pirate-ecosystem-230601/] YouTube Orders ‘Invidious’ Privacy Software to Shut Down in 7 Days https://torrentfreak.com/youtube-orders-invidious-privacy-software-to-shut-down-in-7-days-230609/ [https://torrentfreak.com/youtube-orders-invidious-privacy-software-to-shut-down-in-7-days-230609/] Porposed Law Would Ban AI Involvement In Nuke-Launching https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2023/04/nuke-launching-ai-would-be-illegal-under-proposed-us-law/ [https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2023/04/nuke-launching-ai-would-be-illegal-under-proposed-us-law/] Arguments FOR AI Involvement In Nuke-Launching https://www.19fortyfive.com/2023/06/the-block-nuclear-launch-by-autonomous-ai-act-is-bad-legislation/ [https://www.19fortyfive.com/2023/06/the-block-nuclear-launch-by-autonomous-ai-act-is-bad-legislation/] Our Other Platforms/Websites! [https://linktr.ee/DeviceCastingCouch?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=24ec41cf-57c9-4617-89a3-7df97a306414] Like the bumper music? Check out the original from Prod. Riddiman! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdSuKogXJOZld5Dzw_9285w [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdSuKogXJOZld5Dzw_9285w]

Sources: San Francisco allows police to use robots to remotely kill suspects https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2022/11/san-francisco-allows-police-to-remotely-kill-suspects-with-robots/ [https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2022/11/san-francisco-allows-police-to-remotely-kill-suspects-with-robots/] AMD’s Ryzen 7000 X3D CPUs arrive next month to take on Intel for PC gaming https://www.theverge.com/2023/1/4/23539277/amd-ryzen-7000-x3d-zen-4-cpu-9-7950x3d-specs-release-date-ces-2023 [https://www.theverge.com/2023/1/4/23539277/amd-ryzen-7000-x3d-zen-4-cpu-9-7950x3d-specs-release-date-ces-2023] AMD’s new RDNA 3 GPUs will compete with Nvidia for mid-range gaming laptops https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2023/01/amds-new-rdna-3-gpus-will-compete-with-nvidia-for-midrange-gaming-laptops/ [https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2023/01/amds-new-rdna-3-gpus-will-compete-with-nvidia-for-midrange-gaming-laptops/] Watch The AMD CES 2023 Keynote Live Here: Ryzen 7000 Mobile, RDNA 3 Laptops, Zen 4 X3D https://wccftech.com/watch-amd-ces-2023-keynote-live-here-ryzen-7000-mobile-rdna-3-laptops-zen-4-x3d/ [https://wccftech.com/watch-amd-ces-2023-keynote-live-here-ryzen-7000-mobile-rdna-3-laptops-zen-4-x3d/] “Memory Saver” might cure Chrome’s insatiable appetite for RAM https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2022/12/memory-saver-might-cure-chromes-insatiable-appetite-for-ram/ [https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2022/12/memory-saver-might-cure-chromes-insatiable-appetite-for-ram/] Chrome’s “Manifest V3” plan to limit ad-blocking extensions is delayed https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2022/12/chrome-delays-plan-to-limit-ad-blockers-new-timeline-coming-in-march/ [https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2022/12/chrome-delays-plan-to-limit-ad-blockers-new-timeline-coming-in-march/] Framework, Noctua, and other brands add official 3D models to Printables https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2022/12/framework-noctua-and-other-brands-add-official-3d-models-to-printables/ [https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2022/12/framework-noctua-and-other-brands-add-official-3d-models-to-printables/] PineTab 2 is another try at a Linux-based tablet, without the 2020 supply crunch https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2022/12/pinetab-2-is-a-rockchip-based-linux-powered-repairable-tablet/ [https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2022/12/pinetab-2-is-a-rockchip-based-linux-powered-repairable-tablet/] Our Other Platforms/Websites! [https://linktr.ee/DeviceCastingCouch?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=24ec41cf-57c9-4617-89a3-7df97a306414] Like the bumper music? Check out the original from Prod. Riddiman! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdSuKogXJOZld5Dzw_9285w [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdSuKogXJOZld5Dzw_9285w]