Best ACI Learning Podcasts (2024)

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368: Amazon Prime Day SCAM!? (Plus, HUGE Roblox Breach!) 1:03:46

2d ago1:03:46

1:03:46

It's Leak Week on Technado: Ticketmaster barcodes and Roblox customer data abound! Almost 10 billion passwords were leaked as well as part of the RockYou2024 compilation of data. In other news, European vishing fraudsters are turning up at victims' homes and Samsung workers are on strike indefinitely. All this and more on this week's episode of Tec…

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367: Temu App is Spyware?! (Plus, More Nintendo Lawsuits!) 1:19:21

9d ago1:19:21

1:19:21

Gamers rejoice: we've got news on Xbox, Nintendo, and Apple retro game emulators on this week's Technado! In some of our biggest stories this week, there's a new Google Chrome 0-day, Temu's getting sued, and millions of OpenSSH servers may be vulnerable to an attack. We also cover PortSwigger's very first outside investment, a biometric MFA token t…

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366: Julian Assange Released?! (Plus, Biden Bans Kaspersky!) 1:19:38

16d ago1:19:38

1:19:38

This week on Technado, we've got breaking news: there's a new MOVEit bug, Apple released a firmware update for AirPods, and we've got robot skin to fuel your nightmares. In one of this week's biggest stories, Julian Assange has been released and is homeward bound. SolarWinds is back in the headlines, this time with an exploited Serv-U bug. Apple, M…

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365: Windows Wi-Fi Takeover Attack! (Update NOW!) 1:14:14

23d ago1:14:14

1:14:14

This week's Technado starts strong with some breaking news: Nvidia has surpassed Apple and Microsoft to become the most valuable company in the world! Of course, we had to talk about Nintendo Direct, and we even took a look at the upcoming Spaceballs sequel. After our breaking news segment, Daniel warns us of a Wi-Fi takeover attack affecting Windo…

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364: Apple REFUSES to pay $1 Million Bounty! (Plus, WWDC Updates!) 1:09:48

1M ago1:09:48

1:09:48

Get ready for a lot of opinions on this week’s Technado - Apple’s WWDC 2024 is underway, and we have some thoughts. In other breaking news, Black Basta threat actors may have exploited a Windows 0-day, and Fortinet has patched multiple vulnerabilities in FortiOS. And WWDC isn’t the only Apple news this week: the tech giant is refusing to pay a $1 m…

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363: ShinyHunters behind Ticketmaster Breach?! (Half a Billion Customers Exposed!) 1:10:35

1M ago1:10:35

1:10:35

Daniel is back and the Technado studio got a makeover! We kick off the show with some breaking news: TikTok accounts are being compromised through a zero-click DM attack, and over 360 million stolen accounts were leaked on Telegram cybercrime channels. After our breaking news segment, we cover Bring Me The Horizon's hacking-themed website promoting…

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362: Biden Deepfake Robocaller Indicted! ($6 Million Fine?!) 1:10:21

2M ago1:10:21

1:10:21

This week on Technado, Google patched yet ANOTHER 0-day exploit - that's four this month, for those of you counting. Spyware program pcTattletale had their website defaced and database dumped. Several major pharmaceutical companies were affected by Cencora's February data loss. And in other news, hackers are phishing finance orgs using... Minesweep…

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Aquariumania - Episode 97 Going Back to the Future of Fish Medicine with Aquarium Fish Medicine Pioneer, Award-Winning Veterinarian, and Author, Dr. Greg Lewbart 51:14

2M ago51:14

51:14

Fish medicine, now mainstream, became a recognized veterinary specialty through the American Veterinary Medical Association in 2023. But many decades ago, few vets treated pet fish and hobbyists were on their own. My guest today, Dr. Greg Lewbart was one of those vets. A foremost pioneer of aquarium fish medicine and both an award-winning veterinar…

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360: Dell Got Pwned?! (49 MILLION Records Stolen!) 1:16:39

2M ago1:16:39

1:16:39

This week on Technado, Dell got pwned: 49 million records were stolen & are up for sale on the dark web. Dan & Soph talk privacy as Proton has turned over more customer info to cops, and we also take a look at MITRE's newest framework, EMB3D. In exploit news, Cinterion cellular modems have some severe vulnerabilities to deal with, and a PoC has bee…

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359: NEW IPadOS Changes Incoming! (Also, Don Is Back!) | 1:16:57

2M ago1:16:57

1:16:57

Join Don and Daniel as they discuss all things happening in the tech and cybersecurity world this week! Article Links: Rapid Fire https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/rising-metal-prices-could-mean-more-expensive-laptops-pc-parts-and-other-electronics-in-the-near-future https://arstechnica.com/apple/2024/05/apple-must-open-ipados-to-side…

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358: New Android Banking Malware! (It Tracks EVERYTHING) 1:10:52

2M ago1:10:52

1:10:52

Patches abound on this week's Technado! In our Rapid Fire segment, we kick things off with the UK ban on weak default passwords. Then, a warning from Okta on cred-stuffing attacks, and a critical bug in R that exposes orgs to supply chain risks. Collection agency FBCS got pwned this week, with millions of records being exposed - but in happier news…

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357: Malware in Microsoft's GitHub Repo?! 1:11:36

3M ago1:11:36

1:11:36

Cheats, breaches, and weaknesses abound on this week's Technado! Cybercriminals are threatening to leak millions of records from the World-Check database, and millions more were affected by this week's Frontier Communications broadband shutdown. In our biggest story of the week, MITRE got pwned by nation-state hackers via our old friends, the Ivant…

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Aquariumania - Episode 96 Going Native with Brian Torreano of BTDarters 29:25

3M ago29:25

29:25

Most common freshwater tropical fish are farmed, but originated from Asia, South America, Africa and Australia. But what about the native fishes here in the U.S.? Join us as Brian Torreano ichthyologist and owner of BTDarters explains why US native fishes truly are another great option for aquarium hobbyists. EPISODE NOTES: Going Native with Brian …

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356: Russian Spies Stole US Emails?! (Microsoft Breach Update!) 1:09:54

3M ago1:09:54

1:09:54

This week on Technado, we start off strong with some breaking news: geospatial intelligence firm Space-Eyes has allegedly been breached by IntelBroker. From there, we cover TWO 10.0 command injection vulnerabilities - one affecting Windows, one affecting Palo Alto. Apple has issued warnings to more than 90 countries concerning Mercenary spyware att…

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355: One MILLION Sites Affected by Critical Flaw?! (Technado visits HackSpaceCon!) 1:11:43

3M ago1:11:43

1:11:43

Live from HackSpaceCon, it's Technado! This week, malware takes center stage: beware of bogus NordVPN downloads and YouTube videos promising Fortnite cheats. If you use a D-Link NAS device that's reached its EoL, you might want to check for a backdoor account. In the return of the beloved Tinfoil Hat segment, Five Eyes data has allegedly been stole…

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iPhone Users Beware: MFA Bombs Imminent! 1:12:46

3M ago1:12:46

1:12:46

It's a packed week on Technado! First up in Rapid Fire, we talk about the Linux backdoor that's got everyone fired up - but all is not as it seems. Then, our Pork Chop Sandwiches segment stars Hot Topic in their latest credential stuffing dilemma (and a brief cybergoth appearance thanks to Christian). Activision is looking into some password-steali…

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353: Apple Chip Flaw Leaks Encryption Keys! (UNPATCHABLE?!) 1:09:27

4M ago1:09:27

1:09:27

This week on Technado, Daniel and Sophie kick off Rapid Fire with some highlights from Pwn2Own Vancouver. Then, we jump into a novel cred-harvesting phishing campaign, CozyBear's latest attack on German politicos, and a special Pork Chop Sandwiches segment: millions of hotel door locks are impacted by a 36-year-old flaw. We wrap up the Rapid Fire w…

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352: Hacker Leaks AT&T Data! (71 Million Customers Affected!) 1:12:17

4M ago1:12:17

1:12:17

It's all about RCE this week on Technado! First up, in our Rapid Fire segment, the new "GhostRace" attack can bypass security checks to access sensitive info. In the ongoing WordPress saga, some miniOrange plugins have a critical flaw - including its malware scanner. Over 130k Fortinent boxes are still susceptible to a month old (already patched!) …

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351: Google has a Mole?! (Corporate Espionage!) 1:11:04

4M ago1:11:04

1:11:04

Daniel and Sophie jump right into this week's episode with the return of favorite segments like D'oh, Behind Bars, and Who Got Pwned. They cover a VMWare patch so urgent, it's even being issued to EOL software. Roku had some trouble this week with angry customers and breached accounts (which, by the way, are barely worth 50 cents). We saw some sour…

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350: Hackers Stealing NTLM Hashes?! (featuring Mike Saunders!) 1:16:04

4M ago1:16:04

1:16:04

This week on Technado, Daniel and Sophie welcome special guest Mike Saunders of Red Siege! In our new Rapid Fire segment, the team covers the top security news of the week with fast-paced commentary and hot takes. Kali Linux has a new release, NSO Group and Meta are still locked in a lawsuit, CISA’s issuing a new warning re: ransomware, and thousan…

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349: Huge AT&T Outage Causes Chaos! (OOPS!) 1:09:28

5M ago1:09:28

1:09:28

Happy Leap Day from the Technado team! This week, we have some big feature updates in the Windows world - some exciting, some annoying - as well as a new autofill feature coming soon to Bitwarden. In security news, Don and Dan break down the latest installment in the LockBit saga. Then, the crew covers last week's major AT&T cellular outage (with s…

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348: NEW Critical Microsoft Outlook Bug Is "Trivial" To Exploit! 1:05:32

5M ago1:05:32

1:05:32

On this week's Technado, Wi-fi QR codes are coming to Windows 11, and older Windows 10 PCs might have to migrate to ChromeOS. In other news, Linux is now a CVE numbering authority, joining ranks with the likes of Curl and Python. In the world of cybersecurity, it's all flaws, all the time: there's a new critical Microsoft Outlook RCE bug that's "tr…

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347: Ubuntu Core Desktop's Debut Has Been Pushed Back Indefinitely! 1:05:10

5M ago1:05:10

1:05:10

This week on Technado, the team is feeling the love: Happy Valentine's Day! In Linux news, Ubuntu Core Desktop's debut has been pushed back indefinitely. Then, Broadcom is ending support for their free ESXi Vmware Hypervisor effective immediately, and old systems won't be able to update to newer versions of Windows due to an arcane CPU instruction …

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346: Hackers Can Spy on You... (No Webcam Required?!) 1:09:48

5M ago1:09:48

1:09:48

This week on Technado, Microsoft confirms the impending arrival of Windows Server 2025 (and the inevitable death of WordPad). In other "way of the dodo" news, Apple declared the last MacBook Pro with an optical drive (read: CD player) obsolete. And in Linux news, GRUB2 has some things in the works, including TPM2 automatic disk unlock. In the world…

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345: Dangerous Bug Plagues Popular File Transfer Service! 1:07:45

5M ago1:07:45

1:07:45

This week, ICANN is preparing to introduce a new TLD: .INTERNAL. Overseas, a German railway is still running on Windows 3.11 - an operating system that's older than Sophie. And in hardware news, we break down the pros and cons of Framework's Laptop 16 (and whether it's any good for gaming). In security news, look out for a dangerous bug in a popula…

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344: MOTHER OF ALL BREACHES: 26 Billion Records?! 1:18:17

6M ago1:18:17

1:18:17

Today on Technado, Don, Dan and Sophie are joined by a lizard (yes, really) to bring you the latest in tech news. Google is cracking down on 2FA requirements - even revoking support for certain third-party apps. In Microsoft news, the company is setting a 16-gig default for RAM for so-called "AI PCs." Finally, for fans of Linux, Ubuntu is working o…

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343: Who Asked For This? (NOBODY!) 59:11

6M ago59:11

59:11

This week on Technado, the team is feeling cynical: who wants a laptop that runs Windows AND Android? Then, Chicago public schools lose over $20M in electronics in just ONE year. And to wrap up the tech segment, someone's washing machine is sending gigs of data every day...and no one knows why. In security news, Framework fell victim to a data brea…

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342: ASUS Announces New ROG NUC! 1:12:03

6M ago1:12:03

1:12:03

This week on Technado, Microsoft makes waves by adding a new key to PC keyboards. Then, the team covers the latest from ASUS since its Intel takeover: the ROG NUC. In Apple News, Macs can now detect liquid in ports - but it won’t alert the end user. After a short break (and a shoutout to Sophie’s grandma), Daniel breaks down a technical hack involv…

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341: Microsoft Giving Up Mixed Reality Dreams? (Are They Wrong?) 1:02:20

6M ago1:02:20

1:02:20

It's the first Technado of 2024, and we have some catching up to do! The Technado team jumps right in with a conversation about some Gentoo Linux news. Then, let's talk VR, AR, and...Don's Google Glass? And of course, Don and Daniel cover something that's a little before Sophie's time: the oldest known version of DOS that was recently unearthed. Af…

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SPECIAL: Happy Holidays from Technado! 19:25

7M ago19:25

19:25

Happy Holidays, Technado fans! Don, Dan, and Sophie are spending time with loved ones, and we hope you are too. But in their absence, they left a special (abridged) Technado under the tree for you to unwrap! In this episode, the team breaks down their favorite holiday films. From Home Alone to Gremlins to...First Blood (?), the Technado crew has so…

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339: NEW PC Chip Supports 256GB Of RAM? 57:49

7M ago57:49

57:49

In this HOLIDAY edition of Technado, the team covers VMware's top-secret pricing changes and Apple's expansion of their self-service repair program. In hardware news, some new desktop PC chips now support a whopping 256GB of memory! After a quick break, Don, Dan, and Sophie jump into security news. US healthcare giant Norton got pwned by BlackCat, …

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Aquariumania - Episode 95 Talking Jellies with Travis Brandwood, President and Founder of the Jellyfish Warehouse 44:30

7M ago44:30

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Jellyfish exhibits in public aquaria have held a certain mystique and fascination for decades. Early jellyfish aquarium systems and hardy species became available to hobbyists with some success. As systems evolved further and more difficult species better understood, the interest in jellyfish keeping continues to expand. My guest today, Travis Bran…

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338: Google Drive Has Issues... (They Won't Fix?) 1:02:14

7M ago1:02:14

1:02:14

In this week's Technado, the crew starts off talking about the new BSOD from Linux. Then they cover the latest on the Google Drive data disappearance debacle (sponsored by Minitrue?). Finally, Arc Browser finally has a Windows beta - but what makes it special? After a quick break, the team covers the attack on Microsoft that uses DHCP to spoof DNS …

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23andMe Breach Confirmed (Hackers Have Your DNA?) Ep. 337 1:06:21

7M ago1:06:21

1:06:21

In this week's episode of Technado, Don, Daniel and Sophie catch up on all the latest news in tech, but they also get key insights into how Don's annual outdoor Christmas tree light hanging went. Here's what else is on tap: Gmail’s AI-powered spam detection is its biggest security upgrade in years - Ars Technica Microsoft's new Outlook client quiet…

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336: Google Chrome To Limit Ad Blockers In 2024! (Happy New Year?) 1:03:20

8M ago1:03:20

1:03:20

Don, Dan, and Sophie get into the Christmas spirit this week with the gift of tech news! First up, Google Chrome is (still) planning to limit ad blockers in 2024. Then, Microsoft celebrates Patch Tuesday's 20th anniversary! To wrap up the first half of the show, the team talks Microsoft PC Manager Beta - is it worth the download? After a quick brea…

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335: CEOs Fired, Samsung Breached, and illegal Crypto Mining 57:49

8M ago57:49

57:49

First up, the gang talks about the new Microsoft Loop features, and what Loop actually is useful for. Then we talk clustering and immediate changes made at OpenAI. After the break, Daniel and Don break down the latest in security news. First, they cover ransomware gangs ratting on themselves to the SEC. Then, they break down a crypto mining rig ste…

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334: Maine Got PWNED! (Who They Gonna Call?) 58:41

8M ago58:41

58:41

This week's Technado kicks off with some OS news: Microsoft is dropping SMB1 firewall rules and Canonical has shared more details about Ubuntu Core Desktop. Then, the team switches gears a bit to discuss the real hard-hitting news of the week: a new Ghostbusters film is on the horizon! After a quick break, Don, Dan, and Sophie discuss who got pwned…

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333: Introducing Microsoft Meet! (IS IT USEFUL?) 57:20

8M ago57:20

57:20

Sophie returns alongside Don and Daniel in this week's Technado. First up, some interesting naming conventions as the team discusses the new Microsoft Meet tool, as well as some updates to PowerToys. Then, the crew covers an overheating datacenter that thwarted millions of transactions with a few major banks. After the break, Daniel and Don break d…

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332: Apple's M3 Chip Is Scary Fast? (Well... Kinda.) 1:02:38

9M ago1:02:38

1:02:38

Ronnie jumps into this week's Technado alongside Don and Daniel! The crew covers Apple's latest M3 silicon upgrade and new Windows 11 support for 11 additional formats. Then, they discuss whether Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite can compete with Apple Silicon. After a quick break, the Technado team dives into this week's security news: SolarWinds experi…

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331: Could This Be The END For Chrome OS? 1:05:18

9M ago1:05:18

1:05:18

Don makes a triumphant return alongside Daniel and Sophie this week on Technado! The crew is back in their home studio to talk about all things tech, including the new Esper Foundation OS (which just might *gasp* eliminate Google ChromeOS?!). They also break down Microsoft's announcement about killing off NTLM, as well as the latest wave of tech la…

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330: Hackin' In The Wild West! (WWHF SPECIAL) 51:24

9M ago51:24

51:24

Reporting live from South Dakota, it's Technado: Deadwood Edition! Daniel, Sophie, and special guest Ronnie are on location at Wild West Hackin' Fest far from the ITPro studios, but they've still got the latest in tech and security news ready to go. First up, Microsoft is dealing with Exchange Online mail delivery issues caused by anti-spam rules. …

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329: Microsoft Teams Is Getting A Makeover? (What To Know!) 1:05:36

9M ago1:05:36

1:05:36

Special guest Ronnie Wong joins Sophie and Daniel in this week's Technado! In Microsoft news, Teams is getting a makeover as the tech giant dumps Electron for Edge WebView2. Then, some good news for Gmail users: new requirements are coming for bulk senders - including an easy-unsubscribe link in messages. The team also revisits the Microsoft-Activi…

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Aquariumania - Episode 94 Dr. Alex Hall, The Reef Vet, Shares His Approach to Reef Tank Diseases 34:42

9M ago34:42

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Reef aquaria - from nano tanks to large, complex, high-tech systems - have exploded in popularity with increased knowledge and more advanced lighting and filtration. My guest today, Dr. Alex Hall, a recent vet school graduate with interest and growing expertise in reef diseases, has made a name for himself on social media as “thereefvet.” Join us, …

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328: New Chrome 0-Day Is Causing Chaos! (WHAT HAPPENED?) 1:10:59

9M ago1:10:59

1:10:59

In this episode, Don and Daniel are joined by special guest Ronnie Wong and Justin Dennison! Tune in as they discuss all things Tech and Cybersecurity! They cover stories such as Ubuntu's new 23.10 update, The new raspberry pi, a new Chrome 0-day, and much more!By ACI Learning

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327: Clorox Got PWNED? (WHO'S NEXT?) 57:26

10M ago57:26

57:26

This week, special guest Justin Dennison joins the Technado crew! The show kicks off with a look at the most recent Windows update, which heavily features AI and offers support for passkey management. Then, the team covers Linux kernel's recent changes to long-term support. In security news, a sysadmin and his spouse admit to their part in a huge A…

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326: 10 Minute Phone Call Takes Down MGM? 58:41

10M ago58:41

58:41

Don, Dan, & Sophie kick off this week's episode with a look at some updates in both Apple and Google territory. They also cover the debut of the speedy Thunderbolt 5 (coming soon to a theater near you). In security news, the team talks about social engineering & what went down with the shutdown of MGM Resorts. This week, a special "Double D'oh!" se…

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325: New Nano Tech Can Store The Internet! (Should We?) 1:05:25

10M ago1:05:25

1:05:25

This week on Technado, Don, Dan, & Sophie cover Microsoft's announcement regarding third-party printer drivers. Then, they look at some new ceramic nano technology that promises to turn the storage business on its head. Before heading to break, the team takes a look at this year's Top Programming Languages from IEEE Spectrum. To kick off the second…

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325: New Nano Tech Can Store The Internet! (Should We?) 1:05:25

10M ago1:05:25

1:05:25

This week on Technado, Don, Dan, & Sophie cover Microsoft's announcement regarding third-party printer drivers. Then, they look at some new ceramic nano technology that promises to turn the storage business on its head. Before heading to break, the team takes a look at this year's Top Programming Languages from IEEE Spectrum. To kick off the second…

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324: Microsoft Certifications Just Got Easier? (Not What You Think!) 59:28

10M ago59:28

59:28

Don, Dan & Sophie kick off this week's episode with some Microsoft news: the tech giant is pulling the plug on WordPad, as well as making some of their certification exams open book! In other tech news, we finally have an answer to the age old question: is a carrier pigeon faster than the internet? Moving on to security news, the FBI dismantles Qak…

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324: Microsoft Certifications Just Got Easier? (Not What You Think!) 59:28

10M ago59:28

59:28

Don, Dan & Sophie kick off this week's episode with some Microsoft news: the tech giant is pulling the plug on WordPad, as well as making some of their certification exams open book! In other tech news, we finally have an answer to the age old question: is a carrier pigeon faster than the internet? Moving on to security news, the FBI dismantles Qak…

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