Back Online Again

In Podcast 54, the host returns after a break due to a personal move and updates listeners on various technology and media topics. The episode starts by discussing the LastPass security breach, where fortunately no actual passwords were compromised. The conversation then shifts to broader cybersecurity issues, including government hacks and suspicions involving foreign actors. The host also promotes updates to his website and encourages listeners to sign up for a free subscription to enable live show participation, citing past issues with unedited guest appearances. Later, the episode explores the increase in bug bounty programs by companies like Tesla and United Airlines, pointing out their limitations and PR motives. The host then reviews recent Netflix content, particularly Marvel’s Jessica Jones and Daredevil series, and celebrates the growth of cord-cutting as a viable entertainment alternative. Additional segments cover fitness features like Spotify Running, the Apple keynote announcements, and concerns about the sustainability of print journalism. The show concludes with entertainment reviews, including “Jurassic World,” and a plug for free podcast subscriptions.