
Tech Mud - Tech implications of Israel's intelligence in the supply chain and more
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Garth and Rick dive into the latest tech news during the KMUD membership drive.
Garth shares a personal story about his inkjet printer downloading a firmware update that now blocks cheaper generic ink cartridges "for his protection"—thanks, HP!
Verizon is set to acquire our local landline phone company (again). Will phone service improve?
They also explore the tech implications of Israel's intelligence service infiltrating the supply chain and allegedly installing explosives in pagers and other devices.
Discussions about KOSA (Kids Online Safety Act) and what it means for online safety.
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