Episode 4: Internet Typos from Unicorns who Spy on Cargo Ships from Austin aka A New Hope
Summary: <p>NOTE: The first story in this podcast makes fleeting mentions of things that aren't necessarily appropriate for children. Use your own discretion.</p> <p>In this episode we talk about:</p> <ul> <li>Georgia HB 509</li> <li>taking down the Internet with a typo</li> <li>how startup unicorns are delaying or avoiding going public</li> <li>how the CIA is spying on you with your TV</li> <li>how a shipping company is increasing security and reliability while reducing cost with blockchain</li> <li>and the new way to get a (not always cheap) ride around Austin</li> </ul> <p>We wrap up with a couple of app recommendations.</p><p>Sponsored By:</p><ul><li> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.prototypeprime.com">Prototype Prime</a>: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.prototypeprime.com">Prototype Prime is an incubator focused on early-stage hardware and software startups. We've got a design and development lab where hardware teams can utilize our 3D printers and our electronics manufacturing capabilities. In addition we've got a awesome podcast recording room where great shows like Tech Talk Y'all are recorded! </a> </li></ul><p>Links:</p><ul> <li><a title="Tech Talk Y'all Episode Announcement List" rel="nofollow" href="https://techtalkyall.us15.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=1d415c7791d3eb3f169676131&id=792c27ccf9">Tech Talk Y'all Episode Announcement List</a></li> <li><a title="HB 509 2017-2018 Regular Session" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/en-US/Display/20172018/HB/509">HB 509 2017-2018 Regular Session</a></li> <li><a title="Electonic Frontier Foundation event @ Prototype Prime on Georgia HB 509" rel="nofollow" href="https://grokventures.wufoo.com/forms/eff-prototype-prime-45/">Electonic Frontier Foundation event @ Prototype Prime on Georgia HB 509</a></li> <li><a title="Amazon Finds the Cause of Its AWS Outage: A Typo" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.morningstar.com/news/dow-jones/retail/TDJNDN_2017030211485/amazon-finds-the-cause-of-its-aws-outage-a-typo.html">Amazon Finds the Cause of Its AWS Outage: A Typo</a></li> <li><a title="Airbnb Closes $1 Billion Round To Keep Delaying IPO" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/briansolomon/2017/03/09/airbnb-closes-1-billion-round-to-keep-delaying-ipo/#298f451d643d">Airbnb Closes $1 Billion Round To Keep Delaying IPO</a></li> <li><a title="Stationary Bike Startup Peloton Seeks Unicorn Valuation - Bloomberg" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-03-10/stationary-bike-startup-peloton-seeks-unicorn-valuation">Stationary Bike Startup Peloton Seeks Unicorn Valuation - Bloomberg</a></li> <li><a title="WikiLeaks’ CIA document dump shows agency can compromise Android and smart TVs" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.pcworld.com/article/3177418/security/wikileaks-cia-document-dump-shows-agency-can-compromise-android-tvs.html?idg_eid=3338598ef12a2579ecfd41615c19a685&email_SHA1_lc=d7c667062410371474ba582e1fdec6c9b7d6064e&utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Top%20Stories%20%40PCWorld%202017-03-07&utm_term=pcw_tech_html">WikiLeaks’ CIA document dump shows agency can compromise Android and smart TVs</a></li> <li><a title="The World’s Largest Shipping Company Trials Blockchain to Track Cargo" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.technologyreview.com/s/603791/the-worlds-largest-shipping-company-trials-blockchain-to-track-cargo/?goal=0_997ed6f472-bc0ad30d46-153784777&mc_cid=bc0ad30d46&mc_eid=37ecdcef5d">The World’s Largest Shipping Company Trials Blockchain to Track Cargo</a></li> <li><a title="Hailing a Different Ride in Austin - MIT Technology Review" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.technologyreview.com/s/603792/hailing-a-different-ride-in-austin/?goal=0_997ed6f472-bc0ad30d46-153784777&mc_cid=bc0ad30d46&mc_eid=37ecdcef5d">Hailing a Different Ride in Austin - MIT Technology Review</a></li> <li><a title="To do list and task manager. Free, easy, online and mobile: Todoist" rel="nofollow" href="https://en.todoist.com/">To do list and task manager. Free, easy, online and mobile: Todoist</a></li> <li><a title="Wallaby Financial - Maximize Credit Card Rewards" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.walla.by/">Wallaby Financial - Maximize Credit Card Rewards</a></li> </ul>
