Summary: All the fuss is about the recent buzzwords: Cryptocurrency, Meltdown, Spectre, and the blackout letters C.E & S. Plus, AJ and Chris will unpack *what we pack* when we take a weekend getaway. <br><br>* * *<br><br>Oh yea...CES is going on<br><br>Despite a power outage for two hours (<a href="https://www.ktnv.com/news/ces-goes-dark-as-las-vegas-convention-center-loses-power).." rel="noopener">https://www.ktnv.com/news/ces-goes-dark-as-las-vegas-convention-center-loses-power)..</a>. Thanks to heavy rainfall. In Las Vegas.<br><br>From the news ”Meltdown and Spectre”<br><br>Via Reuters<br><a href="https://www.reuters.com/article/us-cyber-intel-researcher/how-a-researcher-hacked-his-own-computer-and-found-worst-chip-flaw-idUSKBN1ET1ZR" rel="noopener">https://www.reuters.com/article/us-cyber-intel-researcher/how-a-researcher-hacked-his-own-computer-and-found-worst-chip-flaw-idUSKBN1ET1ZR</a><br><br>Via NYT<br><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2018/01/03/business/computer-flaws.html" rel="noopener">https://www.nytimes.com/2018/01/03/business/computer-flaws.html</a><br><br>And yes, Apple <a href="https://www.cultofmac.com/521595/nasty-cpu-flaw-also-present-iphone-ipad/" rel="noopener">https://www.cultofmac.com/521595/nasty-cpu-flaw-also-present-iphone-ipad/</a> <br><br><br>Topic Interview - <br>Another look at Crypto...but this time through a 20-something’s eyes. Interview: Nick + Cryptocurrency. What does life around it look like in the real world IRL for someone who stays in the know about all the different coins 24/7. <br><br><br><br>What do you take with you on a weekend getaway?<br><br>Chris Powell takes<br><br>* Mobile phone with TouchID disabled, all cloud-based apps deleted. <br> * Entering the 6-digit PIN code makes me want to access my phone less<br>* Tablet with pre-downloaded content<br>* 5-port charger<br>* A notebook, a pen, and a paperback book<br><br>AJ<br>LESS is More<br>* Timbuk2 Navigator (in Small) for my wife and myself <a href="https://www.timbuk2.com/navigator-duffel-bag/592.html" rel="noopener">https://www.timbuk2.com/navigator-duffel-bag/592.html</a><br>* Case Logic Reflection bag + Sony Alpha body + 3lens max= more shooting than hauling gear you DON'T use. <a href="https://www.caselogic.com/en-us/us/products/camera/shoulder-bags/reflexion-dslr-ipad-small-cross-body-bag-_-flxm_-_101_-_anthracite" rel="noopener">https://www.caselogic.com/en-us/us/products/camera/shoulder-bags/reflexion-dslr-ipad-small-cross-body-bag-_-flxm_-_101_-_anthracite</a><br>* Wife+Baby+Me= The diaper bag.<br><br><br><br>Connect with us<br><br>**AJ**: patreon.com/ajbarse (<a href="http://patreon.com/ajbarse)" rel="noopener">http://patreon.com/ajbarse)</a> or follow on Twitter (<a href="https://twitter.com/ajbarse)/Instagram" rel="noopener">https://twitter.com/ajbarse)/Instagram</a> (<a href="http://instagram.com/ajbarse)" rel="noopener">http://instagram.com/ajbarse)</a> @ajbarse.<br>**Chris**: bit.ly/quietchris (<a href="http://bit.ly/quietchris)" rel="noopener">http://bit.ly/quietchris)</a> or follow on Twitter (<a href="https://twitter.com/mnmltek)/Instagram" rel="noopener">https://twitter.com/mnmltek)/Instagram</a> (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/mnmltek/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/mnmltek/)</a> @mnmltek.<br>**Twitter Hashtags**: #bhampodcast and #quietconversations<br><br>Listen to us<br><br>If you're in the Bellingham area, be sure to listen to our show on KMRE 102.3 FM (<a href="http://www.kmre.org/bellingham-podcast-media-tech/)" rel="noopener">http://www.kmre.org/bellingham-podcast-media-tech/)</a> Thursdays @ 9:00 am and Saturdays @ 1:30 pm.<br><br>Talk to us<br><br>Got a question about technology or anything else about life in Bellingham? Call 201-731-8324 (tel:2017318324) (TECH) and leave us a voicemail, and ask us nicely! We may include it in one of our future shows.<br><br>Subscribe to...
