Wrecked By Tech

We've been doing this show for three years, but after (almost) 150 episodes, we've decided to call it quits. Thank you very much for listening, even if this is just your first episode. If it's not, thank you even more. If you still want to be around while we talk tech — and you want to participate in the conversation — we have a Slack channel you can join! Email me at rileydmcdonald@gmail.com and I'll add you in. Our best advice will never change: tech yourself before you wreck yourself. Love you.

In this week's episode, we tell you about Dan's fancy new mouse, a NordVPN hack, a new type of shopping cart Sobeys is piloting in Oakville, Ontario, a bunch of updates on the Pixel 4, and the latest going on with Tesla after their earnings call. Also featured: a big announcement at the end of the show. Links: Logitech MX Master 3 Wireless Mouse with Hyper-fast Scroll Wheel Why the NordVPN network is safe after a third-party provider breach | NordVPN Grocery store Sobeys launching 'Smart Cart' pilot program in Canada Google’s Pixel 4 face unlock has one major privacy weakness - The Verge Google Pixel 4 and 4 XL Review: A small step forward Google promises another Pixel 4 software update, this time for the screen’s refresh rate - The Verge Google says Dual Exposure, Live HDR+ previews not coming to Pixel 3, 3a Some major Canadian carriers won't support RCS on Pixel 4 at launch The Pixel 4 doesn’t include any headphones, or even a 3.5mm adapter in the box - The Verge Google Pixel 4 review: Early to bed, early demise | Android Central Google Pixel 4 XL review: A night vision camera that's dead by sunset | Android Central

I GOT A FRESH PIPING HOT ORDER OF SHOW NOTES FOR YA: Google Pixel 4 event 2019: Pixel Buds, Pixelbook, and everything Google announced Google Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL hands-on preview: The very best of Google Here's why Google isn't launching the Pixel 4 and 4 XL in India Google sends some people Pixel 4s in Dominos Pizza boxes

In this week's episode, we (read: Riley) will tell you about a new Essential phone Andy Rubin announced on Twitter, a walkout at the Blizzard headquarters in California, a new feature on Google Assistant smart speakers, a man who was charged with mischief after calling 911 too many times, a police officer who got injured by a distracted driver, some unfortunate Calgary data about scooters, and the latest leaks about the Google event next week. Links: Andy Rubin teases Essential's next phone with a 'radically different form factor' Blizzard Employees Staged a Walkout to Protest Banned Pro-Hong Kong Gamer Google makes it easier to move audio from one smart device to another Man charged with mischief, calls 9-1-1 complaining about Amber Alert Vancouver police officer struck by distracted driver while ticketing a distracted driver Vancouver Police on Twitter: "#VPD is dedicated to increasing #roadsafety with targeted enforcement of unsafe driving behavior. A Vancouver Police Constable was struck by a distractive driver last month while working on a #DistractiveDriving Campaign. Please drive with care and keep your eyes on the road. https://t.co/abpb6Zowmy" / Twitter Calgary data shows e-scooters have an injury rate 600 times greater than taking a bus

In this week's episode, we'll tell you all about the Microsoft Surface event on October 2. We also talk about a major Canadian tech acquisition and why you shouldn't key a Tesla. Links: Telus to buy ADT's Canadian security business | CTV News A Tesla's onboard cameras record a woman who appears to be keying it - YouTube

Imma just leave these shownotes riiight here: Everything Announced at the Amazon Fall 2019 Event - Android Central Huawei Mate 30 looks to be a phone with great hardware that is pretty much useless outside of china Xiaomi does it AGAIN with the Mi Mix Alpha — a phone with a screen that wraps all the way around the edge to the back… but why? Reviews are in for LG’s crazy 88-inch 8K OLED TV with like no bezels and a $30,000 price tag and it is confirmed to be for straight ballers only. Subway court battle against CBC rages on: Suing for 200million in damages, CBC trying to get suit tossed from court So here’s that Marketplace video that Subway does not want Canadians to report that exposed how little chicken is in the chicken patties

In this week's episode, we wait out Techtober announcements by discussing a new NBCUniversal streaming service, a Microsoft patent, a new Facebook partnership with RayBan, a super duper exciting feature in Android (or at least Riley thinks so), Facebook's new streaming box, and Dan's experience with Apple Arcade so far. Links: Tesla is donating 50 electric car charging stations at Parks Canada locations - Electrek NBCUniversal’s streaming service is called Peacock - The Verge Microsoft is working on foldable Surface devices with liquid-powered hinges - The Verge Facebook is reportedly teaming up with Ray-Ban on its smart AR glasses - The Verge Android's Fast Share feature gets revamped settings and share sheet ahead of launch - 9to5Google Facebook launches Portal TV, a $149 video chat set-top box | TechCrunch

Take a wild guess about what we're talking about this episode. Hint: it's not actually fruit. We'll run through our thoughts on the new products (and the launch event itself) and a few newsy tidbits for you before that. Links: (1) Nick Wiegand on Twitter: "@reckless I put my Apple Card in my CNC Machine and look what happened!?!? How’s that Apple Card article coming? @backlon @futurepaul @verge https://t.co/CGOdaIRGAN" / Twitter The Apple Card can double as an extremely sneaky knife - The Verge Apple transforms AppleCare+ extended warranty into a monthly subscription - The Verge Trypophobia: new iPhone's design disturbs people with a fear of holes - CNN Care Bears, Matchbox cars, Nerf blasters and smart phones among 2019 finalists for National Toy Hall of Fame - CNN Player's Choice Ballot | National Toy Hall of Fame Apple iPhone event 2019: the biggest announcements - The Verge

In this week's episode we'll tell you about two Canadian schools trying to deal with phones in the classroom, a proposal to put control of nukes with AI systems, a fine Transport Canada handed out to a rogue drone operator, a fine Google got for ads on YouTube Kids, the promise and heartbreak of RCS, how French police hijacked a botnet to kill a virus, and more. Also touched on: Jack Dorsey's Twitter hack, USB4 (and how confusing that is), a designer backpack with touch controls, and a new Facebook data leak (yay). Links: Newsroom : Ontario Takes Action to Focus on Learning Montreal high school bans cellphone use, even outside of class Experts Want to Give Control of America's Nuclear Missiles to AI - VICE Transport Canada fines drone pilot $2,750 for capturing footage during Toronto Raptors win FTC fines Google $170 million for violating children's privacy on YouTube - CBS News YouTube plans sweeping changes to kids videos after record $170M fine | CNET Google exec says RCS rollout 'hasn't been sufficient' Police hijack a botnet and remotely kill 850,000 malware infections | TechCrunch A hacker has compromised Jack Dorsey’s Twitter account | TechCrunch Twitter disables support for tweeting via SMS - 9to5Mac USB launches new 'USB4' spec that's basically just Thunderbolt 3 Saint Laurent Cit E Backpack In Canvas | YSL.com A huge database of Facebook users’ phone numbers found online | TechCrunch Senator: Mark Zuckerberg should face “the possibility of a prison term” | Ars Technica

In this week's episode, we'll tell you about a Saskatoon writer who's dumping all his Facebook friends — and then calling them about it, how Googling "Amazon fire" only got tech results for lots of people (instead of rainforest results), about a big Microsoft event coming in October, and how the US Federal Aviation Administration has outlawed drones with weapons on them. We also dive deep into a Wall Street Journal investigation into Amazon kids' toys and how they can be dangerous, and Apple's response to the Siri voice recording leaks. Links: Saskatoon man breaking up with 550 Facebook friends via phone | CBC News Amazon Fire tablet upstages Amazon rainforest fires on Google News — Quartz Microsoft announces New York City event on October 2nd Please don't put weapons or fireworks on your drones, FAA warns | TechRadar Amazon Shoppers: This Is How to Safety-Proof Your Order - WSJ Improving Siri’s privacy protections - Apple

This week, on a very special episode of Wrecked By Tech, Marc discusses the latest news about Disney+ coming to Canada and other big happenings in the world of movies. Then he dives into a story of — wait this can’t be right — misinformation being spread on social media? No way! Speed Round: IFTTT warns its Nest users not to migrate to Google accounts Exclusive: Fearing data privacy issues, Google cuts some Android phone data for wireless carriers MoviePass security lapse exposed customer card numbers for thousands of customers Best Headline of the day: YouTube bans robot fighting videos for animal cruelty roughly 10 years too soon

In this week, we'll tell you about an Android widget that's gone by the wayside, Huawei's new operating system, the new creator options for Instagram filters, a major breach in extremely common biometric security software, how easy it is to hack an iPhone Lightning cable, some Huawei technicians who helped African governments spy on political opponents, a smart oven that "turned itself on" at night, and a robotic tongue some Scottish scientists made to distinguish between whiskies. Links: Spotify got rid of its convenient Android home screen widget - The Verge Huawei’s new operating system is called HarmonyOS - The Verge Facebook now lets anyone make an Instagram face filter - The Verge Major breach found in biometrics system used by banks, UK police and defence firms | Technology | The Guardian These Legit-Looking iPhone Lightning Cables Will Hijack Your Computer - VICE Huawei Technicians Helped African Governments Spy on Political Opponents - WSJ Huawei employees caught intercepting messages to spy for two governments in Africa | Android Central Smart ovens have been turning on overnight and preheating to 400 degrees - The Verge Robot whisky tongue lashes back at hooch hustlers

In this week's episode we'll tell you about an E3 data leak, the death of loot boxes as we know them, a Microsoft Skype security issue, and all the news from the Samsung Unpacked 2019 event. Links: E3 organization leaks data for over 2,000 journalists and analysts | VentureBeat Rocket League is ditching loot boxes - The Verge Nintendo, Microsoft, and Sony commit to disclose drop rates for loot boxes - The Verge Microsoft Contractors Found Listening to Some Audio Calls When Skype Translator Feature is Active - MacRumors

In this week's episode, we'll tell you about the Capital one hack, the next OPPO flagship phone, how Apple contractors are regularly listening to confidential conversations, Microsoft's groovy new tool for searching documents, a free defense against ransomware, a new bill that could change the face of the Internet, and how Facebook wants to read your mind. Speed round: Google Nest is giving away 100,000 free Home Minis to people with paralysis The Google Pixel 4 will have radar and face unlock Kijiji Canada is cracking down on ticket resales B.C. Transit is going all-electric on buses You can put iMessage on Android (but it's really, really involved) Links: Capital One hacked, over 100 million customers affected | TechCrunch Upcoming OPPO flagship will have a 'Waterfall Screen' borderless display | Android Central Apple contractors 'regularly hear confidential details' on Siri recordings | Technology | The Guardian Microsoft creates new tool to find information within a document quickly No More Ransom project has prevented ransomware profits of at least $108 million | ZDNet New bill would ban autoplay videos and endless scrolling - The Verge Facebook plans to read your mind with an AR headset Google Nest is giving away 100,000 free Home Minis to people with paralysis | Android Central The Google Pixel 4 will have built-in radar and unlock with a face scan - The Verge Kijiji Canada to stop allowing users to resell event tickets B.C. Transit switching entire fleet to electric buses | CBC News How to get iMessage on Android | Android Central

In this week's episode, we'll tell you about: the Call of Duty Mobile Android beta in Canada the Apple Watch Series 4 ECG app in Canada EA Access on PS4 in Canada OpenTable adding delivery in — you guessed it — Canada DoorDash's apology for garbage tipping practices how DJ Khaled is Apple Music's first "artist in residence" We'll also tell you about how Huawei is trying to get back in Canada's good books, Samsung's latest PR about the Galaxy fold, a service that cancels your free trials for you, the spec beast that is the ASUS ROG Phone 2, and an insane gaming rig for only the most hardcore gamers out there. Links: Call of Duty®: Mobile – Apps on Google Play Apple Watch Series 4 ECG app now available in Canada EA Access now available on PlayStation 4 in Canada OpenTable Adds Delivery DoorDash Says It’s Very Sorry You Noticed Its Tip-Skimming Scheme DJ Khaled Named Apple Music's First 'Artist in Residence' | Billboard Under security review, Huawei Canada unveils plan to bring high-speed internet to rural communities Huawei executive says 'concerned' about Canadians held in China - Reuters ‘We’re not villains in an espionage thriller’: Huawei Canada partners with Northern providers as Ottawa lobbying continues | Financial Post Samsung says it has fixed the Galaxy Fold, will release it in September - The Verge DoNotPay's New Service Automatically Cancels Your Free Trials | WIRED Google bought my friend's face for $5 | ZDNet ASUS ROG Phone 2 preview: Changing the rules of the game | Android Central Redmi confirms it is working on a phone with a 64MP camera | Android Central Big O | ORIGIN PC Every Console In One Box - The Origin Big O - YouTube

In this week's episode we'll give you the rundown on FaceApp, a viral app that can age you younger or older using AI, Google's latest data breach, Deepfakes and how scary they've gotten, Elon Musk's new thing, the Neuralink, Facebook's Cambridge Analytica fine, and the incipient podcast wars. Links: Prime Day 2019 was the 'largest shopping event in Amazon history' AI photo editor FaceApp goes viral again on iOS, raises questions about photo library access | TechCrunch Google admits leaked private voice conversations [Video] The Deepfake Nightmare Continues With Second Episode of 'The Shining' Starring Jim Carrey - Bloody Disgusting Elon Musk’s Neuralink looks to begin outfitting human brains with faster input and output starting next year | TechCrunch Elon Musk’s Neuralink Wants ‘Sewing Machine-Like’ Robots to Wire Brains to the Internet - The New York Times Facebook to Be Fined $5 Billion in Cambridge Analytica Privacy Scandal - MacRumors Apple to Fund Original Podcasts; Spotify (SPOT) Stock Falls - Bloomberg

In this week's episode, Riley and Dan tell you about a vulnerability in Mac conferencing app Zoom, a new Nintendo product, updates to Instagram we actually like, a refresher to the MacBook lineup, and Dr. Mario World for iOS. Speed round: Apple's Texas Hold'em iOS game is back after years of no updates Sony wants you to remember all your old tech with a 40th anniversary video for Walkman the Raspberry Pi 4 doesn't work with all USB-C cables Trump legally can't block Twitter users Links: Wrecked by Tech on Reddit Zoom patches Mac client after flaw allowed websites to turn on webcams without permission | TechCrunch Daring Fireball: Zoom Is Disturbingly Dangerous Software Remove Zoom From Your Mac Right Now Apple has pushed a silent Mac update to remove hidden Zoom web server | TechCrunch Nintendo Switch Lite: a smaller, cheaper Switch built for handheld play - The Verge MacBook Air Updated With True Tone Display and Lower $1,099 Starting Price - MacRumors Apple Discontinues 12-Inch MacBook - MacRumors Entry-Level 13-Inch MacBook Pro Updated With 8th-Gen Processors, Touch Bar, Touch ID, and T2 Security Chip - MacRumors Apple Drops Prices on High-End Storage Upgrades for iMac, iMac Pro, MacBook Pro, Mac mini, and Mac Pro - MacRumors ‘Dr. Mario World’ from Nintendo and LINE Has Released a Day Early on the App Store – TouchArcade Apple Updates Its Texas Hold’em iOS Game – 512 Pixels WALKMAN® 40TH ANNIVERSARY MOVIE - YouTube The Raspberry Pi 4 doesn’t work with all USB-C cables | TechCrunch Trump Cannot Block Twitter Users, Appeals Court Rules | News & Opinion | PCMag.com

In this week's episode we'll tell you about Bird Scooters coming to Canada, what CSIS says about election tampering, a game Cambridge scientists developed to help pick out fake news, how China forces tourists to be spied on, and how easy many common apps make it for domestic abusers to cyberstalk their victims. Speed round: The EU is mandating EVs make noise under a certain speed or when reversing Twitter's going to put warning labels on Trump tweets Amazon keeps your Alexa voice recordings forever IKEA made a couch-based font Links: Bird rental e-scooters are launching across Canada Electric scooter company interested in Winnipeg - Winnipeg Free Press Canadians are being targeted by foreign influence campaigns, CSIS says | The Star Cambridge scientists create a successful "vaccine" against fake news - Big Think China Is Forcing Tourists to Install Text-Stealing Malware at its Border - VICE The Simple Way Apple and Google Let Domestic Abusers Stalk Victims | WIRED Fake noise will be added to new electric cars starting today in the EU - The Verge Twitter Will Put Warning Labels On Rule-Breaking Trump Tweets | PCMag Amazon confirms it keeps your Alexa recordings basically forever | Ars Technica Ikea releases free ‘Soffa Sans’ font made of couches - The Verge

This week we're going to talk about the state of EVs and gas powered vehicles, the days of MySpace (and how they weren't as picture-perfect as we thought), and talk some interesting phone news. Speed round: Google's done making Pixel Slates, or tablets of any kind Raspberry Pi 4 is out now Shopify will now let 800,000+ businesses chat directly with customers through iMessage Wirecutter reviewed Keurig machines and their advice is just don't buy one Links: Canada and California sign deal to cut vehicle emissions | CBC News Why Mazda is purging touchscreens from its vehicles When Myspace Was King, Employees Abused a Tool Called ‘Overlord’ to Spy on Users - VICE Oppo demos world's first under-display selfie camera - 9to5Google Google's officially done making its own tablets | Computerworld Connect with your customers on Apple Business Chat through Shopify Ping

In this week's episode we talk about former RIM CEO Jim Balsillie's thoughts on data (hint: it's bombastic), the BC government's new e-bike incentive, the La Liga soccer (football?) app's secret spying/snitching technique, Google's legitimate push to RCS in Europe, Samsung's smart TV antivirus tweet, a Tesla truck made by a famous YouTuber, EA's stance on loot boxes, and Facebook's cryptocurrency. Speed round: Miller Lite made a beer can controller for some reason Best Buy can repair Apple devices and Dan does not recommend Comcast will have eye control for TVs soon You can play arcade games in Teslas now A news anchor in Egypt read out the "sent from" off the prompter Links: Jim Balsillie : ‘Data is not the new oil – it’s the new plutonium’ | Financial Post B.C. government offers residents $850 to buy an e-bike to reduce vehicle use Rayvolt Standard E-Bike Cruzer - Vintage Iron Cycles - Electric Bike Shop LaLiga’s app listened in on fans to catch bars illegally streaming soccer - The Verge Google is finally taking charge of the RCS rollout - The Verge Samsung accidentally makes the case for not owning a smart TV - The Verge YouTuber Simone Giertz transformed a Tesla Model 3 into a pickup truck - The Verge EA: They’re not loot boxes, they’re “surprise mechanics,” and they’re “quite ethical” | PCGamesN Facebook announces Libra cryptocurrency: All you need to know – TechCrunch Meet the Miller Lite Cantroller, a Gamepad That's Also a Can of Beer | PCMag All Best Buy stores can now repair your Apple devices - The Verge Comcast Launches Eye-Control For The Television Tesla launches new 'Arcade' app, produces funny commercial with racing game - Electrek 42 words on page 3: How Morsi died in Egyptian newspapers | MadaMasr