👋Elon—great to see your focus on the security of our nation's elections. Definitely agree on paper ballots. Good news is that some 95% of registered voters now live in jurisdictions that have voter verified paper records: verifiedvoting.org/verifier/#mode…

Anyone know what kind of old school home video tape this is?

Software drives e-waste. Bricking, locking features, subscription fees. Manufacturers keep using software to lock us into only using our tech in ways that just-so-happen to generate the most profits. Today Consumer Reports iFixit Californians Against Waste U.S. PIRG told @ftc to take action 🧵

Are you tired of your smart devices getting bricked by manufacturers? Do you wish you knew how long a connected product would stay secure — or operational? Consumer Reports, U.S. PIRG and more are asking the FTC to create rules around software tethering. advocacy.consumerreports.org/press_release/…

It was great to see my McCallum High School classmate, Corey. Next time, let’s hope the mini class reunion doesn’t include being served with a lawsuit from Ken Paxton over efforts to register voters by Travis County.

Hey all! I'm on This Week in Google starting in a few if you're bored and want to watch me talk about tech, AI, Google and more twit.tv/live

Here's a new tech #podcast episode. Follow here... Froganize Your Phone (This Week in Google #785) ift.tt/h5VSf4Z

Hosted by @JeffJarvis, @MikahSargent, and @GigaStacey! They dive into DIY pirated medicine, Google & Internet Archive's efforts to preserve web history, AI-written essays, bricked smart home devices, and more. Download and subscribe here: twit.tv/shows/this-wee… #TWIG #AI

Stacey Higginbotham TWiT Tech Podcasts Thanks to Mikah Sargent for the nice shout-out to the Permission Slip app, our mobile app that makes it easy to take control of your personal data. 🎉 Permission Slip by CR permissionslipcr.com

Google is the worst. It’s blasting misleading emails to stop a privacy-related bill on Gov Newsom’s desk for signature. Google activates its monopoly power and customer base when it’s desperate to stop laws. ps “Grow with Google” is also sending witnesses to antitrust trial. 1/3

The worst part is that this moves the goal posts. Google is whining about an opt-out framework, which is what their 2018 privacy framework basically endorses. services.google.com/fh/files/blogs…

Hey security and IoT fans! New research from me and Consumer Reports cyber testing team on how many large appliance makers say how long they will support software updates on their products. Spoiler alert: Only 2 of 21 provide a timeline. innovation.consumerreports.org/when-will-your…

As of 2022 one in five Americans owned a connected large appliance, but those owners might be surprised to learn that few appliance makers say how long they plan to keep the software behind those connected fridges, washers, etc. supported. innovation.consumerreports.org/when-will-your…

Coming up this week on TWiT.tv! Stacey's Bookclub | Friday @ 2:00 PM: @LeoLaporte & @GigaStacey Higginbotham dive into Service Model by Adrian Tchaikovsky. Join Club TWiT for exclusive access: TWiT.tv/club #Books #ClubTWiT #ServiceModel

I'm back with a new podcast! Still talking about the IoT, but this time I'm a guest on the in-depth Firewalls Don't Stop Dragons (Firewalls Don't Stop Dragons ).

A new Consumer Reports survey from Stacey Higginbotham shows that 7 in 10 Americans want companies to say how long they will support the software that runs their "smart" products!

.Microsoft's official suggestion for the 400 million PCs that can't upgrade to #Windows11? Toss them (responsibly.) Too bad electronics manufacturing is growing 5x faster than recycling capacity according to the UN Environment Programme. Why can't they extend support & hit their carbon pledge?

This whole thread. It's also why I've started eyeing my smart home purchases more skeptically. I've seen too many die.