Renowned former hacker, Kevin Mitnick, passed away on July 16th at 59 following a battle with pancreatic cancer. Mitnick’s hacking exploits spanned from his youth in the 70s until his capture in 1995. Known for infiltrating cell networks, company and government websites, and famously never financially profiting from his exploits, Mitnick spent five years in prison before becoming a respected White Hat hacker and cybersecurity consultant. His final role was as part owner and chief hacking officer of KnowBe4, a firm providing security training and simulated phishing platforms. I started following what Kevin did in the 2600 magazine. He was folklore famous.

I cover a recent report revealing that three in five workers try to stay active online even when not working. This statistic led to a discussion about the ongoing debate around hustle culture and performative productivity. Interestingly, the report suggested that over 40% of meetings could be eliminated without real consequences.

I also discuss the ongoing battle between streaming companies like Disney and Netflix and the FTC’s “Click to Cancel” proposal. The companies argue that the regulation would impose high costs and infringe on their freedom of speech. However, making it easy for people to cancel is the right thing to do.

Apple’s opposition to a UK surveillance bill proposal was another topic of discussion. The tech giant stated it would remove services like FaceTime and iMessage from the UK instead of weakening their security if the bids are made law.

I discuss an iOS feature, Screen Distance, that uses your TrueDepth camera to check if you’re holding it at least 12 inches away from your eyes. If you or your child have your iPhone or iPad too close to your face, you’ll see a warning on the screen, in this episode, along with all the topics below.

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Show Notes:

• 18:32–Hacking the Las Vegas Sphere
  
• 16:19–Apple’s new “Screen Distance” feature
  
• 19:31–Your iPhone can now decode the warning lights in your car
  
• 12:24–Apple slams UK proposals
  
• 20:50–InDrive
  
• 22:43–Tesla Q2
  
• 23:22–Outlook for Windows app
  
• 23:58–Microsoft to stop locking vital security logs
  
• 11:06–Streaming companies are fighting with the FTC
  
• 24:50–FTC and its crackdown on illegal robocalls
  
• 26:02–Your plants might need a vibrator
  
• 28:24–Are you tired of glasses?
  
• How does AI work in VPNs?
  
• 28:55–The best finance and security apps
  
• 29:21–What is Sharenting?
  
• How to get the most out of your Telehealth visit
  
• 09:36–3 in 5 workers try to be “active” online
  
• 30:57–Sex in Space
  
• 32:35–A deadly solar storm is coming toward Earth
  
• How to watch the 2023 Perseids meteor shower
  
• 34:07–5 apps that help you check your air quality 
  
• 34:56–New US government guidelines fight back
  
• Google Messages
  
• 06:55–RIP Kevin Mitnick
  
• 37:26–YouTube Premium price goes up
  
• 37:45–Netflix removed its $10 basic tier
  
• 38:32–Palm-based payments in Whole Food Market stores
  
• Summer Samsung Unpacked 2023
  

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