Tech Gumbo

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FBI Seizes 600+ Drones at World Cup, Amazon Drone Delivery, Microsoft's GDID, Ransomware Update, Starlink Satellites Burn Up as 100K New Satellites Planned

July 13
22 mins

Episode Description

News and Updates:

  • FBI World Cup Drone Crackdown: The FBI has seized over 600 drones across all 11 US host cities, with operators facing $100,000 fines and drone fans fearing tighter future regulations.
  • Amazon Prime Air in Baton Rouge: Amazon launched drone delivery from its Cortana Mall fulfillment center, making the Capital Region the first Louisiana area receiving packages by fully electric MK30 drones.
  • Microsoft's Global Device ID: A teenage hacker's arrest revealed Microsoft tracks Windows PCs through a persistent device identifier called GDID, raising surveillance concerns since no easy opt-out exists.
  • Ransomware Dwell Times: ExtraHop research shows hackers hide in networks an average of two and a half weeks, with nearly half of firms unaware until data is stolen.
  • Starlink Satellites Burning Up: SpaceX incinerated 260 aging Starlink satellites in Earth's atmosphere over six months, while scientists debate the effects of metallic vapor on the upper atmosphere.
  • Starlink Gen 3 Constellation: SpaceX filed FCC plans for a 100,000-satellite constellation promising multi-gigabit speeds, positioning it as the communications backbone for billions of AI-powered devices.
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