Wednesday, January 30, 2019

BP 1/30

BP 1/30: Google Takes Its First Steps Toward Killing the URL

What is the security team putting forth?
Why does Google want to do this?
What two things are Google doing right now?
What other initiatives has the security team been successful in implementing?
What's the next question for the team?

Tuesday, January 29, 2019

BP 1/29

BP 1/29: Apple Disables Group Calling in Facetime

Why did Apple do this?
What is the bug?
What happens if you click silence or ignore?

Now for some information on your Podcast Assignment:

Here's how to Submit it
Here's what you need in a Podcast
Podcasts You MUST pick one of those

1) Today Explained
2) The Gist
3) The Daily
4) Up First

All these links are in iTunes.  However, I listen to mine in Spotify, which is available, or even better, if you can stand some adds, you can download Overcast to your iPhone or Android phone.  It's a good app.  The first Podcast is due on Monday, February 4th. 

Monday, January 28, 2019

BP 1/28

Welcome to the 1st Blog Post of Spring 2019.

Facebook's Plan: One Messaging Service to Rule Them All

What is Facebook doing to the apps it owns?
Why does this matter?
What is the benefit of this for Facebook?
What does this mean for an end to end encryption?
What does this mean for Facebook users?
What do you think about the integration of all these services?

Wednesday, January 9, 2019

BP 1/9

BP 1/9: Black Market for Location Data

How specific is the location data we are talking about?
How cheap is it to do?
What did the prison system do?
How is this legal?
What is the solution to this problem?

Tuesday, January 8, 2019

BP 1/8

Hey guys,

Sorry I'm not here.  I have a sick kiddo.  I was going to have a meeting today, but alas, that can't happen.  I'll have grades and everything in Blackboard by the end of the day.  Don't forget that Friday is Genius Hour day.

If you have to take my exam, it's posted in Google Classroom.  I know that the links don't work.  I'm looking for an alternative. 

Without further ado... here is the stuff you need for today.

BP 1/8: Specdrum Rings

What company has made these?
What do they do?
How much will they cost?
When will they be available?

Monday, January 7, 2019

BP 1/7

BP 1/7: Apple Brings iTunes to Samsung Tvs

When will this be rolling out?
What else will the TVs be running?
WHat does this new deal show?
Why has apple turned to services?
Why else would they want to work on Samsung TVs?

Friday, January 4, 2019

BP 1/4

BP 1/4: What to Expect from CES

Where is CES held this year?
What can BotBoom do?
What is going to happen to 5G?
What's next for TVs?
WHat is going to happen to the voice assistances?
What does all this mean for privacy?

Wednesday, January 2, 2019

BP 1/3

Hey ya'll,

I'm obviously not here today.  Eye stuff remember?

Please do the items on the board.  Don't forget about the bulletin board and GH projects.

BP 1/3: THe Mobile World Might Get Exciting in 2019

What is 5G?
When will TMobile be ready for it?
What's the benefit of a foldable phone?
Who is merging in the mobile sector?
What is Huawei?

Tuesday, January 1, 2019

BP 1/2

Happy New Year and Welcome Back!!!

We'll chat a bit today, but here's today's blog

The Year in Search 2018

What is Year in Search?
What was the most googled question in the US this year?
Where can you see the trends?
Take a look at the video at the bottom, let me know what you think.

BP 5/20

BP 5/20: Bluetooth's Complexity Has Become a Security Risk WHat is the BlueBorne flaw? How is Bluetooth developed? How can malicious...