Episode Details

Lessons in security and privacy that can be learned from the recent security determinations surrounding the much-maligned Rabbit are highlighted by Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Web Bixby, Marty Jencius, Eric Bolden, Jeff Gamet, and Guy Serle. So many were so anxious to try what was the latest device that they didn't look before they left. The MacVoices Live! panel dig into how it happened and why it shouldn't be a surprise. To wrap up, we try to figure out what is behind Motorola's entry into the Bluetooth tracker market.

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Chapters:

00:00 Concerns over Rabbit's Security 01:09 The Rabbit Review and Security Concerns 05:15 The Fate of Rabbit and Potential Buyers 07:31 Motorola's Foray into Bluetooth Trackers 08:14 Motorola's Brand Strategy with Bluetooth Trackers 09:47 The Potential Impact of Motorola's Tracker Entry 11:36 Reflecting on Motorola's Move into Trackers 14:46 Final Thoughts on Motorola's Bluetooth Tracker

Links:

Rabbit R1 security issue allegedly leaves sensitive user data accessible to anybody https://www.engadget.com/rabbit-r1-security-issue-allegedly-leaves-sensitive-user-data-accessible-to-anybody-120024215.html

Motorola is the latest to offer a Bluetooth tracker with the Moto Tag https://www.engadget.com/motorola-is-the-latest-to-offer-a-bluetooth-tracker-with-the-moto-tag-220022175.html

Guests:

Web Bixby has been in the insurance business for 40 years and has been an Apple user for longer than that.You can catch up with him on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

Eric Bolden is into macOS, plants, sci-fi, food, and is a rural internet supporter. You can connect with him on Twitter, by email at embolden@mac.com, on Mastodon at @eabolden@techhub.social, on his blog, Trending At Work, and as co-host on The Vision ProFiles podcast.

Brian Flanigan-Arthurs is an educator with a passion for providing results-driven, innovative learning strategies for all students, but particularly those who are at-risk. He is also a tech enthusiast who has a particular affinity for Apple since he first used the Apple IIGS as a student. You can contact Brian on twitter as @brian8944. He also recently opened a Mastodon account at @brian8944@mastodon.cloud.

Jeff Gamet is a technology blogger, podcaster, author, and public speaker. Previously, he was The Mac Observer's Managing Editor, and the TextExpander Evangelist for Smile. He has presented at Macworld Expo, RSA Conference, several WordCamp events, along with many other conferences. You can find him on several podcasts such as The Mac Show, The Big Show, MacVoices, Mac OS Ken, This Week in iOS, and more. Jeff is easy to find on social media as @jgamet on Twitter and Instagram, jeffgamet on LinkedIn., @jgamet@mastodon.social on Mastodon, and on his YouTube Channel at Y