Episode Details

The MacVoices Live! panel revisit the question of Samsung's "imitation" of Apple's designs with a surprise entry into the discussion. The also consider Tim Sweeney's latest attack on Apple and why it hurts his credibility, and a data breach of nearly three billion (with a "B") individuals information. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jeff Gamet, Jim Rea, Web Bixby, and Eric Bolden use that as an intro to a conversation about biometric data privacy, data security, and adequate sanctions against those who do not protect customers data.

Today's MacVoices is supported by 1Password and their new 1Password Extended Access Management. Security for the way we work today, Learn about the problems it solves at 1Password.com/product/XAM.

Chapters:

00:00 Samsung's Designs 05:01 Tim Sweeney's Controversial Claims 11:35 Illinois Biometric Data Concerns 14:44 3 Billion Hacked: A Data Leak 22:11 Data Security and Corporate Responsibility

Links:

Even Samsung's chairman is livid his company keeps ripping off Apple designs https://9to5mac.com/2024/08/02/even-samsungs-chairman-is-livid-his-company-keeps-ripping-off-apple-designs/ The Car Wizard https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0SfzM1OXLDc

Apple's Find My Is 'Super Creepy Surveillance Tech' That Shouldn't Exist, Says Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney https://www.macrumors.com/2024/07/30/tim-sweeney-find-my-creepy-surveillance-tech/

Illinois governor approves business-friendly overhaul of biometric privacy law https://www.reuters.com/legal/government/illinois-governor-approves-business-friendlyoverhaul-biometric-privacy-law-2024-08-05/

Your Social Security Number May Have Been Compromised in This Data Breach https://lifehacker.com/tech/hack-exposed-data-three-billion-people

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 se