Episode 380: PFAS, AI, FBI, and TikTok

23/01/2025 29 min

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Episode Synopsis

A warning about dangerous materials being used in Apple watch bands, the FBI has been able to quietly remove malware from computers remotely, and it's not the first time we try to make sense of the TikTok situation in the United States, and the latest Apple updates for beta testers contain more Apple intelligence features, but how many users will opt out.
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iOS 18.3 automatically enables Apple Intelligence for users, requires opt-out to disable
iOS 18.3 Temporarily Removes Notification Summaries for News
Smartwatch bands can contain ‘major’ levels of toxic PFAS, study finds
FBI hacked thousands of computers to make malware uninstall itself
Fake Homebrew Google ads target Mac users with malware
Intego discovers new “Cuckoo” Mac malware mimicking Homebrew
About availability of TikTok and ByteDance Ltd. apps in the United States
Is TikTok safe, or not? Why U.S., EU, and App Store bans could be imminent
How to turn off Copilot in Microsoft 365 Family and Personal subscriptions
Samsung is rolling out a smartphone subscription next month




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