Episode 299: Threads Launches, Amazon Primes Again, and Carmakers Surveil Drivers

Meta's Twitter competitor Threads has launched, and with it comes the same privacy risks as with the company's Facebook and Twitter. Amazon Prime Day is just around the corner, and we explain why that cheap iPhone might not be a good deal. And US carmakers are snarfing up data from Bluetooth connected phones. Show Notes: Firefox to end macOS Mojave, Windows 7/8 updates—Here’s why that’s a good thing Meta is launching “Threads, an Instagram app” (a Twitter competitor) on July 6 *Note: a few hours after we recorded, Twitter stopped blocking non-logged in users from viewing tweets.* 8 essential tips to stay safe shopping online on Cyber Monday and Cyber Week Caution! These Black Friday “deals” may be bad for your security - these tips also apply to Amazon Prime Day. CamelCamelCamel Pricepulse Surveillance on Wheels: How Top US Car Makers Spy on Drivers How to take control of another computer using Google Chrome Remote Desktop Google's Dark Web Monitoring Feature Now Available for All US Gmail Users Tor Project Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.