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[[Category:Daily Tech News Show Episodes|.2705]]
{{Infobox Episode|
  title  = Email Is Where It’s @ |
  number = 2705 |
  date   = MARCH 7, 2016|
  length = 42:46 |
  hosts  = [[Tom Merritt]]|
  guests = [https://twitter.com/lamarrwilson Lamarr Wilson]}}
With the passing of email developer Ray Tomlinson, the man who elevated the @ sign to the status it holds today, Tom Merritt and Lamarr Wilson discuss why email is still around and what we need it for.

==Guest==
*[http://www.lamarrwilson.com/ Lamarr Wilson]
**[https://www.youtube.com/lamarrwilson YouTube Showcaser]

==Headlines==
*[http://techcrunch.com/2016/03/07/you-can-now-sign-up-for-googles-project-fi-without-an-invite/ You can now sign up for Google’s Project Fi cell service without an invite]
::Google announced you no longer need an invite to sign up for it Project Fi cell phone service in the US. Google also is discounting its Nexus 5X from $350 to $199 if you activate it through Project Fi. The service is $20 a month for unlimited calls, text, tethering and international roaming. Data is charged at $10 per gigabyte. It combines T-Mobile and Spring networks but only works on Google’s Nexus phones and a limited number of LTE tablets.
*[http://www.theverge.com/2016/3/7/11171754/facebook-instant-articles-wordpress-blog-plugin Facebook will let any WordPress blog post Instant Articles]
::The Verge reports Facebook is working with a limited number of WordPress users to test a plugin that creates Facebook Instant Articles. Facebook is opening up Instant Articles to all publishers on April 12th. WordPress-maker Automattic plans to release the open source plugin to all Wordpress users by the launch date.
*[http://arstechnica.com/business/2016/03/verizons-supercookies-violated-net-neutrality-transparency-rule/ Verizon’s “supercookies” violated net neutrality transparency rule]
::Verizon Wireless has agreed to pay a $1.35 million fine and give users more control over supercookies that identify mobile customers in order to target advertising. Verizon had been inserting unique identifying headers or UIDH, into http traffic in December 2012. Some limited disclosures were made in the privacy policy but specific disclosure of UIDH was not made until October 2014. A way to opt out was not made until after January 2015.The US FCC ruled that Verizon had not provided accurate information to customers about the network management practice.
*[http://techcrunch.com/2016/03/07/lyft-follows-uber-with-facebook-messenger-integration-and-opening-up-its-api-to-third-party-developers/?ncid=rss Lyft follows Uber in opening up its API to third-party developers, starting with Facebook Messenger]
::Lyft now has an API for third-party developers and has launched it with Facebook Messenger integration in 11 cities starting today. If that sounds familiar its because Uber did almost exactly the same thing in August 2014. Lyft told TechCrunch’s Sarah Buhr it has rolled out integration with London’s CityMapper as well. Lyft doesn’t operate in the UK but CityMapper does operate in New York.
*[http://fortune.com/2016/03/07/apple-supreme-court-ebook/ Supreme Court Won't Hear Apple's Appeal in E-Books Price-Fixing Case]
::The US Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal of Apple’s ebook case. That means a verdict from 2013 that found Apple fixed ebook prices will stand. It also means a class action settlement contingent on the decision will go into effect. Apple will pay out $50 million to lawyers and $400 million to ebook owners as part of that settlement.
*[http://www.reuters.com/article/us-apple-ransomware-idUSKCN0W80VX?feedType=RSS&feedName=technologyNews Apple users targeted in first known Mac ransomware campaign]
::Security researchers from Palo Alto Networks told Reuters Sunday the first ransomware targeted at Mac users appeared Friday. Keranger is the first in the wild that is functional on OS X. It waits three days then encrypts files and asks for 1 bitcoin to get them back. Attackers used the 2.90 version of BitTorrent client Transmission to infect users. Apple has revoked a digital certificate that allowed the software to install on OS X. Transmission has removed the infected version and released a version that removes the ransomware.
::'''Submitted by [https://www.reddit.com/r/DailyTechNewsShow/comments/498rql/apple_users_targeted_in_first_known_mac/?ref=share&ref_source=link spsheridan] and [https://www.reddit.com/r/DailyTechNewsShow/comments/498vz6/first_os_x_ransomware_detected_in_the_wild_will/?ref=share&ref_source=link efc88]'''
*[http://arstechnica.com/gaming/2016/03/microsoft-shuts-down-lionhead-studios-cancels-fable-legends/ Microsoft looking to shut down Lionhead Studios, cancels Fable Legends]
::Microsoft is shutting down Danish Press Play Studios and is in discussion with Lionhead Studios, best known for the Fable franchise, about closing according to a company blog post. Development on the multi-player Fable Legends games is being halted and the company will sunset development on Press Play’s Project Knoxville.
*[http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/internet/google-to-sign-up-telcom-operators-to-provide-internet-to-remote-parts-of-the-country/articleshow/51283158.cms Google to sign up telcom operators to provide internet to remote parts of the country]
::Google’s managing director for India Rajan Anandan, told the Economic Times that Google is in talks with “a number of local telcos” about partnering with Project Loon to provide internet to rural India. Project Loon uses high-altitude balloons to cover rural and remote areas with Wi-Fi internet.
*[http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-35744338 Amazon makes U-turn over Fire tablet encryption]
::Amazon removed encryption from its Fire OS version 5 but says it will be coming back. a Spokesman told the BBC "We will return the option for full disk encryption with a Fire OS update coming this spring.”
*[http://www.reuters.com/article/us-zte-usa-china-idUSKCN0W90VV U.S. slaps export curbs on China's ZTE over alleged Iran scheme]
::The US Department of Commerce has imposed export curbs making it harder for China’s ZTE to acquire US Products. Companies like Intel who supply chips to ZTE would have to apply for an export license to do so. ZTE is accused of violating a restriction on exporting controlled items to Iran. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Hong Lei told a daily briefing, "China is opposed to the U.S. citing domestic laws to place sanctions on Chinese enterprises.” ZTE can appeal the decision Tuesday.
*[http://chrishateswriting.com/post/140641275808/my-next-chapter My next chapter]
::Chris Poole, aka MOOT, the man who launched 4Chan announced on his blog that he now going to work for Google reporting to VP of streams, Photos and sharing, Bradley Horowitz. That's the Google+ area among other things. A year ago Poole left 4Chan and talked about wanting to work on doing identity right.

==Discussion==
::'''[https://www.reddit.com/r/DailyTechNewsShow/comments/498y5g/email_inventor_ray_tomlinson_dies_at_74/?ref=share&ref_source=link Submitted by strikitrich1]'''
*[http://www.theverge.com/2016/3/6/11168718/ray-tomlinson-dead-inventor-of-email-obituary Inventor of email and savior of the @ sign, Ray Tomlinson, is dead at 74]
*[http://www.theverge.com/2012/5/2/2991486/ray-tomlinson-email-inventor-interview-i-see-email-being-used Ray Tomlinson, the inventor of email: 'I see email being used, by and large, exactly the way I envisioned']
*[http://tools.ietf.org/html/rfc196 RFC 196 - Mail Box Protocol]
*[http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120364591 The Curious War Over Who Founded Email]
*[http://vashiva.com/correction-the-inventor-of-email-is-still-alive/ CORRECTION: THE INVENTOR OF EMAIL IS STILL ALIVE]
*[http://allthingsd.com/20120904/email-turns-30/ Email Turns 30]

==Pick of the Day==
*[https://flightaware.com/adsb/piaware/build Do you want to build your own FlightAware PiAware ADS-B Ground Station?]
::This is another good travel tip but maybe a pick of the day with all the talk on Raspberry Pi’s. If you travel I am sure you have heard of FlightAware and probably use it. Here is PiAware, it turns a Raspberry Pi into a ADS-B receiver and feeds this data back to FlightAware to help improve the service. Its a nice way to crowdsource flight data, the US is very well covered but the do need more stations in some foreign countries. But here is the tip by setting up a PiAware box they give you a premium account {Enterprise} to FlightAware for free. Granted you pay ~$100 USD for the hardware and a little in power each month but I feel like I am contributing to something I use a ton. It is nice thing to have and not a must have but wanted to pass thing along.
::'''Submitted by Harrison'''

==Messages==
::Amazon has weaseled a reasonably attractive piece of hardware -- with an always-on microphone and connection to Amazon goods and services -- into some of the most prime real estate in my house: the kitchen counter. Given that, it's fun to brainstorm the further ways that Amazon could add value to future versions of Echo. Could it be a wifi router (similar shape/size to Google's "Onhub" router) or a wifi repeater? You could pair it with an IR blaster and make the Harmony Hub obsolete. Anything else?<br /><br />I think Amazon has a win here. Anecdotally, everyone I know who has tried Echo has fun with it....the product is good enough to keep a place in my kitchen, and it just keeps getting better....<br /><br />As always, love the show!
::'''Sent by Drew, from sunny Boulder, CO - long time listener since BoL'''


::Last week Patrick recommended the Asus RT-3200ac and Scott who is studying networking and systems administration has had the same router for about a year and writes: “it really won’t be any faster/better than something in the 1900ac range of routers (in fact I think the 1900ac models of any brand are the sweet spot right now for performance). What the 3200ac does provide is greatly improved support for legacy wireless protocols. I run a range of devices that use wireless types g, n, ac and even have an old wireless b device that I still use on occasion. I’m sure the DTNS audience knows what I am getting at here but for those that don’t. Wireless networks are limited to the speed of your slowest device. So when I do pull out that 802.11 b wireless dongle that I am lucky to get 6Mbps real world throughput. My laptop or phone can only utilize a fraction of their capability. The Asus RT-3200ac is a triband router and what it does is merge those three streams (two 5GHz and one 2.4 GHz) into a single SSID. It then can detect a slower device and segregate its traffic to its own band, allowing the ac devices to continue utilizing the 5 GHz band to get the full speed they are capable of.”
::'''Sent by Scott'''


::With all of the AR/VR talk, I would have to recommend reading "Rainbows End" by Vernor Vinge. He describes the "epiphany" system as projecting from contact lenses, input by shoulder muscle movement, various "consensus views" of different "reality". Even a virtual theme park where different visitors can explore different virtual worlds all overlaid on the same physical environment.
::'''Sent by Marcus'''


::Here are some more ideas on uses for VR: Real estate and showing properties. Long distance clients. Local clients can reduce their list of places.<br /><br />Car sales and sitting in cars before showroom.<br /><br />Wedding reception venues can show off their properties.<br /><br />One real future idea for sports. Can you imagine court side seats via VR. 50 yard line at the super bowl.
::'''Sent by Renard'''

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