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{{Infobox Episode|
  title  = Can You Spare a Plaintiff? |
  number = 2382 |
  date   = DECEMBER 9, 2014|
  length = 40:25 |
  hosts  = [[Tom Merritt]]|
  guests = [https://twitter.com/NotPatrick Patrick Beja]}}
Patrick Beja is on to look at the top YouTube videos of the year and discuss why rivals like Vessel are trying to hire the YouTube Creators away. Shouldn’t they be going after the dog spiders?

==Guest==
*[https://twitter.com/NotPatrick Patrick Beja]
**[http://www.patreon.com/RDVTech Patrick's Patreon]

==Headlines==
*[http://recode.net/2014/12/09/youtubes-apple-tv-gets-a-new-look-more-videos-and-ads/ YouTube’s Apple TV Gets a New Look, More Videos … and Ads]
::ReCode reports YouTube has updated its Apple TV app after a long period without any change. The app now looks more like the versions available on other platforms like Xbox. While that means ads will now play that also means videos like music videos will be allowed on Apple TV. Apple also added apps from Conde Nast, Fusion, Daily Motion and a $10 a month UFC.TV Fight Pass.
*[http://www.theverge.com/2014/12/9/7357251/dashlane-can-now-change-all-your-passwords-with-a-single-click-and Dashlane can now change all your passwords with a single click, and it's amazing]
::The Verge reports password manager Dashlane has added a function to change all your passwords at once. It will only work with 75 major websites at launch, but it will work with two factor authentication. Dashlane is available for Mac and Windows. It is free on one device or $40 a year to sync between multiple devices.
*[http://www.theverge.com/2014/12/9/7359695/amazon-announces-4k-streaming-for-instant-video Amazon announces 4K streaming for Instant Video]
::The Verge reports Amazon announced 4K Ultra HD streaming is now available in the US, for customers with the Amazon instant video app on compatible TVs. Videos are encoded with h.265 meaning the TV has to have an HEVC decoding chip inside. Offerings are limited but include some of Amazon’s own shows like Transparent as well as non-Amazon shows like BBC America’s Orphan Black (4K clone club!), as well as a selection of movies from Sony Pictures. The purchase price for an Ultra HD movie it will start at $19.99.
*[http://9to5mac.com/2014/12/08/apple-stores-recruiting-fashionluxury-experts-ahead-of-apple-watch-debut/ Apple Stores recruiting fashion/luxury experts ahead of Apple Watch debut]
::9 to 5 mac obtained  internal hiring documents that suggest Apple is recruiting retail employees with a fashion or luxury background. The article also describes possible changes to the Apple Store footprint to accommodate all the different Apple Watch options. It also describes security enhancements for that 18 Karat Rose Gold option– rumored to cost thousands of dollars.
*[http://thenextweb.com/apps/2014/12/09/pirate-bay-offline-swedish-police-raid/ The Pirate Bay is offline after Swedish police allegedly seize servers]
::If you tried to visit the Pirate Bay today you may have noticed it’s offline. The Next Web reports Swedish Police have raided a server room in greater Stockholm containing The Pirate Bay’s servers. Torrent Freak says Sweden’s police national coordinator for IP enforcement said the raid is being done, “in connection with violations of copyright law.” The site reappeared a few hours after the raid at a new domain name.
*[https://gigaom.com/2014/12/09/uber-banned-in-spain-thailand-sued-in-portland-hassled-in-rio/ Uber banned in Spain & Thailand, sued in Portland, hassled in Rio]
::GigaOm reports the latest locations fighting Uber. Both Thailand and Spain banned Uber Tuesday. The city of Rio de Janeiro’s transport department filed a police complaint against Uber AND the City of Portland is suing the company for operating without permission there.
*[http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/12/09/us-sony-cybersecurity-fbi-idUSKBN0JN1MF20141209 FBI official says 'no attribution' to North Korea in Sony hack probe]
::Reuters reports Joe Demarest, assistant director with the US FBI’s cyber division spoke on the Sony Pictures Entertainment attacks and said, “There is no attribution to North Korea at this point.” Demarest also said that there has been no confirmation of government involvement to date. Demarest was speaking on a panel at a cybersecurity conference sponsored by Bloomberg Government. FBI representatives plan to meet with Sony employees Wednesday to train them in cybersecurity practices.
*[http://thenextweb.com/insider/2014/12/09/intel-introduces-internet-things-platform/ Intel introduces its own Internet of Things platform]
::The Next Web passes along Intel’s announcement that it is launching its own Internet of things platform. The Intel IoT platform and reference design is meant to help companies deploy products faster. It also promises to improve security. Intel is partnering with Accenture, SAP, Dell, Wipro and others on the platform.
*[http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2014/dec/09/blackphone-app-store-opens Blackphone launching world’s first privacy-focused app store]
::The Guardian reports Blackphone is launching an app store in January for apps that help protect privacy and security. While Blackphones run Android, they do not have access to the Google Play store. Blackphone is also launching new software called “Spaces” which splits work and private life into two containers on the phone. The large bulk of sales of Blackphone are expected to be enterprise users.
*[http://fortune.com/2014/12/09/hbo-streaming/ Exclusive: HBO to outsource streaming technology in blow to CTO]
::Fortune reports a leaked memo says HBO will use technology from MLB Advanced to run its standalone streaming service in the US. HBO had been building its streaming service in house. The memo also indicates HBO plans to launch the service in April along with the season premiere of Game of Thrones.
*[http://www.engadget.com/2014/12/09/fido-alliance-publishes-specs/ Tech industry completes its standards for banishing passwords]
::Engadget reports the FIDO alliance has published its 1.0 draft standards for password-free authentication, both Universal Authentication Framework (UAF) and Universal 2nd Factor (U2F). The alliance, made up of of Google, Microsoft, Paypal and others relies on alternatives to passwords like fingerprint readers and USB dongles. The identity standards do not yet support Bluetooth- or NFC-based authentication thought they hope to add those as extensions to the standard. Apple’s TouchID also doesn’t work with FIDO except for one implementation by Nok Nok Labs.

==News From You==
*[http://arstechnica.com/security/2014/12/powerful-highly-stealthy-linux-trojan-may-have-infected-victims-for-years/ Powerful, highly stealthy Linux trojan may have infected victims for years]
::Ars Technica reports about a trojan for Linux that is the missing piece of an Advance persistent threat disclosed in August called Turla. Researchers detected the malware. It cannot be detected using the common netstat command. It is able to run arbitrary commands even without elevated system privileges. Administrators can check for it by watching outgoing traffic to command and control connections and detecting strings.
::'''Submitted by metalfreak and starfuryzeta'''
*[http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2014/12/dish-cuts-a-deal-with-cbs-agrees-to-hit-pause-on-ad-skipping-dvr/ Dish cuts a deal with CBS, agrees to hit “pause” on ad-skipping DVR]
::Ars Technica reports that CBS and Dish reached an agreement this weekend to end all pending litigation between the two companies. The deal follows a 12-hour blackout of CBS on Dish including (gasp) NFL games. The deal will also limit some of the Dish Hopper DVR’s ad-skipping ability. During a seven-day window following the airing of a CBS show, AutoHop will be disabled.
::'''Submitted by habichuelacondulce'''
*[http://www.mercurynews.com/business/ci_27094683/apple-ipod-trial-continue-no-plaintiff-itunes Apple iPod trial will continue despite no plaintiff in case]
::The San Jose Mercury News reports that the Apple iPod trial will continue despite having no plaintiff. On Monday Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers rejected the lone plaintiff representing the class of customers who had their rights harmed by what lawyers allege was an illegal monopoly to limit iPod downloads to the iTunes store. Lawyers for the Class have until today to present another person who can represent the 8 million iPod owners. “We don’t anticipate any problems,” said plaintiff’s lawyer Bonny Sweeney.
::'''Submitted by starfuryzeta'''

==Discussion==
*[http://youtube-global.blogspot.com/2014/12/youtube-rewind-2014.html #YouTubeRewind 2014: Celebrating what you created, watched and shared]
*[http://adage.com/article/media/jason-kilar-s-vessel-plans-youtube/295857/ How Ex-Hulu CEO Jason Kilar's Vessel Plans to Take on YouTube]
*[http://www.wsj.com/articles/youtube-offering-its-stars-bonuses-1417994309 YouTube Offering Its Stars Bonuses]
*[http://www.engadget.com/2014/12/08/youtube-star-bonuses-vessel/ YouTube offering bonuses to keep talent away from rivals, says WSJ]
*[http://variety.com/2014/digital/news/youtube-reopens-checkbook-for-original-content-1201308922/ YouTube Reopens Checkbook for Original Content]
*[http://www.theverge.com/2014/12/3/7326375/zoella-girl-online-best-selling-debut-novel-of-all-time YouTube star has become the best-selling UK debut novelist ever]

==Pick of the Day==
*[https://untappd.com/ Untappd]
::I know most of your apps are technologically based but I have a penchant for drinking beer and had a great app to share. I have used the Untappd app the past couple of years to find, track, rate brews and see what my friends are drinking. Plus it has a gamification element to earn badges for types of beers and/or places to drink. The Untappd folks keep making updates and adding new badges to keep things interesting and find it an integral tool to finding my next cold one. Obviously this isn’t for everyone but I love seeing what my friends recommend and trying to stay ahead of said friends in tallying badges.
::'''Submitted by Norm Fazekas'''

==YouTube==
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