Insights Into Things

Michelle and Joe recap Day Three of their Halloween-themed cruise: Haunted Mansion PhotoPass shoots, disco bingo with a snowball jackpot, and arts-and-crafts for adults. They talk about crowded decks, a chaotic karaoke, a fun dinner with tablemates, costume parties, trick-or-treating, and giving away Spider-Man ears and 3D-printed surprises. The episode mixes warm laughs and honest critiques as th...

We battled a 24‑hour train delay to reach Cape Canaveral, then boarded the ship early—only to run into luggage hiccups, pushed crowds, cramped elevators, and mixed service moments. Highlights include great food at Marceline Market, a thoughtful cast member helping with mobility, and a peek into the Haunted Mansion lounge and Periscope Club. Despite congestion and a few annoyances, we settled into...

We battled a 24‑hour train delay to reach Cape Canaveral, then boarded the ship early—only to run into luggage hiccups, pushed crowds, cramped elevators, and mixed service moments. Highlights include great food at Marceline Market, a thoughtful cast member helping with mobility, and a peek into the Haunted Mansion lounge and Periscope Club. Despite congestion and a few annoyances, we settled into...

Missing the Magic introduces husband-and-wife hosts Michelle and Joe: Michelle brings the pixie-dust optimism and Joe brings the grumpy realist takes. The podcast mixes praise for Disney moments with clear, funny critiques and travel tips for parks, cruises, films, and food.   This first episode follows their transit to Orlando by Amtrak, including a roomette tour, meal reviews, travel delays, and...

Missing the Magic introduces husband-and-wife hosts Michelle and Joe: Michelle brings the pixie-dust optimism and Joe brings the grumpy realist takes. The podcast mixes praise for Disney moments with clear, funny critiques and travel tips for parks, cruises, films, and food.   This first episode follows their transit to Orlando by Amtrak, including a roomette tour, meal reviews, travel delays, and...

In this week's episode of Insights Into Technology, the team dives into a busy news cycle filled with data security stumbles and cross-continental policy drama. First up: The FTC has warned major U.S. tech companies not to comply with international censorship or encryption-weakening laws—like those in the UK and EU—if it risks violating American user rights. The FTC’s message? Obey foreign laws at...

In this week's episode of Insights Into Technology, the team dives into a busy news cycle filled with data security stumbles and cross-continental policy drama. First up: The FTC has warned major U.S. tech companies not to comply with international censorship or encryption-weakening laws—like those in the UK and EU—if it risks violating American user rights. The FTC’s message? Obey foreign laws at...

Explore the latest cybersecurity trends in this episode of 'Insights into Technology.' From the Washington Post’s rapid response to a foreign government cyberattack targeting journalists, to the vulnerabilities of SMS-based two-factor authentication, we dissect the growing threats in the digital landscape. Delve into Denmark’s bold move towards digital sovereignty by shifting to open-source softwa...

Explore the latest cybersecurity trends in this episode of 'Insights into Technology.' From the Washington Post’s rapid response to a foreign government cyberattack targeting journalists, to the vulnerabilities of SMS-based two-factor authentication, we dissect the growing threats in the digital landscape. Delve into Denmark’s bold move towards digital sovereignty by shifting to open-source softwa...

In this episode of Insights into Technology, we dive deep into the dark web of cybersecurity as a new hacker collective takes a surprising aim at Russia in retaliation for geopolitical tensions. Discover how Microsoft is tightening its security belts by blocking over 120 risky email attachments in Outlook, aiming to shield users from malicious threats. We also explore a privacy oversight that left...

In this episode of Insights into Technology, we dive deep into the dark web of cybersecurity as a new hacker collective takes a surprising aim at Russia in retaliation for geopolitical tensions. Discover how Microsoft is tightening its security belts by blocking over 120 risky email attachments in Outlook, aiming to shield users from malicious threats. We also explore a privacy oversight that left...

Join host Joseph Whalen in Episode 28 of "Insights into Technology," as we explore the latest in cyber threats and innovations. Discover how Windows Defender was tricked by DefendNOT, an ingenious tool using an undocumented API to shut down vital security protections. We'll also dive into the recent Pwn2Own Berlin 2025 competition, where hackers walked away with over a million dollars after uncove...

Join host Joseph Whalen in Episode 28 of "Insights into Technology," as we explore the latest in cyber threats and innovations. Discover how Windows Defender was tricked by DefendNOT, an ingenious tool using an undocumented API to shut down vital security protections. We'll also dive into the recent Pwn2Own Berlin 2025 competition, where hackers walked away with over a million dollars after uncove...

In this episode of Insights into Technology, we explore the latest cybersecurity threats and solutions shaping the tech world. Discover the implications of a groundbreaking proof of concept that shows how ransomware could potentially hide in your CPU's microcode, evading traditional security measures. We also delve into the UK's initiative for secure software development and discuss the new vulner...

In this episode of Insights into Technology, we explore the latest cybersecurity threats and solutions shaping the tech world. Discover the implications of a groundbreaking proof of concept that shows how ransomware could potentially hide in your CPU's microcode, evading traditional security measures. We also delve into the UK's initiative for secure software development and discuss the new vulner...

Join us on this week's episode of Insights into Technology, where we unravel the chaos caused by the latest Windows security update gone wrong, and explore how Apple's AirPlay is vulnerable to attack, putting millions of devices at risk. Discover how Cloudflare is heroically defending against unprecedented DDoS assaults, and delve into the brewing tension between tech giants OpenAI and Microsoft o...

Join us on this week's episode of Insights into Technology, where we unravel the chaos caused by the latest Windows security update gone wrong, and explore how Apple's AirPlay is vulnerable to attack, putting millions of devices at risk. Discover how Cloudflare is heroically defending against unprecedented DDoS assaults, and delve into the brewing tension between tech giants OpenAI and Microsoft o...

In this week's episode of Insights into Technology, host Joseph Whalen delves into the latest cybersecurity threats and advancements. The FBI warns against using free online PDF converters due to risks of malware infections and ransomware attacks. Companies are advised to ban unsolicited converters and train employees on handling sensitive documents. We also explore the European Commission's signi...

In this week's episode of Insights into Technology, host Joseph Whalen delves into the latest cybersecurity threats and advancements. The FBI warns against using free online PDF converters due to risks of malware infections and ransomware attacks. Companies are advised to ban unsolicited converters and train employees on handling sensitive documents. We also explore the European Commission's signi...

In this episode of Insights into Technology, host Joseph Whalen delves into the challenges facing the tech industry today. We kick things off with a look at how cybercriminals are exploiting Microsoft's trusted signing service to disguise malware as legitimate software, highlighting the cracks in current security measures. Learn why enterprises need to recalibrate their detection algorithms to spo...

In this episode of Insights into Technology, host Joseph Whalen delves into the challenges facing the tech industry today. We kick things off with a look at how cybercriminals are exploiting Microsoft's trusted signing service to disguise malware as legitimate software, highlighting the cracks in current security measures. Learn why enterprises need to recalibrate their detection algorithms to spo...

In this episode, Sam Whalen delves into the troubling news of significant layoffs at Destiny developer Bungie, affecting around 220 employees. He discusses the potential reasons behind these job cuts and their impact on the company and the gaming industry. On a lighter note, Sam explores what's in store for Xbox fans at the upcoming Gamescom 2024, highlighting the exciting line-up of games set to...

In this episode, Sam Whalen delves into the troubling news of significant layoffs at Destiny developer Bungie, affecting around 220 employees. He discusses the potential reasons behind these job cuts and their impact on the company and the gaming industry. On a lighter note, Sam explores what's in store for Xbox fans at the upcoming Gamescom 2024, highlighting the exciting line-up of games set to...

Join Sam Whalen in the latest episode of No Credits Rolled as he sips his morning coffee and dives into the gaming world’s hottest topics. First up, a detailed commentary on Apex Legends' contentious Battle Pass changes which spurred significant community backlash, forcing Respawn to reconsider their approach. Followed by an enthusiastic preview of Marvel Rivals—an upcoming hero shooter from NetEa...

Join Sam Whalen in the latest episode of No Credits Rolled as he sips his morning coffee and dives into the gaming world’s hottest topics. First up, a detailed commentary on Apex Legends' contentious Battle Pass changes which spurred significant community backlash, forcing Respawn to reconsider their approach. Followed by an enthusiastic preview of Marvel Rivals—an upcoming hero shooter from NetEa...