4 chapters across the catalog
The discussion reflects on early internet technologies including the M-Bone protocol and the 1996 Rolling Stones concert broadcast. Historical consumer products like Web TV and AOL TV are reviewed alongside technical standards such as 56k frame relay and ISDN connections.
Adam Curry provides a technical overview of Nostr, explaining that it relies on relays rather than centralized servers. While not yet ready for mainstream use, the protocol allows users to "zap" each other with Satoshis (Bitcoin). The hosts compare its development to the early days of Podcasting 2.0 and emphasize the importance of user-controlled blocking.
John C. Dvorak discusses his former "Telecommunications Excellence Awards," which recognized inventors of foundational technologies like Frame Relay and the RJ45 connector. There is a proposal to reintroduce the awards if a major sponsor like Cisco could be secured.
NBC News reports on a "mystery device" used by thieves to break into and start modern cars by cloning the signal from wireless key fobs. The two-part device allows one thief to stand near the victim to capture the signal while another stands by the car to unlock it. Experts demonstrated the vulnerability on 17 different vehicle makes and models.
