Topic: Usb Driver

The Scottish semiconductor company FTDI released a Windows driver update that intentionally "bricks" counterfeit USB controller chips by setting their hardware ID to zero. This scandal was primarily uncovered by the ham radio and software-defined radio (SDR) communities. The hosts criticize the lack of coverage in mainstream tech media for what they consider a significant hardware scandal.

The hosts address ongoing technical issues with Skype, speculating that USB drivers or hardware cables may be causing audio dropouts. They acknowledge donations from Taipei City and a listener in Georgia who funded his contribution using $2.01 in Bitcoin profits. Health karma is sent to a producer in the Netherlands facing heart problems.