{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"All Things Techie Podcast","title":"All Things TechIE Podcast - Episode 150","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/9e6b8e72\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2790,"description":"In this landmark 150th episode of the All Things Techie Podcast Justin explores: Critical shifts across the global technology landscape, starting with WhatsApp’s transition to usernames  to enhance privacy. The broadcast addresses a significant warning for the Irish workforce, noting that artificial intelligence is expected to fundamentally transform nearly two-thirds of domestic jobs, necessitating urgent national investment in reskilling. Legal developments are highlighted through Google’s failed appeal against a multi-billion euro antitrust fine regarding its Android operating system. Gaming enthusiasts face a major transition as Sony confirms the end of physical game discs by 2028, sparking concerns over digital ownership and storage requirements for titles like Grand Theft Auto 6. The episode also examines the alarming 73% rise in mobile phone fraud in Ireland and the defensive measures networks are employing to combat sophisticated scams. Finally, the show reviews a disturbing privacy breach involving  BlackVue dash cams  which allowed strangers to remotely monitor private conversations and vehicle locations.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/AerUqHLYMOruMoTaE7PGVATzmOQAvCzc_Ry3Ls0JfxY/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzE3MjA5LzE2MDky/Nzg3OTgtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}