Rich DeMuro discusses the 20th anniversary of Gmail, a massive AT&T data breach, Instagram limiting political content, and Google Maps' new features for summer travel. He also interviews Amazon's Chief Medical Officer about Amazon Pharmacy and gets tips from Jefferson Graham on capturing the upcoming solar eclipse with a smartphone.
Topics covered:
1. Gmail has turned 20 years old and has evolved significantly since its launch on April 1, 2004.
2. AT&T has announced a massive data breach affecting 7.6 million current customers and 65.4 million former customers, with personal information like social security numbers exposed.
3. Instagram is now limiting political content by default ahead of elections, but users can change this in their settings.
4. Google Maps has added new features for summer travel, including recommendation lists from top websites and its own restaurant lists for trending places, top community favorites, and hidden gems.
5. Amazon Pharmacy offers convenient medication delivery, with same-day delivery expanding to more cities and the use of AI to streamline prescription processing and manage medication supply.
6. To photograph the upcoming solar eclipse with a smartphone, use a solar filter, take advantage of burst mode and the ability to shoot video and photos simultaneously, and focus on documenting the scene and people's reactions.
Resources and Links Mentioned:
- HaveIBeenPwned.com to check if your information has been involved in data breaches
- AT&T.com/accountsafety for information on the AT&T data breach
- Eclipsetracks.org for an interactive solar eclipse website
- The Eclipse app at https://theeclipse.company/app for finding places to experience the eclipse and a countdown to totality
- PhotowalksTV.com and YouTube.com/PhotowalksTV for Jefferson Graham's smartphone photography tips
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