A new year brings big tech news stories, including a huge security flaw in almost every microprocessor out there, and Apple doing damage control with a discounted iPhone battery replacement program.

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Guest Starring:

Lisa Schmeiser and Carolina Milanesi

Links and Show Notes:

Intel’s processors have a security bug and the fix could slow down PCs - The Verge

Kernel-memory-leaking Intel processor design flaw forces Linux, Windows redesign • The Register

Intel says processor bug isn’t unique to its chips and performance issues are ‘workload-dependent’ - The Verge

Meltdown and Spectre FAQ: How Intel's CPU flaw affects PCs and Macs | PCWorld

Google Online Security Blog: Today's CPU vulnerability: what you need to know

Meltdown and Spectre

Apple will replace old iPhone batteries, regardless of diagnostic test results - The Verge

So Close. – Hacker Noon

Smart lock maker Otto suspends operations | TechCrunch

2017 Was the Safest Year on Record for Commercial Air Travel | Fortune

Mary & Secret 💞 on Instagram: “Sledding!❄❤ We finally got enough snow to really sled yesterday and Secret couldn't be more thrilled! It's definitely one of her favorite…” • Instagram