Every year the U.S. generates over an estimated three million tons of electronic waste. Often, this waste and its toxins ends up in developing countries. And, a new type of cyber crime that is gaining traction is ransomware, which encrypts one's computer until a ransom is paid. Also, Google's new "Assistant" is aiming to make its own unique mark on the growing field on personal electronic assistants.
Guests:
- Jim Puckett, Executive Director, Basel Action Network
- Troy Wolverton, Personal Technology Columnist, The San Jose Mercury News
- Russell Holly, Contributing Editor, AndroidCentral.com
This show originally on May 24, 2016 at 11 a.m.