Massive Data Breach at National Public Data, A16z’s Social Media Drama, Google’s Influencer Controversy, and Instagram’s Profile Grid Test

National Public Data admits it leaked Social Security numbers in a massive data breach. A16z offers social media tips after its founder's 'attack' tweet goes viral. Google threatened tech influencers unless they 'preferred' the Pixel. Instagram is testing vertical profile grids and knows that might mess up layouts. Stay informed about the latest tech news and controversies with 'Simply Tech' podcast.

Sources:
https://www.theverge.com/2024/8/16/24222112/data-breach-national-public-data-2-9-billion-ssn
https://techcrunch.com/2024/08/16/a16z-offers-social-media-tips-after-its-founders-attack-tweet-goes-viral/
https://www.theverge.com/2024/8/16/24221755/google-team-pixel-reviews-influencers
https://www.theverge.com/2024/8/16/24222022/instagram-vertical-profile-grids-mess-up-layouts

Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:43) National Public Data admits it leaked Social Security numbers in a massive data breach
(00:03:01) A16z offers social media tips after its founder’s ‘attack’ tweet goes viral
(00:05:10) Google threatened tech influencers unless they ‘preferred’ the Pixel
(00:07:39) Instagram is testing vertical profile grids — and knows that might mess up layouts