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Welcome to the Today in Manufacturing Podcast, a new podcast brought to you by the editors from Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN).
In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week, we talk about:
Peloton Flaw Allows Hackers to Watch Users
The Peloton Bike+ is vulnerable and users were recently warned of a security threat that allows hackers to control the touchscreen, steal information and even watch riders as they sit and spin.
40 Cows Escape Slaughterhouse
A gate at a meat packing facility was accidentally left open and 40 cows made a run for it into the L.A. suburbs. Oddly enough, this isn't the first great cow escape and it could save at least one from slaughter.
SpaceX Warned About Breaking Laws in Texas
In South Texas, SpaceX was warned that it could be violating state laws by shutting down public beaches and using unlicensed security guards to clear roads.
Union Leader Killed by Truck Driving Through Picket Line
The leader of a labor union was killed in northern Italy after he was hit by a truck that broke through a picket line outside a warehouse facility.
Shocking Development in Weed-Killing Business
Small Robot Company has three new robots: Tom, Dick and Harry. The robots eliminate weeds with fewer chemicals and improve soil quality by zapping weeds to death.
In Case You Missed It
Smart Thermostats Manipulated on Unknowing Customers
After ERCOT asked residents to take it easy on the AC, many didn't listen. That's when residents noticed that their "smart" thermostats were turned up without their knowledge.
Some Used Vehicles Now Cost More than Original Sticker Price
The pandemic and a global chip shortage have pushed car prices to record levels.
Lego Makes Experimental Brick from Recycled Plastic Bottles
Lego revealed prototype bricks made out of recycled bottles.
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