Thurs Dec 12 2019: Twitter's Open Protocol, Hackable Smart Lock, Acquisition Roundup, and High End Device penetration

Today *   Twitter wants to be an open protocol https://www.reuters.com/article/us-twitter-content/twitter-plans-to-build-a-decentralized-standard-for-social-networks-idUSKBN1YF2EN   * A very hackable smart lock  https://www.cnet.com/news/smart-lock-has-a-security-vulnerability-that-leaves-homes-open-for-attacks/ * The harsh reality of some acquisitions https://www.channele2e.com/technology/security/acronis-buys-5nine https://www.channele2e.com/news/solarwinds-buys-vividcortex/ https://www.channele2e.com/channel-partners/distributors/apollo-buyout-of-tech-data-update https://www.msspalert.com/investments/fortinet-buys-cybersponse/ AND * How many consumers have the high end devices? https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2019/12/fewer-than-10-of-americans-are-buying-1000-smartphones-report-says/