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The US Consumer Product Safety Commission sued Amazon over safety recalls, Microsoft releases their own Linux distribution, and Valve launches a portable handheld called Steam Deck.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Microsoft announces the Windows 365 service, Netflix hires a head of game development, and a key Apple supplier announces a noninvasive blood glucose monitor. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The European Central Bank greenlights a 24-month investigation into a digital euro, India to bar Mastercard from opening new credit lines in the country for violation of data storage laws, and the Amazfit PowerBuds Pro will check your posture. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Microsoft announced its plans to acquire San Francisco security company RiskIQ, Google fined €500 million by France competition authority, and Warner Bros. is giving out Space Jam: A New Legacy NFTs.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amazon gets FCC approval to use radar for sleep tracking, Samsung brings its ad-supported TV Plus service to the web, and the site Ransomwhere tracks ransom payments. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Nicole Ackermans digs into how a passive cooling fabric featured in a recent <a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1126/science.abi5484"><em>Science</em> article</a> works, as well as what impacts it could have for the textile industry.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Supply chain attack against Kaseya spreads REvil ransomware, US State and District Attorneys file antitrust lawsuit against Google Play Store, and Nintendo announces an updated Switch.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Square announces its making a hardware bitcoin wallet, a new executive order looks to have impacts on the technology sector, and Facebook AI develops a new system to help robots walk. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A group of thirty-seven US state and district attorneys general filed an antitrust lawsuit against Google for its Play Store practices, an early study looks to use wearables to measure the long term impacts of COVID-19, and Verizon announces its take on spatial surround sound. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Peacock signs a deal to stream Universal films within four months of theatrical release, the Pentagon's JEDI cloud contract finally dies, and Amazon open sources its Lumberyard game engine. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nintendo announced an updated Switch console with an OLED screen, the Indian government claims Twitter no longer has liability protection from user-generated content in a court filing, and Weibo reportedly plans to go private. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The ransomware group REvil claimed credit for a supply chain attack against the remote access services provider Kaseya, Apple calls the Chinese Advertising ID's bluff, and Qualcomm says it will have performance competitive laptop chips by late 2022. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Dr. Nicole Ackermans breaks down the history of facial recognition. This comes in light of Maine passing a comprehensive facial recognition regulation law earlier in the week. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Microsoft confirmed it signed a rootkit-containing driver, Twitter is testing Trusted Friends, and Samsung shows off One UI watch software.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Twitters says its testing a Trusted Friends feature, the Federal Trade Commission expands its antitrust powers, and researchers find Echo devices keep users information in memory even after a factory reset. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TikTok begins rolling out support for three minute videos to all users, Google adds support for digital vaccine cards to Android, and Maine passes a law regulating facial recognition. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The NHTSA updates reporting requirements to require autonomous vehicle makers to submit reports of crashes within a day, Facebook launches a closed beta of its Bulletin newsletter service, and GitHub Copilot suggests code as developers work on programs. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Samsung shows off the One UI watch interface that will be used on its unified Wear OS - Tizen platform, Microsoft xCloud comes out of beta, and HP announces its lightest consumer laptop. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Microsoft confirms it signed a malicious driver that contained a rootkit, Honda's first SUV EV the Prologue will launch in 2024, and Venmo will let personal accounts receive business transactions. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Nicole Ackermans goes into detail about the latest advances in protein structure prediction using DeepMind's AlphaFold AI.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Microsoft unveils Windows 11, privacy-focused Brave Search launches public beta, and Google delays phasing put third-party cookies in Chrome.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mozilla launches Rally, a data-sharing platform for internet research, Microsoft details Windows 11, and the UK's CMA launches an investigation into how Amazon and Google handle fake reviews. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Google delays phasing out third-party cookies in Chrome until 2023, Comcast looks at acquisitions and smart TVs to expand its streaming footprint, and Lenovo announces a wireless charging system for laptops. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The makers of the Brave browser launched the privacy-focused Brave Search, India's antitrust regulators are looking at Google's dominance in the smart TV market, and Peloton is reportedly working on a wearable. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Microsoft hires former Google Stadia design director Kim Swift to focus on "cloud-native" game efforts, Intel plans to create its own RISC-V development platform, and TikTok Jump adds interactive third-party integrations to videos. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The White House released a new broadband mapping tool, the People’s Bank of China meets with banks to further block cryptocurrency transactions, and Facebook makes an exemption for satire. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Researchers from Facebook and Michigan State University demonstrated a method for inferring characteristics of an AI model from its generated imagery, effectively reverse engineering deepfakes. Dr. Nicole Ackermans digs into the research in your Sunday Science Supplement. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

UK Competition and Markets Authority investigating App Store and Google Play Store duopoly, Thailand's Securities and Exchange Commission bans memecoins, and Nintendo celebrates Zelda's 35th birthday. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

EU antitrust regulators will reportedly launch an antitrust investigation into Google's ad business by the end of the year, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella named chairman to the board, and Nielsen's new metric directly compares time spent on streaming versus cable and broadcast TV. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Information's sources say Google is working on a project called Tivoli to use AI to teach foreign languages in search, the Windows 11 UI leaks, and Chinese regulators launch an antitrust probe into Didi Chuxing. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Facebook's Oversight Board received and accepted its first policy advisory opinion on rendering private information ‘publicly available," Apple reported started a primary-care healthcare project in 2016, and Cyberpunk 2077 returns to the PlayStation Store.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority is investigating mobile app store dominance, Twitter is working on an unmention figure, and Beats announces the Beats Studio Buds. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Google opened its Workspace suite to all Google accounts, ByteDance launched its Volcano Engine subsidiary to offer its recommendation engine to enterprises, and Bitcoin will rollout its first upgrade in four years in November. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Science correspondent Dr. Nicole Ackermans breaks down the details about Google's research article in Nature, describing an algorithm to design computer chips within hours, versus month required for human-based design. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nigeria bans Twitter indefinitely, China continues to crack down on Bitcoin, and Jeff Bezos will launch himself into space. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Google agrees to work with the UK's Competition and Markets Authority on Privacy Sandbox proposals, Twitter will add a subscribe button to profiles for newsletters, and Didi Chuxing files for an IPO.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apple prepares to launch Apple Podcasts in-app subscriptions, Google alters search algorithm to lower results for reputation harming sites, and Roblox is being sued by music publishers for repeat infringement by users.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ohio files suit to declare Google a public utility, Google announces new subsea cable, and El Salvador officially makes Bitcoin an official currency.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apple’s WWDC 2021 roundup, the Australian Federal Police and the FBI tricked underworld figures via an encrypted app, and Twitter disclosed that it blocked accounts in India to comply with requests from local government. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nigeria suspends access to Twitter, China continues to crack down on bitcoin trading and mining, and El Salvador plans to make bitcoin a legal tender.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Virgin Galactic announced a new contract for human-tended research aboard its suborbital spacecraft, VSS Unity, where Kellie Gerardi, a researcher and science communicator, will conduct two experiments during an upcoming flight. Virgin Galactic recently launched its first successful test flight from New Mexico and plans to complete its test campaign during this year, according to the vice president of government affairs for Virgin, Sirisha Bandla.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Facebook plans to change policy protecting politicians from content moderation, Huawei launched HarmonyOS, and WhatsApp reverses plans to limit functionality for not accepting the new privacy policy.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Facebook plans to change previous policy protecting politicians from content moderation rules, Apple updates AirTags following concerns from privacy advocates, and The European Union unveiled plans for a digital ID wallet.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Twitter launched its premium subscription service Twitter Blue. WhatsApp will support multiple devices and NortonLifeLock will roll out a built-in miner for Ethereum. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Huawei releases HarmonyOS for smartphones, Vizio eyes gamers with its 2022 TV lineup, and Etsy intends to acquire the fashion resale platform Depop. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

AMD announces laptop GPUs at Computex, Twitter launches the local weather news service Tomorrow, and Alienware announces the x15 and x17 gaming laptops.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WhatsApp says it has no plans to limit functionality for users who don't agree to its new privacy policy, Instagram will give equal algorithmic priority to original and re-shared Stories content, and the Internet Engineering Task Force published the Quic protocol as a standard.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's DTH Sunday Science Supplement, Niki Ackermans discusses the Perlmutter supercomputer system coming online at the National Energy Research Scientific Computing Center.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have I Been Pwned goes open source, community transmission of COVID-19 in Taiwan may further exacerbate the ongoing chip shortage, and Twitch creates new category for “Pools, Hot Tubs, and Beaches”.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Troy Hunt announces that Have I Been Pwned is now open source, Microsoft report that SolarWinds supply chain attackers are now running an email phishing campaign, and Apple will reportedly release updated AirPods later in 2021.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.