Daily Tech Headlines

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.

A new Nintendo Switch is reportedly scheduled for a fall release, HBO Max to launch in Latin America on June 29th, and Bird announces the Bird Three scooter. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The USB Implementers Forum announces power delivery support for 240W in the USB-C 2.1 specification, WhatsApp sues the Indian government over new IT laws, and Tesla stops putting front-facing radar sensors in Model 3 and Model Y vehicles. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Florida signs bill regulating how social media companies moderate speech online, India's IT Ministry wants social media companies to take down any references to "Indian variant" of Covid-19, and the Epic v. Apple trial concludes. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Honor confirmed its Honor 50 series will include Google Services, Japan's largest dating app Omiai suffers a potential data breach, and Netflix is hiring for a gaming division.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 breaks down more details about a paper published in Nature that showed a way to make semiconductors below 1 nanometer using bismuth. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Twitter rolls out new verification system, Apple launches SignTime accessibility feature, and Microsoft announces sunset date for Internet Explorer.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Twitter begins rolling out its new verification system, Snap announces new true AR Spectacles, and Google reportedly ends negotiations to give DeepMind more autonomy. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Google plans to open its first permanent physical retail store in NYC, ByteDance's CEO to step down, and Apple's Craig Federighi says the level of Mac malware is "unacceptable." Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Google presents its next-generation AI, shortages in the semiconductor industry are getting worse and China's space agency released its first photographs from Mars.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amazon is reportedly in talks to buy MGM, smart home company Eufy confirms camera feeds were sent to unauthenticated accounts, and DoorDash's job postings indicate plans to launch in Germany.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

AT&T intends to spinoff WarnerMedia, Apple and Amazon will offer lossless music streaming without additional cost, and Samsung shows off a double-folding OLED panel. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this Sunday Science Supplement, Dr. Niki Ackermans looks into the details behind new research into translating handwriting using a brain-computer interface.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The UK introduces the Online Safety Bill, Sony projects PS5s will remain in short supply until 2022, and Oil Pipeline Operations resume after ransomware attack.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.