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Sony closes older console stores, LinkedIn announces content creator-friendly changes, and Arm announces new chip architecture. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amazon is reportedly considering opening discount retail outlets, Snap is testing “probabilistic matching” of users, and Google Duplex is now available in 50 US States.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TSMC plans to invest $100 billion to expand its chip fab capacity, Microsoft win a contract to make specialized HoloLens system for the US Army, and Discord launches Stage Channels. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A group of ad executives released details about a third-party cookie replacement called SWAN, Brazil approves P2P payments on WhatsApp, and India reportedly wants to pay $1 billion for domestic chip fabs. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PayPal will support paying merchants with cryptocurrency, Sony to shutdown the PlayStation Store for PS3, PSP, and PS Vita, and LinkedIn adds a "Creator" mode. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Boston Dynamics announces the warehouse robot Stretch, Visa will allow the use of cryptocurrency to settle transactions on its network, and Stanford researchers publish the mRNA sequence of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to GitHub. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apple names witness for trial with Epic Games, Twitter confirms undo send test, and sources say Microsoft may acquire Discord.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Xiaomi reportedly plans to produce EVs as early as 2023, Mark Zuckerberg pledges to uphold the Facebook Oversight Board decision on President Trump, and Motorola announces the G100 and G50 phones. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The UK's CMA finds Facebook's Giphy acquisition would result in a loss of market competition, the US DOJ launches antitrust investigation into Sony's Crunchroll acquisition, and Qualcomm announces the Snapdragon 780G SoC. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Intel Foundry Services is a new standalone company that will make SoCs for third-parties, Qualcomm is reportedly working on a Switch-like 5G gaming console, and Google is not testing FLoC in the EU over GDPR concerns. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

OnePlus announces the much leaked OnePlus 9 series, Microsoft is reportedly in talks to acquire Discord, and China issues new rules on necessary information mobile app developers can collect from users. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The US House Judiciary Subcommittee on Antitrust plans to introduce 10 or more smaller antitrust bills targeting large technology companies, Microsoft begins a partial reopening of two headquarters, and the HomePod Mini includes an inactive temperature and humidity sensor. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Facebook wants to help people book vaccine appointments, Uber reclassifies their U.K.-based drivers as workers, and HBO Max to launch an ad-supported version.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An internal company post says Instagram is working on a version of its platform for users 13 and younger, Amazon Prime Video is the exclusive partner for Thursday Night Football, and Apple warns Chinese developers using tools to circumvent its App Tracking Transparency rules. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sony reveals the PS5 VR controllers, Facebook makes changes to its Groups policies, Amazon expands Amazon Care healthcare program. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Uber reclassifies over 70,000 UK drivers as workers, Pinduoduo reports more annual users than Alibaba, and the Wikimedia Foundation launches Wikimedia Enterprise. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Google announces the 2nd-gen Nest Hub with Soli radar, Huawei plans to cross-license its 5G patent portfolio, and Signal appears to be blocked in China. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

U.S. District Judge Rudolph Contreras issued an initial injunction halting a forthcoming US investment ban on Xiaomi, Amazon reportedly plans to expand its Amazon Care telehealth service to all 50 states, and Match Group will start integrating background checks into dating apps, starting with Tinder. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Facebook wants their smart glasses to replace in-person meetings, GSMA plans in-person event for June, and Instagram Lite launches on Android.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Microsoft adds 20 Bethesda games to Game Pass following ZeniMax acquisition, nearly 20% of Facebook's workforce is part of Reality Labs, and a Netflix test cracks down on account sharing. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Twitter plans to open up Twitter Spaces creation to all users in April, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is looking into browser and search engine defaults, and Oppo announces the Find X3 Pro. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Instagram Lite Android app launches in 170 countries, TikTok adds antibullying features, and Russia slows down Twitter.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

GitHub tackles bug that logged people into random accounts, Waymo releases study on their vehicles in real simulations, and Apple iOS 14.4.1 is out now.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The EU approves Microsoft's acquisition of ZeniMax, Oppo was the best selling smartphone brand in China for the first time, and Tesla is building a big battery in Texas. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Twitter targets Covid-19 vaccine misinformation, Instagram's "Live Rooms" are live, and Google's Workplace Productivity Suite update can tell you how much time you're spending in meetingsSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A bipartisan group of US Senators calls on the FCC to raise the definition of high-speed broadband, security firm finds cloud misconfigurations cause leaks in mobile app data, and Turntable.fm is back. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apple adds support for transferring iCloud photos and videos to Google Photos, Square plans to buy a significant majority stake in Tidal, and Nintendo will reportedly released an OLED Switch with 4K graphics this year. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Brave browser plans to launch a search engine by summer 2021, Virginia signs the Consumer Data Protection Act into law, and Uber spins out its Postmates X robotic delivery division. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TikTok launches a Safety Advisory Council in Europe, Google updates Workplace with more tools for hybrid organizations, and Gatorade has a sweat patch fitness wearable. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The stock trading app Robinhood is reportedly planning for a confidential IPO as early as this month, a group claims to have 70GB of public and private user data from the social network Gab, and all Apple stores in the US are open for the first time in almost a year.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Facebook restores Australian news content, YouTube announces "Supervised Experiences" beta of additional content filters, and Twitter announces Super Follows as its first subscription offeringSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Twitter announces Super Follows as its first subscription offering, US House antitrust hearing presents some bipartisan reforms to curb the power of Big Tech, and AT&T has a deal to spin off DirecTV. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

India introduced new regulations on social networks and streaming platforms, Google underwrites developers working on Linux kernel security, and pricing for Paramount+ is announced. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

YouTube launches a beta of "supervised experiences" content filters to bring YouTube content to minors, a judge declines to grant a preliminary injunction against California's 2018 net neutrality law, and Ring announced the Video Doorbell Pro 2. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sony announces its developing a next-gen VR headset for the PS5, Facebook to restore Australian news content, and Spotify launches a lossless audio tier.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Huawei announces its next-gen foldable Mate X2, Silver Sparrow Mac malware infects 30,000 endpoints, and WhatsApp details what will happen to users who don't accept its new terms of service by May 15th. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Epic files antitrust against Apple in the EU, LastPass surprises users with new limits to free tier, and Nvidia announces specially designed cards for cryptocurrency.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The UK Supreme Court upheld a lower court ruling that UK drivers are workers, Nvidia will introduce cryptocurrency mining cards, and Apple is working on a MagSafe battery pack for phones.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The FCC forms the Broadband Data Task Force to provide more accurate US broadband mapping, Waymo expands limited service to San Francisco, and Sennheiser is working on 3D printer ear tips for headphones. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Microsoft launched a program to test games in development against its Xbox Accessibility Guidelines, LastPass changes the terms of its free tier to limit users to using it on mobile or desktop, and Google Maps now supports paying for street parking in over 400 US cities. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The European Consumer Organisation filed a complaint against TikTok alledging GDPR violations, Parler is back on the web, and Amazon is building Fire TV sticks in India. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Microsoft is reportedly testing a browser-based version of its xCloud game streaming service, India removes licensing requirement for geospatial data for local firms, and Jaguar to release only all-electric vehicles by 2025. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Google News Showcase launches, reported details about Twitter's subscription plans emerge, and Mastercard plans to accept cryptocurrencies. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apple releases its first AR experience for TV+, Disney hits its subscriber goals three years early, and Google brings Pixel-exclusive features to Google One subscribers. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mastercard will process cryptocurrency later this year, Facebook to test reducing distribution of political content, and a security researcher demonstrates an open source supply chain vulnerability.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The US plan for ByteDance to divest North American TikTok operations is reportedly indefinitely suspended, Instagram's algorithm will no longer highlight Reels videos watermarked from other services, and Apple is reportedly working on micro OLED displays with TSMC. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amazon is working on a wall-mounted Echo smart home hub, a Florida water treatment plant is hacked to put dangerous chemicals in the water, and Shopify's Shop Pay is coming to Facebook. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Clubhouse API is now blocked in China, a internet blackout in Myanmar reduces traffic to 16% of typical usage, and Twitter looks at how it might handle subscriptions. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The European Commission appeals ruling on Apple taxes, Google shuts down Stadia's game studio, and Jeff Bezos steps down as Amazon CEO. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Snap says Spotlight now has 100 million monthly active users, Google proposes new "norms" for critical open-source software, and Plex Media Servers can be used to amplify DDoS attacks. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.