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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.

Microsoft launches a refreshed take on the employee intranet called Viva, a report by Canada's privacy commissioner tells Clearview AI to delete Canadian faces from its database, and Myanmar's military government temporarily blocks Facebook in the country.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jeff Bezos will step down as Amazon's CEO, Sony sells 4.5 million PS5's in its debut quarter, and TikTok will start warnings users sharing misinformation.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Google shuts down Stadia's in-house game development, Uber intends to buy Drizly, and Boston Dynamics makes its Spot robot a little more self-sufficient. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Robinhood reduces the number of stocks with restricted trading, the EU appeals Apple's tax win, and with a strong sales quarter the Nintendo Switch has now outsold the 3DS in lifetime sales.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Google releases details about its third-party cookie replacement, Twitter releases Birdwatch, and Robinhood restricts transactions on GameStop stock and cryptocurrencies. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Robinhood allows limited buys of previously restricted stocks, but limits instant deposits on crypto, Facebook's Oversight Board issues its first rulings, and Facebook is reportedly working on a newsletter platform.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Robinhood placed restriction on various stocks highlighted by the WallStreetBets subreddit, Apple reports record Q1 revenue, and Facebook reportedly readies an antitrust lawsuit against Apple.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sony announces a new flagship mirrorless camera, the Alpha 1, Intel launches its first desktop graphics card since the 90s, and a 10-year old sudo bug gets patched. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Twitter launches Birdwatch to let users flag and discuss potentially misleading tweets, Facebook News launches in the UK, and European telcos agree to work on Open RAN standards to diversify the 5G supply chain. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Huawei reportedly considers selling its high-end phone brands, Italy orders TikTok to block unverified users, and Microsoft decides not to raise the price of Xbox Live Gold. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Researchers can detect COVID-19 with smartwatches, Google experiments limiting news links in Australia, and LG is considering an exit from the smartphone business. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alphabet announces the shutdown of its Loon subsidiery, Facebook refers the suspension of President Trump's account to the independent Oversight Board, and Twitter's Bluesky publishes a report on the decentralized web. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.