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The two largest game streaming companies announce a merger that will give the new company up to 300 million monthly active users, Amazon's Crucible game is officially cancelled, and Apple is using its retail stores as distribution centers. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Google delays its Play Billing mandate in India until 2022, G Suite is now Google Workspace, and AMD announces its Ryzen 5000 series processors.  Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

AMD is in talks to buy the FPGA maker Xilinx, Oracle and Google argue the Java API case in from of the US Supreme Court, and AMD announces Ryzen 5 processors based on the new Zen 3 architecture. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

IBM will spin off its managed infrastructure business into a separate publicly traded company, Facebook will temporarily ban political adds after the US presidential election, and Lime launches a mobility-as-a-service offering to put third-party providers in its app.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A US House report calls out monopoly practices of Apple, Amazon, Alphabet and Faebook, Oracle heads to the Supreme Court against Google over Java API, and new Slack features for easier conversationsSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Google renames G Suite to Google Workspace, Sony is bullish on PS5 sales, Facebook adds Netflix support to Portal line. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Google announced it will delay enforcing its Play Billing requirement in India until April 2022, Nvidia launches a platform for adding AI-based tools to video conferencing, and Zeiss open up preorders on the ZX1 camera after two years. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Uber approved to operate in London, Google reemphasizes that developers are required to use Play billing in the Play Store, and Google officially unveils the Pixel 5 and 4a 5G. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

HP announced the Spectre x360 14 laptop with a 3:2 aspect ratio, Twitter says its analysis of its image cropping algorithm doesn't show signs of racial or gender bias, and Verizon expands its LTE Home Internet offering to markets in 48 US States. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Google officially announced details on the phones it told us were coming, the Pixel 4a 5G and Pixel 5, Microsoft announces the sub-$600 Surface Laptop Go, and Indian startups consider building their own 3rd party app store. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Instagram and Messenger users can no communicate across platforms, China to investigate Google and Cloudflare launches Google Analytics competitor.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lenovo intros foldable laptop, Disney+ launches GroupWatch, Bing gets some love in the EU.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Uber granted an 318-month license to operate in London, the US Commerce Department reportedly requires an export license for the Chinese chipmaker SMIC, and LinkedIn adds Stories and video messaging as part of a major redesign. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Microsoft buys ZeniMax Media, details about Oracle's and Wal-Mart's stake TikTok Global emerge, and Amazon launches its cloud gaming service, Luna. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The European Commission announces it will appeal the overturning of Apple and Ireland's $15 billion fine, the Justice Department asks for a hold on the preliminary injunction preventing the ban on WeChat transactions, and Amazon announces its Luna game streaming service. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Facebook Oversight Board will begin hearing appeals in mid to late October, Samsung announces the Galaxy S20 Fan Edition, and United Airlines plans a trial to provide COVID-19 tests ahead of flights.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The US Department of Justice submitted a legislative proposal to Congress call on changes to Section 230, Microsoft brings Edge to Linux, and Pinterest launches Story Pins in beta.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Google launches work tracking tool Tables, Jabra updates its Elite wireless earbud line, Facebook pushes back on EU user data. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Microsoft will buy Bethesda and keep it operating independently, Oracle and Wal-Mart to buy stake in new US-based TikTok, Peacock arrives on Roku.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oracle wins bid to become TikTok's trusted technology partner in the US, Nvidia is buying Arm, and Apple launches new Watches, iPad Air, and subscription bundles.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The US Commerce Department announces that US companies will be banned from distributing WeChat and TikTok on September 20th, CFIUS is looking into data security of game publishers with investments from Tencent, and Twitter adds new security policies for accounts related to the US election. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Facebook shows off the Oculus Quest 2, Sony finally gives pricing for the PS5, and Nintendo discontinues the 3DS. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apple has new watches, iPads and subscription models, Sony denies lowering PS5 production, and Amazon gets into podcasting.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CBS All Access being renamed Paramount+, Oculus Quest 2 videos leak, Adobe Illustrator for iPad now in pre-order. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oracle reportedly won its bid for TikTok, Nvidia announces it intends to acquire Arm from SoftBank, and Apple revises the App Store rules to allow for game streaming services. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Microsoft announces the Xbox Series S is launching November 10th, Portland bans facial recognition technology, and India's streaming services agree to a self-regulation code. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The UK will release its COVID-19 contact tracing app in England and Wales on September 24th, Facebook challenges a ruling by Ireland's data regulators regarding transfers to the US, and Facebook will remove election related autocompletes. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Portland, Oregon City Council approves two bans on facial recognition technology in the city, Motorola releases a second generation Razr foldable phone, and Lucid Motors reveals details and pricing for its Air electric sedan. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Microsoft releases launch dates and prices for new Xbox consoles, AT&T partners with Amazon to let you use the Echo as a phone andthe latest moves int the Apple v. Epic v. Google fight.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Microsoft announces that an Xbox Series S console is coming for $299, China announces the “Global Initiative on Data Security,” and PUBG Corporation takes over publishing PUBG in India from Tencent to try to get the app's ban removed. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fifteen streaming services in India sign on to the Universal Self-Regulation Code for Online Curated Content Providers, Facebook tests putting Instagram Stories in Facebook, and Italy launches an investigation into cloud storage providers over terms of service. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apple terminated Epic Games' developer account, Motorola launches its first 5G phone in the US, and Nvidia details the GeForce RTX 3000 series graphics cards.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TikTok launches the Stitch feature to let users share clips of videos in their own content, Facebook formalizes its policy for third-party vulnerability disclosures, and Japan's antitrust regulator is taking a closer look at Apple. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Qualcomm announces the next-generation ARM for Windows processor, TCL announces NXTPAPER display technology, and Apple introduces offer codes for developers.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

India bans 118 more apps, Nvidia launches monster new GPUs and Microsoft launches a deepfake detector.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apple may launch a 6.7-inch iPhone 12 model, Facebook pushes back against Australian bill to demand payment for news content, ZTE launches the Axon 20 SG.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TikTok has reported selected a bidder, but will now need approval from China, Apple terminates Epic Games' developer account, and Netflix launches a Watch Free site. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apple apologies for requiring WordPress to integrate in-app purchases, Amazon announces the Halo fitness wearable, and Walmart joins Microsoft's bid for TikTok's operations. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Walmart confirms it joined Microsoft's bid to acquire TikTok, Xiaomi will ship a phone with an under screen camera in 2021, and OnePlus will reportedly launch an entry-level smartphone.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TikTok's CEO resigns after joining the company in May, Amazon launches the Halo fitness band, and Facebook tells developers that use the Facebook Audience Network that revenue could drop substantially with changes in iOS 14. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Microsoft adds free voice transcription to the web version of Word, smartphone sales plummet in Q2, but how bad is it? and new phone form factors from Asus and LG.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A judge ruled Apple can't kick epic out of its developer's program but can keep Fortnite out of the Apple app store, plus a 4K Switch might come next year and redecorate on Amazon in augmented reality.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TikTok and the WeChat Users Alliance challenge the executive orders that would ban transactions in the US, Apple allows the WordPress iOS app to update without in-app purchases, and China taps Gitee to develop an “independent, open-source code hosting platform for China.”Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ZTE will launch the first under screen camera smartphone, Apple tells Epic Games it will remove it from its Developer Program on August 28th, and Lyft and Uber get a temporarily reprieve on reclassifying drivers in California. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Google updated Search and Maps with near-real-time wildfire information, Lyft and Uber don't suspend service in California, and Reddit reveals the impact of its new hate speech policy. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Facebook announced an expansion of its Dangerous Individuals and Organizations policy to remove Pages, Groups, and Instagram accounts that discuss "potential violence", DoorDash launches grocery delivery service, and Guardicore Labs finds a previous unknown botnet. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Netflix confirms its testing a shuffle button, Facebook removes support for Oculus accounts, and Samsung launches Samsung Pay Card in the UK. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amazon plans to hire 3,500 new workers in office-based jobs, Nvidia's GeForce Now beta comes to ChromeOS, Apple renames Beats 1 to Apple Music 1. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ZTE announces it's new phone with an under-screen selfie camera is coming in September, Apple extends non-warranty repair program to third-party Mac repair shops and a two-story 3D printed house is done.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amazon in talks with mall operators to use department stores as distribution hubs, Uber and Lyft ordered to reclassify drivers in California, and Fortnite is removed from the App Store and Google Play Store. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.