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Tech CEOs Testify Before the US House Antitrust Subcommittee- DTH
Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos, Tim Cook, and Sundar Pichai testify before the US House Antitrust Subcommittee, a US Federal Judge orders the state of New York to pay unemployment benefits to Lyft and Uber drivers, and TikTok says its Creator Fund will reach up to $2 billion in the next three years. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
AMC And Universal Agree 17-Day Theatrical Exclusives
Spotify usage soars, tech CEOs assemble in Washington, DC and AMC and Universal make a historic agreement to shorten the exclusive window for theatrical movie runs to 17 days.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
CES Goes All-Digital in 2021 - DTH
Study finds face masks decrease facial recognition accuracy, Spotify increases Group Sessions party size, Twitter temporarily suspends account to force tweet deletion. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Garmin Restores Limiting Functionality Following Multi-Day Outage - DTH
Garmin announces to return limited functionality to services following a multi-day outage, big tech CEO reportedly rescheduled to testify before US House antitrust subcommittee on July 29th, and Google extends its work from home policy through at least July 2021. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Week in Review for the Week of 7/20/20 - DTH
New details about the coordinated social engineering attack that hit Twitter, Spotify launches video podcasts, and Logic signs an exclusive streaming deal with Twitch. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
TikTok Signs License Agreement with NMPA - DTH
TikTok signs a music license agreement with the NMPA, Intel announces 7nm chips delayed until mid-2022, and Garmin suffers a major outage.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
AT&T Reports HBO Max Has 4 Million Users - DTH
AT&T reports on HBO Max subscribers, Twitter says attackers were able to access Direct Message inboxes of up to 36 users during the coordinated social attack last week, and Plex adds 80 live TV channels. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Slack Accuses Microsoft of Anticompetitive Practice - DTH
Slack filed a complaint against Microsoft with the European Commission, Samsung announces a 5G foldable phone and Lenovo's gaming phone has a pop-up selfie cam on the side.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Spotify Launches Video Podcasts - DTH
Adobe hires Pixel camera lead researcher, LinkedIn announces layoffs, IBM's Q2 earnings beat expectations. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
GM On Track To Deliver 20 Electric Vehicles by 2023 - DTH
GM's sustainability report confirms the company is on track to deliver 20 electric vehicles by 2023, an unsecured database hosts log information from 7 "no-log" Hong Kong-based VPN providers, and AliPay operator Ant Groups begins planning for a dual stock listing. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Week in Review for the Week of 7/13/20 - DTH
Google to invest $10 billion in India over the next 7 years, the European Court of Justice annuls the European Commission ruling on Apple taxes in Ireland, and Twitter is hit with a coordinated social engineering attack with numerous high profile accounts tweeting a crypto scheme. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Twitter Says No User Passwords Were Exposed In Compromised Accounts - DTH
As part of its investigation into the coordinated social engineering attack Twitter says it found no evidence that user passwords were exposed, the EU launches a probe into voice assistants and IoT, and Netflix names Ted Sarandos co-CEO. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The EU Court of Justice Rules the EU-US Privacy Shield Framework Invalid - DTH
The EU Court of Justice rules the privacy protections in the EU-US Privacy Shield framework to be invalid, Twitter says several high profile accounts were taken over as a result of a "coordinated social engineering attack," and Google announces a major G Suite update. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Zoom Announces Videoconferencing Hardware - DTH
European court finds Apple doesn't owe back tax after all, Google takes second largest stake in Reliane Jio behind Facebook and Zoom gets into the hardware game.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
UK To Bar Telecoms From Using Huawei Equipment - DTH
Amazon launches the grocery Dash Cart, Softbank explores selling Arm, MGM data breach bigger than previously reported?Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Google to Invest $10 Billion in India - DTH
Google will invest $10 billion in India over the next 5-7 years, Apple reportedly hits a new milestone in AR development, and EW Scripps sells Stitcher to SiriusXM.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Week in Review for the Week of 7/6/20 - DTH
Uber intends to acquire Postmates, several apps and services pause user data requests from law enforcement in Hong Kong, and Alphabet's Loon launches its first commercial service in Kenya.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
PC Shipments Increase in Q2 - DTH
Gartner and IDC see PC shipments increase in Q2, France approves age verification amendment for pornography websites, and Ming-Chi Kuo reports a 13.3- inch Apple Silicon MacBook Pro is coming in Q4. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Canon Announced the R5 Mirrorless Camera - DTH
Canon announced the EOS R5 with 8K 12-bit RAW video support, Sensor Tower estimates 8% of Quibi launch free trial users converted to paid users, and Apple confirms Mac with Apple Silicon will support Thunderbolt connectors.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Qualcomm's New Chip for Gaming - DTH
Qualcomm announces the Snapdragon 865 Plus, Intel annoucnes specs for Thunderbolt 4 can handle two 4K monitors, and Apple may plan to support QR codes in Apple Pay. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
TikTok Pulls App From Hong Kong Stores - DTH
US mulls blocking TikTok and other Chinese social apps, Magic Leap hires Peggy Johnson as CEO, Alphabet's Loon officially flies over Kenya. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Uber to Acquire Postmates for $2.65 Billion - DTH
Uber intends to acquire Postmates for $2.65 billion, WhatsApp and Telegram will not process requests for user data in Hong Kong, and Chrome looks at throttling JavaScript to improve battery life. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Week in Review for the Week of 6/29/20 - DTH
McDonalds partners to install EV charges at UK locations, Uber is in talks to buy Postmates, and Facebook updates algorithm to prioritize original reporting. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
OneWeb Purchased by Consortium Led by the UK Government - DTH
A consortium led by the UK government purchases the satellite operator OneWeb, Reliance Jio Platforms launches JioMeet, and EU regulators are looking into Google's acquisition of FitBit. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apple, Amazon, Facebook, and Google CEOs to Testify in US House Antitrust Probe - DTH
US House antitrust panel chair David Cicilline announces that Apple CEO Tim Cook will join CEOs from Amazon, Facebook, and Google in testifying in late July, Vizio announces pricing for its OLED TVs, and Microsoft will offer over 60 "show floor demos" during its Summer Games Fest Demo Event. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
macOS Malware Hides in Pirated Apps - DTH
Spotify brings its two-person plan to the US and UK, Apple reportedly canceling some Arcade Game development an macOS malware hiding in pirated software.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Amazon Launches Watch Party - DTH
Uber to buy Postmates? Twitch suspends the President's channel, Android Nearby Share launches.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Amazon Eliminates Single-Use Plastic Packaging in India - DTH
Amazon eliminates single-use plastic packaging in Indian fulfillment centers, the US suspends H-1B visas, and and McDonalds partners with InstaVolt to install EV chargers in the UK. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Week in Review for the Week of 6/22/20 - DTH
Apple announces the transition to Apple Silicon at WWDC, Microsoft closes Mixer and its Microsoft Store retail locations, and Google plans to license "high-quality" content from publishers. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Microsoft Stores Permanently Closed - DTH
Microsoft announces it will close all Microsoft Store retail locations, excluding campus locations, Amazon intends to acquire the self-driving startup Zoox, and Amazon launches Smart Stores in India. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Google Working on Paid Licensing Program for "High Quality" News Content- DTH
A Google executive tells Axios the company is working on a licensing program to pay publishers for "high quality" news content, Indiana's Supreme Court rules on if police can compel unlocking a smartphone, and Sony launches a PlayStation bug bounty program.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Microsoft Antivirus Comes to Android - DTH
Microsoft Defender ATP for Android launches in preview, Amazon may be building a live TV service and Facebook winds down the Oculus Go. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vT7_L5RV38RWmqOZQGfQmi_PmmXWg5VAub13MKpL2onr6CYjoVTn-PndI69F5p5aHc6kBe2tU4dAPp5/pubhtml?gid=902361748&single=trueSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apple Announces ARM-Based Macs, iOS 14 At WWDC - DTH
Microsoft shuts down Mixer, Facebook acquires Ready At Dawn Studios, Segway winds down PT production. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apple Will Require Regulator Approval for iOS Games in China - DTH
Apple reportedly alerted developers in China that games will require a license prior to publishing on the app stores, an update to the Hey email app is approved, and NextDoor disables its Forward to Police feature. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Week in Review for the Week of 6/15/20 - DTH
WhatsApp adds payments in Brazil, GitHub abandons "master" for repositories, and the EU opens two investigations into Apple Pay and the App Store. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
France's Online Illicit Content Law Ruled Unconstitutional - DTH
France's Constitutional Counsel rules the country's online illicit content law unconstitutional, Germany amends its online content laws to require posts promoting criminal activity to be reported to law enforcement, and Sony' Aibo learns a new trick. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
UK to Adopt Google and Apple's Exposure Notification API for Contract Tracing App - DTH
The BCC reports that the UK is dropping the centralized contact tracing app it developed and will adopt Google and Apple's exposure notification API, third-party assessors will submit regular Facebook privacy reports to the US FTC, and Dish will close on the acquisition of Boost Mobile on July 1st. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Windows Apps Coming to ChromeOS - DTH
Parallels will enable Windows apps on ChromeOS, Apple blokcs email app for not using Aplpe in-app purchases, T-Mobile explains why it went down MondaySupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
European Commission Opens Antitrust Cases Against Apple - DTH
Bezos will testify to US House Judiciary Committee, young adults increasingly use Instagram for news, Dropbox launches password manager. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
WhatsApp Rolls Out In-App Payments in Brazil - DTH
WhatsApp rolls out in-app payments in Brazil, GitHub will use "main" instead of "master" for repositories, and Walmart announces a new partnership with Shopify. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Week in Review for the Week of 6/8/20 - DTH
Airbnb sees an increase in bookings over 2019, Mark Gurman reports that Apple will announced ARM-based Macs at WWDC, and IBM announces its exiting the facial recognition business. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
OpenAI Launches Its General-Purpose English Tasks API - DTH
OpenAI launched its first commercial API in beta, Sony shows off the design of the PS5, and Twitch will automatically delete stream clips with copyrighted music. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The EU Reportedly Readies Antitrust Charges Against Amazon- DTH
The Wall Street Journal reports that the EU is preparing to file formal antitrust charges against Amazon for using third-party seller data to create competing products, Amazon places a one-year moratorium on police departments using its Rekognition service, and security researchers detail the CallStranger attack that uses a Universal Plug and Play network protocol exploit. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tesla Ramps Up Semi Truck Production - DTH
Signal makes it easy to move data to a new iPhone, Tesla nnounce volume production to begin on its big rig, and Google rolls out noise reduction for Meet.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apple May Announce Intel Chip Replacement for Macs at WWDC - DTH
Honda says cyberattack suspended global production, Cox penalizing entire neighborhoods over upload overuse, Twitter bringing verification back? Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Airbnb Sees Domestic Bookings Up on the Year Since Mid-May - DTH
Airbnb says domestic bookings are up on the year since mid-May, Alexis Ohanian resigns from Reddit's board, and Apple publishes Password Manager Resources on GitHub. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Week in Review for the Week of 6/1/20 - DTH
Sony, Cisco, EA and others postpone events in light of a week of protests, a group of publishers sue the Internet Archive over its free eBook library, and Zoom will only provide end-to-end encryption to free users. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Instagram Says It Does Not Grant A Copyright License on Embedded Images - DTH
Instagram says it does not grant a copyright license to third-party websites that use its embed API, Twitter sees record app downloads this week, and Facebook rolls out labels for state-controlled and owned media. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Google Rolls Out Snippet Links in Search - DTH
Google confirmed its rolling out support for clicking through snippets in search, Snapchat will stop supporting the President's account in the Discover tab, and Signal brings a face blurring feature to its messaging app.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Zoom Makes E2E Encryption a Paid Feature - DTH
Zoom puts end-to-end encryption behind its paywall, The BBC launches a voice assistant and the first pictures of a new Android TV streaming stick leak.https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vT7_L5RV38RWmqOZQGfQmi_PmmXWg5VAub13MKpL2onr6CYjoVTn-PndI69F5p5aHc6kBe2tU4dAPp5/pubhtml?gid=1758945559&single=trueSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.