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Apple releases iOS 13.5.1, Samsung's Sero TV comes to US and UK, Cisco and Sony both postpone this week's events. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Samsung launches the Access phone subscription service in the US, the US will join the Global Partnership on AI, and Zynga buys the mobilegame maker Peak for $1.8 billion.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

US President Trumps signs an executive order authorizing the FCC to review liability protections of Section 230, IGTV will begin letting creators monetize videos, and Switzerland launches the first app with support for Google and Apple's exposure notification API. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

President Trump signed an executive order authorizing the FCC to review when liability protections of Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act apply to online platforms, Google will being rolling out its SameSite Cookie requirements with Chrome 84 in July, and cowatching features launch on Hulu and Plex.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arizona's attorney general filed a lawsuit against Google over allegedly deceptive location tracking, GeForce Now will now only offer games that have opted in to the service, and Microsoft and Google are both reportedly investigating investing in Indian telecom companies. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Twitter adds a fact-checking label to two tweets from the US president, HBO Max launches in the US, and Samsung launches a debit card.https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vT7_L5RV38RWmqOZQGfQmi_PmmXWg5VAub13MKpL2onr6CYjoVTn-PndI69F5p5aHc6kBe2tU4dAPp5/pubhtml?gid=2028748860&single=trueSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

China's Hangzhou proposes permanent health tracking system, XRSpace unveils Mova VR headset, ARM announces next-gen mobile chips. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sony sets the release and price of its Xperia 1 II flagship phone, Unc0ver releases an iOS jailbreak for the current version of iOS, and the latest firmware for Texas Instrument graphic calculators ends support for assembly and C programs. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TSMC to shop chip shipments to Huawei, Microsoft built an Azure supercomputer to work on artificial general intelligence for OpenAI, and Apple and Google's Exposure Notification API goes live to the public.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Google rolls out an Accessible Places option in Maps, a judge rules that powering on a phone to view a lock screen requires a warrant, and Nvidia trained a GAN to recreate Pac-Man based only on watching game play.  Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Facebook announced the rollout of new scam and abuse alters in Messenger, Amazon launches food delivery in India, and EA open sources code for classic RTS games. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Google Cloud becomes US DoD client, Amazon launches its big online video game Crucible and Facebook starts its Shops program.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Disney exec Kevin Mayer takes TikTok CEO spot, Chromium Edge gets new features, Project Reunion aims to reduce developer fragmentation. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

IBM releases a set of open source guidelines and tools for developers to integrate accessibility into websites and apps, a bug in the Edison email iOS app causes users to see emails from other people's accounts, and attackers target supercomputers in Europe to install cryptominers. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The World Heath Organization plans to launch a COVID-19 symptom tracking apps for under-resourced countries, Dell launches redesigned XPS 15 and 17 laptops, and Sony launches the IMX500 image sensor with on-board computer vision processor. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The US Department of Commerce amended its export rules requiring foreign chipmakers using US technology to obtain a license from the US to sell to Huawei, TSMC commits to building a chip fab in Arizona, and Chrome will soon block ads that use up too many system resources. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sony announced the IMX500 image sensor with onboard computer vision processor, Houseparty launches experimental content series In The House for group viewing, and Instagram rolls out feature to combat bullying.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Epic has new royalty plans for Unreal Engine 5, shows demo on PS5, Amazon releases new Fire Tablets, and VR meeting service Spatial goes free.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Uber may buy Grubhub, Spotify updates Kids app, China's smartphone shipments rebounding?Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The World Health Organization plans to release a COVID-19 symptom checking app, the White House reportedly is in talks with Intel and TSMC about building chip fabs in the US, and Microsoft rolls out a reply-all protection feature for Outlook. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apple updates the 13-inch MacBook Pro with the Magic Keyboard, Uber and Lyft require facemasks during rides, and Zoom requires Keybase. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

States in India resume limited smartphone production, Uber reports its largest net loss in three quarters, and Zoom buys Keybase. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The New York City Department of Education announces that schools can use Zoom again following security changes, Virgin Media and O2 announce plans to merge in the UK, and Nintendo says the Switch has sold more than the Nintendo 64 and GameCube combined. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Microsoft upgardes its surface line including Surface Buds, Ring annocunes a new cheaper video doorbell and online sales boost Shopify.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Uber bailing out Lime? PewDiePie signs livestream deal with YouTube, Mozilla releases Firefox 76.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apple updates the MacBook Pro with the new Magic Keyboard, Jeff Bezos called to testify to US House Judiciary Committee over whether Amazon lied to congress about using third-party data, and HiSilicon overtakes Samsung for smartphone processor shipments in China.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Germany will adopt decentralized contact tracing for COVID-19, DJI announces the Mavic Air 2, and Reddit launches (then rolls back) a Start Chatting feature.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amazon confirmed it will launch 2-hour grocery delivery service called Express, Epic Games cancels the Fortnite World Cup, and ICANN votes against the sale of the .org registry. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apple and Google deliver the first version of their contact tracing API to developers, LA county website lets any resident schedule a COVID-19 test, and Intel announces its 10th generation Comet Lake processors. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Facebook launches a chatbot it says can converse like a human, Alphabet earnings better than expected and Google Meet now free.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WhatsApp increases video calls from four to eight people, DJI announces Mavic Air 2, Facebook will host #Graduation2020 event. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Khronos Group releases OpenCL 3.0, Apple reportedly a month behind on next-gen iPhone production, and Germany will adopt decentralized contact tracing framework for COVID-19.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amazon begins listing COVID-19 testing locations in search, Uber launches two new delivery servicecs, and Facebook buys a stake in India's Reliance Jio. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apple CEO Tim Cook reveals the joint Apple-Google contact tracing API will be available to developers on April 28th, Nextdoor and Walmart partners on "Neighbors Helping Neighbors" program, and the Wall Street Journal reports that Amazon employees used third-party seller data to structure Amazon private label products. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Google announced it's rolling out identity verification for all advertisers, security researchers at ZecOps publish details on a iOS Mail exploit, and Apple's ARM-based Macs will reportedly have a 12-core CPU. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Facebook buys a stake in India's most popular apps maker, Epic finally adds Fortnite back to the Android store, Facebook messenger Kids goes global.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sonos launches Sonos Radio, Google makes its Healthcare API generally available, HBO Max to launch on May 27.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Google lists information on COVID-19 testing centers in the US in search, Carnegie Mellon University published a site with results from its COVID-19 symptom survey, and Facebook launches a Facebook Gaming app on Android. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Google and Apple cooperate on a decentralized COVID-19 tracking system, Google is reportedly working on a processor for Pixel phones, and Instacart launches a prescription delivery service. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Instacart launched a prescription delivery service in partnership with Costco, ICANN delays the sale of the .org domain following a letter from California's attorney general, and Facebook cancels all events with 50+ people through June 2021.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bloomberg reports that Sony's first year of PS5 production will be significantly less than previous consoles, Apple is reportedly working on modular wireless headphones, and Facebook will soon show pop-up notification to users who engage with COVID-19 misinformation. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apple launches the iPhone SE, Google launches fund for local journalism, China launches global blockhain platform.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Google could have its own Pixel processor ready by 2021, Zoom accounts are being sold on the dark web, a new ESRB label aims to make sense of loot boxes.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apple and Google are cooperating on a decentralized opt-in system to track COVID-19 transmission, Amazon puts new online grocery customers on a wait list, and the new high-end iPhones will reportedly feature a similar design to the iPad Pro. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Microsoft updates Skype to make it easier to use without an account, short form video service Quibi launches, and Intel, Mozilla and Creative Commons join the Open COVID pledge to share intellectual property. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Google developed an application portal for the New York Department of Labor to improve unemployment application process, Amazon announces its developing a lab to test employees for COVID-19, and engineering students from UC Berkeley develop a kit to convert sleep apnea machines to serve as ventilators.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

France's competition authority orders Google to negotiate with news publishers for use of snippets, Microsoft's Surface Neo reportedly delayed until 2021, and Disney+ has over 50 million subscribers. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Zoom calls on CISOs from other companies to advise on security, A study of what it takes to subvert fingerprint authentication and new Netflix parental controls.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Intel pledges $50M toward COVID-19 efforts, Google releases Pixel 4 face unlock update, Samsung estimates profit due to memory chip demand.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Zoom updates its default settings to combat Zoombombing, Microsoft updates Skype to not require an account to start or join a meeting, and YouTube will actively remove videos that conflate 5G technology with COVID-19. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.