Daily Tech Headlines

Counterpoint Research reports that the iPhone XR is the top selling smartphone for the 4th consecutive quarter, the Washington Post reports on startups that use Bluetooth and WiFi to track college students, and the hacking group APT20 is getting around 2FA. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Twitter announces a ban on animated PNGs, Travis Kalanick leaves Uber's board, and SpaceX completes its 10th successful parachute system test. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The New York Times reports that the messaging app ToTok is a spying tool, ByteDance is reportedly looking at a global headquarters outside of China, and San Francisco amends its facial ID ban. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Uber reportedly looking to sell off Uber Eats in India, Amazon, Apple, Google and the Zigbee Alliance announced Project Connected Home over IP, and Facebook is developing its own OS. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apple is reportedly working on satellite technology, Facebook is working on an OS for Oculus, and Boeing's first Starliner flight doesn't go as planned. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The European Court of Justice rules that Airbnb is an Information Society Service, PayPal buys a majority stake in GoPay becoming the first foreign online payment platform in China, and a Libra Association board member says the Association has no launch plans for the cryptocurrency. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Samsung confirms S11 with have 5G, LifeLabs pays ransom for stolen medical data, YouTube Music gets new mixes. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Microsoft's new Chromium-based Edge gets a launch date and an add-on store, WhatsApp vulnerability closed and ICANN pauses sale of .ORG manager.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Uber is reportedly in talks to sell Uber Eats India to Zomato, the city of New Orleans is hit with a cyberattack, and Google pauses the rollout of Chrome 79 on Android. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Snap to release Snapchat cameos, Twitter is investigating a decentralized platform, and Bytedance is testing a music app. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Microsoft reveals the name and design of the next-generation Xbox, the US reportedly reaches a partial trade deal with China, and Facebook won't announce the members of its independent oversight board in 2019. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Google began rolling out to news results on mobile, Robinhood launches its Cash Management service, and Tidal now supports Dolby Atmos. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Twitter creates an independent project for decentralization, Google releases high-powered HDMI dongle with Android TV for devs, the first commercial electric flight.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apple sues former semiconductor head, VSCO buys Rylo, Google brings Maps Incognito Mode to iOS.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Snap announces that Snapchat Cameos coming December 18th, Uber releases details about ride safety over the last two years, and Apple announces the order date for the new Mac Pro.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Facebook creates a tool to transfer images to Google Photos, Sundar Pichai named the CEO of Alphabet, and Instagram will require birth dates for new users.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The US Department of Homeland Security confirmed it will not require face scans of US citizens at airports, Qualcomm is working with Niantic on an AR glasses reference design, and Samsung will reportedly put a 108MP sensor in the Galaxy S11. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Microsoft is reportedly working on a lower-power diskless next-gen Xbox code-named Lockhart, the FCC acknowledges that three US cellular carrier exaggerated 4G coverage maps, and Imgur releases Melee, a smartphone app for gaming content. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Big changes as Sundar Pichai takes over Alphabet CEO position, Amazon annoucnes a new portable Echo smart speaker, and four Avast extensions get kicked out of Mozilla's store.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cyber Monday sets new spending record, Google Photos gets more social, DNA phenotyping raises concerns. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Facebook is testing a tool in Ireland that lets users transfer images to Google Photos, a new report looks at how Match Group screens sex offenders across its dating brands, and the first esports team prepares to go public.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transport for London doesn't renew Uber's license in the city, the California DMV is reportedly selling driver data, and Twitter tests threaded messaging on Twitter.com.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

LG Electronics announces a change in CEO following its earnings report, the EU data regulator sanctions the EU parliament, and researchers demonstrate using undersea fiber optic cables as seismographs. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Twitter confirms it's testing threaded messages on Twitter.com with a potential release in 2020, TikTok unblocks account and apologies to teen with viral video critical of Chinese policy, and a US District Judge rules users impacted by Facebook's 2018 data breach can sue as a class, but not for damages. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amazon adds two emotions to Alexa, Twitter set to deactivate inactive accounts and Facebook buys VR Game maker Beat Games. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

California DMV discloses revenue from selling driver data, dual-SIM 5G devices to come in 2020, Facebook launches Viewpoints app. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transport for London doesn't renew Uber's license, Sir Tim Berners-Lee's Web Foundation published Contract for the Web, and eBay sells StubHub. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Line and Yahoo Japan announce plans to merge, Twitter and Google announce new policies on political ads, and Tesla unveils the Cybertruck.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Telsa announced its Cybertruck, Russia passes a law that required Russian-alternative software be installed on electronic devices, and Microsoft gets a license to sell software to Huawei. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Google announces a new political ad targeting policy and expanded transparency, Uber is piloting recording audio of rides, and Amazon announces the Dash Smart Shelf.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Google wants to make a news briefing just for you, Android Camera vulnerability patched, and the US NTSB assigns blame for a person who died after being hit by an Uber Autonomous Car.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apple announces Dec 2 press event, Microsoft says Teams app has 20M DAUs, Disney+ account info being stolen. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yahoo Japan and the messaging app Line reached a basic merger agreement, Twitter makes its ban on political ads official, and T-Mobile CEO John Legere will step down in May 2020. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Twitter is creating a policy to deal with deepfake videos, Instagram launches a TikTok competitor in Brazil, and Apple releases a 16-inch MacBook Pro.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apple removes all vaping-related apps from the App Store, Facebook tests a new Instagram-like feature called Popular Photos, and the US FCC plans to replace its comment system. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Motorola announced a new foldable Razr smartphone, Apple is considering a services bundle, and Yahoo Japan and Line are reportedly merging.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apple drops a 16-inch MacBook Pro into its store, Google wants to offer checking accounts, and Intel patches chip flaws.Complete show notes: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vRyx0G5kZ9BEstvb3sGxkvCKjk_1WepsOPs9xiDGhH76fob5Z1Gl39bLcXctluQqWlY-NfuoudEoSJv/pubhtml?gid=843155014&single=trueSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ascension and Google team up to provide data analysis for medical records, Instagram launches Reels, iOS Facebook users report camera bug. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Twitter announces it is developing a policy about altered media and wants user input, Amazon confirms its opening a grocery store that isn't a Whole Foods, and The Information reports that Apple plans to release an AR headset in 2022. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Photoshop for iPad launches, a flaw in the Robinhood stock trading app provides free money, and China publishes guidelines on online gaming for minors. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

T-Mobile will light up its 5G network on December 6th, Disney+ will launch with Fire TV support, and Alibaba reportedly plans for a Hong Kong IPO. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Wall Street Journal reports that Google is reviewing its political ads policy, China announcing official policy on online games for children, and Tumblr launches group chats. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Uber Eats launching ad platform for restaurants, new multiplayer AR features come to Pokemon Go, Facebook says app developers had improper access to Groups member data.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Google News adds bilingual support, FTC fines ATT $60M for throttling unlimited plans, Uber says it will reach profitability in 2021.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adobe releases Photoshop for iPad, Microsoft sets the release date for it's Chromium-based Edge browser, and global smartphone ships grow fro the first time in two years. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apple launches Airpods Pro, Microsoft wins the $10 billion JEDI contact, and HBO Max will launch in May for $14.99 a month.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alphabet announces it intend to buy Fitbit, China begins 5G service, and India's UPI hits 100 million users. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey tweeted the company will drop all political ads globally, Nintendo sells 4.8 million Switch units last quarter, and Fisker reveals new details about its sub-$40,000 electric SUV.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

HBO Max will launch in May for $14.99 a month, Sony beats expectations thanks to image sensor sales, and WhatsApp sues security company.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apple and Razer announce new wirless earbuds, companies start registering .new domains from Google and EA starts publishing game son Steam again. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.