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Samsung is reportedly delaying the Galaxy Fold launch worldwide, Sri Lanka blocks access to social media platforms following suicide attacks, and SiriusXM launches a streaming service.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Details on the next PlayStation console emerge, Google and Amazon both offer ad-supported music services on smartspeakers, and Intel exits the 5G modem market.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Facebook admits that millions of Instagram passwords were stored in plaintext, the Switch is coming to China, and smart speakers are getting ad-supported streaming music services. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amazon exits e-commerce in China, Facebook collected email contacts of 1.5 million users without consent, and T-Mobile rolls out its T-Mobile Money checking account.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Microsoft has a new Xbox with no optical drive and a big interactive whiteboard that comes with a battery. Meanwhile Qualcomm and Apple settle their patent dispute and Intel gets out of the 5G wireless phone chip game.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

India demands TikTok be pulled from Apple and Google app stores, Google will pay Louisville for Google Fiber damage, Facebook will discontinue P2P Messenger payments in France and UK.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Outlook.com hack was able to access email content, the EU passes the Copyright Directive, and Amazon is in talks to create a free ad-supported music streaming service. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Uber filed for its IPO, Disney gave more details on Disney plus, and two bills were introduced in the US Senate seeking to address algorithmic discrimination and dark patterns. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Disney+ release and pricing details released, the US Department of Justice charged Julian Assange with conspiracy to commit computer intrusion, and the details in Uber's S-1 filing. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Algorithmic Accountability Act is introduced in Congress, Instagram will not surface "inappropriate" content on the Explore page, and details about who listens to Alexa clips. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Google announces loads of cloud partnerships, Apple might bring Podcast and Music app to macOS along with TV app, Bad news for Huawei above and below the sea.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Facebook says AI will help it map the world, Apple may offer miniLED displays soon, Qualcomm announces new chips. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The UK's Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport publishes a proposal on how to regulate harmful content online, Netflix removes AirPlay from its iOS apps, and Apple Music reportedly passed Spotify in paid subscribers. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The EU cracks down on geo-blocking by game publishers, the SEC issues guidelines on crypto tokens, and Verizon technically beats South Korean carriers to 5G service.  Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amazon is working on an AirPod competitor, the EU is investigating Valve and other publishers for geo-blocking games, and Google shuts down its external AI ethic board.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New details on Amazon's satellite internet plans emerge, previously "lost" MySpace songs recovered, Apache server vulnerability affects millions.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Verizon becomes the first mobile 5G service in the world, WhatsApp adds group chat limits, and the US DoJ warns the Academy about limiting Netflix's Oscar prospects.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Walmart teams up with Google Assistant, Slack reportedly plans NYSE listing as soon as June, WhatsApp introduces tip line to quell rumors ahead of country elections.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark Zuckerberg calls for internet regulation, Jeff Bezos' security consultant claims Saudi Arabia had access to Bezos' phone, and Cloudflare releases a VPN. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apple unveiled a suite of new services, Asus admits a software update tool was distributing signed malware, and the EU approves the Copyright Directive.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Facebook launches a new Ad Library, Crackle Plus is born from the ashes of Sony, and Huawei's annual revenue exceeded $100 billion for the first time.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apple releases WatchOS 5.2, Twitch announces Squad Streams, Sony's Kaz Hirai is retiring. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Swedish MEPs press wrong button on copyright directive, Microsoft says no more April Fools Jokes, Google brings AI to robots.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apple announces new TV, news, gaming, and financial services, Uber to buy Careem Networks FZ, Samsung warns of disappointing financial results.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nintendo will reportedly release two new Switch consoles in 2019, hackers distributed signed malware to over 500,000 Asus machines, and Telegram now lets you delete all your messages.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apple releases a slew of product updates, Uber Australia reportedly used spyware to snatch drivers from rivals, and Google announces its game streaming platform Stadia. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The European Parliament is set to vote on its new Copyright Directive, Finland to investigate Nokia phones sending data back to China, and a new study finds that 95% of Bitcoin trades are artificially created. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apple signs The Wall Street Journal to its News subscription lineup, Microsoft makes Windows Virtual Desktop a public preview, new Xbox won't include disc drive. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The EU fines Google a third time, Google gets into the game streaming business, Oculus and HP announce new VR headsets.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apple announces new iMac lineup, Instagram tests in-app shopping feature, Angry Birds AR game coming to iOS.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Facebook removed 1.5 million videos of the Christchurch, New Zealand shooting, Stanford launches the Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence, and Apple updates the iPad Mini and iPad Air. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Facebook pulls a Facebook Live stream purportedly from the Christchurch shooter, federal prosecutors are reportedly looking into Facebook's data deals with other big tech companies, and Spotify files a complaint against Apple's App Store practices with the European Commission.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Facebook announces the departures of executives named Chris, Tesla unveils the Model Y, and Mt. Gox's Mark Karpeles is guilt of data manipulation.  Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apple announces WWDC dates, HTC readies Viveport Infinity, Huawei pleads not guilty in US federal court.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Spotify files a legal complaint in Europe about Apple's App Store rules, Apple hurries to sign TV deals before its March 25 announcement, IBM takes heat for using Creative Commons-licensed Flickr images.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apple announces March 25 event, Amazon officially owns Eero, US warns Germany over Huawei 5G.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Elizabeth Warren makes breaking up Big Tech a campaign platform, Nvidia to buy Mellanox for $6.9 billion, and Tesla will keep some retail locations open after all. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The NSA shuts down its call and text logging program, Zuckerberg says Facebook is committed to privacy, and Huawei sues the Federal government. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amazon stops buy from wholesalers, Disney will add the Disney Vault to its streaming service, and Ming-Chi Kuo claims Apple will start making AR glasses in Q4 2019.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Facebook users in the US fall by 15M, Nintendo announces VR kit for Switch, Amazon is closing 87 pop-up stores.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mexico and Amazon working on a payment system, Spotify gains 1 million users in India a week after launching, and Chinese hackers target US universities for military research. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Russia proposes "sovereign internet:", Apple acquires home security patents, August introduces new smart doorbell. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Huawei is reportedly planning to sue the US government, a high severity bug is published for the macOS XNU kernel, and WebAuthn becomes a web standard. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lyft files IPO documents with the SEC, Microsoft announces the HoloLens 2, and Spotify launches in India.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tesla will sell vehicles online only, YouTube disables comments for all videos featuring minors, and Dell EMC reports its first earnings since going public again.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amazon's Project Zero wants to eliminate counterfeit items, Motorola is readying a foldable device, Uber and Lyft said to allow drivers to participate in IPOs. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Spotify comes to India, two new models of robots hitting the market, Quantum Computing from D-Wave gets a boost.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pandora launches Stories to bring artist narration to playlists, Apple is testing sleep tracking for Apple Watch, and Orange announced a $20 phone with Google Assistant for developing markets. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Microsoft announced the HoloLens 2, Huawei releases its own foldable phone the Mate X, the 5G phones come to MWC, and a software bug causes injuries to 30 Lime scooter riders. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Australia announces parliament and major political parties have been hacked, Apple's Project Marzipan will eventually let developers submit a single binary for iOS and Mac apps, and Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Fold and S10 models. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.