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Black Friday online sales dipped for the first time ever; AMC and Sony will hand out NFTs to 'Spider-Man' advance ticket buyers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Reddit will shut down Dubsmash on February 22nd; Amazon delays Comixology integration to early 2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Roku’s latest update is causing issues with the YouTube TV app; NASA delays James Webb Space Telescope launch to December 22nd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Adele got Spotify to remove the shuffle button from album pages; 'Hey, Disney' voice assistant comes to Disneyland in 2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

State AGs open investigation into Instagram's effect on teens; NBC's six-year Premier League deal will keep some matches on Peacock Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kia's electric SUV concept includes a sprawling 27-inch display; Hyundai's 'Seven' concept EV is a self-driving lounge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Microsoft is increasing the pace of Windows 11's rollout; Instagram rolls out paid badges to all US creators Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Twitter begins rollout of 'disappearing tweets' fix; Snapchat is adding TikTok-like AR music lenses Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bitcoin's big code upgrade improves privacy and security; Google faces more detailed allegations in updated US antitrust lawsuit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Spotify acquires audiobook platform Findaway; DoorDash now delivers household essentials from Dollar General Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Congress mandates anti-drunk driving technology for cars; Apple adds ProRes and ProRAW support to the the Windows iCloud app Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meta will restrict ad targeting based on thousands of sensitive topics; Google made an app to ease communication for people with speech impairments Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Google can now find your pet's doppelgänger in works of art; It took Peloton until 2021 to add a pause button Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SpaceX now expects Crew-3 to launch November 10th; Netflix will supposedly make iOS games available through the App Store Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexa now allows you to move music among different devices with your voice; Apple is reportedly lifting mask requirements at some US stores tomorrow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Twitter finally shows previews for Instagram links; Boeing gets FCC approval for a satellite broadband network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Harry Potter: Wizards Unite' is shutting down; Roku will effectively ban porn channels Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tesla launches Supercharger pilot program to charge other EVs; Sega partners with Microsoft on its 'Super Game' project Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

G20 deal raises the minimum tax rate for big tech companies; Roblox comes back online after three-day outage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

TikTok tests a more direct way for users to tip creators;Teenage Engineering made a mini ITX case called Computer–1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Volvo's self-driving loader prototype is based on a Lego model; FCC proposes text support for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

GM will install as many as 40,000 community EV charging stations; WhatsApp's iOS-to-Android history transfer tool rolls out to Pixel devices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Samsung partners with Best Buy to offer in-store phone repairs across the US; YouTube will begin demonetizing 'low-quality' kids videos next month Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tesla hikes prices across its EV lineup; Resident Evil's Chris Redfield and Jill Valentine come to 'Fortnite' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Regulator orders Apple, Google to hand over app store payment system data; The new 16-inch MacBook Pro offers a speed-enhancing 'High Power Mode' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Google Calendar's 'focus time' can auto-block meeting requests; Sen. Blumenthal says Zuckerberg needs to testify about Instagram and kids Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Facebook settles with Justice Department over H-1B hiring practices; Roland's free mobile studio app helps you record fresh ideas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New FCC rules could force wireless carriers to block spam texts; Unannounced Beats Fit Pro earbuds leak in iOS 15.1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Facebook claims hate speech visibility dropped 50 percent in nine months; UK schools will use facial recognition to speed up lunch payments Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Senate bill would prevent tech companies from favoring their products over rivals; Virgin Galactic delays the start of its paid spaceflights to the end of 2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Facebook is testing its 'less political' News Feed in 75 new countries; Twitter's Spaces Spark Program will pay creators to broadcast live audio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Watch Blue Origin fly William Shatner to space; Chrome finally gets an Adobe Acrobat PDF editor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Amazon’s new work-from-home policy; Facebook’s Audio hub for podcasts, live chats and more is now live Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Instagram will encourage teens to 'take a break'; 'Pixel Pass' might be Google's answer to the Apple One bundle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

YouTube blocks ads on climate change denial videos; The Geneva International Motor Show is canceled for a third straight year Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Facebook is slowing down product development for 'reputational reviews; Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Russian crew is shooting the first feature film on the ISS; Facebook Gaming creators can now stream together Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Facebook asks judge to dismiss FTC antitrust charges again; How and when to upgrade to Windows 11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apple is reportedly on track to release its new MacBook Pro this fall; NBC Universal's channels are staying on YouTube TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New FCC rules could force telephone companies to block robocalls to 911 call centers; Samsung's digital car keys will soon be available on the Genesis GV60 in Korea Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apple finally lets you rate its apps on the App Store; Twitch lets streamers require verification before viewers can chat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Microsoft's Windows store is now open to third-party app stores; Netflix buys 'Oxenfree' developer Night School Studio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Twitch partners with Warner Music to host original music programming; Face ID on the iPhone 13 stops working if a third-party replaces the phone's display Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New iPad mini owners report 'jelly scrolling' problems; Hubble telescope helps find six 'dead' galaxies from the early universe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Online 'Expansion Pack' brings N64 and Genesis games to Nintendo Switch; Google adds one-button group chats for Calendar meetings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Twitter is working to stop tweets from disappearing as you read them; Facebook's chief technology officer is leaving the company after 13 years Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apple Wallet is getting verifiable COVID-19 vaccination cards; Netflix quietly developed a VR tie-in for its 'Eden' anime series Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NASA's VIPER Rover will explore the moon's Relay Crater; SEC opens investigation into Activision Blizzard's workplace practices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NTSB head says Tesla must address 'basic safety issues' with semi-autonomous features; US probe into Binance reportedly expands to investigate insider trading Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

GM extends its Bolt EV production shutdown until at least mid-October; Riot is the latest developer to release its own game launcher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices