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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.