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iOS 18.3 lets some T-Mobile users access Starlink, Comcast rolls out new Xfinity low-latency feature, US Copyright Office says AI-generated content alone isn’t eligible for protection.  Show Notes Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

OpenAI launches ChatGPT Gov, Visa and X partner to facilitate payments for X users, and Apple patched an actively exploited zero-day affecting multiple devices. Link to Show Notes Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is Perplexity still gunning to buy Tiktok? Kiwi Browser for Android is shutting down, WhatsApp’s latest beta shows support for multiple accounts in the iOS app. Show Notes Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meta plans to invest $60 to $65 billion into AI infrastructure this year, President Trump signed an executive order to advance crypto and potentially develop a national stockpile, and the EU is conducting its first social media stress test. Link to Show Notes Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stargate Project highlights rift between OpenAI and Microsoft, the UK’s CMA investigates Apple and Google over DMCC, DeepSeek releases DeepSeek-R1.  Show Notes Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Microsoft has revised its multiyear agreement with OpenAI, OpenAI has announced a partnership with SoftBank and Oracle to launch the Stargate Project, and President Trump stated that he would be open to Elon Musk or Larry Ellison buying TikTok. Link to Show Notes Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Trump Administration will not enforce the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act for 75 days, Instagram is offering creators cash bonuses of $10,000 to $50,000 per month to exclusively post to Reels before other platforms, and WhatsApp is heading to Meta’s Account Center. Link to Show Notes Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See...

Meta, X, and Bluesky all launch TikTok-style features during the US weekend ban, Apple reportedly overhauling its Mail app on MacOS and iPadOS, Oppo’s Find N5 foldable is thin.. very thin.  Show Notes Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The U.S. Supreme Court has upheld a law that will effectively ban TikTok, Apple has canceled its AI-generated news alerts, and the EU has intensified its investigation into X. Link to Show Notes Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nintendo officially unveiled the Nintendo Switch 2, Google signs deal with AP to deliver news through Gemini, and the Biden administration is exploring options to keep TikTok accessible in the United States. Link to Show Notes Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DJI removes geofencing restrictions in the US, the FTC sues John Deere for unfair right to repair practices, Drake drops a diss track petition against Spotify and UMG, but doubles down on another. Show Notes Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A U.S. Senator proposes a bill to extend the TikTok sell-by by date 270 days, The UK’s CMA launches an investigation into Google’s search dominance, and DirecTV introduces MySports, a $69.99-per-month sports streaming package. Link to Show Notes Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sonos CEO Patrick Spence resigns, Reilance Jio launches 5.5G network in India, Watch Duty app surges in popularity after Los Angeles fires.  Show Notes Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

US Supreme Court oral arguments on TikTok ban begin, The Linux Foundation backs Chromium support, Automattic reduces contributions to WordPress core project.  Show Notes Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meta agrees to offer eBay listings in Facebook Marketplace, Apple denies using Siri recordings for advertising, is Radio Shack… back?  Show Notes Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Samsung’s Subscription Club expands beyond Korea, Google announces local control on Matter devices, Microsoft releases its Phi-4 14-billion parameter AI model.  Show Notes Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meta will phase in community notes to replace third-party fact-checking, Dell changes its laptop branding to Dell, Dell Pro, and Dell Pro Max, and Samsung announced its next Galaxy Unpacked event will be held at 1 PM Eastern in San Jose, California, on January 22. Link to Show Notes Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Samsung intros Vision AI for TVs at CES, Disney and Fubo join forces, Intel unveils new AI chips, Halliday Glasses have a near-eye “DigiWindow” display.  Show Notes Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A federal appeals court ruled the FCC lacks the legal authority to reinstate Net Neutrality, 17 states have enacted strict age verification measures to access adult websites,  and Tesla sales have reached record highs in China. Link to Show Notes Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tesla reported a 2.2% year-over-year decline in vehicle deliveries, the U.S. Commerce Department is considering new regulations to restrict or ban Chinese-made drones, and CNBC is launching CNBC+, a new subscription-based streaming service. Link to Show Notes Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The U.S. Treasury confirms a Chinese state-backed hack, YouTube is testing a new floating "Play something" button on Android, and India again delays its cap on UPI transactions. Link to Show Notes Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

LG announces the UltraGear OLED Bendable Gaming Monitor, Ukraine’s Kyivstar partners with Starlink, three crypto industry groups sue the US Internal Revenue Service.  Show Notes Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Federal Trade Commission is investigating Microsoft's business practices, The European Union’s Common Charging Solution goes into effect, and OpenAI and Microsoft determine AGI by financial metrics. Link to Show Notes Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bluesky has added trending topics to its list of features, Apple wants to join Google’s antitrust case, and xAI has raised $6 billion in Series C financing. Link to Show Notes Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Microsoft seeks to reduce its reliance on OpenAI, Hyundai offers free Tesla Supercharger adapters to EV owners, and Telegram is now profitable. Link to Show Notes Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.