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Apple reportedly developing a smart doorbell camera, MediaTek announces the Dimensity 8400 smartphone processor, is Meta preparing Ray-Ban smart glasses with integrated displays?  Show Notes Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new physics simulation that trains robots 430,000 times faster than reality, Italy’s data protection agency has fined ChatGPT maker OpenAI 15 million euros, and Bluesky has received an update that protects against cybersquatting. Link to Show Notes Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apple is in talks with Tencent and Bytedance to integrate their artificial intelligence models into iPhones sold in China, Microsoft expands its live translation capabilities to Intel and AMD-based Copilot Plus PCs, and Amazon Web Services has committed an additional $10 billion to build data centers in Ohio. Link to Show Notes Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. Se...

Nvidia announces the Jetson Orin Nano Super development board, Threads plans to test scheduled posts, Check Point researchers warn of new Google Calendar phishing attacks.  Show Notes Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Threads reaches 100 million daily active users, a European Union privacy regulator has fined Meta €251 million, and Waymo is sending its robotaxis to Tokyo. Link to Show Notes Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apple reportedly developing a foldable iPad, TikTok plans to take impending US ban to the Supreme Court, Softbank pledges $100B to US AI and infrastructure.  Show Notes Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Threads is rolling out Bluesky-inspired “Start Packs”, United Airlines ads Apple’s Share My Location to the United Airlines mobile app, and YouTube TV hikes its price by $10. Link to Show Notes Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Google now allows Android users to find unknown Bluetooth trackers, the Australian government is considering a new levy on social media giants and search engines, and Telefónica will start pre-installing the Epic Games Store on all of its new Android devices. Link to Show Notes Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

GM’s Cruse exits robotaxi market but pledges to continue autonomous technology, Apple rolls out iOS and iPadOS 18.2, Automattic gets setback from CA judge in ongoing battle with WP Engine.  Show Notes Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bluesky teases a subscription model named Bluesky+, Amazon Autos has launched with vehicles from Hyundai available on the platform, and Micron Technology receives more than $6.1 billion in CHIPS Act subsidies. Link to Show Notes Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TikTok seeks an emergency injunction over looming US ban, Reddit announces new AI tool Reddit Answers, Xiaomi announces the YU7 SUV. Show Notes Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

OpenAI is looking to ditch ‘AGI’ clause with Microsoft to unlock more investment, Telegram takes significant steps to reduce CSAM on the platform, and Uber and WeRide launch a commercial robotaxi service in Abu Dhabi. Link to Show Notes Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bluesky hasn’t ruled out advertising as a revenue stream, OpenAI has announced a partnership with a defense contractor, and three key members of Google’s NotebookLM team leave to launch a new startup. Link to Show Notes Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ubisoft is shutting down XDefiant, Spotify Wrapped 2024 includes an audio summary of user listening habits, Washington DC AG files lawsuit against Amazon over Prime deliveries.  Show Notes Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meta is mistakenly moderating too much, Threads is set to receive a significant search update, and China retaliates against the latest US chip restrictions. Link to Show Notes Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amazon announces a new service for Amazon Web Services customers called Data Transfer Terminal at its re:Invent 2024 conference in Las Vegas, The US Biden administration expands restrictions from China from accessing advanced AI chips and related tools for potential military capabilities, OpenWrt begins its $100 open-source router. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast...

Canada’s Competition Bureau sues Google for anti-competitive online advertising, the European Commission ends an investigation into Amazon over taxes, and Meta plans to build a $10 billion, 40,000+ kilometer fiber-optic subsea cable. Link to Show Notes Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Australia bans social media for teens under 16, China said it would take "necessary actions" to protect Chinese firms if the U.S. escalated chip control measures, and the FTC is investigating Microsoft over antitrust concerns. Link to Show Notes Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TikTok plans to block under-18s from using beauty filters, Raspberry Pi launches the Compute Module 5, Google’s Gemini AI now integrates a new extension for Spotify on Android.  Show Notes Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Biden administration has awarded Intel $7.865 billion in CHIPS Act funding, Tesla appears to be building a teleoperations team for its robotaxi service, and Threads is finally allowing users to decide what feed they want as their default when opening the app. Link to Show Notes Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Instagram introduces “Friend Map”, NVIDIA shows off new voice tech Fugatto, Raspberry Pi introduces Pico 2 W Microcontroller.  Show Notes Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Google may be exiting the tablet space… again, Voicemail Transcriptions are coming to WhatsApp, and Apple is working on a more conversational version of Siri. Link to Show Notes Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Comcast will spin out most of NBCUniversal’s cable networks into a separate company, the US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau will soon start regulating digital wallets, Google Drive Beta is now available for ARM64 PCs. Link to Show Notes Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Google tackles "parasite SEO", Sony rolls out a beta update for the PlayStation Portal, more details emerge about Nintendo's Switch 2.  Show Notes Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The US Department of Justice wants Google to sell off Chrome, Microsoft unveiled Microsoft 365 Link, a $349 cloud PC, and Instagram will soon allow users to reset their algorithmic feed. Link to Show Notes Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.