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TikTok begins rolling out support for three minute videos to all users, Google adds support for digital vaccine cards to Android, and Maine passes a law regulating facial recognition. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The NHTSA updates reporting requirements to require autonomous vehicle makers to submit reports of crashes within a day, Facebook launches a closed beta of its Bulletin newsletter service, and GitHub Copilot suggests code as developers work on programs.  Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Samsung shows off the One UI watch interface that will be used on its unified Wear OS - Tizen platform, Microsoft xCloud comes out of beta, and HP announces its lightest consumer laptop. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Microsoft confirms it signed a malicious driver that contained a rootkit, Honda's first SUV EV the Prologue will launch in 2024, and Venmo will let personal accounts receive business transactions. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Nicole Ackermans goes into detail about the latest advances in protein structure prediction using DeepMind's AlphaFold AI. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Microsoft unveils Windows 11, privacy-focused Brave Search launches public beta, and Google delays phasing put third-party cookies in Chrome. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mozilla launches Rally, a data-sharing platform for internet research, Microsoft details Windows 11, and the UK's CMA launches an investigation into how Amazon and Google handle fake reviews. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Google delays phasing out third-party cookies in Chrome until 2023, Comcast looks at acquisitions and smart TVs to expand its streaming footprint, and Lenovo announces a wireless charging system for laptops. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The makers of the Brave browser launched the privacy-focused Brave Search, India's antitrust regulators are looking at Google's dominance in the smart TV market, and Peloton is reportedly working on a wearable.  Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Microsoft hires former Google Stadia design director Kim Swift to focus on "cloud-native" game efforts, Intel plans to create its own RISC-V development platform, and TikTok Jump adds interactive third-party integrations to videos. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The White House released a new broadband mapping tool, the People’s Bank of China meets with banks to further block cryptocurrency transactions, and Facebook makes an exemption for satire. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Researchers from Facebook and Michigan State University demonstrated a method for inferring characteristics of an AI model from its generated imagery, effectively reverse engineering deepfakes. Dr. Nicole Ackermans digs into the research in your Sunday Science Supplement.  Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

UK Competition and Markets Authority investigating App Store and Google Play Store duopoly, Thailand's Securities and Exchange Commission bans memecoins, and Nintendo celebrates Zelda's 35th birthday. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

EU antitrust regulators will reportedly launch an antitrust investigation into Google's ad business by the end of the year, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella named chairman to the board, and Nielsen's new metric directly compares time spent on streaming versus cable and broadcast TV. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Information's sources say Google is working on a project called Tivoli to use AI to teach foreign languages in search, the Windows 11 UI leaks, and Chinese regulators launch an antitrust probe into Didi Chuxing. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Facebook's Oversight Board received and accepted its first policy advisory opinion on rendering private information ‘publicly available," Apple reported started a primary-care healthcare project in 2016, and Cyberpunk 2077 returns to the PlayStation Store. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority is investigating mobile app store dominance, Twitter is working on an unmention figure, and Beats announces the Beats Studio Buds. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Google opened its Workspace suite to all Google accounts, ByteDance launched its Volcano Engine subsidiary to offer its recommendation engine to enterprises, and Bitcoin will rollout its first upgrade in four years in November.  Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Science correspondent Dr. Nicole Ackermans breaks down the details about Google's research article in Nature , describing an algorithm to design computer chips within hours, versus month required for human-based design.  Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nigeria bans Twitter indefinitely, China continues to crack down on Bitcoin, and Jeff Bezos will launch himself into space. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Google agrees to work with the UK's Competition and Markets Authority on Privacy Sandbox proposals, Twitter will add a subscribe button to profiles for newsletters, and Didi Chuxing files for an IPO. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apple prepares to launch Apple Podcasts in-app subscriptions, Google alters search algorithm to lower results for reputation harming sites, and Roblox is being sued by music publishers for repeat infringement by users. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ohio files suit to declare Google a public utility, Google announces new subsea cable, and El Salvador officially makes Bitcoin an official currency. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apple’s WWDC 2021 roundup, the Australian Federal Police and the FBI tricked underworld figures via an encrypted app, and Twitter disclosed that it blocked accounts in India to comply with requests from local government.  Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nigeria suspends access to Twitter, China continues to crack down on bitcoin trading and mining, and El Salvador plans to make bitcoin a legal tender. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.