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Twitter plans to open up Twitter Spaces creation to all users in April, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is looking into browser and search engine defaults, and Oppo announces the Find X3 Pro. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Instagram Lite Android app launches in 170 countries, TikTok adds antibullying features, and Russia slows down Twitter. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

GitHub tackles bug that logged people into random accounts, Waymo releases study on their vehicles in real simulations, and Apple iOS 14.4.1 is out now. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The EU approves Microsoft's acquisition of ZeniMax, Oppo was the best selling smartphone brand in China for the first time, and Tesla is building a big battery in Texas. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Twitter targets Covid-19 vaccine misinformation, Instagram's "Live Rooms" are live, and Google's Workplace Productivity Suite update can tell you how much time you're spending in meetings Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A bipartisan group of US Senators calls on the FCC to raise the definition of high-speed broadband, security firm finds cloud misconfigurations cause leaks in mobile app data, and Turntable.fm is back. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apple adds support for transferring iCloud photos and videos to Google Photos, Square plans to buy a significant majority stake in Tidal, and Nintendo will reportedly released an OLED Switch with 4K graphics this year. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Brave browser plans to launch a search engine by summer 2021, Virginia signs the Consumer Data Protection Act into law, and Uber spins out its Postmates X robotic delivery division. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TikTok launches a Safety Advisory Council in Europe, Google updates Workplace with more tools for hybrid organizations, and Gatorade has a sweat patch fitness wearable. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The stock trading app Robinhood is reportedly planning for a confidential IPO as early as this month, a group claims to have 70GB of public and private user data from the social network Gab, and all Apple stores in the US are open for the first time in almost a year. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Facebook restores Australian news content, YouTube announces "Supervised Experiences" beta of additional content filters, and Twitter announces Super Follows as its first subscription offering Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Twitter announces Super Follows as its first subscription offering, US House antitrust hearing presents some bipartisan reforms to curb the power of Big Tech, and AT&T has a deal to spin off DirecTV. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

India introduced new regulations on social networks and streaming platforms, Google underwrites developers working on Linux kernel security, and pricing for Paramount+ is announced. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

YouTube launches a beta of "supervised experiences" content filters to bring YouTube content to minors, a judge declines to grant a preliminary injunction against California's 2018 net neutrality law, and Ring announced the Video Doorbell Pro 2. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sony announces its developing a next-gen VR headset for the PS5, Facebook to restore Australian news content, and Spotify launches a lossless audio tier. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Huawei announces its next-gen foldable Mate X2, Silver Sparrow Mac malware infects 30,000 endpoints, and WhatsApp details what will happen to users who don't accept its new terms of service by May 15th.  Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Epic files antitrust against Apple in the EU, LastPass surprises users with new limits to free tier, and Nvidia announces specially designed cards for cryptocurrency. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The UK Supreme Court upheld a lower court ruling that UK drivers are workers, Nvidia will introduce cryptocurrency mining cards, and Apple is working on a MagSafe battery pack for phones. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The FCC forms the Broadband Data Task Force to provide more accurate US broadband mapping, Waymo expands limited service to San Francisco, and Sennheiser is working on 3D printer ear tips for headphones. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Microsoft launched a program to test games in development against its Xbox Accessibility Guidelines, LastPass changes the terms of its free tier to limit users to using it on mobile or desktop, and Google Maps now supports paying for street parking in over 400 US cities.  Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The European Consumer Organisation filed a complaint against TikTok alledging GDPR violations, Parler is back on the web, and Amazon is building Fire TV sticks in India.  Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Microsoft is reportedly testing a browser-based version of its xCloud game streaming service, India removes licensing requirement for geospatial data for local firms, and Jaguar to release only all-electric vehicles by 2025. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Google News Showcase launches, reported details about Twitter's subscription plans emerge, and Mastercard plans to accept cryptocurrencies. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apple releases its first AR experience for TV+, Disney hits its subscriber goals three years early, and Google brings Pixel-exclusive features to Google One subscribers.  Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mastercard will process cryptocurrency later this year, Facebook to test reducing distribution of political content, and a security researcher demonstrates an open source supply chain vulnerability. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.