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Facebook explains how it uses background location data, 48 attorneys general announce investigation into Google, AT&T leadership in question. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The New York Times reports that Apple changed the App Store search algorithm to not lists its own apps as highly, Qualcomm announces mid-range 5G platforms, and Daimler starts testing Level 4 autonomous trucks in Virginia. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The US announces new tariffs on China that effect tech imports, YouTube get fined $170 million by the US FTC for COPPA violations, and the Galaxy Fold launches in South Korea. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The New York State Attorney General announced a multi-state investigation into Facebook for potential anti-trust violations, GM announces it will start rolling out Android Automotive to vehicles in 2021, and streaming music makes up 80% of music revenue in the first half of the year. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Security researchers discovered a server with information on 419 million Facebook accounts unsecured online, Samsung's Galaxy Fold launches in South Korea on September 6th, and Garmin announces three new smartwatches. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

YouTube fined for child privacy violations, Acer and Asus have loads of new gear announced at IFA, and Amazon wants you to pay by hand. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Samsung may launch second foldable device in 2020, Firefox 69 now available for desktop and Android users, Facebook tests Like count removal in News Feed. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The websites reported by Google's Project Zero as installing malware on iOS devices also targeted Windows and Android, US tariffs on China go into effect on some tech goods, and the face swapping app Zao blows up in China. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Australia announces it will establish a framework to block online extremist content during crisis events, Fitbit unveils the Versa 2 smartwatch, and Facebook changes the rules for political ads. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Security researchers at Google publish details on websites that install malware on iOS devices, Windows is testing a redesign of tablet mode in Windows 10, and Didi Chuxing plans to launch self-driving car service in Shanghai. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Huawei announces its September launch but Google says it can't let Huawei use Google apps and services. Plus Apple starts supporting inie repair shops and Microsoft will start shipping Hololens 2 in September. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fitbit unveils the Versa 2, Canon debuts cameras based on a new 32.5MP sensor, and Facebook implements new rules for political advertisers. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yelp rolls out new personalized results, Netflix announces "The Irishman" hits US theaters November 1, Nest Hello doorbell now tracks box delivery.  Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NASA's Aitken supercomputer open for business, Australia cracks down on violent online content, Baidu surpassed Google in smart speaker sales. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Facebook plans to add a News Tab, News Corp is working on the Knewz news aggregation service, While Twitter and YouTube block coordinated information campaigns regarding the Hong Kong protests. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

News Corp is working a news aggregation app called Knewz, some Libra Association members are reportedly getting cold feet, and HP's CEO steps down. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Google announces they are no longer doing dessert-based Android names with Android 10, Mark Gurman has details about new iPhones and iPads, and testing by the Chicago Tribune finds some phones exceed FCC SAR limits. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Intel unveils two new Nervana Neural Network Processors for AI training and inferencing, YouTube will reportedly stop tartgeted ads on videos for kids, and Facebook announces the News Tab on mobile. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apple Card now publicly available in US, Microsoft buys Java tool developer jClarity, Yubico releases YubiKey 5Ci.  Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

U.S. Commerce Department will reportedly delay the Huawei trade ban for 90 days, Segway-Ninebot unveils a scooter that can drive itself back to its charging station, and Xiaomi works with Vivo and Oppo on a peer-to-peer file transfer protocol for Android devices. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Verizon sells Tumblr to Automattic, Huawei's HarmonyOS launches on a smart TV, Snap announces Spectacles 3.   Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

North America takes 60% of wearables shipments, YouTube changes Manual Claiming tool, Instagram tests new Boomerang features. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Huawei delays the Mate X foldable device, Microsoft patches four remote exploits, and Twitter will soon let you follow topics. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WeWork readies its IPO, AT&T and T-Mobile fight robocallers, Facebook stops audio transcription project.  Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Verizon agrees to sell Tumblr to Automattic, Snap announces Spectacles 3, and Mojang confirms the death of Minecraft's Super Duper Graphics Pack. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.