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A new beta feature from DuckDuck Go blocked third-party trackers on Android, Twitter launches the S&P 500 Twitter Sentiment Index, and Amazon threatens to stop accepting Visa cards in the UK.Get the show notes here. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apple announces a Self Service Repair program to sell repair parts directly to consumers, Meta shows off a haptic glove prototype to help you feel VR, and Mozilla launches a paid tier of its Firefox Relay service. Get the show notes here . 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 announce full investigation into Nvidia's takeover of Arm, Twitter acquires Threader, and Snap signs licensing deal with Sony Music Entertainment. Check out the full show notes here . Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Huawei reportedly plans to license its handset designs to third-parties, Microsoft updates Windows 11 to prevent app developers from using microsoft-edge protocol links for redirecting to a default browser, and FBI email server gets hacked to send out spam. Get the show notes here . Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Judge denies Apple's motion for stay on third-party payment injunction, Didi reportedly planning app relaunch by the end of 2021, and YouTube now hides the public "dislike" count. Check out all the show notes here . Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Spotify acquires Findaway as a further push into audiobooks, Singles Day sets a sales record even as sales growth slows, and Google reorganizes its incubators and VR projects under Google Labs. Get the show notes here . Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Didi Global is reportedly planning to relaunch its ride hailing and other apps by the end of the year, Subaru provides more details on its first EV, and Apple announces the SMB-focused Apple Business Essentials service. Get the show notes here . Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers denied Apple's motion for a stay on the injunction ordering Apple to allow developers to add links to external payment options in the App Store, Microsoft Teams and Workplace by Meta get new integrations, and Google's Project Relate looks to improve speech recognition for people with speech impairments. Get the show notes here . Support this show http://supporter.acast...

Clubhouse announced a Replay feature, Nvidia unveiled the Riva Custom Voice toolkit, and NSO Group's claim of sovereign immunity was rejected in the US Court of Appeals. Check out all the show notes here . Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Netflix Games will reportedly come to iOS as individual listings in the App Store, a jailbreaking group claims to have obtained the root keys for the PS5, and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act passes the House that includes big news for broadband expansion and crypto.  Get the show notes here . Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

This week, Facebook AI Research open sourced a suite of tactile technology, designed to give robots a sense of touch. Dr. Nicole Ackermans breaks down the hardware and software in the suite, how it works, and what it means for robots researchers. Get the show notes here . Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meta shuts down Facebook's facial recognition system, Meta is also exploring ways to incorporate biometrics into metaverse products, and Twitter allows proper Instagram previews for the first time since 2012. Check out all the show notes here . Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alphabet announces a new company, Isomorphic Laboratories, that will use AI methods for drug discovery, Meta is reportedly considering opening retail stores to highlight VR products, and DJI announces the Mavic 3 drone. Get the show notes here . Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Instagram link previews return to Twitter, Qualcomm CEO expects to see "material improvements to our supply" by the end of 2021, and Nintendo cuts Switch sales forecasts due to the chip shortage. Get the show notes here . Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Microsoft announces a new collaborative project management tool app for Office called Loop, Netflix rolls out games to Android globally, and 140 million people opened digital yuan wallets in China. Get the episode here . Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yahoo ends its presence in China, ByteDance splits into six business units, and Tesla recalls 11,704 vehicles. Check out the show notes here . Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pinterest will launch the shoppable live series Pinterest TV later this month, Facebook AI Research open-sources a suite of tactile technologies for robots, and China's Personal Information Protection Law goes into effect.  Get the show notes here . Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are mysterious boats devoid of crews piloting the canals of Amsterdam by supernatural means? Dr. Nicole Ackermans unmasks the science behind recent advances in autonomous watercraft.   Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Facebook's corporate entity is now called Meta, Amazon is building a live audio app codenamed "Project Mic", and Hertz buys 100,000 Teslas. Check out the show notes here . Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Facebook's corporate entity is now called Meta, Google and JioPlatforms announce the low-cost JioPhone Next, and Twitter adds a Labs section to give Blue subscribers early access to features.  Get the show notes here . Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ford delays the rollout of its BlueCruise hands-free driver assistance system until 2022, Nikon releases the Z9 mirrorless camera with no mechanical shutter, and Intel announces its 12th Gen Alder Lake chips. Get the show notes here . Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Microsoft is reportedly working on a low-cost laptop to compete with Chromebooks in education, Samsung plans to launch a cloud game streaming service for Tizen smart TVs, and Jessica Rosenworcel named as head of the FCC. Get the show notes here . Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

YouTube rolls out a "New to you" discovery tab, Amazon is building a live audio app codenamed "Project Mic", and Adobe builds a Content Credentials tool into Photoshop for NFTs. Check out the show notes here . Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Internal Facebook documents filed with the SEC details the company's struggles recruiting younger users, Hertz buys 100,000 Teslas, and Microsoft finds the Nobelium threat group is still causing problems. Get the show notes here . Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we had several global automakers announcing new battery plants in North America, aiming for a major expansion of capacity within the next five years. Dr. Nicole Ackermans switches on some science facts about EV batteries and the environmental impact. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.