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AMD is in talks to buy the FPGA maker Xilinx, Oracle and Google argue the Java API case in from of the US Supreme Court, and AMD announces Ryzen 5 processors based on the new Zen 3 architecture.  Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

IBM will spin off its managed infrastructure business into a separate publicly traded company, Facebook will temporarily ban political adds after the US presidential election, and Lime launches a mobility-as-a-service offering to put third-party providers in its app. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A US House report calls out monopoly practices of Apple, Amazon, Alphabet and Faebook, Oracle heads to the Supreme Court against Google over Java API, and new Slack features for easier conversations Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Google renames G Suite to Google Workspace, Sony is bullish on PS5 sales, Facebook adds Netflix support to Portal line.  Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Google announced it will delay enforcing its Play Billing requirement in India until April 2022, Nvidia launches a platform for adding AI-based tools to video conferencing, and Zeiss open up preorders on the ZX1 camera after two years. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Uber approved to operate in London, Google reemphasizes that developers are required to use Play billing in the Play Store, and Google officially unveils the Pixel 5 and 4a 5G.  Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

HP announced the Spectre x360 14 laptop with a 3:2 aspect ratio, Twitter says its analysis of its image cropping algorithm doesn't show signs of racial or gender bias, and Verizon expands its LTE Home Internet offering to markets in 48 US States.  Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Google officially announced details on the phones it told us were coming, the Pixel 4a 5G and Pixel 5, Microsoft announces the sub-$600 Surface Laptop Go, and Indian startups consider building their own 3rd party app store. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Instagram and Messenger users can no communicate across platforms, China to investigate Google and Cloudflare launches Google Analytics competitor. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lenovo intros foldable laptop, Disney+ launches GroupWatch, Bing gets some love in the EU. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Uber granted an 318-month license to operate in London, the US Commerce Department reportedly requires an export license for the Chinese chipmaker SMIC, and LinkedIn adds Stories and video messaging as part of a major redesign.  Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Microsoft buys ZeniMax Media, details about Oracle's and Wal-Mart's stake TikTok Global emerge, and Amazon launches its cloud gaming service, Luna.  Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The European Commission announces it will appeal the overturning of Apple and Ireland's $15 billion fine, the Justice Department asks for a hold on the preliminary injunction preventing the ban on WeChat transactions, and Amazon announces its Luna game streaming service.  Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Facebook Oversight Board will begin hearing appeals in mid to late October, Samsung announces the Galaxy S20 Fan Edition, and United Airlines plans a trial to provide COVID-19 tests ahead of flights. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The US Department of Justice submitted a legislative proposal to Congress call on changes to Section 230, Microsoft brings Edge to Linux, and Pinterest launches Story Pins in beta. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Google launches work tracking tool Tables, Jabra updates its Elite wireless earbud line, Facebook pushes back on EU user data.  Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Microsoft will buy Bethesda and keep it operating independently, Oracle and Wal-Mart to buy stake in new US-based TikTok, Peacock arrives on Roku. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oracle wins bid to become TikTok's trusted technology partner in the US, Nvidia is buying Arm, and Apple launches new Watches, iPad Air, and subscription bundles. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The US Commerce Department announces that US companies will be banned from distributing WeChat and TikTok on September 20th, CFIUS is looking into data security of game publishers with investments from Tencent, and Twitter adds new security policies for accounts related to the US election. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio...

Facebook shows off the Oculus Quest 2, Sony finally gives pricing for the PS5, and Nintendo discontinues the 3DS.  Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apple has new watches, iPads and subscription models, Sony denies lowering PS5 production, and Amazon gets into podcasting. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CBS All Access being renamed Paramount+, Oculus Quest 2 videos leak, Adobe Illustrator for iPad now in pre-order.  Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oracle reportedly won its bid for TikTok, Nvidia announces it intends to acquire Arm from SoftBank, and Apple revises the App Store rules to allow for game streaming services. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Microsoft announces the Xbox Series S is launching November 10th, Portland bans facial recognition technology, and India's streaming services agree to a self-regulation code.  Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The UK will release its COVID-19 contact tracing app in England and Wales on September 24th, Facebook challenges a ruling by Ireland's data regulators regarding transfers to the US, and Facebook will remove election related autocompletes. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.