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Google plans to reopen offices now in September with a test of a "flexible workweek," a draft of the EU's Digital Markets Act could lead to big fines for tech companies, and EA announces its largest acquisition. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bloomberg reports on Apple's successor to the M1 chip, JD.com launches a digital yuan pilot, and the US FTC files an antitrust lawsuit against Facebook. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The browser maker Brave launched the privacy-focused Brave Today news reader, the US FCC votes to establish a list of equipment to be removed from US-subsidized networks, and Microsoft Flight Simulator comes to the Xbox Series consoles this summer.  Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The US FTC filed a lawsuit against Facebook calling for the company to sell WhatsApp and Instagram, Hyundai buys Boston Dynamics, and Adobe releases the last Flash Player update. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A nation-state accessed FireEye "Red Team" pen testing tools, WhatsApp complains about Apple privacy labels and Samsung teases its Samsung Galaxy S21 phones. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vT7_L5RV38RWmqOZQGfQmi_PmmXWg5VAub13MKpL2onr6CYjoVTn-PndI69F5p5aHc6kBe2tU4dAPp5/pubhtml?gid=1135558104&single=true Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See aca...

Apple introduces AirPods Max headphones, Apple Fitness+ launches on December 14th in select countries, Stadia users can now livestream on YouTube. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bloomberg's sources say new Apple Silicon chips with up to 20 cores will arrive next year, LG will outsource more low-end and mid-range phone designs, and Google removes extensions from IAC over "policy violations." Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

India introduces new regulations on ride-hailing services, Salesforce announces it intends to buy Slack, and WarnerMedia will launch all 2021 movies on HBO Max. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WarnerMedia plans to release all 2021 theatrical releases to HBO Max simultaneously, Chinese researchers use a photonic quantum computer to claim quantum supremacy, and the US DOJ is investigating Facebook's VR dominance.  Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Facebook announced it will remove posts containing COVID-19 vaccine misinformation, Spotify says 80% of new podcasts used its Anchor service, and AutoX will launch China's first fully autonomous car fleet in Shenzhen. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Singapore authorizes cultured chicken for sale, Apple names best apps of the year and Salesforce buys Slack. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Reddit discloses daily active users for the first time, Libra cryptocurrency renamed to Diem, Qualcomm's Snapdragon 888 chip to ship in Q1 2021. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

India introduces regulations on ride-hailing services that limit fees and set maximum hours for drivers, the UK mandates that Huawei 5G equipment can't be installed after September 2021, and Airbnb and DoorDash seek higher valuations in their IPOs. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Snap launches Spotlight, California opens programs to allow for paid autonomous ride hailing services, and Twitter will reintroduce verification in 2021. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The UK announced the formation of the Digital Markets Unity to investigate dominant online platforms, Amazon's global workforce grew 50% in a year, and the Libra Association hopes to launch a stablecoin as early as January. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Foxconn is reportedly planning to move some iPad and MacBook production to Vietnam, South Korea fines Facebook for sharing user data without consent, and the EU approves a Right to Repair resolution.  Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The US FCC rejected ZTE's application, new MacBook and Apple Watch form factors coming, and some routers you should not use. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Twitter continues warning users about misleading posts post-election, Australia reports incidental collection data from its COVIDSafe app, is the Galaxy Note going out to pasture? Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Snap launched a new feed on Snapchat called Spotlight, two new programs in California allow for paid autonomous vehicle services, and a coalition of digital marketing companies ask the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority to block implementation of Google's ‘Privacy Sandbox’ initiative. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information...

Qualcomm receives approval to sell some mobile components to Huawei, Twitter begins rolling out Fleets globally, and Nvidia launched a beta of GeForce Now for mobile Safari.  Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vietnam threatens to ban Facebook if it doesn't step up local political censorship, Apple responds to privacy concerns with its delay of iOS 14's App Tracking Transparency feature, and the Internet Archive launches a collection for preserving Flash content. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nvidia launches a beta of a browser-based GeForce Now service for iOS, YouTube will now show ads on non-partnered channels without sharing revenue, and Google launches a redesigned version of Google Pay.  Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apple drops its apps tore cut for some developers, The US FCC approves more spectrum for WiFi and new features in new versions of Firefox and Chrome. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vT7_L5RV38RWmqOZQGfQmi_PmmXWg5VAub13MKpL2onr6CYjoVTn-PndI69F5p5aHc6kBe2tU4dAPp5/pubhtml?gid=1009093235&single=true Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...

Microsoft announces Pluton for more secure PCs, Mozilla launches Firefox 83, Twitter makes Fleets available to all users. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Qualcomm received a license to let it sell some mobile components to Huawei, Turkey fines Google for anti-competitive behavior with six-months to change their ad business, and Samsung launches a line of smart monitors. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.