Daily Tech Headlines

Microsoft Teams now has 44 million daily active users, the New York Stock Exchange will switch to all electric trading, and the US FDIC approves Square to operate a bank. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sony's powerful PS5 specs arrive, Apple launches new iPads and MacBook Air, with mouse support coming to iPads, and a faster cornovirus test looks promsing. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Uber suspends Uber Pool service in US and Canada, TransferWise partners with Alipay, AMC closes all 661 US theaters due to COVID-19. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Microsoft reveals the full specifications of the Xbox Series X, Alphabet's Verily launches its pilot COVID-19 screening and testing website for the San Francisco Bay area, and the US FCC announces the “Keep Americans Connected Pledge” with ISPs. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The FCC's “Keep Americans Connected Pledge” commits dozens of ISPs to not shut off service or charge late fees over the next 60 days, Amazon launches Just Walk Out business to license cashierless tech to retailers, and security researchers demonstrate a side channel attack that affects all AMD CPUs from 2011 to 2019. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...

AT&T announced it suspended broadband data caps in the US, internet exchange points see record traffic, and Apple reopens all Apple Stores in China. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cloud gaming service Shadows launches a private beta for a cloud VR gaming tier, Ming Chi-Kuo predicts that Scissor switches and custom processors are coming to MacBooks in 2021, and Magic Leap is reportedly investigating a potential sale.  Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E3 canceled due to virus, Microsoft takes down huge botnet and Verizon launches a Yahoo branded cellular service. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sensor Data collecting data through its VPN and ad-blocking apps, Apple developing new AR app for iOS, Pixel 4A hands-on video is leaked.  Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amazon announced it will sell its cashier-less tech as a new line of business, eBay and Facebook block listings for surgical face masks, and security researchers show security exploit for AMD processors made from 2011-2019. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

More events are impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, China's new internet content law goes into effect, and Twitter rolls out a new ephemeral sharing feature called "Fleets" in Brazil. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amazon and Facebook shutdown offices around Seattle following confirmed COVID-19 cases, Oppo announces the Find X2 Pro phone, and security researchers find that a patched vulnerability to the Intel Converged Security and Management Engine can still be exploited. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TCL demoed a working tri-fold smartphone and demoed a rolling concept phone, GM's new Ultium can get 400 miles on a charge, and the security startup Corellium shows Android running on iOS.  Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Google launches its webpage-reading feature, Twitter tests disappearing posts and Hangouts and Teams offer free upgrades for people working from home. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

US tech jobs growing disproportionately, Amazon ramps up same-day deliveries, OnePlus plans 5G robot snowball fight. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Facebook announced it can now create 3D Photos from images captures with a single lens camera, China's new law on internet content, the Provisions on the Governance of the Online Information Content Ecosystem, goes into effect, and the Game Developers Conference is postponed due to COVID-19 concerns.  Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...

NBCUniversal reportedly looking to buy Vudu, Google warns about installing Play services on Huawei devices, and Amazon opens Amazon Go Grocery with no cashiers. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Information reports that Apple will release a keyboard with a build in trackpad when it releases updated iPad Pros, COVID-19 virus concerns leads to more event cancellations by tech companies, and the US Senate passes the Secure and Trusted Telecommunications Networks Act.  Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DoorDash announced it submitted a confidential S-1 filing with the US SEC as the first step to an IPO, security researchers publish details on the Kr00k Wi-Fi chip vulnerability, and the Smithsonian published 2.8 million images in its new Open Access program.  Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

LG's V60 ThinQ 5G offers top specs at less than $1000, Pansonic backs out of Tesla solar panel factory, an exercise machine that perfects your form. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mozilla turns on DNS over HTTPS by default for Firefox users, Instacart says it will appeal worker misclassification ruling, Netflix will now rank most popular content.  Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Microsoft reveals that the Xbox Series X GPU will be capable of 12 teraflops, NBCUniversal reportedly in talks to buy Vudu from Walmart, and Huawei announces the Mate Xs foldable with an 80% stronger screen.  Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Facebook announces policy on influencer ads for political candidates, Apple advises it won't hit Q2 revenue figures due to the coronavirus outbreak, and Jeff Bezos commits $10 billion to a fund to fight climate change  Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Facebook launches Pronunciations program to compensate users for voice recordings, New Mexico's DA files a lawsuit against Google claiming Chromebook collect student info without parental consent, and Shopify joins the Libra Association.  Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apple is reportedly considering opening up iOS to third-party default apps, the US House Committee on Oversight and Reform sent a letter to Amazon looking into Ring municipal partnerships, and HTC announces new Cosmos VR headsets.  Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.