This is Episode 67 of the Tech Narratives Podcast, for September 29, 2017.

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Below is a listing of the news stories covered, the Tech Narratives item, and the source for each:

1. Google is Reportedly Working on an Echo Show Competitor

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Source Link at TechCrunch: https://techcrunch.com/2017/09/28/google-homescreen/

2. Apple Has Acquired a Small French Photo Analysis Company

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Source Link at TechCrunch: https://techcrunch.com/2017/09/29/apple-quietly-acquires-computer-vision-startup-regaind/?ncid=rss

3. Rovio’s IPO Ends the Day Flat with Opening Price

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Source Link at TechCrunch: https://techcrunch.com/2017/09/29/angry-birds-maker-rovio-ipo/

4. Amazon Announces Fire OS 6, Based on Last Year’s Android Nougat

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Source Link at Android Police: http://www.androidpolice.com/2017/09/29/amazon-quietly-announces-fire-os-6-based-android-nougat/

5. Facebook Gives Data on Russian Accounts to Google To Assist Investigation

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Source Link at Recode: https://www.recode.net/2017/9/29/16385458/facebook-google-russia-influence-ads-2016-election-house-senate-investigation

6. Amazon’s First NFL Game Goes Smoothly, Demonstrates Little Innovation

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Source Link at Mashable: http://mashable.com/2017/09/29/amazon-prime-nfl-review/#AIX3m0kzYkqI

7. Mark Zuckerberg Sought to Use Facebook Resources For His Foundation’s Projects

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Source Link at Business Insider: http://www.businessinsider.com/facebook-execs-opposed-mark-zuckerberg-wanting-employees-work-on-philanthropy-2017-9

8. Google Will Provide Tighter Security Options for High Profile and High Risk Users

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Source Link at Bloomberg: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-09-29/google-is-said-to-retool-user-security-in-wake-of-political-hack

Five additional news items mentioned on the podcast:

Amazon 2017/2018 Video Production:

http://variety.com/2017/tv/news/amazon-studios-lazarus-snow-crash-ringworld-1202576048/

Disney Ad Consolidation:

https://digiday.com/media/disney-using-brand-safety-concerns-push-family-friendly-media/

Microsoft's AndromedaOS:

http://www.zdnet.com/article/what-is-microsofts-andromedaos/

Roku CEO Interview:

http://variety.com/2017/digital/news/roku-ceo-anthony-wood-qa-1202576472/

Jet.Com Profile:

http://www.businessinsider.com/jet-walmart-weapon-vs-amazon-2017-9?op=1

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