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A number of websites and services reported issues due to the expiration of a root certificate provided by Let’s Encrypt. South Korean ISP SK Broadband has sued Netflix to pay for the costs of managing extra network traffic caused by Netflix users streaming new shows. YouTube TV and NBCUniversal agree to a temporary extension to avoid channel blackout while the companies attempt to negotiate a longer-term pact.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Patrick Norton, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Fairphone makers of easy-to-repair smartphones with sustainable materials has announced the Fairphone 4. Augmented reality company Nreal announced its Air Glasses, a more compact, and cheaper version of its smart glasses. US President Joe Biden and European Commission Vice Presidents Valdis Dombrovskis and Margrethe Vestager,met Wednesday as part of the US-EU Trade and Technology Council.

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Ars Technica has a story stating VR reporter Brad Lynch has found evidence that Valve is working on a wireless headset. Netflix acquires its first game studio. And Motherboard has interviews with two sources who worked on Amazon’s Astro and believe the consumer robot is flawed.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Amazon has unveiled a slew of new devices including a $1000 home robot. Hear what we make of all the new products and which ones excite us the most.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Erin Carson, Roger Chang, Joe.

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A new note from Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo forecasts shipments of Apple silicon Macs will drop 15% in the first half of 2022. Oculus’ consulting CTO John Carmack announced the company will unlock the bootloader of the Oculus Go headset, providing users with root access. Instagram head Adam Mosseri announced the company will pause development of a version of Instagram aimed at children 10-12 years old.

Starring Sarah Lane, Rich Stroffolino, Roger Chang, Joe.

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People’s Bank of China Friday reiterated that offering trading, order matching, token issuance and derivatives for virtual currencies including overseas crypto exchanges providing services in mainland China are are strictly prohibited. We explain why higher prices for tech aren’t entirely the fault of manufacturers and how they mitigate the sting of higher pricing with additional product features. And how people have been using New Zealand’s Waipa District Council to make themselves look like their busy.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane,  Ashley Esqueda, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe.

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How does Apple’s iPhone Pro line really compare to a more sophisticated and purpose built video DSLR? Plus Michigan is the latest region to attempt to develop a road that can wirelessly charge electric vehicles. And The Wall Street Journal’s reports on Amazon’s plans to open clothing stores.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Justin Robert Young, Stephen Schleicher, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Microsoft unveiled new products at its Surface Pro 8 event and the Defense Ministry of Lithuania issued a statement recommending citizens “not buy new Chinese phones and to get rid of those already purchased as fast as reasonable possible.”

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PayPal mobile app now includes expanded bill pay, and the ability to get checks by direct deposit, and more. Marvel and SiriusXM are launching the Marvel Podcasts Unlimited channel for $4 a month. UploadVR noticed that back on April 20, Netflix listed a VR game called Eden Unearthed on Oculus’s App Lab. The game works on the Oculus Quest and Quest 2. The game is free and seemingly related to the Netflix anime series Eden.

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Details about new versions of Amazon’s Kindle Paperwhite e-reader leak, Apple will delay an under-display Touch ID and a foldable iPhone to 2023 and 2024, respectively, and Roku announced the $49.99 Streaming Stick 4K and $69.99 Streaming Stick 4K+.

Starring Sarah Lane, Rich Stroffolino, Robb Dunewood, Roger Chang, Joe.

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