Wrecked By Tech

Episode 115: Apple rumours and Google hardware cuts

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In this week's episode, Marc and Riley talk about the Tesla "price drop," Apple's next event, the Amazon-Eero deal closing, Google's slash of the Pixelbook/Pixel Slate team, Russian cops with AR headsets, and FamilyTreeDNA's new opt-out for FBI snooping.

Speed round:

  • The Android Q beta is now available on all Pixel devices
  • Ontario's banning cell phones in classrooms starting next school year
  • BlackBerry is creating a US subsidiary to cozy up even more to government there
  • The Galaxy S10's face unlock can be fooled with pictures, video, and siblings
  • Taxi drivers in Mississauga are demanding government money for losses from Uber and Lyft
  • Vivo made a port-less phone
  • The foldable Razr might actually be affordable
  • Microsoft is testing Android phone mirroring on Windows
  • NatWest is testing debit cards with fingerprint readers on them in the UK
  • BestBuy Canada is offering $150 off the Google Home Max until March 21
  • Subway riders in a station in China will be able to pay with their face

    • Links:

    • Tesla will raise prices on its cars, reverses plan to close stores - The Verge
    • Apple confirms March 25th event, expected to announce new TV service - The Verge
    • Latest iOS and macOS developer betas reference Apple's upcoming news subscription platform
    • Google Patented a Video Game Controller When No One Was Looking — GeekTyrant
    • Eero is now officially part of Amazon, pledges to keep network data private - The Verge
    • Google has told dozens of employees on its laptop and tablet division to find new jobs at the company, raising questions about its hardware plans : Android
    • Google is reportedly pulling engineers off its laptop and tablet teams - The Verge
    • Moscow Cops to Track Suspects With Facial-Recognition Glasses | PCMag
    • Microsoft now lets you stream PC games to an Xbox One and use a controller - The Verge
    • DNA testing company will now let users opt out of helping the FBI - The Verge
    • Ontario to ban cellphones in classrooms next school year | CBC News
    • BlackBerry creates separate subsidiary to 'deepen reach' within U.S. government | CBC News
    • The Galaxy S10’s face unlock fooled by pictures, siblings | Ars Technica
    • Mississauga taxis seek $50,000 from city to cover losses from Uber and Lyft
    • Here’s Vivo’s port-less Apex 2019 concept phone - The Verge
    • Motorola 'Voyager' foldable phone to feature Snapdragon 710 processor
    • Microsoft brings Android apps to Windows 10 with new screen mirroring beta - The Verge
    • Debit card with built-in fingerprint reader begins trial in the UK - The Verge
    • Best Buy Canada offering $150 off on the Google Home Max smart speaker | MobileSyrup
    • A Chinese subway is experimenting with facial recognition to pay for fares - The Verge
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    Wrecked By TechBy Riley McDonald