(https://geeknewscentral.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/53-l-150x150.jpg)What do you think about the revelation that Google is building search engine for China that supports the communist governments censorship rules. I don’t know about you but it irritates me greatly. Along with that a pretty incredible analogy that Facebook has weaponized social media, along with Twitter and instagram. I go on a bit of a rant tonight so hold on to your hats. If this one does not drive some email nothing will.

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Show notes:

* Everything you could want is packed in this smart wallet (https://www.androidcentral.com/everything-you-could-want-packed-smart-wallet)

* Facebook is putting $4.5 million into helping the news industry  (https://www.cnet.com/news/facebook-is-putting-4-5-million-to-helping-the-news-industry/#ftag=CAD590a51e)

* Microsoft Launcher (https://www.androidcentral.com/microsoft-launcher-picks-custom-icon-gestures-android-o-support-and-more)

* Google Pay (https://www.androidcentral.com/google-pay)

* This $6.00 AmazonBasics luggage scale (https://www.androidcentral.com/sidestep-pesky-airline-fees-6-amazonbasics-luggage-scale)

* 7 tips for avoiding fake apps on app stores (https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/avoid-fake-mobile-apps/)

* Best live tv streaming services for cordcutters (https://www.cnet.com/news/best-live-tv-streaming-services-for-cord-cutters/#ftag=CAD590a51e)

* Brookstone just went bankrupt (https://www.cnet.com/news/brookstone-your-malls-tacky-gadget-store-just-went-bankrupt/#ftag=CAD590a51e)

* What is CGI Animation? (https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/technology-explained-what-is-cgi-animation/)

* Moto Z3 vs Galaxy S9 vs iPhone X vs One Plus 6 vs Pixel 2 (https://www.cnet.com/news/moto-z3-vs-galaxy-s9-iphone-x-oneplus-6-pixel-2/#ftag=CAD590a51e)

* MoviePass extremely defensive statement: “We’re still standing” (https://www.cnet.com/news/were-still-standing-says-moviepass-in-extremely-defensive-statement/#ftag=CAD590a51e)

* Senate warns tech companies on foreign interference  (https://www.theverge.com/2018/8/2/17641416/senate-intelligence-hearing-foreign-interference-facebook)

* Windows by the numbers (https://www.computerworld.com/article/3199373/windows-pcs/windows-by-the-numbers-windows-10s-growth-continues.html)

* Several 120GB SSDs are selling for $28.00 (https://www.pcworld.com/article/3294957/computers/price-war-now-several-120gb-ssds-are-selling-for-a-ludicrously-low-28.html#tk.rss_all)

* Phone etiquette  (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-45042096)

* How to pick the Microsoft Surface that’s right for you (https://www.theverge.com/2018/8/2/17608116/microsoft-surface-pick-right-for-you)

* Your viewing guide to the best meteor showers in years (https://www.forbes.com/sites/startswithabang/2018/08/02/your-viewing-guide-to-the-best-meteor-shower-in-years-2018s-perseids/#72675b7330e3)

* $50.00 a month for 1Mps (https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2018/08/50-a-month-for-1mbps-how-att-and-verizon-rip-off-dsl-customers/)

* Comcast wants you to use your phone less (https://www.theverge.com/2018/8/2/17644256/comcasts-xfinity-mobile-phone-cleanse-seven-day-challenge)

* Acer Chromebook 13 and Chromebook Spin 13 (https://www.