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Lots of parties, including the U.S. government, have expressed privacy concerns about TikTok, the social network run by Chinese company ByteDance. Recently, a Redditor by the name of bangorlol claimed to have reverse-engineered the app and found it to be “a data collection service that is thinly veiled as a social network.” News editor Matt Wille wrote about this claim for Input. He joins us to talk about it. And later: Like many people in their twenties, writer Daisy Everingham downloaded TikTok for a laugh. Soon enough, she found Lesbian TikTok and was hooked. Daisy recently wrote about this joyful community for Input. She joins us to discuss.

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The Gap recently announced that it was teaming up with rapper and fashion designer Kanye West. The co-branded Yeezy Gap line will hit stores in 2021 and feature modestly priced apparel for men, women, and children. Input news writer Ian Servantes recently wrote about what this collaboration means for both Kanye and the Gap. Ian joins us to talk about his piece. And later: Pride felt different this year due in large part to the coronavirus, but nothing can slow down the queer streetwear movement. Brands like FLAVNT, Transguy Supply, and The Phluid Project are making people look and feel good, and raising funds for LGBTQAI+ organizations along the way. Writer Hayley Lind joins us to discuss.

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Tired of using your crappy webcam for all those Zoom calls? Then go high-def using your DSLR camera instead. Input guides editor Evan Rodgers recently wrote about how you can easily have the best-looking video on your work call. He joins us to discuss. And later: When it’s in action, the Waydoo Flyer One, a $4,000 electric surfboard, looks something like a flying carpet. And the great thing is, you don’t need any waves to ride it. The board, technically called an efoil, should be available before summer’s end. Input news editor Craig Wilson joins us to talk about this thrilling device.

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Jeff Bezos is the richest man on earth. So quit buying books from Amazon and start supporting indie booksellers instead – especially now that small retailers have been hit so hard by the coronavirus. Input news writer Matt Wille recently wrote a guide to buying books online without Amazon. He joins us to talk about it. And later: ‘(H)afrocentric’ is a satirical comic by Juliana “Jewels” Smith that centers on a biracial young woman in Oakland. Smith calls the work "a feminist version of ‘The Boondocks’." And given what’s going on in this country right now, it’s never felt more relevant, argues Input news editor Cheyenne MacDonald. She joins us to discuss.

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From ‘Death Stranding’ to ‘Cyberpunk 2077,’ lots of high-profile PC games are coming out in the second half of this year. And you’re going to want a killer gaming PC to play them all. Luckily, Input guides editor Evan Rodgers recently wrote a piece on how to build one for under $1,000. He joins us to discuss. And later: Adobe Photoshop, the powerhouse photo-editing software, recently celebrated its 30th anniversary. To mark the occasion, frequent Input contributor Chris Stokel-Walker explored the secret history of one of Photoshop’s weirdest, most wonderful features: a filter for creating a wide variety of 3D-rendered trees. He joins us to talk about it.

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Name a stylish celebrity and chances are there’s an Instagram account dedicated to their outfits. Input senior editor Edgar Alvarez recently interviewed the unlikely influencers behind the popular Shia LaBeouf and Jonah Hill stan accounts. Edgar joins us to chat. And later: GitHub CEO Nat Friedman said the technology company is looking to replace racially insensitive terms like “master” and “slave” across its website and documentation. The move is part of a bigger trend in tech that Input news writer Matt Wille recently explored. He joins us to discuss.

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At Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference keynote, which was virtual this year, the tech giant announced the next version of its mobile software, iOS 14. Apple also officially said it’s transitioning away from Intel processors to its own custom ARM-based chips. Input senior reviews editor Ray Wong joins us to talk about the big WWDC developments. And later: Apple introduced a number of innovations at its WWDC keynote. But among the male executives making presentations, there was nothing innovative about the way they dressed. Input news writer Ian Servantes dubbed the men’s fits “Big Kohl’s energy.” He joins us to discuss. Read more on inputmag.com/inputoutput.

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The Carlyle Group owns 50 percent of the streetwear brand Supreme. Carlyle also once held a minority stake in a manufacturer of tear gas used by police departments across the country. This has led to rumors linking Supreme to the tear gas used on Black Lives Matter protesters. Input news writer Ian Servantes, who investigated the supposed connection, joins us to discuss. And later: Anonymous Camera is the perfect app for the BLM protests. It’s a compact, super-offline piece of software that anonymizes faces, bodies, and voices. Input news writer Matt Wille joins us to talk about the app. Read more on inputmag.com/inputoutput.

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Sony recently unveiled its next-generation gaming console, the PlayStation 5, and a good deal of the internet hated the flashy design, mocking it with endless memes. Input senior reviews editor Ray Wong felt so strongly that he wrote an essay called “What the PlayStation 5 gets wrong about the future of design.” He joins us to discuss. And later: If you’re serious about what you wear, chances are you’ve come across these two dreaded words: "Japan-only." But thanks to internet proxy services, you don't have to live in Japan to buy "Japan-exclusive" streetwear. Input news writer Ian Servantes recently wrote a great guide to buying Japanese fashion online. He shares those tips with us.

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One of the most anticipated sneaker collections of the year, Nike’s sustainable Space Hippie line, drops in North America on July 3rd. Input senior editor Edgar Alvarez, who was lucky enough to get his hands on a pair of Space Hippie 03s, recently interviewed Nike’s sustainability design lead, Noah Murphy-Reinhertz, about what went into the shoes’ design. Edgar joins us to discuss. And later: In light of the Black Lives Matter protests, Input news writer Ian Servantes recently assembled a list of “10 stunning fashion pieces you can buy from black-owned brands right now.” Ian’s picks range from the well-known to the obscure, from shirts and shorts to an ornate ring. He joins us to talk about his list.

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