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On today's show, we'll talk about the launch of Otto, a startup that's in the game of self-driving vehicles; how to increase diversity in the tech industry; and the latest smart tech for your garden.

On today's show, we'll talk about more relaxed investment rules from the Securities and Exchange Commission; what the ongoing Verizon strike tells us about the changing telecom landscape; and Google's developer's conference, where the tech company is expected to unveil a competitor to Amazon Echo.

On today's show, we'll talk about online astroturfing, the practice of leaving fake positive feedback for consumer products; look at Facebook's decision to publish its editorial guidelines and the danger of biased algorithms; and play this week's Silicon Tally with Mita Carriman, the CEO of tech startup Adventurely.

On today's show, we'll talk about increasing rates of sextortion — a form of online abuse where hackers try to blackmail others into sending them adult content. We'll also chat with actor Martin Starr, who plays Bertram Gilfoyle on the HBO series "Silicon Valley."

On today's show, we'll talk about the launch of Amazon Video Direct and how content creators can reap financial benefits from the platform; how tension among co-workers can lead to success; and Uber's plans for a drivers' guild in New York. 

On today's show, we'll talk about plans for IBM's Watson to tackle cybersecurity; discuss the unveiling of Viv, a digital assistant; and interview the CEO of Periscope, Kayvon Beykpour.

On today's show, we'll talk about usability issues with Apple Music; look at a proposal in Germany for a fleet of self-driving vehicles; and interview entrepreneur Chet Kanojia about his new company Starry, which creates products that aim to improve your internet experience.

On today's show, we'll talk about Gemini's Ether currency; recap the latest development in the strange saga over Bitcoin's inventor; and play this week's Silicon Tally with Erica Berger, the founder and CEO of content discovery network Catchpool.

On today's show, we'll talk about NewFronts, a series of events where digital media players vie for ad money. Plus, we also interview Pinterest's CEO and chief creative officer about the photo-sharing site's global expansion.

On today's show, we'll talk about Tesla's place in the automotive world; look at the brief WhatsApp ban in Brazil; and interview the CEO of Vimeo about the company's evolution.