Near Miss in Space, Starlink Plan Removal, LG TV Controversy & Hacking for Good | Hashtag Trending

In today's episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love discusses a recent close call between a Chinese satellite and a Starlink satellite, Starlink's quiet removal of its $40/month plan, LG TV's controversial update adding Microsoft Copilot as an unremovable app, and Fulu's nonprofit initiative that pays hackers to unlock devices restricted by manufacturers. Sponsored by Meter, this episode also contains news on the potential impacts of these events on technology and user rights.

00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message 00:58 Close Call in Space: Chinese Satellite vs. Starlink 03:05 Starlink's Mysterious $40 Plan Disappears 05:17 LG TVs Get Unwanted Microsoft Copilot 07:14 Fulu: The Right to Repair Movement's New Ally 10:00 Conclusion and Upcoming Schedule