Tech News Weekly (Video)

TNW 219: Fast Times at Amazon High - FLoC Replaced by Topics, IRS.gov Facial Scanning, Paltry Phone Updates

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  • Issie Lapowsky from Protocol talks about Google's decision to bail on FLoC in favor of Topics. Is it better for privacy?
  • Tonya Riley from Cyberscoop shares the risks associated with IRS.gov's reliance on ID.me's facial scanning system.
  • Amazon brought its logistics prowess to a course at a High School, but are they being critical enough about their own business practices?
  • Google's expired Pixel 3 update schedule is a missed opportunity to gain positive brand affinity at a time when it really needs it.

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    Guests: Issie Lapowsky and Tonya Riley

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