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April 14, 2022Tech News Weekly 230: Musk's Offer To Buy Twitter
Imran Ahmed from the Center For Countering Digital Hate talks about the negligence of Instagram in protecting women from misogynistic harassment via direct message on the platform.

Owen Thomas from Protocol walks through the possibilities facing Twitter in light of Elon Musks' offer to buy the company.

Owen Thomas sticks around to shed light on the Dorsey tweet NFT that sold for millions in 2021 and is now struggling to bring in six figures in 2022.

Mikah's story of the week shows how CNN+ is fighting for daily active users a few weeks after launch.

Hosts: Jason Howell and Mikah Sargent

Guests: Imran Ahmed and Owen Thomas

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53 min
April 12, 2022All About Android 573: Essential Home Returns
Latest Android 12 QPR3 Beta includes fix for Dirty Pipe exploit on Pixel 6.

Unlimited Google Photos backup returns as exclusive Google One tier for T-Mobile customers.

Google joins Samsung in working with iFixit on a self-repair program.

Essential's never-released smart speaker surfaces running Android on its circular display.

Essential Inc never released smart speaker prototype unique.

The Vivo X Fold has a fingerprint reader on both screens.

Exclusive: OnePlus working on its first foldable smartphone; will be identical to OPPO Find N.

Google Lens 'multi-search' lets you ask questions about photos, now in beta on Android and iOS.

Go beyond the search box: Introducing multi-search.

Google Play will hide and block downloads for outdated apps starting later this year.

Google Play pilot program will let Japanese gamers play real claw machines to win real prizes.

An issue with Google Messages category sorting.

How do I share location in Android Auto?

A frustration with Google Maps Discovery.

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Hosts: Jason Howell, Ron Richards, and Huyen Tue Dao

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1 hr 21 min
April 07, 2022Tech News Weekly 229: Twitter's Embed Mess
Along with plans for an edit button and Elon Musk joining its board, Twitter made another change recently: It changed the way deleted Tweets appear in embeds. OpenAI revealed the latest iteration of its AI-generated art engine, DALL•E 2. Reddit brought back its collaborative internet art piece, Reddit Place. Big Tech has a lot to say about the Senate's American Innovation and Choice Online Act.

First, Kevin Marks of Microformats shares details about Twitter's embedded Tweets. The company no longer shows deleted Tweets embedded in webpages.

Then, Open AI researchers, Prafulla Dhariwal and Aditya Ramesh, stop by to talk about DALL•E 2, the latest iteration of its AI system that creates realistic images and art from natural language descriptions.

Then, Jason talks about Reddit's Place subreddit, a collaborative artwork relaunched on April 1.

Lastly, Mikah digs in to the details of the Senate's American Innovation and Choice Online Act — a bill aimed at stopping Big Tech from prioritizing its own content and products over that of other companies who use its products and services.

Hosts: Jason Howell and Mikah Sargent

Guests: Kevin Marks, Prafulla Dhariwal, and Aditya Ramesh

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1 hr 3 min
April 05, 2022All About Android 572: Dual Wielding eSIMs
Google looks to be building Bluetooth tracker detection directly into Android.

Google's patented solution to an eSIM limitation is coming to Android 13.

Samsung Is Making It a Lot Easier to Repair Your Galaxy Smartphone.

Google's April Pixel update includes wireless charging fixes for Pixel 6 phones.

The OnePlus 10 Pro Is a Perfectly Respectable Third Choice in the Android Wars.

Motorola's Edge+ Is Capable, but Its Camera Can't Compete.

Xiaomi's 12 Pro Is a Great Android Phone, but You Still Can't Buy It.

Samsung's Galaxy A53 Is a Well-Stocked Mid-Range Smartphone.

Google's Latest Android Feature Drop Finally Brings Justice to the Green Bubble.

Gboard will 'Emojify' what you've typed with a new magic wand button.

Google finally gives Maps the green light to show traffic signals and stop signs.

Plex's New Universal Search Is Already Better Than Google.

Thank you for the Muzei recommendation!

Another perspective on the Android tablet ecosystem.

Tablets that double as a smart home dock.

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Hosts: Jason Howell, Ron Richards, Huyen Tue Dao, and Florence Ion

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1 hr 40 min
March 31, 2022Tech News Weekly 228: Not So Wyze
Ant and Jason ponder what the NFL+ streaming service might look like and if it can compare to the Sunday Ticket.

Author David Kushner talks about his investigation into virtual kidnapping and its traumatic and monetary impact on its victims.

LinkedIn is filled with AI-generated fake profiles in an attempt to aid in recruiting and it is definitely against the platform's rules.

Wyze is facing significant backlash after it failed to share a major vulnerability with its Wyze Cam family for three years.

Hosts: Jason Howell and Ant Pruitt

Guest: David Kushner

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58 min
March 29, 2022All About Android 571: Android 13 For Smart Displays
How Google is quietly building Android 13 for smart displays.

Source: Google working on a new Nest Hub with a detachable tablet form factor for 2022.

Android 13 deep dive: Every change up to DP2, is thoroughly documented.

Android 13 will add a setting to throttle Internet speeds.

GSMA: The State of Mobile Internet Connectivity 2021.

NOTHING'S FIRST SMARTPHONE IS AIMED AT APPLE, NOT ONEPLUS.

Xiaomi's latest phones face Geekbench delisting amid app throttling controversy.

@jfpoole: Here are results from a Xiaomi Mi 11 running Geekbench and Geekbench disguised as Fortnite. Single-core scores are 30% lower, and multi-core scores are 15% lower, in the Fortnite build.

The Xiaomi 11T & 11T Pro Review: Two Chips, With a Battery Focus.

The Pixel 6a could debut at Google I/O 2022 after all, along with a Pixel Watch 'teaser'.

New EU law could require iMessage and WhatsApp to work with other, smaller platforms.

Google Play to pilot a third-party billing option, starting with Spotify.

Spotify and Google Announce User Choice Billing.

Fan's review of the Xiaomi Pad 5.

Another way to silently silence Assistant.

Fiio BTR5 Bluetooth adapter and an audio routing question.

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Hosts: Jason Howell, Ron Richards, and Huyen Tue Dao

Guest: Mishaal Rahman

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1 hr 24 min
March 24, 2022Tech News Weekly 227: The Fall of Lapsus$
Mikah shares what the video game that was approved by the FDA to be prescribed for children with ADHD looks like and what it could mean for the games industry.

Joseph Cox from VICE has been following the Lapsus$ extortion group for a while and shares his insight into their activity and how it led to some major arrests right before show time.

iFixit tore down the new Mac Studio and Mikah details why those solid state drives aren't easily swappable for just anyone.

Jason summarizes a new report that shows how a paralyzed man in a locked-in state is able to communicate with his family through the use of brain implants.

Hosts: Jason Howell and Mikah Sargent

Guest: Joseph Cox

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1 hr 4 min
March 22, 2022All About Android 570: Deepfaking The Moon
Android 13 preview locks down notifications, adds more to the tablet taskbar.

Android 13 Developer Preview 2 hands-on: Top new features.

Android 13 continues the proud tradition of Do Not Disturb changes with a full rebrand.

Android 13 finally makes it possible to control smart home devices without unlocking your phone.

Google I/O 2022 takes place May 11–12 as a virtual event with live keynotes.

Sundar Pichai's slightly confusing tweet about it.

The Android lawn statues have disappeared from Google HQ, but here's why.

Android users can now quickly delete the last 15 minutes of their Google search history.

Samsung's Galaxy A53 Is a Well-Stocked Mid-Range Smartphone.

Pixel 6 sales carve out a sliver of the Android chipset market for Google Tensor in a new report.

The Xiaomi CyberDog is an awesome vision of our creepy smart home future.

Google Play on tablets, foldables will prioritize high-quality apps & warn about unoptimized ones.

Android Large Screen Quality Checklists.

Android's Messages, Dialer apps quietly sent text, call info to Google.

What Data Do The Google Dialer and Messages Apps On Android Send to Google?

Apple Just Nerfed Its Own App to Screw Over Google TV Users.

Samsung phones aren't really taking those pictures of the moon.

Ron finds a solution for his Google Homes always confirming things at night.

Still looking for a live wallpaper that works with Material You and photo albums?

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Hosts: Jason Howell, Ron Richards, and Huyen Tue Dao

Guest: Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ

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1 hr 48 min
March 17, 2022Tech News Weekly 226: Russians Turn to Clubhouse
Reviewing Apple's new lower-cost iPhone, the iPhone SE. Meta (Facebook) plans to add new parental supervision controls to its Meta Quest (Oculus Quest) headset. Russians turn to the Clubhouse app for news and information. Automattic shares its vision of the Web by way of WordPress, Tumblr, Pocket Casts, and more.

First, Geoffrey Fowler of the Washington Post joins Jason Howell and Mikah Sargent to talk about Apple's newly announced iPhone SE. While it might not be Apple's flagship phone, the lower-cost smartphone is sure to be a hit for budget-conscious consumers.

Then, TechCrunch's Amanda Silberling stops by to discuss Meta's (Facebook's) new parental supervision tools. The social media company has announced a roll-out of several new tools and settings geared at giving parents and guardians more control over the content their kids consume on the Meta Quest (Oculus Quest) headset.

Then, Jason talks about an uptick in usage for the social audio app Clubhouse. Russians and Ukrainians, alike, are using the app for news and information as Russian leadership seeks to shut down social media services in the country.

Lastly, Mikah shares an interview from The Verge with Automattic's Matt Mullenweg. Mullenweg discusses his vision of the Web, shares his thoughts on web3, and highlights his appreciation of open-source software.

Hosts: Jason Howell and Mikah Sargent

Guests: Geoffrey Fowler and Amanda Silberling

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1 hr 6 min
March 15, 2022All About Android 569: Android Beta-Mageddon
Google shares a grand vision of tablets surpassing laptop sales, 'tablet-first' Android apps, more.

Google releases Android 12 QPR3 Beta 1 to start previewing June's Pixel Feature Drop.

Google directly integrating Air Raid Alerts into Android phones in Ukraine.

Xiaomi 12 Pro global flagship announced for $999.

Samsung Galaxy S22 update now widely available removes performance throttling in apps and games.

Samsung's flagship Galaxy Tab S8 series tablets also throttle performance in some apps and games.

Carl Pei's Nothing to confirm 'product roadmap' at March 23 event.

Money for Nothing and chips from a Series B.

Android getting an 'archive' feature to let you free up device storage without uninstalling apps.

Freeing up 60% of storage for apps.

'Play as you download' coming soon to all on Android 12 as Google launches 'Partner Program for Games'.

Google Play Games brings Android games to PC, available now in select areas.

Google Home rolling out redesigned device grid for fast volume, brightness adjustments.

Why are neckband headphones getting rid of useful buttons?

Help me find a live wallpaper for my photo albums that's Material You friendly!

Some Google Pixel phones can't make contactless payments after March patch.

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Hosts: Jason Howell, Ron Richards, and Huyen Tue Dao

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1 hr 29 min

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