TWiG 638: Princess Floppy Wrists - Pixel 6 debate, Icelandverse, Apple self-repair program, investing in people

Goodbye, Staples Center. Hello, Crypto.com Arena.

US detains crypto-exchange exec for helping Ryuk ransomware gang launder profits.

Stacey hates her Pixel 6!

Be your own genius: Apple to Launch Self-Service Repair Program in Early 2022.

Google allegedly won't release a new Pixelbook in 2022.

A Former Facebook VP Thinks Investing in Humans Is the Future of VC.

Introducing the Icelandverse.

Mark Zuckerberg's Response To Iceland Tourism Ad Mocking Meta.

Paperless office back again as print hardware supplies jam.

Why you should consider using vFlat for book scanning.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro are infectious in all the wrong ways.

Miramax Sues Quentin Tarantino Over 'Pulp Fiction' NFT Auction.

Google says it's improving fingerprint scanner performance with a Pixel 6 update.

Google's latest Maps features help you avoid the holiday shopping crowds.

Google Meet calls hosted by premium Workspace tiers now support up to 500 participants.

Android TV apps can be remotely installed from your phone via new Play Store feature.

Google Camera 8.4 brings Timer light, disabling Exposure controls, & more to older Pixel phones.

Twitter acquires Threader.

We Read Twitter for Entertainment, Trust It for News (Unless We Vote Republican)

Twitter Makes Big Changes For Devs As It Eyes Decentralized Future.

Crypto believers bid on U.S. Constitution.

WEB2 VS WEB3.

Say goodbye to disappearing tweets.

Substack says it has more than 1 million paid subscriptions.

Big media strikes back at Substack.

JPMorgan sues Tesla for $162m after Musk tweets soured share deal.

PICKS:

Stacey - Mozilla *privacy not included List

Stacey - The writing of the gods

Jeff - Logitech POP Keys Wireless Keyboard

Ant - Follow David Lei on Instagram.

Ant - Lensrentals Keeper Program Announced

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