Podcast

FCC Get’s 90,000+ Comments from Starlink Customers #1610

Starlink customers don't want their service interrupted by Dish and have filed 90,000+ comments with the FCC over the matter, including yours truly, who want to ensure that high-speed internet via Starlink remains. Many of the comments are similar to those I made as well.

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Todd Cochrane
Podcast
Meta
Meta’s AI Model Translates 200 Languages

Meta’s AI Model Translates 200 Languages

Meta (parent company of Facebook and Instagram) posted news titled: “New AI Model Translates 200 Languages, Making Technology Accessible to More People”. Meta started with two “Takeaways”: Our latest AI model, NLLB-200, can translate 200 different languages and improves the…

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JenThorpe
Microsoft

CMA Investigates Microsoft Acquisition of Activision Blizzard

The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) announced that it is investigating the anticipated acquisition by Microsoft Corporation of Activision Blizzard, Inc. The CMA stated that July 6, 2022 is the launch of the merger inquiry, and it gave notice…

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JenThorpe
Apple

Apple Previews Lockdown Mode To Protect Users From Spyware

Apple announced it is previewing a groundbreaking security capability that offers specialized additional protection to users who may be at risk of highly targeted cyberattacks from private companies developing state-sponsored mercenary spyware. Apple is also providing details of its $10…

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JenThorpe
Podcast

FCC Says Kill TikTok #1609

The FCC says TikTok is a national security risk and it's time the app is banned from Apple and Android devices. This has come as a surprise as it's not a conservative majority asking for the removal. What will happen nobody knows. Also in today's show, the video format is evolving and if you have ideas I would love your input.

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Todd Cochrane
Podcast
Meta
Meta Adds Discord-Like Features To Facebook Groups

Meta Adds Discord-Like Features To Facebook Groups

Meta (parent company of Facebook and Instagram) announced that they are testing new ways to quickly access your favorite Facebook Groups and to simplify how they are organized. Meta also introduced channels, which are focused spaces for people to connect…

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JenThorpe
Information

Airbnb Officially Codifies Party Ban

Airbnb announced that they are codifying the party ban that was enacted in August of 2020 (as a temporary ban). According to Airbnb, the temporary ban has proved effective, and they officially codified the ban as their policy. Airbnb provided…

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JenThorpe