The robots have started their revolution, all over a chess game with a child. Put on your tinfoil hat, listen in to hear about that, and plenty more this week in the world of technology. Enjoy!
Followup:
Webb telescope suffered ‘uncorrectable damage’ (02:30)
Amazon is buying primary care tech provider One Medical for $3.9B (05:10)
Amazon sues 10K Facebook groups over fake reviews (09:50)
Microsoft latest big tech company to slow hiring (11:40)
Instagram is becoming TikTok (13:35)
FCC still says TikTok should be removed from app stores (15:05)
FCC is cracking down on ‘auto warranty’ robocalls (16:50)
Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: iCloud.com & Merge Contacts (18:40)
Takes:
BeReal is the top app in the App Store right now (23:10)
Rene Ritchie becomes Youtube Creator Liaison (26:30)
Apple reaches $50M settlement over defective MacBook keyboards (29:25)
Chess-playing robot breaks boy’s finger at Moscow tournament (32:25)
Gun applicants in NY will have to list social media accounts (34:10)
Bonus Odd Take: Medieval versions of contemporary corporate logos (37:20)
Picks of the Week:
Dave: Nintendo 3DS XL – All that Glitters Pawn Shop (38:40)
Nate: FAIRWIN Ratchet Belts for Men, Golf Web Belt for Jeans with Automatic Buckle Adjustable Tactical Nylon Mens Gun Belt (41:35)
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