Apparently, the US TikTok deal is settled, but some seem to be more concerned now. Apple dropped some new AirTags. Plus plenty of other tech news and tips to catch up on this week to help you get out there and tech better.
INTRO (00:00)
Apple launches AirTag 2 with improved range, louder speaker, more (02:50)
MAIN TOPIC: TikTok is US owned kinda (09:25)
- TikTok finalizes deal to form new American entity
- TikTok is now collecting even more data about its users. Here are the 3 biggest changes
- TikTok in the US is already broken in some ways, here’s why
- Meta announces ads are coming to Threads next week
DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Move Lockscreen Widgets to Bottom of Screen (18:30)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (23:20)
- Food delivery robot obliterated by oncoming train in Miami crash
- New Jersey law requires e-bike drivers to have license, insurance after multiple deadly crashes
- Television turns 100
- Comic-Con bans AI art after artist pushback
- Weight-loss drugs could save U.S. airlines $580 million per year
- Almost everyone layed off at Vimeo following Bending Spoons buyout
- The Samsung Galaxy Z Trifold will cost $2,900 in the US
TAKES:
- T-Mobile activates free cellular Starlink in the US as winter storm rolls in (28:20)
- There are now more than 1 million “.ai” websites, contributing an estimated $70 million to Anguilla’s government revenue last year (33:25)
- New California law means big changes for photos of homes in real estate listings (35:40)
BONUS ODD TAKE: Sandcastles (39:25)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: Hanzim Tea Light Candles with Remote Control (41:05)
Nate: Amazon Basic Care 24 Hour Allergy Relief, Cetirizine Hydrochloride Tablets, 10 mg, 300 Count (Packaging may vary) (45:00)
RAMAZON PURCHASE OF THE WEEK (47:40)
