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Contact tracing is proving to be a hot topic by those 55 and over with a majority of Americans reject the idea of being traced. Meanwhile, a new initiative is proving to be unpopular with at least one of my former listeners. For those of you supporting the show in the ways you can I do appreciate it I really do.

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39:33–Scientists predicting when the sun is going to be more active
40:22–Best Wi-Fi 6 routers
42:40–FCC Republican has “deep reservations”
16:22–Apple claims “half a trillion” dollars
44:52–DoorDash will deliver non-prescription essentials from CVS
45:25–T-Mobile outage cuts off users in the U.S.
58:13–Samsung’s $600 5G Galaxy phone launches
46:01–AT&T expands 5G network
46:28–Jeff Bezos agrees to testify before antitrust hearing
19:15–Tim Cook praises Supreme Court ruling
58:03–Best Android phones under $300.00
48:25–The best Chromebooks
22:57–The U.S. falls out of top 10 fastest broadband speeds
49:45–Apple will give students free AirPods when buying a MacBook Air
52:33–Germany prepares to launch COVID-19 app
52:46–Airbnb agrees to hand over hosts’ data
Apple offers interest-free financing on more products
33:11–6 eBay employees charged with sending threats
Facebook won’t share ad revenue
29:19–SpaceX has a month to prove Starlink is worthy
37:29–Sen. Josh Hawley proposed legislation, Section 230
32:15–Vietnam bans drones
11:36–More than 7 in 10 Americans won’t use contract-tracing apps

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Apple is reportedly tracking looters that broke into a Philadelphia Apple store and stole phones and other merchandise. Hopefully cooler heads will prevail and law and order can resume. SpaceX is back in the news again with another successful launch. Read about it below. See you next week with a full production schedule.

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Show Notes:

33:35–Signal adds facial recognition
35:32–Scientists spot “special and familiar” Earth-like planet
55:29–How to spot and avoid tech support refund scams
37:35–Amazon sued over warehouse safety conditions
38:29–Keep a fully charged phone power bank at home
17:18–FCC extends deadline for ISPs to stop charging customers
39:56–CDT to sue Donald Trump
41:29–Small ISP cancels data caps permanently
45:43–Hulu will stop working on some older Roku devices
46:33–Tim Cook says Apple “must do more” to combat racism
19:32–Facebook to block ads from state-controlled media
Facebook now lets everyone export media to Google Photos
22:19–Google says state-backed hackers are targeting campaigns
Criterion will stream titles by black filmmakers for free
48:53–Slack Q1
Germany will require electric vehicle charging
49:44–Samsung heir target of arrest warrant request
13:34–Apple tracks looters who steal iPhones
52:18–Google faces $5 billion lawsuit
30:35–Amazon licenses Slack
Google makes it easier to use security keys
29:35–GM is reportedly working on an electric delivery van
15:18–SpaceX launches 60 more Starlink satellites

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Big congrats to SpaceX for a successful launch of Demo 2 in getting America back in the manned space lift business. It was a spectacular launch and then rendezvous with the Internation Space Station. Great job on capturing the flag and handily beating Boeing. Lot’s to talk about today and some good feedback from the last show. Stay safe in your communities everyone.

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Show Notes::

28:22–Tech giants pledge funds to fight racial injustice
21:52–NASA’s SpaceX astronauts to bring back a special flag
What is an ARM processor?
33:34–The 4 best tools to manage your MP3 music collection
34:24–Italy’s “Immuni” contract tracing app
35:59–Samsungs rotating mobile-friendly tv for $1,999.00
Facebook employees walkout
37:02–Samsung launches Access
37:50–T-Mobile offers 5G in all 50 states
38:46–Google’s advanced hacking protection to Nest devices
Sony postpones PS5 event
How to scan documents with your phone
Apple releases iOS 13.5.1
41:23–Honda is donating 130,000 face shields
41:42–What’s new on Netflix
29:28–Twitter, Redditt file in support of lawsuit challenging US govt.
41:54–How your smartwatch can help you track COVID-19 symptoms
26:30–Microsoft cuts dozens of staff
Apple paid a researcher $100,000 for reporting a flaw

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Tonight I break down Section 230 of the CDA which I am sure half the planet is going crazy over today as they have no clue what it is, how it has let the Internet grow, and why Twitter may have really screwed up regardless of what you think of the president. Sadly there is wide support on both sides of the aisle to rein in 203 abuse. You simply cannot have it both ways. Plus I discuss how I almost electrocuted myself last weekend.

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Show Notes:

42:53–Brave builds privacy-focused video chat right in the browser
44:04–Google adds anxiety self-assessment to search
40:15–Uber says 158,000 drivers will lose work
49:32–This custom webcam where you take Zoom calls from the couch
51:11–Amazon to offer permanent roles to 70% of new hires
51:21–Nuro will test autonomous prescription delivery for CVS
52:22–Qualcomm’s first Wi-Fi 6E chips
Hulu is testing watch parties
53:33–Facebook will verify identities
54:18–G Suite users can make Google Voice calls inside Gmail
12:48–Mark Zuckerberg and Jack Dorsey disagree
Trump may punish Google, Facebook, and Twitter
37:02–Arizona sues Google
Boeing brings back the 737 Max but there is also layoffs
42:17–Amazon won’t support HBO Max
41:47–iPhone 12 could be launching this November
Jeff Bezos says no workers were fired for speaking out

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Well several things to talk about tonight is the ongoing picking of winners and losers. I also share a bit of news I have not yet made public but thought to do so in light of everything that is going on. I hope your all well and enjoy the memorial day weekend if you are allowed to go outside without being arrested. I think a bit cynical tonight is a word I was looking for during the show.

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Show Notes:

Scientists discover first of its kind asteroid
42:00–T-Mobile’s free mobile service for first responders
29:18–Grandmother ordered to delete Facebook photos
43:46–AT&T will stop advertising it’s fake 5G service
47:22–Jack Dorsey donates $5 million
48:39–Facebook unveils a new Messenger
51:53–ScreenHits TV
Spotify can work from home until 2021
54:23–Amazon reportedly delays Amazon Prime Day
54:55–Samsung 2,000 nit outdoor QLED TV
38:11–Netflix will start canceling dormant subscriptions
56:01–Google Action Blocks
Facebook employees may face pay cuts
25:18–Facebook Workplace Rooms
Fitbit’s in-app study on COVID-19
59:30–Nvidia Q1
01:00:03–Disney Plus in June
34:33–COVID-19 drives 52% surge in data used in mobile app downloads
31:35–Apple wants to help parents and teachers
Intel has big plans
01:02:06–Twitter is testing new conversation settings
01:02:54–Expedia Q1

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