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Disney+ to crack down on password sharing - https://www.androidcentral.com/streaming-tv/disney-plus-password-sharing-crackdown-begins-june-2024
A new bipartisan digital privacy bill - https://www.theverge.com/2024/4/8/24124143/lawmakers-unveil-bipartisan-comprehensive-digital-american-privacy-rights-act-bill
Hospital helpdesk targeted by hackers - https://www.techradar.com/pro/hospital-helpdesks-targeted-by-hackers-us-health-department-warns
EU regulators and Apple - https://finance.yahoo.com/news/eu-regulators-assess-apples-plan-105142513.html
People like leaving their TVs on in the background - https://www.theverge.com/2024/4/8/24124302/free-ad-supported-streaming-tvs-background-data
Another SpaceX launch is seen in Arizona's night sky - https://www.azfamily.com/2024/04/07/2nd-spacex-launch-this-week-lights-up-arizonas-night-sky/
Gemini AI is coming to Android - https://www.extremetech.com/mobile/gemini-ai-is-coming-to-the-android-google-app-will-replace-assistant
A 'lookup button' for unknown callers - https://techviral.net/google-to-bring-lookup-button-for-unknown-callers-on-android/
Chipolo - https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/chipolo-card-point-one-point-launch-airtag-android-alternative-news/
Drones that charge on power lines - https://www.engadget.com/drones-that-charge-on-power-lines-may-not-be-the-best-idea-163942109.html?src=rss
Fly Me To The Moon - https://www.engadget.com/fly-me-to-the-moon-trailer-plays-right-into-apollo-11-conspiracy-theorists-hands-174547851.html?src=rss
OpenAI and YouTube - https://futurism.com/openai-gpt4-youtube
'Summarize this email' - https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/summarize-this-email-button-coming-to-the-gmail-app
Google's bottom search bar - https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/google-app-bottom-search-bar-redesign-on-android
The latest iPhone 16 battery leak - https://www.techradar.com/phones/iphone/the-latest-iphone-16-battery-leak-is-great-news-for-some-models-but-bad-news-for-one
iDrive - https://www.techradar.com/pro/software-services/idrive-is-adding-cloud-to-cloud-backup-for-personal-google-accounts
NSA makes an appointment for a cybersecurity director - https://www.securityweek.com/nsa-appoints-dave-luber-as-cybersecurity-director/
Tesla Robotaxis - https://www.techradar.com/vehicle-tech/hybrid-electric-vehicles/tesla-robotaxis-set-for-august-launch-as-musk-denies-the-project-has-killed-off-affordable-model-2
Android Auto is behaving weirdly - https://www.techradar.com/computing/websites-apps/android-auto-behaving-weirdly-with-voice-commands-if-you-dont-use-google-maps-a-fix-is-rolling-out-now
Nothing set to unveil something - https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/nothing-set-to-unveil-something-in-april-and-that-something-is-two-new-earbuds
This fake Midjourney Facebook page - https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/this-fake-midjourney-facebook-page-tried-to-push-malware-on-over-a-million-people
An Apple TV with a camera would support gestures - https://www.techradar.com/televisions/home-theater/new-report-says-an-apple-tv-with-camera-would-support-gestures-but-do-we-really-need-this
Magneto bug exploited to steal payment data - https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/magento-bug-exploited-to-steal-payment-data-from-ecommerce-websites
Crowdfense offering millions - https://www.securityweek.com/company-offering-30-million-for-android-ios-browser-zero-day-exploits/
Industrial robots make work less meaningful for real people - https://www.techradar.com/pro/industrial-robots-make-work-less-meaningful-for-real-people
When is the next solar eclipse? - https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2024/04/08/when-is-the-next-solar-eclipse-michigan/73040651007/
Elon Musk threatens to disobey court order - https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/04/elon-musk-threatens-to-disobey-court-order-over-banned-profiles/
Spotify tests AI-generated playlists - https://www.engadget.com/spotify-tests-ai-generated-playlists-based-on-text-prompts-103115117.html?src=rss
Animals at risk - https://www.theregister.com/2024/04/08/cyber_incident_strikes_veterinary_services/