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'American Spies' author Jennifer Granick on privacy in the age of surveillance Feb 21, 2017

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The internet makes access to information incredibly easy, and we normally see that as a good thing. But what if the information being accessed is details of our private lives? And what if the person accessing them is a government intelligence agency? This week we speak with Jennifer Granick, author of "American Spies" and director of civil liberties at the Stanford Center for Internet and Society, about the quest for privacy in the age of surveillance.

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GearedUp: Apple Music's new TV deals and a PC the size of an iPhone Feb 16, 2017

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Apple Music is taking on more and more TV shows, including James Corden' Carpool Karaoke and a brand new series called Planet of the Apps. What are they up to, and can they take on other TV streaming services? Plus, we take a look at the wars over wireless data plans, and a Windows 10 PC that's the size of an iPhone.

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Inside the world of Bill Gates: The full GeekWire interview Feb 14, 2017

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Saving the world is no easy task, but Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates won't let that get him down. In this one-on-one interview with GeekWire, Gates explains why he's still optimistic about the future of the world. Plus, inside details about his conversation with President Trump, and his take on Microsoft's progress under Satya Nadella.

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GearedUp! A smart helmet, some smart shades, and wireless earbuds Feb 10, 2017

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It's official: the Snapchat Spectacles have landed in Seattle! This week on Geared Up, we get a our very own pair from the new Seattle machine and revel in the frenzy of the mysterious glasses. Plus, we discuss the Coros smart helmet, the current favorite accessory of GeekWire editor Todd Bishop, which lets riders listen to music or podcasts through their bones. And we take a look at the newly released Beats X, wireless earbuds and competitors to the AirPods.

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The NBA embraces e-sports, and shipping is costing Amazon big time Feb 10, 2017

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The NBA announced its newest league this week — every team will now have an associated e-sports team of professional video game players. E-sports fans are thrilled, but the jury's out among more traditional basketball fans. Plus, Twitter keeps the ball rolling with its NFL partnership, and we dig into the numbers behind Amazon's delivery network. Free shipping for Amazon Prime members may sound like a good idea, but it's costing the company big time.

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