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97: June 20, 2018 Jun 20, 2018

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Google has launched a podcast client for Android, Oppo has a crazy new phone, and the Echo is getting cozy in hotel rooms.

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Google Podcasts launches for Android with personalized recommendations - The Verge

Oppo's all-screen Find X hides a pop-up selfie camera

Alexa for hotels lets guests order room service, control in-room smart devices [Updated] | Ars Technica

96: June 19, 2018 Jun 19, 2018

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Trump wants a Space Force, video game addiction is officially a disease, and the tronc brand is dead.

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Trump: ‘We are going to have the Space Force’ - SpaceNews.com

The WHO officially puts gaming on its list of addictions

Tronc to change name back to Tribune Publishing after years of ridicule - The Verge

95: June 18, 2018 Jun 18, 2018

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Foxconn is building in the United States, Elizabeth Holmes is facing Theranos-releated charges and Apple is teaming up with Oprah.

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Foxconn establishes its North American headquarters in Milwaukee

Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes indicted for alleged fraud; out as CEO

Apple snags Oprah Winfrey in original content deal | Ars Technica

Oprah Winfrey Inks Content Deal With Apple | Hollywood Reporter

94: June 15, 2018 Jun 15, 2018

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Nothing can keep AT&T and Time Warner apart now, even though the latter's former business is in hot water with New York. Also, Snap is doing stuff.

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The Justice Department will let the AT&T–Time Warner merger close - The Verge

New York threatens to revoke Charter’s purchase of Time Warner Cable | Ars Technica

Snapchat lets third-party apps use its AR camera, Bitmoji and more

93: June 14, 2018 Jun 14, 2018

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Twitter is leaning into news, while NASA's Opportunity rover is riding out a massive Martian dust storm. Meanwhile, Apple is working to make the iPhone more secure against law enforcement hacking.

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Twitter is putting more live news events in your timeline and notifications - The Verge

Opportunity Hunkers Down During Dust Storm | NASA

Apple to undercut popular law-enforcement tool for cracking iPhones | Reuters

Apple to Close iPhone Security Hole That Police Use to Crack Devices - The New York Times

92: June 13, 2018 Jun 13, 2018

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AT&T has gotten the nod to purchase Time Warner, Nintendo showed off future titles at E3, and Tesla is letting go of 9% of its staff.

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Federal judge clears AT&T's bid for Time Warner with no conditions

Nintendo’s E3 2018 presentation: the nine biggest games - The Verge

Tesla Is Cutting About 9% of Workers on Musk's Profitability Push - Bloomberg

91: June 12, 2018 Jun 12, 2018

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Net neutrality is dead, Palmer Lucky wants to secure the border, and a Fitbit for kids is now for sale.

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Net neutrality ends today

Inside Anduril, Palmer Luckey's Bid to Build a Border Wall | WIRED

Fitbit’s $100 fitness tracker for kids is now available to buy - The Verge

90: June 11, 2018 Jun 11, 2018

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Microsoft is scooping up game studios, Apple may ditch the physical buttons on the Apple Watch, and Airbnb is helping people host others during emergencies.