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Tech news, in a byte-sized update. Hosted by Jason Snell and Stephen Hackett.

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198: November 8, 2018 Nov 08, 2018

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Samsung's gonna Samsung.

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This is Samsung’s foldable smartphone - The Verge

Android will natively support devices with foldable displays - The Verge

Samsung cleans up its Android skin with 'One UI'

Samsung opens Bixby assistant to developers

197: November 7, 2018 Nov 07, 2018

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Qualcomm has to change how it patents its cellular modem tech; Netflix is getting into animated series; Microsoft's Cortona boss is leaving the company.

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Qualcomm must license patents to competing chipmakers, court rules - The Verge

Netflix Teams With ‘Powerpuff Girls’ Creator, ‘Breadwinner’ Director – Variety

Microsoft's Cortana boss Javier Soltero is leaving the company | ZDNet

196: November 6, 2018 Nov 06, 2018

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Samsung is teasing a foldable phone and Lime wants its users to stay safe. In non-tech news, Tuesday is Election Day in the United States. Don't miss the chance to have your vote heard.

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Samsung teases its foldable phone reveal with social media avatars - The Verge

Lime puts $3 million toward promoting e-scooter safety

Everything You Need to Vote - Vote.org

195: November 5, 2018 Nov 05, 2018

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Tesla's legal problems are still worsening; the iPhone may switch to 5G as early as 2020; Amazon's choice of location for its new HQ is narrowing.

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Tesla subpoenaed in the SEC’s Model 3 investigation - The Verge

The iPhone will get 5G in 2020

Amazon's narrowed 'HQ2' picks include Dallas and NYC

194: November 2, 2018 Nov 02, 2018

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Uber has created a perks system for drivers, Google saw protests at its campuses around the world, and Apple is changing how it reports its earnings every quarter.

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Uber will start rewarding high-performing drivers with better earnings and free college tuition - The Verge

Google organizers call for new harassment policies amid mass walkout - The Verge

How Google Protected Andy Rubin, the ‘Father of Android’ - The New York Times

Apple results: A record September quarter with $62.9B revenue - Six Colors

Apple will stop reporting how many iPhones, iPads and Macs it sells

193: November 1, 2018 Nov 01, 2018

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Twitter seeks more detail about spam posts; Apple halts the distribution of an Apple Watch update that may be breaking some watches; and autonomous delivery robots are loosed upon the citizens of Milton Keynes.

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Twitter’s spam reporting tool now lets you specify type, including if it’s a fake account | TechCrunch

Some Apple Watch users experiencing bricked devices after updating to watchOS 5.1 - 9to5Mac

Robot company Starship Technologies start Milton Keynes deliveries - BBC News

Starship Technologies launches commercial package delivery service using autonomous robots | VentureBeat

192: October 31, 2018 Oct 31, 2018

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As expected, Apple had a lot of news to share today about Macs and iPad. Elsewhere, NASA has said goodbye to a workhorse of a space telescope.

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Highlights from Apple’s keynote event - Apple

On the Retina MacBook Air – 512 Pixels

On the New Mac mini – 512 Pixels

The Kepler Space Telescope is dead - The Verge

191: October 30, 2018 Oct 30, 2018

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The OnePlus 6T is here, as is the RED Hydrogen One, and the two phones couldn't be more different. Meanwhile, Apple is prepping for its iPad and Mac event in New York City.

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Life with the OnePlus 6T: A better phone with less compromise

The OnePlus 6T might be the company’s big break in America - The Verge

RED Hydrogen One Review: Red, dead, no redemption - The Verge

a “holographic” display

Apple Invites Media to October 30th Event in New York City - Mac Rumors

190: October 29, 2018 Oct 29, 2018

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IBM buys Red Hat; Twitter admits it failed to suspend a suspected bomber after death threats he made; and a social-media network finds it hard to do business after hosting the anti-Semitic thoughts of a mass-murder suspect.

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IBM to acquire Red Hat in deal valued at $34 billion

Two more platforms have suspended Gab in the wake of Pittsburgh shooting - The Verge

Twitter suspends accounts linked to mail bomb suspect | TechCrunch

Paypal bans Gab following Pittsburgh shooting - The Verge

189: October 26, 2018 Oct 26, 2018

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The New York Times alleged that Google paid off executives accused of sexual misconduct; the Wall Street Journal detailed Netflix's firing practices; and the Library of Congress hands a win to the "right to repair" movement.

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Netflix CEO Reed Hastings used 'keeper test' to fire product chief: Report - Business Insider

How Google Protected Andy Rubin, the ‘Father of Android’ - The New York Times

In Groundbreaking Decision, Feds Say Hacking DRM to Fix Your Electronics Is Legal - Motherboard

We Can't Let John Deere Destroy the Very Idea of Ownership | WIRED

Copyright Office Ruling Imposes Sweeping Right to Repair Reforms | iFixit

The final ruling was released today, along with 342 pages of background. Our work, and that of our allies, was cited extensively. The Copyright Office clearly understands the frustration that the repair community is experiencing. In the introduction to their ruling, they include this quote, “[i]t’s my own damn car, I paid for it, I should be able to repair it or have the person of my choice do it for me.”