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178: October 11, 2018 Oct 11, 2018

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Apple may begin releasing free TV shows next year in order to drive users into its TV app; Amazon kills a hiring tool that downgraded women job applicants; and NASA get some bad news about its next-generation rocket.

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Apple plans to give away original content for free to device owners

Steve Kovach on Twitter: "Scoop from @sherman4949: Apple is going to give some of its free original shows away for free in the TV app on its devices. It's a prelude to a paid, Netflix-like service. Coming next year. https://t.co/Q7EUNLuQoV"

Amazon scraps secret AI recruiting tool that showed bias against women | Reuters

NASA can look forward to even more costs and longer delays for its next big rocket - The Verge

177: October 10, 2018 Oct 10, 2018

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Google! Google! Google! Google! Google!

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The 5 biggest announcements from the Google Pixel 3 event - The Verge

Google Home Hub - Smart Home Controller - Google Store

Google Pixel Slate, Tablet with Google Assistant - Google Store

Pixel 3 - A New Way to See the World - Google Store

176: October 9, 2018 Oct 09, 2018

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Google has a data breach and sends Google+ to a better place; Facebook announces its own voice-assistant hardware; and Google decides not to bid on a huge military contract.

175: October 8, 2018 Oct 08, 2018

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Apple tells Congress there is no evidence of the China-based hack Bloomberg reported last week; Microsoft's latest Windows 10 is deleting customer data, and Google can't stop the Pixel leaks.

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Apple tells Congress it found no signs of hacking attack | Reuters

Data-deletion bug forces Microsoft to suspend rollout of Windows 10 update | Ars Technica

Google's Chrome OS tablet leaks in vivid detail

174: October 5, 2018 Oct 05, 2018

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Bloomberg has published a wild report about hardware security concerns in servers; Nintendo is rumored to be preparing an updated Switch, and Bird is going the extra mile for customers who want to commute on a scooter.

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The Big Hack: How China Used a Tiny Chip to Infiltrate U.S. Companies - Bloomberg

Apple and Amazon explicitly deny claims that servers were compromised by Chinese chips - The Verge

The Big Hack: Amazon, Apple, Supermicro, and Beijing Respond - Bloomberg

Nintendo Plans New Version of Switch Next Year - WSJ

WSJ: New Nintendo Switch planned for 2019

Bird will start delivering electric scooters straight to people’s houses - The Verge

173: October 4, 2018 Oct 04, 2018

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Amazon raises its minimum wage; Wi-Fi gets a sensible new naming system; and video piracy is back on the rise.

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The Rise of Netflix Competitors Has Pushed Consumers Back Toward Piracy - Motherboard

Amazon Wage Hike Aims to Secure Holiday Help in Tight Job Market - Bloomberg

Amazon Eliminating Bonuses, Stock Awards to Help Pay for Raise - Bloomberg

Here come Wi-Fi 4, 5 and 6 in plan to simplify 802.11 networking names - CNET

Wi-Fi now has version numbers, and Wi-Fi 6 comes out next year - The Verge

172: October 3, 2018 Oct 03, 2018

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Microsoft had a busy day.

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Microsoft Surface event 2018: all of the latest news - The Verge

171: October 2, 2018 Oct 02, 2018

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Instagram's founders pick their replacement; Google Maps gets a tab for commuters; and IMDB becomes Amazon vehicle for ad-supported streaming video.

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Co-founders Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger announce Adam Mosseri as new Head of Instagram – Instagram

Google Maps' new commute tab plans every leg of your journey

Take control of your commute with Google Maps

Amazon planning new free video service to compete for TV ad dollars

170: October 1, 2018 Oct 01, 2018

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Facebook's massive security breach; California takes on the FCC in terms of net neutrality; and Elon Musk settles with the SEC after a very bad tweet.