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(TWTR SPC) Facebook's Fortnight Of Controversy Sep 25, 2021

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While I was off observing my wedding anniversary, your host @chrismessina spoke with @justinhendrix and @AuthorPMBarrett about Facebook's recent controversies as well as their own research into social media and political polarization.

Fri. 09/24 – China: No, Really. No Crypto. Sep 24, 2021

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China really, really, really wants you to know it’s serious about its Crypto crackdown. Google brought some Pixel-only features to everybody. Leaks ahead of next week’s Amazon event. New York passes a law on gig worker pay. And of course, the weekend longreads suggestions.

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Would-Be NFT Millionaires Throw Darts And Hit Duds (Bloomberg)
FILE NOT FOUND (The Verge)
How Apple built the iPhone 13’s Cinematic Mode (TechCrunch)
How to move Google Authenticator to your new iPhone (Apple Insider)
Nirvana in Bloom (The Ringer)
Nirvana’s “Nevermind” (New Yorker)
My Time with Kurt Cobain (New Yorker)

Thu. 09/23 – USB-C For Everybody! (Maybe By Law…) Sep 23, 2021

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We all sort of want the gadget world to move to USB-C, right? But do we want that to be government mandated? Very interesting executive departure from Facebook. Apple is telling leakers they don’t belong in Cupertino. Apple is still telling Fortnite to talk to the hand. And an interesting AR raise.

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One to charge them all: EU demands single plug for phones (AP)
Facebook Chief Technology Officer Schroepfer to Step Down (Bloomberg)
Tim Cook says employees who leak memos do not belong at Apple, according to leaked memo (The Verge)
Apple won’t let Fortnite back on iOS until the Epic v. Apple verdict is final (The Verge)
iPhone 13 and Apple Silicon (CreativeStrategies.com)
YouTube gets official video downloads on the web, saving you from using some very sketchy sites (Android Police)
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Chinese augmented reality glasses maker Nreal valued at $700 million after fresh funding (CNBC)

Wed. 09/22 – The Microsoft Surface Event Sep 22, 2021

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All the headlines and releases from today’s Microsoft Surface Event. Robinhood wants to get in the crypto wallet game. Microsoft finds Phishing as a Service on the darker corners of the web. And a rundown of some new Facebook controversies.

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Tue. 09/21 – iPhone Reviews, Kindle Drops And HP Laptops Sep 21, 2021

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HP refreshes its entire lineup. Those new Kindles are here. PayPal wants to super-app. Sorare is a very interesting raise. Coinbase backs down. Apple wants to detect cognitive decline. And the iPhone 13 and 13 Pro reviews are here.

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Mon 09/20 – New Kindles, Roku Sticks and Surface Pros! Sep 20, 2021

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Gadget news galore. New Roku Sticks officially announced. New Kindles officially leaked. New Surface Pro’s unofficially leaked ahead of this week’s event. Rumors of foldable Pixels. The NTSB wants Elon Musk to pump the breaks on Full Self-Driving. And why the Emmy’s last night was a milestone for streaming platforms generally.

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Roku debuts new Streaming Stick 4K bundles, software update with voice and mobile features (TechCrunch)
Amazon is going to release Kindle Paperwhite 5 Signature Edition Soon (GoodEReader)
Surface Pro 8 leaks with 120Hz display and Thunderbolt support (The Verge)
Galaxy Fold-style Pixel foldable, ‘Jumbojack,’ spotted in Android 12.1 (9to5Google)
Elon Musk’s Push to Expand Tesla’s Driver Assistance to Cities Rankles a Top Safety Authority (WSJ)
The App Store is the Games Store. Apple should recognize this. (Mobile Dev Memo)
Netflix and Apple TV+ clean up at the Emmys with 'The Crown' and 'Ted Lasso' (Engadget)

(Bonus) World Cup Of Entrepreneurs Part 1 Sep 18, 2021

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Who is THE entrepreneur of the Internet Era? In this episode, we cover the round of 16 matchups as voted on by YOU.

Fri. 09/17 – Facebook’s Week Of Wall Street Journal Woes Sep 17, 2021

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A deep dive summary of the rolling Facebook controversies this week from the ongoing Wall Street Journal reporting. Apple and Google remove an app from Russian opposition after their employees were threatened in that country? And of course, the Weekend Longreads Suggestions, this time with extra NFT goodness.

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Facebook Employees Flag Drug Cartels and Human Traffickers. The Company’s Response Is Weak, Documents Show. (WSJ)
How Facebook Hobbled Mark Zuckerberg’s Bid to Get America Vaccinated (WSJ)
The Algorithm Tweaks Won't Save Us (Galaxy Brain/Charlie Warzel)
Google and Apple Remove App Aimed at Spurring Protest Voting in Russia (NYTimes)

Weekend Longreads Suggestions:

A Very, Very Crypto Insider-Trading Scandal (Intelligencer)
What is Bored Ape Yacht Club? The Celebrity NFT of Choice (Decrypt)
Jay-Z’s NFT Feud Spotlights Legal Peril in Hot Investment Trend (Bloomberg)
THE PENTAGON’S ARMY OF NERDS (The Atlantic)
Greg LeMond and the Amazing Candy-Colored Dream Bike (Wired)

Thu. 09/16 – Ok, The iPhone Chips ARE (Slightly) Faster Sep 16, 2021

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Alright, let’s settle this iPhone 13 chip specs debate. Walmart+ might quietly be competitive with Amazon Prime. The first electric car with a 500 mile range. China has succeeded in downsizing its biggest companies. And if you’ve got a spare $1.7 million dollars, I’ve got a 325 inch tv to sell you.

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The iPhone 13 is a pitch-perfect iPhone 12S (The Verge)
Walmart+ is gaining momentum, hits 32 million members, Deutsche Bank estimates (CNBC)
The Lucid Air is the first electric car with a 520-mile EPA-rated range (The Verge)
No Chinese Stock Left Among Global Top 10 as Tencent Slides (Bloomberg)
Chat App Discord Is Worth $15 Billion After New Funding (Bloomberg)
Former Startup Darling Genius Sells to Media Lab for $80 Million (Bloomberg)
LG now makes a 2,000 pound TV that costs $1.7 million (The Verge)

Wed. 09/15 – Charging A Smartphone In 17 Minutes? Sep 15, 2021

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Xiaomi’s new flagship phone can apparently charge in just 17 minutes. Why Apple was so coy about the performance of its latest chips yesterday. The SEC has charged App Annie with securities fraud. And Canva is becoming a mega unicorn to watch, even as its founders are pledging to give a third of the company away.

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Xiaomi announces 11T Pro with 120W fast charging (The Verge)
Apple releasing iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 on September 20 (9to5Mac)
iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro feature dual eSIM support for the first time (9to5Mac)
Apple CPU Gains Grind To A Halt And The Future Looks Dim As The Impact From The CPU Engineer Exodus To Nuvia And Rivos Starts To Bleed In (SemiAnalysis.substack.com)
Solana Has Been Down for Hours Due to ‘Resource Exhaustion’ (Decrypt)
SEC charges App Annie with securities fraud in $10 million settlement (Protocol)
Canva Raises At $40 Billion Valuation — Its Founders Are Pledging Away Most Of Their Wealth (Forbes)
Microsoft accounts can now go fully passwordless (The Verge)

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