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Twitter ban in Nigeria to be lifted if platform sets up a local office and pays taxes, president says; Rivian’s IPO filing is now public; And that’s that, as the Zoom deal to buy Five9 is called off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Facebook spins own research; New ad products from TikTok; Spotify bolsters podcasting toolkit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Google is redesigning Search using AI technologies and new features; YouTube will now ban content with vaccine misinformation; General Motors’ new software platform Ultifi is coming to vehicles starting in 2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Here’s everything Amazon announced this morning, from smart thermostats to security robots; Microsoft’s Windows store is now open to third-party app stores; First drive: Rivian delivers the electric truck we’ve been waiting for; Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Instagram puts kids version ‘on ice’ after critical backlash; Coinbase to let you deposit part of your paycheck into your Coinbase account; TikTok reached 1 billion monthly active users Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

China says all cryptocurrency-related transactions are illegal and must be banned; FCC showers schools across the US with $1.2B from Emergency Connectivity Fund; Amazon assembles video streaming apps to fight with Netflix and Disney in India Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Europe will finally legislate for a common charger for mobiles; Google’s Android Automotive OS is coming to Honda cars in 2022; Google files writ against Indian antitrust watchdog following report leak Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FedEx to test Aurora’s self-driving trucks on Dallas-to-Houston route; AeroFarms is supplying the hops for Goose Island’s latest IPA; YouTube confirms it’s testing a feature that lets users download videos on their browser Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

PayPal launches its ‘super app’ combining payments, savings, bill pay, crypto, shopping and more; Tumblr’s subscription product Post+ enters open beta after much scrutiny from users; Instacart shopper activist group asks customers to delete the app until demands for better conditions are met Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Following SEC lawsuit threat, Coinbase cancels launch of ‘Lend’ product; Facebook warned over ‘very small’ indicator LED on smart glasses, as EU DPAs flag privacy concerns; Study finds half of Americans get news on social media, but percentage has dropped Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices