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Mar 21, 2024 • 7min
Reddit prices IPO at $34 per share
India will fact-check online posts about government matters; NBCUniversal’s Peacock will let you watch 4 livestreams at once for 2024 Paris Olympics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 20, 2024 • 6min
Facebook is trying to make ‘poking’ cool again
Pokemon resets some users passwords after hacking attempts; Threads is rolling out trending topics to all users in the US; Facebook is trying to make ‘poking’ cool again Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 19, 2024 • 7min
Apple is exploring a partnership with Google
LinkedIn plans to add gaming to its platform; MrBeast and Prime Video announce ‘largest game show in history’; Apple is reportedly exploring a partnership with Google for Gemini-powered feature on iPhones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 16, 2024 • 6min
SpaceX forbids employees to sell stock if it deems they've misbehaved
India drops plan to require approval for AI model launches; Apple acquires AI startup specializing in overseeing manufacturing components; Leaked SpaceX documents show company forbids employees to sell stock if it deems they've misbehaved Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 15, 2024 • 7min
Instagram putting a 'Spin' on Reels
Instagram is working on a feature that would allow you to let others put a ‘Spin’ on your Reel; Google is changing how Chrome detects and warns you about unsafe sites; SpaceX makes significant progress with third Starship orbital test flight Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 14, 2024 • 6min
Creators are frustrated but energized as TikTok ban gains momentum
TikTok ban gaining momentum frustrates creators; Spotify introduces Countdown Pages for audiobooks; Music videos added in selected countries

Mar 13, 2024 • 6min
TikTok could be building an app for photos
DoorDash introduces AI tool to detect verbal abuse, Google restricts AI for election queries, TikTok rumored to be working on a photo-sharing app to rival Instagram, latest startup news includes generative AI and text-to-speech API updates

Mar 12, 2024 • 7min
Elon Musk says xAI will open source Grok this week
Elon Musk discusses the open source chatbot xAI, Pinterest introduces body type filter, Airbnb bans indoor security cameras, Griffin Bank acquires banking license for FinTech services, secretive investment firm backs $10 million investment in super AGI

Mar 9, 2024 • 6min
Fortnite is coming back to iOS in Europe (for real this time)
Russian spies targeting Microsoft in ongoing attacks, Rivian R2 SUV gets 68,000 reservations in 24 hours, Apple allowing Fortnite back on iOS in Europe due to new regulations

Mar 8, 2024 • 7min
TikTok begs users to tell Congress not to ban it
Instagram's Threads now allows users to save drafts and take photos in-app, while Uber Eats launches live location-sharing for couriers. TikTok pleads with users to convince Congress not to ban the app.