Daily Tech Headlines

Threads introduces Bluesky-inspired Starter Packs, making social media even more engaging. United Airlines integrates Apple's Share My Location feature into their app for enhanced travel convenience. YouTube TV announces a $10 price increase, stirring up discussions among subscribers. Meanwhile, Apple shifts AirPods production to India, aiming to reduce dependence on China. Legal challenges loom for a tech giant, hinting at ongoing investigations that could shake things up in the industry.

Google now allows Android users to find unknown Bluetooth trackers, the Australian government is considering a new levy on social media giants and search engines, and Telefónica will start pre-installing the Epic Games Store on all of its new Android devices.Link to Show NotesSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Google's Gemini 2.0 boasts impressive advancements with faster performance and enriched image and audio capabilities. General Motors pulls back on its robo-taxi project due to tough market conditions, raising questions about autonomous tech. Apple introduces significant updates to iOS, enhancing user privacy. Moreover, a California judge's ruling against Automattic disrupts its operations, showcasing the ongoing legal tussles in the tech world. There are also exciting new tools launching from Instagram and YouTube, hinting at fresh creative opportunities.

Bluesky teases a subscription model named Bluesky+, Amazon Autos has launched with vehicles from Hyundai available on the platform, and Micron Technology receives more than $6.1 billion in CHIPS Act subsidies. Link to Show NotesSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TikTok seeks an emergency injunction over looming US ban, Reddit announces new AI tool Reddit Answers, Xiaomi announces the YU7 SUV.Show NotesSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

OpenAI is looking to ditch ‘AGI’ clause with Microsoft to unlock more investment, Telegram takes significant steps to reduce CSAM on the platform, and Uber and WeRide launch a commercial robotaxi service in Abu Dhabi.Link to Show NotesSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bluesky hasn’t ruled out advertising as a revenue stream, OpenAI has announced a partnership with a defense contractor, and three key members of Google’s NotebookLM team leave to launch a new startup.Link to Show NotesSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ubisoft is shutting down XDefiant, Spotify Wrapped 2024 includes an audio summary of user listening habits, Washington DC AG files lawsuit against Amazon over Prime deliveries. Show NotesSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meta is mistakenly moderating too much, Threads is set to receive a significant search update, and China retaliates against the latest US chip restrictions.Link to Show NotesSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amazon announces a new service for Amazon Web Services customers called Data Transfer Terminal at its re:Invent 2024 conference in Las Vegas, The US Biden administration expands restrictions from China from accessing advanced AI chips and related tools for potential military capabilities, OpenWrt begins its $100 open-source router. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.