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Meta plans to offer European Union-based users the option to receive "less personalized ads", the New York Times Tech Guild has ended its weeklong strike, and Signal ads video calls to compete more closely with Zoom, Google Meet, and Microsoft Teams.Link to Show NotesSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

While Amazon tries to save seconds with smart glasses, Swiggy delivers groceries in less than 13 minutes. And Apple makes parts available to fix your own iPhone 16.Get show notes here.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Google Photos is getting an update to shared albums, message reactions from Android users are now showing up in line with the message bubble on iOS, and TikTok users can share music from Apple Music or Spotify to their feeds.Link to Show NotesSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Canadian government ordered TikTok to shut down operations in the country, Microsoft is adding AI to Notepad, and OpenAI acquired the domain Chat.com.Link to Show NotesSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The EC launches an antitrust investigation into Corning, Nintendo say the Switch 2 will include backward compatibility, Netflix offices in Paris and Amsterdam get raided. Show NotesSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

General Motors moved into the number two spot among EV manufacturers in the United States, Apple is proposing a $10 million investment into a factory in Indonesia to unblock iPhone 16 sales, and Amazon started making drone deliveries in Phoenix.Link to Show NotesSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Discover the repercussions of new blocking features on social media, allowing blocked users to glimpse public posts. Delve into the challenges Meta faces as a rare bee species halts their AI data center plans. Tune in for notable tech updates like Samsung's security enhancements and controversial policy changes at Social Network X. Plus, celebrate a mathematician's breakthrough in prime number discovery just ahead of the US presidential election and a tech guild strike. This mix of tech and privacy keeps the digital landscape intriguing!

Indonesia has halted the sale of Google Pixel smartphones, citing new regulations for local content sourcing. This move could reshape the smartphone landscape in Southeast Asia's largest market. Meanwhile, Apple is investing an additional $1.1 billion in satellite services through GlobalStar. The tech world is also buzzing with OpenAI's launch of ChatGPT search, promising exciting developments in AI and Android technology. These shifts signal a focus on local manufacturing and innovation among major tech players.

Google scored a major legal win in the UK, securing trademark rights for YouTube Shorts, a pivotal moment against rivals like TikTok. Meanwhile, Meta AI boasts a staggering 500 million users, showcasing its rapid growth. In a thrilling twist, NASA's Voyager 1 reestablished contact using a backup transmitter last used in 1981, reminding us of the enduring nature of space exploration. The conversation also touches on electric vehicle advancements and key developments in tech policy.

Expect excitement as BYD gears up to launch its Seagull EV in Australia, promising affordability and impressive features in the electric vehicle market. Meanwhile, Apple reveals new MacBook Pro models enhanced with state-of-the-art M4 chips. On a different note, the gaming world sees the closure of PlayStation's Firewalk Studios, raising eyebrows among fans. Additionally, the EU has taken action by investigating Temu for illegal product sales, highlighting ongoing issues in tech and commerce.