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Mar 3, 2023 • 5min
Secret Service and ICE conducted warrantless stingray surveillance, says watchdog
A government watchdog has found that the Secret Service and ICE’s Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) unit repeatedly failed to obtain the correct legal paperwork when carrying out invasive cell phone surveillance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 3, 2023 • 4min
Renovate is building robots to install roof shingles
Roofing isn’t a glamorous job. In fact, one could reasonably argue that it checks off the classic three Ds of automation — dull, dirty and dangerous — with aplomb. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 2, 2023 • 5min
Big Tech on notice as regulators in Africa group to investigate their market conduct
Several competition watchdogs in Africa plan to collectively interrogate the market conduct of global digital firms, putting big techs like Google and Meta, which have faced investigations and remedial action in other jurisdictions, on alert. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 2, 2023 • 5min
VW’s software unit Cariad launches app store to bring Spotify, Tiktok and hundreds more to vehicles
Dozens of apps including Spotify, Amazon Music, Tiktok and gaming hubs Vector Unit and FRVR are headed to VW Group brands, beginning with Audi thanks to a new app store launched by its software subsidiary Cariad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 1, 2023 • 5min
TikTok rolls out new screen time controls, adds new default settings for teens and expands Family Pairing
TikTok announced today that it’s introducing new well-being features for teens, families and its broader community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 1, 2023 • 5min
OnePlus’ first foldable will arrive in the second half of the year
The OnePlus that was founded in 2013 was a cautious company, deliberate in its release schedule. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 28, 2023 • 3min
Meta says it is experimenting with AI-powered chat on WhatsApp and Messenger
No company is immune from the generative AI wave, and everybody wants in. Meta is the latest entrant in testing AI-powered tools for its products. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 28, 2023 • 4min
CollX raises $5.5M to scan and evaluate value of trading cards
Card collectors often dispute how much their cards are worth. New Jersey-based CollX provides a free iOS and Android app to card enthusiasts that allows them to scan their trading cards and get value in return. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 27, 2023 • 3min
Planet Computers hits the desktop with a line of touchscreen Linux computers
Planet Computers turned heads when it arrived on the scene almost exactly five years ago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 27, 2023 • 4min
Sono Motors has killed off its Sion EV in a pivot to solar tech business
Sono Motors is ending its long-awaited electric car program and instead pivoting to a business that aims to sell its solar vehicle technology to other companies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
