Chris and Ian discuss Facebook Woes, Amazons New Devices and GTA https://www.digitaloutbox.com/podcasts/episode403/DigitalOutbox-403-211016.mp3 Download iTunes MP3 Shownotes Facebook pauses work on Instagram Kids after teen mental health concerns Facebook grilled over mental-health impact on kids Facebook harms children and weakens democracy: ex-employee What happened to Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram? Twitter will now let you remove followers without blocking them Twitch confirms hack after source code and creator payout data leaks online Broadband switching to be made faster and easier under new rules Microsoft opens its Windows store up to third-party app stores Amazon takes on Nest with a $59.99 smart thermostat Amazon’s new Echo Show 15 is meant to hang on your wall Amazon will let you teach Alexa to recognize and respond to sounds and detect occupancy Amazon Glow is a video chat gadget with built-in games to keep kids engaged Amazon is now accepting your applications for its home surveillance drone ‘Hey Disney’ is a custom voice assistant coming to Echo devices in 2022 AMAZON’S NEW RING ALARM PRO COMBINES A SECURITY SYSTEM WITH AN EERO ROUTER Ring Video Doorbells are finally getting package alerts Blink’s first doorbell is finally released, four years later Amazon announces new wearable and services to try to make you fitter SAY HELLO TO ASTRO, ALEXA ON WHEELS Neighbour wins privacy row over smart doorbell and cameras End of the satellite dish? Sky launches its own smart TV The $499 HTC Vive Flow is VR for people who don’t like VR Dolby Vision gaming launches first on Xbox Series X and S The Grand Theft Auto trilogy is getting remastered for PC and consoles, including Nintendo Switch 

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DigitalOutbox Episode 403

Chris and Ian discuss the Apple Event, Facebook and Microsoft Hardware and Twitter https://www.digitaloutbox.com/podcasts/episode402/DigitalOutbox-402-210925.mp3 Download iTunes MP3 Shownotes Twitter tests safety mode feature to silence abuse Twitter rolls out paid subscription ‘Super Follows’ to let you cash in on your tweets Twitter wants you to tweet to interest-based communities, not just followers Apple announces new settlement with Japan allowing developers to link to external websites Apple must allow other forms of in-app purchase, rules judge in Epic v. Apple APPLE AND EPIC BOTH LOST TODAY Apple iPhone Event Apple opposes EU plans to make common charger port for all devices UK offers cash for CSAM detection tech targeted at E2E encryption Microsoft accounts can now go fully passwordless Microsoft’s fall Surface event: the 7 biggest announcements Facebook releases two new Portal video calling devices with focus on remote work Facebook debuts its Ray-Ban Stories smart sunglasses 

DigitalOutbox Episode 402

Chris and Ian discuss OnlyFans, GPU's, Horizon Workrooms and Halo https://www.digitaloutbox.com/podcasts/episode401/DigitalOutbox-401-210829.mp3 Download iTunes MP3 Shownotes Internet revamp for the humble landline Twitter tests 'misleading' post report button for first time OnlyFans bans explicit content OnlyFans suspends policy change after backlash Nvidia expects GPU supply constraints for the ‘vast majority’ of 2022 Intel shows off its answer to Nvidia’s DLSS, coming to Arc GPUs in 2022 Bitcoin comes to UK PayPal - but not for payments Facebook suppressed report that made it look bad INSIDE FACEBOOK’S METAVERSE FOR WORK Apple agrees to App Store changes letting developers email users about payment options Microsoft won’t stop you installing Windows 11 on older PCs Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Cloud Gaming comes to Xbox consoles this holiday You won’t be able to play Halo Infinite co-op or edit multiplayer maps at launch 

DigitalOutbox Episode 401

Chris and Ian discuss Spyware, CSAM, Samsung Unpacked and Halo Infinite https://www.digitaloutbox.com/podcasts/episode400/DigitalOutbox-400-210814.mp3 Download iTunes MP3 Shownotes Pegasus: Spyware sold to governments 'targets activists' China accused of cyber-attack on Microsoft Exchange servers Apple confirms it will begin scanning iCloud Photos for child abuse images Instagram makes under-16s' accounts private by default Instagram confirms test of new anti-harassment tool, Limits, designed for moments of crisis Twitter partners with AP and Reuters to address misinformation on its platform Sky News Australia barred for week by YouTube over Covid misinformation Covid: NHS app in England and Wales tweaked to notify fewer contacts THIS IS THE PIXEL 6, GOOGLE’S TAKE ON AN ‘ULTRA HIGH END’ PHONE SAMSUNG GALAXY Z FOLD 3 ANNOUNCED WITH S PEN SUPPORT AND WATER RESISTANCE SAMSUNG GALAXY Z FLIP 3 ANNOUNCED WITH MUCH BIGGER, MORE USEFUL COVER DISPLAY THE GALAXY WATCH 4 INJECTS SAMSUNG’S CAPABLE HARDWARE WITH GOOGLE SOFTWARE Netflix to include mobile games for subscribers Oculus recalls Quest 2 headset pads after skin rashes 

DigitalOutbox Episode 400

Chris and Ian discuss Windows 11, Windows 365 and the Steam Deck https://www.digitaloutbox.com/podcasts/episode399/DigitalOutbox-399-210718.mp3 Download iTunes MP3 Shownotes John McAfee: Anti-virus creator found dead in prison cell UK carrier EE introduces EU roaming charges following Brexit Kaseya hack floods hundreds of companies with ransomware Microsoft announces Windows 11, with a new design, Start menu, and more Microsoft announces Windows 365, a subscription cloud PC UK tells messaging apps not to use e2e encryption for kids’ accounts Instagram admits moderation mistake over racist comments Twitter now lets you limit who can reply to a tweet after the fact Twitter is shutting down Fleets on August 3, citing low usage Xbox Game Streaming exits beta, now works on all iOS devices, web browsers Valve announces Steam Deck handheld for PC games Nintendo announces new Nintendo Switch model with 7-inch OLED screen Super Mario 64 game sells for record-breaking $1.5m at auction 

DigitalOutbox Episode 399

Chris and Ian discuss WWDC and E3 https://www.digitaloutbox.com/podcasts/episode398/DigitalOutbox-398-210619.mp3 Download iTunes MP3 Shownotes WWDC 2021 Apple Music launches Spatial Audio and Lossless Audio, adds Spatial Audio playlists Apple Podcasts Subscriptions go live worldwide Biden revokes and replaces Trump actions targeting TikTok and WeChat Apple and Google investigated by UK competition body Google opens Workspace to everyone EA hacked and source code stolen Google Stadia is coming to Chromecast with Google TV and Android TV on June 23rd Amazon’s game streaming service Luna is opening access to all Prime members June 21 and 22 Xbox streaming is coming to TVs and streaming devices, alongside new consoles Facebook tests ads in virtual reality headsets Ubisoft at E3 2021: The 9 biggest announcements Xbox & Bethesda Event Nintendo at E3 2021: The 14 biggest announcements 

DigitalOutbox Episode 398

Chris and Ian discuss Windows, Twitter Blue, G7 Taxing the Techs and the PS5 https://www.digitaloutbox.com/podcasts/episode397/DigitalOutbox-397-210605.mp3 Download iTunes MP3 Shownotes Microsoft teases a ‘next generation of Windows’ announcement ‘very soon’ Microsoft Build Amazon is buying MGM Studios for $8.45B Etsy is acquiring UK-based social selling site Depop for $1.625B in a mostly cash deal Instagram lets users hide likes to reduce social media pressure Twitter launches its premium subscription, Twitter Blue, initially in Canada and Australia Nigeria suspends Twitter operations, says platform ‘undermines its corporate existence’ Facebook will reconsider Trump’s ban in two years Apple updates AirTags after stalking fears G7: Rich nations back deal to tax multinationals Nvidia announces souped-up RTX 3080 Ti, 3070 Ti graphics cards Sony delays new God of War to 2022 God of War sequel and Gran Turismo 7 coming to PS4 as well as PS5 

DigitalOutbox Episode 397

Chris and Ian discuss Google IO, Twitter and Apple https://www.digitaloutbox.com/podcasts/episode396/DigitalOutbox-396-210522.mp3 Download iTunes MP3 Shownotes Millions offered half price broadband from BT Private equity firm Apollo to buy Verizon Media assets for $5B, will rename business ‘Yahoo’ Twitter expands Spaces to anyone with 600+ followers, details plans for tickets, reminders and more Twitter rolls out improved ‘reply prompts’ to cut down on harmful tweets Twitter Tip Jar lets you pay people for good tweeting Trump’s Facebook ban should not be lifted, network’s oversight board rules Analytics Suggest 96% of Users Leave App Tracking Disabled in iOS 14.5 Apple puts more adverts in App Store after ad-tracking ban Apple Watch gets a motion-controlled cursor with ‘Assistive Touch’ Apple to add lossless audio to Apple Music at no additional cost Amazon makes its lossless music streaming service a free upgrade Cyber attack 'most significant on Irish state' Irish cyber-attack: Hackers bail out Irish health service for free New emergency text alerts to be trialled Google I/O Sony invests in Discord, to integrate it with PlayStation in 2022 Xbox’s Quick Resume feature gets new group option in May update HTC unveils new Vive Pro 2 with 5K resolution display and 120Hz refresh rate 

DigitalOutbox Episode 396

Chris and Ian discuss Apples Spring Event, Podcasting and Social Censorship https://www.digitaloutbox.com/podcasts/episode395/DigitalOutbox-395-210501.mp3 Download iTunes MP3 Shownotes UK government orders investigation into Nvidia’s $40bn Arm takeover Parler set to return to Apple's App Store Apple charged over 'anti-competitive' app polices Apple Keynote Spotify launches paid podcasts through new Anchor feature Facebook invests in audio with short-form Soundbites feature, podcast support, and a Clubhouse clone Daily Mail owner sues Google over search results Instagram launches tools to filter out abusive DMs based on keywords and emojis, and to block people, even on new accounts Twitter under fire over deletion of critical Covid tweets in India Would you pay $30 a month for a faster web browser that eats less battery? Xbox Cloud Gaming beta starts rolling out on iOS and PC this week Microsoft announces some free-to-play games, including Fortnite and Warzone, now playable without Xbox Live Gold Horizon Zero Dawn: Complete Edition is now free for PS4 and PS5 owners Gran Turismo will be featured in an Olympic competition this year Epic won't let Microsoft add streaming support for Fortnite on 'competitor' xCloud Microsoft reducing its cut of PC sales to match Epic Games Store Halo Infinite multiplayer to support cross-play, cross-progression on PC and Xbox 

DigitalOutbox Episode 395

Chris and Ian discuss Surface, Oracle vs Google and PS5 https://www.digitaloutbox.com/podcasts/episode394/DigitalOutbox-394-210418.mp3 Download iTunes MP3 Shownotes LG scraps its smartphone business as losses mount Google v Oracle: Supreme Court declares Google's code copying fair Google, Facebook and Amazon face new UK regulator Apple officially starts letting your iPhone help find lost third-party products NHS Covid-19 app update blocked for breaking Apple and Google's rules Microsoft is acquiring Nuance Communications for $19.7B Microsoft announces Surface Laptop 4 with choice of Intel or AMD processors First PS5 update adds USB system storage for games, new social features 

DigitalOutbox Episode 394

Chris and Ian discuss Uber, Boradband and Games https://www.digitaloutbox.com/podcasts/episode393/DigitalOutbox-393-210404.mp3 Download iTunes MP3 Shownotes Uber to pay drivers a minimum wage, holiday pay and pensions Google Play drops commissions to 15% from 30%, following Apple’s move last year Google’s new Nest Hub tells you how well you slept last night Openreach price rules aim to boost full-fibre net rollout Gigabit broadband: First areas to benefit announced Jack Dorsey’s first tweet sold as an NFT for an oddly specific $2,915,835.47 Google is making some big upgrades to directions in Google Maps Ubiquiti is accused of covering up a ‘catastrophic’ data breach — and it’s not denying it Apple Arcade gets new games from Final Fantasy creators, PlatinumGames, and more Bafta Games Awards 2021: Hades takes Best Game 

DigitalOutbox Episode 393

Chris and Ian discuss Subscriptions - Twitter, Tidal and Game Pass https://www.digitaloutbox.com/podcasts/episode392/DigitalOutbox-392-210313.mp3 Download iTunes MP3 Shownotes Google to pay Murdoch's News Corporation for stories Facebook reverses ban on news pages in Australia Uber drivers are workers not self employed, Supreme Court rules Microsoft hack: 3,000 UK email servers remain unsecured Twitter’s ‘Super Follow’ creator subscription takes shots at Substack and Patreon Square buys majority of Tidal, adds Jay-Z to its board in bid to shake up the artist economy Spotify to launch a new high-end subscription, Spotify HiFi Spotify to test paid podcast subscriptions this spring via new Anchor feature Sonos Roam officially announced for $169, preorders start now Apple discontinues original HomePod, will focus on mini Epic Games takes its Apple App Store fight to Europe Epic's bid to sue Apple over Fortnite in UK rejected Apple investigated in UK over 'unfair' App Store claims Amazon Fresh till-less grocery store opens in London Nvidia limits crypto-mining on new graphics card Microsoft debuts its AR/VR meetings platform Mesh Sony announces PlayStation 5 VR headset Xbox’s new FPS Boost feature can double frame rates for backward compatible games Microsoft finalizes $7.5 billion Bethesda acquisition, promises Xbox exclusives 20 Bethesda games will be on Xbox Game Pass tomorrow 

DigitalOutbox Episode 392

Chris and Ian discuss Bitcoin, Bezos and Stadia https://www.digitaloutbox.com/podcasts/episode391/DigitalOutbox-391-210213.mp3 Download iTunes MP3 Shownotes Jeff Bezos to step down as Amazon chief executive TikTok sale to Oracle and Walmart shelved as Biden reviews security, say reports US President Joe Biden 'pauses' TikTok and WeChat bans Google apps feel strain as firm's privacy standoff with Apple drags on Elon Musk's Tesla buys $1.5bn of Bitcoin causing currency to spike Jack Dorsey and Jay Z invest 500 BTC to make Bitcoin ‘internet’s currency’ Google shuts down internal Stadia game studio Cyberpunk 2077 makers CD Projekt hit by ransomware hack 

DigitalOutbox Episode 391

Chris and Ian discuss Google, Xbox Live and GameStop https://www.digitaloutbox.com/podcasts/episode390/DigitalOutbox-390-210130.mp3 Download iTunes MP3 Shownotes Google threatens to close its search engine in Australia as it lobbies against digital news code Xbox Live Gold is getting a big price hike Xbox Live Gold price hike reversed, service to no longer be required for free-to-play games Apple’s new Fitness+ feature brings celebrity-guided walks to your wrist Credit and cyber-fraud at 'epidemic' levels in UK Birdwatch: Twitter pilot will allow users to flag misinformation Twitter acquires newsletter platform Revue Facebook News launches in the UK, the first international market for its curated news portal Robinhood restricts trading in GameStop after retail brouhaha shakes markets Robinhood and Reddit top the App Store, as trading apps surge following GameStop mania 

DigitalOutbox Episode 390

Chris and Ian discuss Trump, Parler and CES 2021 https://www.digitaloutbox.com/podcasts/episode389/DigitalOutbox-389-210116.mp3 Download iTunes MP3 Shownotes UK government 'likely to miss' broadband and 5G targets Adobe Flash Player is finally laid to rest Singapore says police will be given access to Covid-19 contact tracing data Netflix raises UK prices to cover cost of content Mark Zuckerberg announces Trump banned from Facebook and Instagram for ‘at least the next two weeks’ Twitter permanently bans President Trump Parler removed from Google Play store as Apple App Store suspension reportedly looms Apple suspends Parler from App Store Amazon Web Services gives Parler 24-hour notice that it will suspend services to the company Parler goes offline after Amazon drops it due to 'violent content' Scraped Parler data is a metadata gold mine Fortnite-maker Epic Games sues Apple and Google in UK WhatsApp delays enforcement of privacy terms by 3 months, following backlash Intel is replacing its CEO next month Intel’s 12th Gen chips look to challenge Arm and Apple’s M1 CPUs later this year AMD’s 7nm Ryzen 5000 mobile processors promise 2021’s best gaming notebooks Nvidia announces $329 GeForce RTX 3060, available in February Google Stadia and GeForce Now are coming to LG TVs in 2021 LG’s Rollable phone is real and launching in 2021 Samsung’s Galaxy S21 event: the biggest announcements 

DigitalOutbox Episode 389

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