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It's been a while, but Lucy and Larry are back to discuss the tech news stories that have caught their attention. Inevitably, the war in Ukraine touches nearly every story, as its impact on the tech sector - and the tech sector's impact on the war - is felt. As we get back in our stride with the podcast, do get in touch with tech topics that you'd like us to dive into for you. You'll find on Twitter @techdigestpod and email [email protected]. Music attributions Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3788-funkorama License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Your Call by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5018-your-call License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

We dive into the GameStop saga and explain how and why it unfolded. Plus, Larry and Lucy discuss their attempts to move  away from the behemoth that is the Google search engine. And loads of other stories from across tech: Google wants to give up on cookies - and not just for LentFirefox also picks a fight with cookiesHappy 20th Birthday to VLC player!Software advances for software engineersAnd how accurate is adssettings.google.com?Lots of great conversation this week! Have your say by getting in touch @techdigestpod and [email protected]. Music attributions Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3788-funkorama License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Your Call by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5018-your-call License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

This week, Lucy and Larry discuss: The Inauguration of Joe Biden and what does it mean for Big Tech.Google might pull back from Australia.How we'll ban Google for a week in favor of Bing and Duck Duck Go.What will Donald Trump do now?Should you leave WhatsApp in favor of Signal, Telegram, or maybe Matrix?E-Ink displays now with color, but still not mainstream enough.What's up with electric (self-driving) cars?AWS forks ElasticSearch.Raspberry Pi brings out another product, this time for hardware developers.And we end with how data centers will heat the seas, tropical fish will flourish and attract tourism while slowly the sea boils away. We had a lot of fun recording & editing this episode and we hope you'll have just as much fun listening! If not get in touch with your thoughts @techdigestpod and [email protected]. Music attributions Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3788-funkorama License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Your Call by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5018-your-call License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

This week, Lucy and Larry discuss: social media's dismissal of Trumpthe geopolitical impact on global chip manufacturersthe shortage of chips' impact on the car industryand the strange of Apple's investment in a autonomous vehiclesGet in touch with your thoughts @techdigestpod and [email protected] Music attributions Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3788-funkorama License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Your Call by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5018-your-call License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

This week, Lucy and Larry discuss: Google's response to US DoJ antitrust caseReparability labels on electronic goodsyoutube-dl removed from Github for copyright issuesSpotify giving in to user pressure over downloading playlistsPayPal's  new crypto payment serviceNokia to build 4G on the moonNasa's OSIRIS-REx lands on asteroid ... and picks up more than it shouldIntel sells off solid state storage divisionMicrosoft takes Azure to low-orbit space with SpaceX partnershipGet in touch with your thoughts @techdigestpod and [email protected] Music attributions Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3788-funkorama License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Your Call by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5018-your-call License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

After another well-earned break Lucy & Larry are back with a whole lot of stories to talk about, including: Apple's practices around IAP compared to "Mafia extortion"Twitter will be taking steps, for the 2020 US ElectionFacebook their automated systems to filter out nudity founds these onions too sexyPlain text emails might do better than heavily styled onesMicrosoft is also moving to the new work-from-home standard, permanentlyPractice typing on classic literature such as The Art of WarStop the EARN IT Bill Before It Breaks EncryptionExcel caused COVID-19 results to be lostUS Congress calls for big changes to big techFirst all-female team wins Nobel science prizeCheck the details at https://technewsdigest.co.uk/episodes-2020-14/ And much more. Check out the blog for all the details. Music attributions Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3788-funkorama License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Your Call by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5018-your-call License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Lucy & Larry are back and have plenty to talk about, including: the NHS's contact-tracing app is finally released - but will it suceed?Tesla wants to control the entire battery-making process - and remove cobaltEpic, Spotify and Tinder join forces to take on Apple's "app tax"Amazon enters the gaming space with LunaAnd much more. Check out the blog for all the details. Music attributions Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3788-funkorama License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Your Call by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5018-your-call License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

This week, Lucy & Larry discuss: Elon Musk's demo of a brain chip in Gertrude the pigApple removes Epic's developer accountAre we too reliant on Zoom?The Internet Engineering Task Force focuses on the end userMore twists and turns in the TikTok sagaCheck out our blog for all the links to the stories. Music attributions Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3788-funkorama License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Your Call by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5018-your-call License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Larry takes us through a list of his top 5 science phenomena that will blow your mind! Or at least Lucy's mind... Get in touch on Twitter @techdigestpod to tell us your favourite science phenomena.

In the news this week:  Starlink's satellite internet speeds look very healthy indeed!Apple's market cap reaches dizzying heightsFacebook Messenger and Instagram messages mergingGM mosquitoes causing a buzz in FloridaChrome inadvertently causing DDOS attacks on internet infrastructureFor all the detail and links to the news stories, check out our blog. Music attributions Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3788-funkorama License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Your Call by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5018-your-call License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In the news this week:  Will the very American Microsoft save the day for TikTok?Workers baulk at Epic's return-to-office ultimatumThe EU investigates Google's takeover of FitbitIs there something off-colour about Kodak's pivot to pharma?CWT pays $4.5m data ransom to hackers with world-beating customer supportAnd the race to Mars gets real with SpaceX's latest launchFor all the detail and links to the news stories, check out our blog. Lucy' top 5 off-the-wall movie classics can be found here. Music attributions Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3788-funkorama License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Your Call by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5018-your-call License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In this week's tech news: Nvidia might buy ARM from SoftBankthe ‘Big four’ tech companies play down soaring revenues as US Congress explores antitrustTwitter hack was masterminded by a teen from FloridaAnd many more smaller stories: AI needs sleep just like the human brainScotland is creating its own covid-19 contact tracing appKodak moves into pharmaceuticalsAmazon investing $10 billion to complete against SpaceX in satellite broadbandUS Space command claims Russia is testing satellite destroying tech in spaceElon Musk is concerned AI could overtake humans in 5 yearsGoogle in the meantime released the 4th version of their TPUsLinks to articles we refer can be found at: https://technewsdigest.co.uk/e9/ For our Top 5 this week Larry selected his top 5 science fiction (audio)books! https://technewsdigest.co.uk/top-5-science-fiction-books/ Music attributions Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3788-funkorama License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Your Call by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5018-your-call License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/