Twitter has first profitable quarter since IPO, Amazon rolls out Whole Foods delivery in select US cities, iBoot source code for iOS 9 posted to GitHub.

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High-resolution audio raised its profile at CES 2018, but what exactly is it and is it helping to spur new interest in the audiophile lifestyle? Plus Google is planning a streaming gaming service called Project Yeti and Deepfake videos get the ban hammer from PornHub and Twitter.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang and Patrick Norton.

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• Quick Hits
  • (01:25) Microsoft’s Cortana app now has native iPad support | the verge
  • (01:45) HP embraces Thunderbolt 3 as it brings premium features to mainstream systems | ars technica
  • (02:10) Microsoft takes aim at Google, Box, Dropbox with OneDrive switch offer | zdnet
  • (02:25) Reddit Co-Founder Alexis Ohanian Steps Aside, Focuses on Initialized Capital | the wall street journal
• More Top Stories
  • (02:45) Report: Google developing a game streaming service codenamed ‘Yeti’ with console hardware | 9to5 google
  • (06:55) Pornhub says it will ban ‘deepfake’ AI-edited videos | engadget
    • Deepfake pornographic videos banned by Twitter | bbc
  • (08:00) Americans staying home, streaming video, and using less energy because of it | ars technica
  • (11:55) Snapchat overhaul convinces investors it can fight Instagram | reuters
  • (15:35) Mozilla announces an open gateway for the internet of things | tech crunch
    • Nest is done as a standalone Alphabet company, merges with Google | ars technica
• Discussion Story:
  • (19:40) High-Res Audio
    • High-Res Audio Grows As Industry Pivots To Streaming | twice
    • Sony’s $299 MDR-1AM2 headphones put the emphasis on high-res audio | the verge
    • Sony’s CES headphone lineup covers hi-res audio, sports earbuds and more | engadget
    • Lincoln Motors Embraces Hi-Res Audio at CES 2018 | billboard
    • R.I.P. Pono, Neil Young Kills Off His Digital Player | noise11
    • Neil Young Preps New High-Quality Streaming Service Xstream | rolling stone
• Message of the Day
  • (28:40) Joey – Video card purchasability
• Today’s Contributor
  • Patrick Norton on Twitter
    • TekThing
    • AVexcel

Snapchat has good earnings, Pornhub bans AI-based Fake videos, and Alphabet hires a new ISP head.

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In light of Apple’s decision to pull the Telegram app we talk with Brett Rounsaville about his experience developing for the App Store. Plus we examine all the Home Pod reviews and a French court has ruled that drivers are not allowed to touch their smartphones unless parked in designated spot with the engine off.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang and Brett Rounsaville.

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• Quick Hits
  • (01:35) Apple’s Shazam takeover triggers competition review in Europe | tech crunch
  • (01:45) Kalanick agrees: Google was and is “in the lead” in autonomous vehicles | ars technica
  • (02:35) ISPs must follow net neutrality in New Jersey, governor declares | ars technica
  • (03:00) Viacom Acquiring VidCon | variety
• More Top Stories
  • (03:55) Apple HomePod Review: Locked In | the verge
  • (06:45) Apple sees ‘strong demand’ for replacement iPhone batteries: letter | reuters
    • Apple Explains Why Power Management Features Were Introduced in January 2017 But Not Disclosed Until February 2017 | mac rumors
    • Apple says iPhone 8 and X have ‘hardware updates’ that address battery issues | the verge
  • (09:45) Google video app brings AR stickers to the Android masses | cnet
  • (11:35) Amazon is removing lock screen ads from its discounted Prime Exclusive smartphones | the verge
  • (13:50) France bans smartphone use in cars even when you pull over | engadget
• Discussion Story: (16:45)
  • Apple abruptly pulled Telegram last week when it learned app was serving child pornography | 9to5 mac
  • Apple is sending some developers ad spend and install details for other people’s apps | tech crunch
• Thing of the Day
  • (25:55) Amateur Traveler
• Message of the Day
  • (28:10) Adam – Dell scammer
• Today’s Contributor
  • Brett Rounsaville
    • Brett on Twitter
    • mission:pic

Apple HomePod reviews are mixed, tablet sales decline for 13th straight quarter, France cracks down on smartphones while driving.

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A group of former Google and Facebook employees have banded together to fight what they see are the ill effects of technology on the human condition. Will this put them at odds with their former employers and industry they helped build? Plus Apple, Cisco and Allianz are teaming up to offer cyber insurance to business that use equipment from both companies and Google will 3rd party developers access the Visual Core processor in the Pixel 2 smartphone.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane and Roger Chang.

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• Quick Hits
  • (00:55) At car secrets trial, Uber decries ‘conspiracy theory’, Waymo says Uber cheats | reuters
    • At car secrets trial, Uber decries ‘conspiracy theory’, Waymo says Uber cheats | reuters
  • (01:20) Samsung heir Lee Jae-yong released from prison on appeal | the verge
  • (01:40) Former Intel president launches new chip company with backing from Carlyle Group | tech crunch
• More Top Stories
  • (02:15) Broadcom unveils $121 billion ‘best and final’ offer for Qualcomm | reuters
  • (04:45) Intel Made Smart Glasses That Look Normal | the verge
  • (10:15) Apple, Cisco team up with insurance companies to offer cyber policy discounts | reuters
  • (14:25) The Pixel 2’s Visual Core photo processor now works with Instagram, WhatsApp and Snapchat | tech crunch
  • (16:35) Apple Music is set to surpass Spotify in paid US subscribers this summer | the verge
• Discussion Story:
  • (20:30) Early Facebook and Google Employees Form Coalition to Fight What They Built | the new york times
• Thing of the Day
  • (28:00) Tech’s Message
• Message of the Day
  • (28:50) Frederik – eBay

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Intel’s AR glasses, Broadcom still after Qualcomm, cell phone radiation still not proved dangerous.

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