In the latest episode of “This Week in Tech,” host Leo Laporte and guests Brianna Wu, Nate Lanxon, and David Spark discussed a wide range of topics, including the use of AI in math, Mark Zuckerberg’s underground lair, and the demise of E3. The panel also touched on issues such as privacy invasion, tech companies’ data-handling policies, and legal battles in the tech industry.
One of the key discussions was about Google Maps’ update to prevent authorities from accessing location history data, as well as Apple’s new requirement for a judge’s consent to hand over push notification data. The panel also highlighted Epic Games’ victory in a lawsuit against Google, where the tech giant was ruled as an illegal monopoly.
On the hardware front, the group talked about the re-release of the Beeper Mini, potential costs for using Signal, and Tesla’s recall of 2 million cars. They also discussed the FCC’s denial of an $885M subsidy to Starlink and Netflix’s long-awaited release of viewership data.
The episode also touched on lighter topics, such as the panel’s discussion about pinball machines and the wordle game.
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The show was sponsored by GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT, joindeleteme.com/twit (promo code TWIT), mintmobile.com/twit, and paloaltonetworks.com/ot-security-tco.
Overall, the episode provided a comprehensive look at the most pressing and interesting developments in the world of technology, with insights from industry experts and lively discussions on a wide range of topics.
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