Facebook's arrogance ... is probably well-founded, wins for developers against Apple, top tips for digital hygiene, and much more! - a podcast by Lucy & Larry

from 2020-07-06T18:00

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This week's news includes:

Updates on the encryption-ending EARN IT act https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=23703367
Further developments in Hey.com and friends vs the behemoth of Apple
Will the Facebook boycott make the social-media giant wake up to hate speech on its platform? Spoiler: probably not... https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53262860
Unrelatedly ... Facebook is also doing some mega cool stuff with VR https://research.fb.com/blog/2020/06/holographic-optics-for-thin-and-lightweight-virtual-reality/

And don't miss Larry's Top 5 tips for digital hygiene. His simple tricks could save you from those thieving cyber b@st@ards who want your money and your information. Listen for tips including password managers, ad-blockers and more.

Get in touch with your thoughts @techdigestpod and podcast@technewsdigest.co.uk

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/

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