Daily Tech Headlines

TikTok released its first transparency report, Apple enters into a license agreement with Imagination Technologies, and Bosch is making LiDAR sensors for autonomous cars.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The IRS amended it's Free File agreement to forbid tax prep companies from hiding free offerings from search results, The RIAA says streaming accounts for 80% of the US music market, and India plans it's third lunar mission. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

YouTube creators say FTC's child privacy rules will hurt them, Amazon opens a homeless shelter on its Seattle campus, developers say iOS 13 location settings will stifle adoption. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Snap announced it will launch Bitmoji TV in February, Wyze confirms a data leak impacting 2.4 million customers, and Egyptian regulators approve Uber's $3.1 billion acquisition of Careem. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The New York Times reports that the United Arab Emirates is using the messaging app ToTok to spy on users, Uber announces partnership with Joby Aviation to launch its flying taxi service in 2023, and Turkey's Constitutional Court rules ban on Wikipedia violates freedom of expression.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Facebook confirms that new Messenger users will require a Facebook account, YouTube Studio update gives creators a better view of copyright claims, and New York Governor Andrew Cuomo vetoes a bill that would legalize electric bikes and scooters. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Turkey's Constitutional Court overturns the ban on Wikipedia, Bloomberg reports that YouTube considered reviewed every video aimed at children, and Russia announces its first successful test of its "sovereign internet." Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Counterpoint Research reports that the iPhone XR is the top selling smartphone for the 4th consecutive quarter, the Washington Post reports on startups that use Bluetooth and WiFi to track college students, and the hacking group APT20 is getting around 2FA. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Twitter announces a ban on animated PNGs, Travis Kalanick leaves Uber's board, and SpaceX completes its 10th successful parachute system test. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The New York Times reports that the messaging app ToTok is a spying tool, ByteDance is reportedly looking at a global headquarters outside of China, and San Francisco amends its facial ID ban. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.