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T-Mobile 5G, Qualcomm Snapdragons, Microsoft's Fluid app design (MobileTechRoundup show #488)

Matt and Kevin both made purchases since the last podcast, Google/Alphabet made a leadership change, Microsoft focuses on consistent design ahead of its Android device release, and more are covered in the latest MobileTechRoundup podcast. T-Mobile 5G, Qualcomm Snapdragons, Microsoft's Fluid app design (MobileTechRoundup show #488) Source: ZDNet Microsoft

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How predators are using multiplayer games and chat apps for sextortion of children; DOJ says sextortion is "the most significantly growing threat to children" (New York Times)

New York Times: How predators are using multiplayer games and chat apps for sextortion of children; DOJ says sextortion is “the most significantly growing threat to children”  —  Criminals are making virtual connections with children through gaming and social media platforms. How predators are using multiplayer games and chat apps for sextortion of children; DOJ

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Controlling Tremors As They Happen

Some neurological disorders, like Parkinson’s disease, can cause muscle tremors which can get worse as time goes along. In the beginning it may not be too difficult to manage, but as the disease progresses the tremors get worse and worse, until day-to-day movements are extremely difficult. Even picking up a fork or pouring a glass

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A look at Airbnb's efforts to profit from a consumer culture that values experiences with locals, simultaneously personalizing and commoditizing food activities (Deanna Ting/Eater)

Deanna Ting / Eater: A look at Airbnb’s efforts to profit from a consumer culture that values experiences with locals, simultaneously personalizing and commoditizing food activities  —  As people begin to value “things” less and “doing stuff” more, Airbnb has simultaneously personalized and commoditized the food-related experience A look at Airbnb's efforts to profit from

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China accounted for nearly half of the global facial recognition business in 2018 per IHS, but it is facing competition from rivals from Japan, US, and Israel (Financial Times)

Financial Times: China accounted for nearly half of the global facial recognition business in 2018 per IHS, but it is facing competition from rivals from Japan, US, and Israel  —  What do Uganda’s police force, a Mongolian prison and Zimbabwean airports have in common?  All three are in the process … China accounted for nearly

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