Wired's Lauren Goode returns to the show to discuss Microsoft's soon-to-be released Surface Duo, Amazon's new fitness tracker, and an update on Apple's battle with Epic over the App Store.
Stories this week:
FDA authorizes Abbott’s fast $5 COVID-19 test
FDA authorizes convalescent plasma to treat COVID-19
Tracking COVID-19 through symptom monitoring will be harder when flu season starts
Facebook chose not to act on militia complaints before Kenosha shooting
Facebook takes down ‘call to arms’ event after two shot dead in Kenosha
Yelp CEO Jeremy Stoppelman interview
Amazon announced Halo, a fitness band and app that scans your body and voice
Amazon Look review (2017)
Fitbit’s new Sense smartwatch can take your skin’s temperature to help you manage stress
Microsoft Flight Simulator players are flying into Hurricane Laura
Fall Guys is the feel-good game of the summer
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 2 doesn’t have a release date, but you can already watch this review
This could be the first real picture of the Pixel 5
Sony Xperia 5 II leak reveals a new 120Hz display and a headphone jack
The Asus Zenfone 7 adds a third lens to its neat flipping camera
LG’s swiveling ‘Wing’ phone allegedly revealed in video leak
TikTok sues Trump administration over US ban
Kevin Mayer quits as TikTok CEO due to ongoing political turmoil
Walmart says it’s partnering with Microsoft on a TikTok deal
Epic judge will protect Unreal Engine — but not Fortnite
Why Epic can’t afford to lose the Unreal Engine in its legal fight with Apple
Read the emails between Epic and Apple that led to Fortnite’s App Store ban
Apple is holding the Unreal Engine hostage, Epic says in new motion
Epic confirms Fortnite’s new season won’t be on iPhone, iPad, or Mac
Fortnite is splitting into two different games because of Epic and Apple’s fight
Apple apologizes to WordPress, won’t force the free app to add purchases after all
Fortnite on iOS already feels empty and dated
Apple’s move to make advertising harder on iOS 14 is part of a trend
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