This week, social media contends with the tragic shooting in New Zealand, Google’s sued for billions and also launches a gaming service, new toys from Apple & Tesla,... and much more.
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Facebook, YouTube and Twitter struggle to deal with New Zealand shooting video Inside YouTube’s struggles to shut down video of the New Zealand shooting — and the humans who outsmarted its systems Facebook Halts Ad Targeting Cited in Bias ComplaintsAudible Book of the Week
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EU regulators hit Google with $1.7 billion fine for blocking ad rivals Google unveils Stadia cloud gaming service, launches in 2019 Instagram will now let you buy products directly inside the app Apple launches new iPad Air and iPad mini Apple Updates iMac Lineup New Apple AirPods now available: H1 chip, wireless charging case, hands-free Hey SiriMusic Break: 2000 Light Years From Home by The Rolling Stones
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Geeks Of Doom’s The Drill Down is a roundtable-style audio podcast where we discuss the most important issues of the week, in tech and on the web and how they affect us all. Hosts are Geeks of Doom contributor Andrew Sorcini (Mr. BabyMan), marketing research analyst Dwayne De Freitas, and Vudu product manager Tosin Onafowokan.