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BurstCube Satellite Heads to ISS, WhatsApp Introduces Pinning Feature

BurstCube Satellite Heads to ISS, WhatsApp Introduces Pinning Feature

FromSimply Tech


BurstCube Satellite Heads to ISS, WhatsApp Introduces Pinning Feature

FromSimply Tech

ratings:
Length:
9 minutes
Released:
Mar 22, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

NASA's BurstCube satellite is en route to the International Space Station, revolutionizing our understanding of gamma-ray bursts. WhatsApp now allows users to pin up to three messages for easy access. Plus, GitLab removes Nintendo Switch emulator Suyu, raising questions about copyright and platform responsibility. Also, the DOJ accuses Apple of using privacy justifications for financial gain, sparking a lawsuit and discussions on tech industry practices.

Sources:
https://www.theverge.com/2024/3/21/24108254/nasas-tiny-burstcube-satellite-is-en-route-to-the-international-space-station
https://techcrunch.com/2024/03/21/whatsapp-now-lets-you-pin-up-to-three-messages/
https://www.theverge.com/2024/3/21/24108191/gitlab-suyu-nintendo-switch-emulator-takedown
https://techcrunch.com/2024/03/21/doj-calls-apples-privacy-justifications-an-elastic-shield-for-financial-gains/

Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:40) NASA’s tiny BurstCube satellite is en route to the International Space Station.
(00:02:44) WhatsApp now lets you pin up to three messages
(00:04:22) GitLab confirms it’s removed Suyu, a fork of Nintendo Switch emulator Yuzu
(00:06:34) DOJ calls Apple's privacy justifications an 'elastic shield' for financial gains
Released:
Mar 22, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

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