Nilay, Dieter, Becca, Chris, and Dan discuss the products announced at Samsung's virtual event this week, as well as the Google Pixel 4a review, a new 27-inch iMac, and Greg Joswiak replacing Phil Schiller as head of Apple marketing.
Stories discussed this week:
Apple and Google’s COVID-19 tracking system will make its full US debut in new Virginia app
We can’t skip steps on the road to a COVID-19 vaccine
Twitter blocked Trump campaign account from tweeting over COVID-19 misinformation
Facebook removes Trump post for falsely claiming children are ‘almost immune’ to COVID-19
One tweet tried to identify a cop — then five people were charged with felony harassment
President Trump withdraws FCC renomination after 5G controversy
Donald Trump trying to control the FCC is a ‘disaster,’ says Sen. Ron Wyden
President Trump says he will ban TikTok in the US today
How the Trump administration could ‘ban’ TikTok
Apple is not interested in buying TikTok
Instagram launches Reels, its attempt to keep you off TikTok
Google announced Pixel 5, Pixel 4a 5G, and Pixel 4a all at once
Pixel 4a review
Galaxy Note 20 first look
The Galaxy Z Fold 2 is Samsung’s big promise that it can fix its foldable future
Samsung Galaxy Buds Live review
The best part of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Plus is its screen
Sony WH-1000XM4 review
Greg Joswiak replaces Phil Schiller as head of Apple marketing
The new 27-inch iMac’s webcam isn’t just better; it’s smarter
Scientists rename human genes to stop Microsoft Excel from misreading them as dates
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