DigitalOutbox Episode 403

Chris and Ian discuss Facebook Woes, Amazons New Devices and GTA https://www.digitaloutbox.com/podcasts/episode403/DigitalOutbox-403-211016.mp3 Download iTunes MP3 Shownotes Facebook pauses work on Instagram Kids after teen mental health concerns Facebook grilled over mental-health impact on kids Facebook harms children and weakens democracy: ex-employee What happened to Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram? Twitter will now let you remove followers without blocking them Twitch confirms hack after source code and creator payout data leaks online Broadband switching to be made faster and easier under new rules Microsoft opens its Windows store up to third-party app stores Amazon takes on Nest with a $59.99 smart thermostat Amazon’s new Echo Show 15 is meant to hang on your wall Amazon will let you teach Alexa to recognize and respond to sounds and detect occupancy Amazon Glow is a video chat gadget with built-in games to keep kids engaged Amazon is now accepting your applications for its home surveillance drone ‘Hey Disney’ is a custom voice assistant coming to Echo devices in 2022 AMAZON’S NEW RING ALARM PRO COMBINES A SECURITY SYSTEM WITH AN EERO ROUTER Ring Video Doorbells are finally getting package alerts Blink’s first doorbell is finally released, four years later Amazon announces new wearable and services to try to make you fitter SAY HELLO TO ASTRO, ALEXA ON WHEELS Neighbour wins privacy row over smart doorbell and cameras End of the satellite dish? Sky launches its own smart TV The $499 HTC Vive Flow is VR for people who don’t like VR Dolby Vision gaming launches first on Xbox Series X and S The Grand Theft Auto trilogy is getting remastered for PC and consoles, including Nintendo Switch