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    #94: From Switzerland to You

    March 7th, 2019 · 61 minutes

    Fitbit unveils new low-cost fitness trackers, Apple goes hiring in Qualcomm's backyard, Zuck has a vision for private conversations, and we bring in our Special Automotive Correspondent to discuss electric car announcements.

    Guest Starring: Casey Liss

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    Links and Show Notes

    Fitbit’s $160 Versa Lite is a pared-down version of its entry-level smartwatch - The Verge
    Apple no longer refuses to fix iPhones with third-party batteries | Ars Technica
    Apple to add 1,200 employees in San Diego
    Samsung Is Said to Be Preparing More Foldable Smartphone Models - Bloomberg
    A Privacy-Focused Vision for Social Networking | Facebook
    Mark Zuckerberg promises a newer, more private Facebook - The Verge
    Mark Zuckerberg on Facebook's Future and What Scares Him Most | WIRED
    Facebook’s Privacy Cake – Stratechery by Ben Thompson
    A new Alexa skill lets you control your Roku devices
    All of the cars, concepts, and wild ideas from the 2019 Geneva Motor Show - The Verge
    Kia turned 21 phone screens into a concept car dashboard - The Verge
    Honda will open pre-orders for its tiny 'e Prototype' this year
    The Polestar 2’s secret weapon against Tesla’s Model 3 is Android Auto - The Verge
    VW ID Buggy concept at Geneva Motor Show 2019: technicolor dune raider - The Verge
    Audi’s new Q4 E-tron is a smaller electric SUV with great range - The Verge
    Tesla Model Y Rumors - Electrek
    Duane Kuiper’s pet project: His blind, deaf and hilariously awesome cats – The Athletic
    Casey Liss - YouTube
    Casey Liss (@caseyliss) | Twitter