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    #228: Piece of Dust

    May 23rd, 2019 · 48 minutes

    Big, bad news for Huawei this week, as multiple companies cut ties with them. But is it the right thing to do? Next, Apple promises improved keyboards, but Brianna is (rightfully) still wary. Finally, the Oculus Quest is freakin' awesome and there's no reason not to buy one if you want untethered VR.

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    Links and Show Notes

    The case against Huawei, explained - The Verge
    Microsoft stays silent on potential Huawei Windows ban - The Verge
    ARM cuts ties with Huawei, threatening future chip designs - The Verge
    The Trump administration owes the public answers about its restrictions on Huawei - The Washington Post
    Apple’s new MacBook keyboard fix is reassuring and worrying at the same time - The Verge
    Apple tweaks its troubled MacBook keyboard design, expands repair program - The Verge
    Apple updates top-end MacBook Pros with tweaked keyboard and faster processors - The Verge
    Oculus Quest review: Virtual reality no longer needs a PC - Polygon