Tech Swamp- Episode 49

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Tech History

February 23, 2005 – 23 years ago, 17 years ago this month, the first mobile phone virus hit cell phones and their users! – This Day In Tech History

What’s Brewing in DC?

Bill targeting Apple and Google app stores moves out of Senate committee – Washington Examiner

On Open App Markets Act, sponsors make progress but the bill still diminishes developers’ prospects on app stores – App Association Blog

Big Tech allies point to China, Russia threat in push to squash antitrust bill – The Hill

FDA clears first smartphone app for insulin delivery – The Verge

IRS now lets taxpayers opt out of facial recognition after backlash – CNN

Live Updates: Russia invades Ukraine – CNN

Policy Discussion

Next StEPs: DoJ, USPTO, and NIST Draft Policy update – App Association Blog

ExSEPtional FRANDs – App Association Blog

Random Identifier

Brad: Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard – New Age Millennial Magic – YouTube

Caitlin: ‘Stream it or skip it: ‘Finding Magic Mike’ on HBO Max, a reality show where everyday dudes try to get their groove back – Decider

Alex: Questlove puts his obsessive music expertise on full display – The Washington Post

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Until Next Time

Music Cred: Brad Goodall

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