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Greetings from the Swamp – Episode 55

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Tech History

October 23, 2001 – 21 years ago this month, Apple announced the release of the iPod – Web Developers Notes

What’s Brewing in DC?

The Council agrees to strengthen the security of ICT supply chains – Council of the EU Press Release

German cybersecurity chief out amid reports of Russia ties – Politico

Bulgaria targeted by Russian hacker attack – EURACTIV

U.S. Treasury encourages new laws to address crypto regulation gaps – Reuters

FACT SHEET: Vice President Harris announces new public and private-sector efforts to advance racial equity at Freedman’s Bank Forum – White House Press Release

Fireside Chat

See Yourself in Cyber: A Fireside Chat By Small Business for Small Business – YouTube

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Anna: Abbott Elementary is back in session on September 21 – Vulture

Brad: Alex Turner on the Arctic Monkeys’ musical evolution – BBC

Caitlin: Should toddlers do forward rolls and somersaults? – DADometer

Alex: Supernatural by the numbers: Every death, monster, and piece of pie – EW

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Greetings from the Swamp – Episode 54

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Tech History

September 10, 1990 – 32 years ago this month, the first internet search engine launched! – This Day In Tech History

What’s Brewing in DC?

Senate vote on Big Tech antitrust bill unlikely before election, key players say – TIME

Draft US stablecoin bill would ban new algo stablecoins for 2 years – Coin Telegraph

FTC wants to protect gig workers from ‘unfair or deceptive’ algorithms – engadget

TikTok updating policies for political accounts after report of rampant misinformation – The Hill

Policy Discussion

The 4 Ps of Privacy: What small businesses need in a privacy bill – App Association Blog

ACTivists for change – App Association Blog

What H-app-ened in the States: A competition and privacy breakdown – App Association Blog

Random Identifier

Brad: BEDDY RAYS – SOBERCOASTER (OFFICIAL VIDEO) – YouTube

Caitlin: OPI just released press-on versions of its most iconic polishes –Refinery 29

Alex: IDLES: I wanted to be more than what we were becoming – NME

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Greetings from Brussels – Episode 25

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Tech History

July 12, 1962: The Day Information Went Global – nasa.gov

Brussels Bytes

EU wants telecom companies to prove Netflix, YouTube should pay for traffic – Bloomberg

German digital strategy adopted, responsibilities clarified – Euractiv

W3Catalog – Wikipedia

EU Policy Discussion

Cyber Resilience Act – European Commission

Random Identifier

Stephen: Download these white noise apps before your next trip and thank us later – – ZDnet

Colors of noise – Wikipedia

Anna & Morgane: Follow us on @actonlineEurope to follow our activities in Brussels

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Global Tech Swamp Member Takeover

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Podcast Notes for Episode 5

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Tech History

August 20, 1911 – 111 years ago this month, the first commercial telegram was sent around the world. – Today in Tech History

Bytes & Brews

European Parliament legislative resolution of 5 July 2022 on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on contestable and fair markets in the digital sector (Digital Markets Act) – European Parliament

FTC launches effort to review, update data privacy rules – The Hill

Microsoft to face new antitrust scrutiny in Germany – Politico

To fight election falsehoods, social media companies ready a familiar playbook – The New York Times

Member Moment

Noorisher

Manulytica

Vēmos

Pivoting with Platforms

Wello

Member Spotlight: Wello

For All Abilities

Random Identifier

Brad: Dropper – Ok Ok Ok [Official Music Video] – YouTube

Caitlin: 10 weirdest & wildest takeaways from trainwreck: Woodstock ’99 – ScreenRant

Alex: Streaming: The Phantom of the Open and the best underdog sports films – The Guardian
‘The Duke’ salutes the British legend who stole a Goya from the National Gallery – NPR

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Tech Swamp-Episode 53

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Podcast Notes for Episode 5

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Tech History

July 1, 1979 – 43 years ago this month, the original Sony Walkman hit the market! – Surface Magazine

What’s Brewing in DC?

Klobuchar asks FTC to investigate Amazon’s $3.9 billion move to acquire One Medical – The Hill

FBI investigation determined Chinese-made Huawei equipment could disrupt US nuclear arsenal communications – CNN

GOP senators press Biden administration on TikTok security concerns – The Hill

Morgan Reed statement on American Data Privacy and Protection Act – App Association Website

McMorris Rodgers, House Democrats back compromise to pass historic privacy bill. But will Cantwell let it pass? – The Spokesman Review

Policy Discussion

2022 Congressional Calendars – Congress.gov

Congress sweats agenda ahead of summer break – Politico

Caleb’s state breakdown blog coming soon!

Random Identifier

Caitlin: RIP, Choco Taco – The Takeout

Brad: Great Gable – ‘Dancing Shoes’ (live for Like A Version) – YouTube

Alex: In ‘The Bear’ on Hulu, a kitchen staff is nearly eaten alive – The New York Times

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Tech Swamp-Episode 52

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Tech History

In honor of Pride month, we’re honoring and celebrating the accomplishments of computer scientist Sophie Wilson! – OutInTech

What’s Brewing in DC?

Key US Senators introduce crypto bill outlining sweeping plan for future rules – CoinDesk

Democrats “exploring’ legislation to protect data in reproductive health apps – Tech Crunch

GOP senators press Biden administration on TikTok security concerns – The Hill

This week in apps: Apple’s Sherlocks, Instagram’s “nudges” and a TikTok-Oracle deal – Tech Crunch

Policy Discussion

Online privacy bill easily passed by U.S. House panel – Reuters

Hearing on “Protecting America’s Consumers: Bipartisan Legislation To Strengthen Data Privacy And Security” – House Committee on Energy and Commerce

Facebook-Cambridge Analytica: A timeline of the data hijacking scandal – CNBC

Data security and breach notification: Is 2018 the year for this legislative unicorn? – App Association Blog

1986 called: It’s disappointed we haven’t updated privacy laws – App Association Blog

Americans strongly support encryption and data security – App Association Blog

Random Identifier

Cassandra: Arlington, VA vs. DC: What you need to know – Neighborhoods.com

Brad: Dehd – Full Performance (Live on KEXP) – YouTube

Caitlin: Amazon’s Alexa could soon speak in a dead relative’s voice, making some feel uneasy – NPR

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Greetings from Brussels – Episode 24

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Greetings from Brussels Podcast Show Notes – Episode 23

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Tech History

June 6, 1984: Tetris Born – reviewgeek

Brussels Bytes

Security expert warns of forced opening of app store by EU – Handelsbatt (in German)

UK to unveil new digital strategy to nurture technology sector – Financial Times

Germany aims for 30 billion euro investment in new start-up strategy – Reuters

Fighting child sexual abuse: Commission proposes new rules to protect children – European Commission

EU Policy Discussion

Security and trust from an app maker’s point of view – ACT paper

Open consultation – App security and privacy interventions – Gov.UK

Threat report on application stores – National Cyber Security Center

Random Identifier

Anna: Tennis participation has skyrocketed during COVID-19 pandemic. Will it pay off for Americans down the road? – USAToday

Stephen: Archertype – The Archetype

Morgane: Borgen: The greatest political drama ever – BBC

Social Media

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Greetings from Brussels – Episode 23

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Greetings from Brussels Podcast Show Notes – Episode 23

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Tech History

June 6, 1984: Tetris Born – reviewgeek

Brussels Bytes

Security expert warns of forced opening of app store by EU – Handelsbatt (in German)

UK to unveil new digital strategy to nurture technology sector – Financial Times

Germany aims for 30 billion euro investment in new start-up strategy – Reuters

Fighting child sexual abuse: Commission proposes new rules to protect children – European Commission

EU Policy Discussion

Security and trust from an app maker’s point of view – ACT paper

Open consultation – App security and privacy interventions – Gov.UK

Threat report on application stores – National Cyber Security Center

Random Identifier

Anna: Tennis participation has skyrocketed during COVID-19 pandemic. Will it pay off for Americans down the road? – USAToday

Stephen: Archertype – The Archetype

Morgane: Borgen: The greatest political drama ever – BBC

Social Media

LinkedIn: Find us at ACT | The App Association

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Tech Swamp-Episode 51

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Tech History

May 22, 1980 – 42 years ago this month Pac-Man was born! – This Day in Tech History

What’s Brewing in DC?

Senator introduces bill giving Big Tech its own federal watchdog – The Washington Post

D.C. sues Zuckerberg over Cambridge Analytica breach – The Hill

FACT SHEET: President Biden and Vice President Harris reduce high-speed internet costs for millions of Americans – WhiteHouse.Gov

Policy Discussion

ACT | The App Association applauds the United States and European Commission for restoring Privacy Shield – App Association Blog

Waiting on a new EU-US Privacy Shield – National Law Review

Random Identifier

Cassandra: Harry.

Brad: Dehd – Full Performance (Live on KEXP) – YouTube

Caitlin: Even dogs are being fat-shamed online – New York Post

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Greetings from Brussels–Episode 22

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Tech Swamp: A Global Competition Crossover

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Tech History

April 30, 1993 – 29 years ago this month, and in celebration of World IP Day earlier this week, the World Wide Web was put in the public domain, making it an open and free platform for all – CERN

Bytes & Brews

Digital Services Act: Commission welcomes political agreement on rules ensuring a safe and accountable online environment – European Commission

U.S. joins ‘historic’ global group focused on data privacy – NextGov

Common charger: MEPs agree on proposal to reduce electronic waste – European Parliament

House Republicans press Twitter board to preserve all records of Elon Musk’s offers to buy company – The Hill

Musk buying Twitter alarms Democrats – The Hill

Policy Discussion

EU Policy

Statement on the political agreement of the Digital Markets Act in European Parliament – App Association Blog
App Association advocates for future-proof and balanced Digital Markets Act to safeguard innovative EU SMEs – App Association Blog
What the EU’s Digital Markets Act Could Mean for Small Tech Businesses – App Association Blog
What is digital sovereignty and why is Europe so interested in it? – World Economic Forum

US Policy

2022 Annotated App Store Guidelines – App Association Blog
Why is Congress putting Facebook’s profits over small business? – App Association Blog
On Open App Markets Act, sponsors make progress but the bill still diminishes developers’ prospects on App Stores – App Association Blog
Antitrust and privacy part 1: The market for privacy on mobile platforms – App Association Blog
Privacy and antitrust part 2: What’s really at stake if Congress prohibits App Store management? – App Association Blog

Random Identifier

Brad: Art d’Ecco – TV God (Official Video) – YouTube

Caitlin: Elon Musk is not an entrepreneur—He’s a rich, deceitful hack – The Acronym

Anna: ‘Klara And The Sun’ is a masterpiece about life, love and mortality – NPR

Alex: Fish Company Taco – Instagram

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Small App Developer Assistance Website

Tech Swamp-Episode 50

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Tech History

In celebration of Women’s History Month, we’re honoring Annie Easley: esteemed mathematician, NASA rocket scientist and champion of racial diversity in STEM. – NASA.gov

What’s Brewing in DC?

Here’s what’s in Biden’s $5.8 trillion budget proposal — and what’s next – Politico

Biden requests significant IT, cyber investment increases for 2023 – NextGov

US, EU reach preliminary agreement on data sharing – The Hill

Exclusive: Ukraine has started using Clearview AI’s facial recognition during war – Reuters

Live Updates: Russia invades Ukraine – CNN

Policy Discussion

Are you eligible for iOS developer payment? – App Association Blog

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Random Identifier

Brad: Night Moves – Vulnerable Hours (Official Video) – YouTube

Caitlin: Chris Rock responds to Will Smith’s Oscars slap at standup show: ‘I’m still kind of processing what happened’ – Variety

Alex: The real Vikings: the early medieval world behind the hit drama – History Extra

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Greetings from Brussels- Episode 20

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Greetings from Brussels Podcast Show Notes – Episode 20

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Tech History

February 1963, 59 years ago this month, Jaap Haartsen was born. That name won’t ring a bell to most of us, but his invention certainly will: Bluetooth. – Invent

Brussels Bytes

Questions and answers: An EU standardisation strategy – European Commission

Wordle inventor ‘overwhelmed’ as New York Times buys game – BBC

Facebook faces an ‘Existential Moment’ after $230 billion stock crash – Forbes

EU Policy Discussion

Our mission in the United Kingdom – ACT | The App Association

The tech terms you need to know to understand Standard-Essential Patents (SEPs) – ACT | The App Association

Does off-the-shelf mean off the hook? Do off-the-shelf IoT solutions require a licence for Standard-Essential Patents? – ACT | The App Association

Member spotlight: Blue Maestro – ACT | The App Association

Blue Maestro – bluemaestro.com

Random Identifier

Stephen: We Are The Champions | Official Trailer – YouTube

Niels: Harlem Globetrotters attempt 22 Guinness records, break 18 – UPI

Morgane: Safer Internet Day 2022 – saferinternetday.org

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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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Tech Swamp- Episode 48

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Tech History

January 20, 1999 – 23 years ago, “Happy99” worm, one of the first major malware attacks, hit businesses and consumers across the globe – This Day In Tech History

What’s Brewing in DC?

AT&T and Verizon agree to two-week delay in rollout of new 5G service due to concerns over airline safety – CBS News

Telecoms delay 5G launch near airports, but some airlines are canceling flights – NPR

IRS will soon require a selfie to access some of its online tools and applications – CNBC

US expands work program to retain more foreign STEM students – Roll Call

AICOA remains a disaster for security and privacy – App Association Blog

Policy Discussion

How government restrictions on platform privacy measures could harm small app developers – App Association Blog

404 Error: How legislation intended to grow the app economy could end up hurting it— Part 2 – App Association Blog

Random Identifier

Brad: The Greeting Committee – 17 – YouTube

Caitlin: ‘It was destroying someone’s life’: One of the West Elm Caleb women speaks out against TikTok harassment campaign– Rolling Stone

Alex: Johnny Knoxville’s ‘Jackass’ growing pains: How a violent bull stunt made him stop living dangerously – Variety

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Greeting from Brussels- Episode 19

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Greetings from Brussels Podcast Show Notes – Episode 19

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Tech History

In January 1991, about 30 years ago, the first browser to the World Wide Web was released – CERN

Brussels Bytes

Digital Services Act: a safer online space for users, stricter rules for platforms – European Parliament

ACM obliges Apple to adjust unreasonable conditions for its App Store – ACM

German cartel office steps up examination of Google products – Reuters

EU Policy Discussion

French Presidency of the Council of the European Union – FRANCE22

Random Identifier

Anna: The Happiness Lab – Happinesslab.fm

Niels: Italian mafia fugitive arrested in Spain after Google Street View sighting – The Guardian

Morgane: In Defense of Witches – Macmillan

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Tech Swamp: A Global Crossover- Episode 1

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Tech History

December 22, 1882 – 139 years ago the first electric Christmas tree lights were invented! – Library of Congress

Bytes & Brews

US agencies, European Commission launch new effort to boost tech competition – CNA

Congressional leaders clinch support for crucial defense bill, debt limit votes – Axios

Why the Senate is making a one-time exception to the filibuster – Vox

US planning global push to restrict surveillance tools to authoritarian regimes – The Hill

UK to phase out 2G and 3G networks by 2033 to speed up 5G rollout – UKTN

ACT | The App Association Statement on the Digital Markets Act – App Association Blog

Policy Discussion

Wearable devices for symptom monitoring: the complement to COVID testing – App Association Blog

Digital solutions in a changing world – the app economy in times of COVID-19 – App Association Blog

A check-up on mHealth policies in the EU – App Association Blog

Greetings from Brussels Episode 12 – SoundCloud

Security and trust from an app maker’s point of view: A whitepaper on security and trust in the app ecosystem – App Association Blog

What app developers need to know about the new Standard Contractual Clauses – App Association Blog

How government restrictions on platform privacy measures could harm small app developers – App Association Blog

Antitrust and you part 3: nondiscrimination provides a platform for me but not for thee – App Association Blog

How to make the Digital Services Act more SME-friendly – App Association Blog

New Study: Does Patent Monetization Promote SSO Participation? – App Association Blogs

Fifty-two small business members of ACT | The App Association affirm their support for IEEE-SA’s 2015 Patent Policy – App Association Blog

Does off-the-shelf mean off the hook? Do off-the-shelf IoT solutions require a licence for Standard-Essential Patents? – App Association Blog

The tech terms you need to know to understand Standard-Essential Patents (SEPs) – App Association Blog

Random Identifier

Anna: 12 tea Advent calendars for tea lovers – Town & Country

Niels: Sinterklaas – Wikipedia

Brad: Chuck Berry – Run Rudolph Run (Official Video) – YouTube

Caitlin: Paul McCartney – Wonderful Christmastime – YouTube

Alex: These Greek lemon potatoes have a secret ingredient (It makes them truly life-changing) – The Kitchn

Morgane: Speculus shortage – Mason Dandoy

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Tech Swamp- Episode 47

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Tech History

November 17, 1970 – 51 years ago the computer mouse was awarded a US patent. – This Day In Tech History

What’s Brewing in DC?

Here’s what’s in the $1 trillion infrastructure bill for tech – protocol

House passes $1.75 trillion Biden plan that funds universal pre-K, Medicare expansion and renewable energy credits – CNBC

Republican pushback to the Biden tech agenda is getting personal – protocol

Policy Discussion

Save Our Standards Coalition – Save Our Standards

Video: Charting a new course: How a policy change towards Standard-Essential Patents can safeguard the future of innovation – Save Our Standards

Fifty-two small business members of ACT | The App Association affirm their support for IEEE-SA’s 2015 Patent Policy – App Association Blog

IEEE must keep its 2015 Patent Policy updates – App Association Blog

Random Identifier

Brad: Tedeschi Trucks Band – Nobody Knows You When You’re Down And Out (Live) – YouTube

Caitlin: Dog Show Drama: Is there an anti-Dachshund conspiracy? – Gimlet Media

Alex: Netflix’s ‘Single All The Way’ trailer has holiday high jinks and Jennifer Coolidge– HuffPost

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Greetings from Brussels- Episode 17

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Greetings from Brussels Podcast Show Notes – Episode 18

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Tech History

13 November 1851 – 170 years ago this month, the Brett Brothers lay the first telegraph cable between England and France – History of Information

Brussels Bytes

Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen testifies in Parliament on 8 November – European Parliament

World leaders announce plan to make green tech cheaper than alternatives – The Guardian

France plans 1.8 bln euro support for cloud computing industry – Reuters

What does the UK’s 2021 autumn budget and spending review mean for app makers and device manufacturers? – App Association Blog

EU must ‘immediately’ accept UK into Horizon Europe, say bloc’s research leaders – Euractiv

EU Policy Discussion

What is Nouss – Nouss Intelligence

EU Artificial Intelligence Act: The European approach to AI – Stanford Law

Proposal for a regulation on a European approach for artificial intelligence – European Parliament

Data sharing in the EU – common European data spaces (new rules) – European Commission

Random Identifier

Anna: Raven Rocks hike: Appalachian Trail to beautiful Virginia views – Fun in FAIRFAX VA

Niels: There is already a company called Meta and it is asking for several million to give the name to Mark Zuckerberg – Entrepreneur.com

Morgane: About Snugr – Snugr

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Tech Swamp- Episode 46

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Tech History

October 26, 1985 – 36 years ago, almost to this very day, the infamous Marty McFly time traveled in the cult-classic movie “Back to the Future”! – IMDB

What’s Brewing in DC?

Pelosi says spending bill deal and infrastructure vote will come this week – Newsweek

Whistle-blower says Facebook ‘Chooses profits over safety’ – The New York Times

Whistleblower testimony and Facebook Papers trigger lawmaker calls for regulation – The Washington Post

Bill supports the expansion and development of 6G infrastructure – NextGov

Biden to name Jessica Rosenworcel first female leader of FCC – Axios

Policy Discussion & Member Minutes

The Great Manipulation: Are dark patterns leading Congress to help its biggest targets? – App Association Blog

Testimony of Morgan Reed before the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, & Transportation – Senate Commerce Committee Website

Open App Markets Act would prevent Apple and Google from only selling approved apps in their app stores – GovTrackInsider.com

2710: Open App Markets Act – GovTrack.us

Random Identifier

Brad: The Terrys – Melbourne Bitterz – YouTube

Caitlin: I’m an Aunt! – Instagram

Alex: The best horror novels to binge read this spooky season– Variety

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Greetings from Brussels- Episode 17

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Global Podcast Show Notes – Episode 17

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Tech History

October 1971: Smiley face is serious to company – The New York Times

September 1982: Turn that frown…sideways – This Day in Tech History

Brussels Bytes

Facebook ‘operating in the shadows’ says whistleblower, lawmakers demand probes – Reuters

Facebook down: Zuckerberg apologises for six-hour outage – BBC

EXCLUSIVE: Dutch watchdog finds Apple app store payment rules anti-competitive – sources – Reuters

International community strikes a ground-breaking tax deal for the digital age – OECD

EU Policy Discussion

What the end of the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield means for small businesses – App Association Blog

EU-US Trade and Technology Council Inaugural Joint Statement – European Commission

Random Identifier

Anna: Adele announces release date for new album – CNN

Niels: Turkey: ‘Missing’ man joins search party looking for himself – Sky News

Matt: The Ministry for the Future – Hachette Book Group

Morgane: App Makers Tour of Europe – Spain – App Association Blog

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Tech Swamp- Episode 45

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Tech History

The Surprisingly Devious History of CAPTCHA – Mental Floss

What’s Brewing in DC?

Live Updates: The latest on infrastructure negotiations in Congress – CNN

Pelosi signals House vote on bipartisan infrastructure bill may not occur Thursday – Market Watch

Manchin pushes back at Pelosi ‘legislative language’ plan – The Hill

Republicans at odds over Infrastructure Bill as vote approaches – The New York Times

Protecting Consumer Privacy – Senate Commerce Committee

Lawmakers look to include cyber incident reporting measure in annual defense spending bill – The Hill

Policy Discussion & Member Minutes

A comprehensive breakdown of the Epic v. Apple ruling – The Verge

Eight things we learned from the Epic v. Apple ruling – protocol

ACT | The App Association statement on decision in Epic v. Apple – App Association Blog

Pivoting with platforms – App Association Blog

Evaluating antitrust proposals for software platforms and apps – App Association Blog

AppCon’20: (Virtual)ly our best one yet – App Association Blog

Random Identifier

Brad: Mt. Joy – “Let Loose” from 7/23/20 Live Stream – YouTube

Caitlin: Gap’s million-dollar rebrand lasted 6 days – Better Marketing

Alex: Mike Flanagan Swings for the Heavens – The Ringer

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Niels – Miami: Cat-astrophe averted as fans catch falling feline using flag at American football game

Greetings from Brussels- Episode 16

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Greetings from Brussels Show Notes – Episode 16

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Tech History

What Are the 4 Industrial Revolutions? – Up Keep

Brussels Bytes

Germany Wants Phone Makers fo Offer 7 Years of Security Updates – Engadget

Intel to Invest up to 80 bln Euros in Boosting EU Chip Capacity-CEO – Reuters

Apple dealt major blow in Epic Games trial – BBC

ACT | The App Association Statement on Decision in Epic v. Apple – ACT | The App Association

App Makers Tour of Europe – Italy – ACT | The App Association

App Makers Tour of Europe – Spain – ACT | The App Association

Cookie banners: G7 urged to consider solution to pop-up notices – BBC

EU Policy Discussion

Member Spotlight: Loopcycle – ACT | The App Association

Learn more about Loopcycle at loopcycle.io

Visit our new UK-page via actonline.org/uk

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Stephen – A long and prestigious heritage

Anna – AlRawabi School for Girls

Morgane – Athens Epidaurus Festival

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Episode 44

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Podcast Notes for Episode 44

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Tech History

Women’s Equality Day: Mary Wilkes, former computer programmer and logic designer.

What’s Brewing in DC?

RSVP for AppCon here!

U.S. telecoms agency to probe T-Mobile data breach – Reuters

FDA seeks more power for medical device cybersecurity mandates – MedTech Dive

Policy Discussion

Our money’s on broadband in infrastructure – App Association Blog

Senate on path for vote on infrastructure bill this week – Bloomberg

$1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill on ‘glide path for passage tomorrow morning,’ Schumer says – Market Watch

Senate Passes $1 Trillion Infrastructure Bill, Handing Biden a Bipartisan Win

House Democrats clear path toward passing $3.5 trillion budget bill and infrastructure plan after breaking stalemate – CNBC

Big Telecom comes out on top in $65B broadband upgrade – Axios

How the FCC got boxed out of the broadband push – Axios

Five things you didn’t know were in the infrastructure bill – CNN

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Brad: Ocean Alley – Confidence (Official Video) – YouTube

Alex: Addison Rae falls into a pile of horses**t in He’s All That trailer – Vulture

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Greetings From Brussels- Episode 15

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Global Podcast Show Notes – Episode 15

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Tech History

The History of the SIM Card: Where It’s Going and Where It’s Been – aeris

Brussels Bytes

Apple Reveals New Efforts to Fight Child Abuse Imagery – The Verge

Expanded Protections for Children – Apple newsroom

TikTok fined for violating children’s privacy – Autoriteit Persoongegevens (Dutch Data Protection Authority)

Fear of tech dictatorships: EU seeks solidarity with the US and plans embassy in Silicon Valley – Handelsblatt (in German)

App Makers Tour of Europe: Italy – ACT

EU Policy Discussion

A Check-Up on mHealth Policies in the EU – ACT Blog

Global Tech Swamp – Episode 12 – mHealth – TechSwamp

Member Spotlight: Andaman7 – ACT Blog

Random Identifier

Anna – Phase 3 Reopening Begins in Virginia With More Restrictions Lifted, Bars Still Closed – NBCWashington

Niels – This terrifying ‘dragon’ was Australia’s largest flying reptile – CNN

Morgane – Olympic Medals – Olympics.com

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Episode 43

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Tech History

International Disability Independence Day: Ralph Teetor, the inventor of Cruise Control.

What’s Brewing in DC?

“Strengthening the Cybersecurity Posture of America’s Small Business Community” – House Small Business Committee

“Transforming the FTC: Legislation to Modernize Consumer Protection” – House Energy and Commerce Committee

404 Error: How legislation intended to grow the app economy could end up hurting it— Part 2 – App Association Blog

Commerce Secretary highlights cybersecurity workforce needs with $3B initiative – NextGov

Bipartisan Infrastructure Letter – Progress Chamber

Policy Discussion

Colorado joins the state privacy patchwork – App Association Blog

Here comes the state privacy patchwork – App Association Blog

The California Consumer Privacy Act should be condemned, not celebrated – IAPP

Random Identifier

Brad: Jon Rahm jokes he’d take ‘bribe’ from Sungjae Im if military service on the line at Olympics – Golf Channel

Caitlin: Updated: Olympic Swimming 2021 – medal winners, times and results – Bleacher Report

Alex: Everyone’s obsessed with the USA Skateboarding Team, so I went and found all their Instagrams – Buzzfeed

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Greetings from Brussels- Episode 14

Show Notes

Greetings from Brussels Notes for Episode 14

Tech History

MIT Whirlwind – Britannica

A brief history of the QWERTY keyboard – CNET

Brussels Bytes

German Competition Authority initiates competition proceedings against Apple – Bundeskartellamt

New DIGITALEUROPE study says restricting data flows in Europe could lead to economic damages worth 2 trillion euros by 2030 – DIGITALEUROPE

Data Governance Act – European Parliament

European Commission publishes a new report that takes stock of national strategies on AI – European Commission

The European Data Protection Board and European Data Protection Supervisor called for a ban on specific uses of AI – EDPB

UNESCO reaches consensus on world’s first guidelines on AI ethics – UNESCO

Register now for the App Makers Tour – France on 13 July – App Association Event

Watch back or read our blogs on the App Makers Tours in Romania and Germany

EU Policy Discussion

What the EU’s Digital Services Act could mean for small tech businesses – App Association Blog

An update on the Digital Services Act: SMEs urge European Commission and Parliament to ensure proportionality – App Association Blog

EU Digital Services Act position paper – App Association Position Paper

Random Identifier

Anna: Edith! The Untold True-ish Story Of America’s Secret First Female President – Crooked Media

Morgane: History of Brussels Sprouts – Tomofarm

Niels: ‘Dracula’s castle’ offers visitors COVID jab and free visit to torture exhibition – Sky News

Alex: This Is Pop – Thrillist

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Episode 42

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Podcast Notes for Episode 42

Tech History

Pride Month: Lynn Conway, an essential mind in the design of complex microchips!

What’s Brewing in DC?

House committee passes sweeping tech antitrust reforms, but their future remains murky – CNBC

Tech antitrust bills create strange bedfellows in House markup – The Hill

Ban on big tech mergers survives House panel’s marathon slugfest – Politico

New bill aims to make pandemic telehealth benefits permanent – Politico Pulse Newsletter

Joe Biden appoints Lina Khan to head the Federal Trade Commission – The Economist

Policy Discussion

Infrastructure deal is back on track after Biden’s assurances – New York Times

Biden: Americans can be proud of the infrastructure deal – Yahoo News

Biden’s new $1.2 trillion infrastructure plan includes $65B for universal broadband – CNet

Our money’s on broadband in infrastructure – ACT | The App Association Blog

Random Identifier

Brad: Spacey Jane – Lots of Nothing (Official Video) – YouTube

Caitlin: How to make a Christmas cactus bloom several times a year – Succulents Box

Alex: We are Lady Parts rocks outside the box – Vulture

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Anna – DC aims for full reopening, with masks, by June 11 ; ‘The Bachelorette’ returns as Katie Thurston looks for love

Greetings from Brussels- Episode 13

Show Notes

Greetings from Brussels Show Notes – Episode 13

Tech History

Early Bird Satellite – National Aeronautics and Space Agency (NASA)

Brussels Bytes

Press release of Nokia and Daimler AG: Daimler and Nokia sign patent licensing agreement – Daimler

The App Association Statement on Nokia and Daimler Agreement on the Licensing of Standardised Technology Patents – ACT blog

Artificial intelligence, blockchain and the future of Europe Report – European Investment Bank (EIB)

Biden seeks high-level data deal to repair EU-US digital ties – Politico

Navigating the New Standard Contractual Clauses for International Data Transfers under the GDPR – The National Law Review

App Makers Tour of Europe – ACT | The App Association

EU Policy Discussion

Member Spotlight: imagiLabs – ACT Blog

imagiLabs website; and app for Android or iOS

Women @ EIT – European Institute of Innovation and Technology

European Innovation Council to offer coaching and funding to female innovators – Science | Business

More than 90% of tech investment in Europe goes to all-male teams – Financial Times

Digital economy: scoreboard shows women in Europe are less likely to work or be skilled in ICT – EU Commission Press

ACT | The App Association’s Ongoing Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion – ACT blog

Random Identifier

Niels – The microchip shortage isn’t just a COVID thing: Here’s what you’re missing

Morgane – eEURO 2021 | UEFA EURO 2020 ; UEFA Euro 2020: What you need to know

Alexandra – Cicadas swarming around Washington are showing up on weather radar

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Spotify & Facebook

Episode 41

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Podcast Notes for Episode 41

Tech History

Asian Pacific American (AAPI) Heritage Month: Ajay Bhatt, the inventor of the Universal Serial Bus – otherwise known as the USB!

What’s Brewing in DC?

Senators roll out bipartisan data privacy bill – The Verge

Lawmakers want to force Big Tech to give researchers more data – Protocol

House passes bill to create Jan. 6 commission amid strong GOP opposition – NBC News

Huawei founder urges shift to software to counter U.S. sanctions – Reuters

Policy Discussion

Apple and Epic lay it all on the table in final day of Fortnite trial – Protocol

Morgan Reed Twitter thread – twitter.com/morganreed

Random Identifier

Ashley: UFO lobbyists are trying to get the truth from Congress, and they’re winning – Vice

Brad: Phil Mickelson at 50: Still a thrill, now a champion again – WSJ

Caitlin: And now, a fungus that turns cicadas into sex zombies – The Cut

Alex: Gen Z is bringing emo back, but this time it’s not just a bunch of white dudes – BuzzFeed

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Greetings from Brussels- Episode 12

Show Notes

Greetings from Brussels Show Notes – Episode 12

Tech History

Pilot ACE – Computer History Museum

Brussels Bytes

Antitrust: Commission sends Statement of Objections to Apple on App Store rules for music streaming providers – European Commission

Statement of Objections to Apple on App Store rules for music streaming providers- ACT Statement

Proposal for a Regulation laying down harmonised rules on artificial intelligence (Artificial Intelligence Act) – European Commission

Digital health data and services – the European health data space – European Commission

EU Policy Discussion

Member Spotlight: SyndoHealth – ACT Blog

Member Spotlight: Andaman7 – ACT Blog

Member Spotlight: Intimind – ACT Blog

Member Spotlight: Wello – ACT Blog

Member Spotlight: Brain+ – ACT Blog

A European Health Data Space Consultation – European Commission

Draft Standard on Health Wellness Apps Open for Comments – eHealth Standards

Digital Solutions in a Changing World – The App Economy in Times of COVID-19 – ACT Event

Proximity Tracing and Exposure Notifications 101 – Principles That Should Guide Europe’s Search for a COVID-19 App – ACT Guide

Random Identifier

Anna – Kim’s Convenience | Netflix

Alexandra – Let’s Illuminate the Shadow and Bone Universe

Morgane – Belgium lays out rules to reopen terraces from 8 May

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Spotify & Facebook

Episode 40

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Podcast Notes for Episode 40

Tech History

April 1, 2004 – Gmail Launched!

What’s Brewing in DC?

Antitrust Applied: Examining Competition in App Stores – Judiciary.Senate.gov

Facebook, YouTube, Twitter execs grilled by senators over addictive nature of their apps – CNBC

Lawmakers reintroduce bill to invest billions to compete with China in tech – The Hill

House Bill Would Direct Agencies to Examine Sexual Harassment in STEM – NextGov

Policy Discussion

For All Abilities

Betsy Furler – LinkedIn

Introduction to the ADA – ADA.gov

Rehabilitation Act of 1973 – Section 503

Rehabilitation Act of 1973 – Section 508

Accessibility in tech improved in 2020, but more must be done – engadget

Apple, creatives, and disability rights activists reflect on 30 years of the Americans with Disabilities Act – Apple Newsroom

Random Identifier

Brad: The Muckers – Roll the Dice – YouTube

Caitlin: ‘SNL’ cast members signal they’re unhappy about Elon Musk hosting. He’s not the first to cause a stir – CNN

Alex: Mind Map

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Greetings from Brussels- Episode 11

Show Notes

Global Podcast Show Notes – Episode 11

Tech History

Konrad Zuse, Computer Pioneer – Computer Society

Brussels Bytes

New Watchdog to Boost Online Competition Launches – Gov.uk

EU Privacy Chief Victim of Facebook Data Leak – Politico

Max Schrems Accuses Google of Illegally Tracking Android Users – FT

Apple and Google block NHS Covid App Update Over Privacy Breaches – The Guardian

EU Policy Discussion

A Brief History of Time: The App Stores – ACT Blog

A Brief History of Time: The App Stores – The Timeline – ACT Resource

Apple announces App Store Small Business Program – Apple

Random Identifier

Anna – The Carls Series by Hank Green

Alexandra – ‘Godzilla vs. Kong’ Review: Let’s You and Him Fight – The NYT

Morgane – Scaffolding on Brussels Palace of Justice gets renovated – Brussels Times

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Connected Health Initiative

Episode 39

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Podcast Notes for Episode 39

Tech History

Deaf History Month: March 14, 1993 – Talking Computer Assists Deaf Student

What’s Brewing in DC?

GOP senators demand oversight hearing into Obama FTC’s deal with Google – Politico

TikTok no more threatening than Facebook to data security or privacy: study – The Hill

Biden administration adds new limits on Huawei’s suppliers – Reuters

Policy Discussion

Wearable Devices for Symptom Monitoring: The Complement to COVID Testing – App Association Blog

Episode 35: Telehealth Modernization Act – Tech Swamp

Is telehealth a fixture now? Only if Congress acts. – App Association Blog

COVID-19, chronic conditions, and how wearables can address both – App Association Blog

Random Identifier

Brad: Skegss – Valhalla (Official Music Video) – YouTube

Madeline: Unwinding Anxiety

Caitlin: Obsessed – Addison Rae

Alex: Gone Country! Post Malone’s Cover of Brad Paisley’s ‘I’m Gonna Miss Her’ Will Blow Your Mind – US Magazine

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Greetings from Brussels- Episode 10

Show Notes

Global Podcast Show Notes – Episode 10

Tech History

Women in digital – European Commission

Member spotlight: imagiLabs – ACT Blog

Brussels Bytes

Brussels bans Uber drivers from picking up rides through the app – Politico

France seeks to bypass EU top court on data retention – Politico

CMA investigates Apple over suspected anti-competitive behaviour – Gov.uk

Dutch competition regulators nearing draft decision in Apple investigation – Reuters

Antitrust: Commission opens investigations into Apple’s App Store rules – European Commission

EU Policy Discussion

What the EU’s Digital Markets Act could mean for small tech businesses – ACT Blog

Antitrust in the digital world – What is next for the Digital Markets Act? – ACT Blog

The Digital Markets Act – European Commission

Random Identifier

Anna – NYT Crossword Puzzle – NYT

Alexandra – TikTok’s viral baked feta pasta is worth the hype – The Washington Post

Morgane – De Twaalf – FT

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Episode 38

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Podcast Notes for Episode 38

Tech History

Black History Month – Roy L. Clay Sr.

What’s Brewing in DC?

Lawmakers introduce bipartisan bill to allow for increased use of internet-connected devices – The Hill

House Committee on Energy and Commerce Hearing: “Connecting America: Broadband Solutions to Pandemic Problems” – Congress.gov

Biden is changing PPP rules. For 2 weeks, only businesses with fewer than 20 employees can claim pandemic relief loans – Insider

Policy Discussion

A Letter from ACT | The App Association: Our Commitment to Racial Justice – App Association Blog

Tech policy has a diversity problem. A new report indicates few know the actual extent of It – Morning Consult

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Tech Swamp Episode 30 with Qyana Stewart

Amplify: Cory Lancaster – App Association Blog

Developed: The App Economy Tour- St. Louis, MO. – App Association Blog

Random Identifier

Brad: The Thrill is Gone BB King – YouTube

Caitlin: Meet Bandit

Alex: 51 “To All The Boys” Memes That Will Make You Laugh And Cry – Buzzfeed

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Greetings from Brussels- Episode 9

Show Notes

Global Podcast Show Notes – Episode 9

Tech History

The Untold Story About the Founding of Google Maps – Medium

Brussels Bytes

EU ‘punching well below its weight’ in digital technologies, von der Leyen warns – Euractiv

Commission reveals details on future EU robotics policy – Euractiv

Securing EU’s Vision on 5G: Cybersecurity Certification – ENISA

EU Policy Discussion

Global Podcast – Episode 5

Advancing the Internet of Things with Needed Updates to Patent Injunction Policies – ACT Blog

Statement on the UK Supreme Court decision in Unwired Planet v Huawei and Conversant v Huawei – ACT Statement

Expert Group Report on Standard-Essential Patents: Revolutionary or Incremental? – ACT Event (more information to come)

Random Identifier

Anna – Paint-by-numbers

Alexandra – Phoebe Bridgers

Morgane – Clubhouse

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Episode 37

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Podcast Notes for Episode 37

Tech History

January 21, 2000 – Twitter was born

What’s Brewing in DC?

Capitol Insurrection Updates – NPR

‘We can’t wait:’ Biden administration fights for $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan – Reuters

Biden’s $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief bill is in trouble, and Democrats might not be able to pass the next round of stimulus until March – Business Insider

Here’s where President Biden’s Cabinet nominees stand – CNN

Here are the executive actions Biden will take this week – The Hill

State of play: Impeachment trial date will give more time to confirm Biden Cabinet – CNN

Policy Discussion

Insurrection Aftermath: Staffers struggle with trauma, guilt and fear – Roll Call

McConnell drops filibuster demand, clearing way for Democrats to take full Senate control – NBC News

After Homeland Security nominee’s hearing, Hawley slows down process – LA Times

Small-business PPP loans are flowing, and more aid could be on the way. Here’s what’s available. – Chicago Tribune

Main Street welcomes added aid in Biden’s COVID relief plan as PPP funding sees demand from micro businesses – CNBC

Wearable Devices for Symptom Monitoring: The Complement to COVID Testing – ACT Blog

Random Identifier

Brad: Fleet Foxes – Mykonos [OFFICIAL VIDEO] – YouTube

Caitlin: “I am angry” – Walmart

Alex: Decoding Bosch’s Wild, Whimsical “Garden of Earthly Delights” – Artsy

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Greetings from Brussels- Episode 8

Show Notes

Global Podcast Show Notes – Episode 8

Tech History

The First Official Transatlantic Phone Telephone Call – Library of Congress

Steve Jobs debuts the iPhone – History

Brussels Bytes

Brexit: What you need to know about the UK leaving the EU – BBC

What the interim Brexit data flows deal means for Britain – Politico

All the platforms that have banned or restricted Trump so far – Axios

Merkel among EU leaders questioning Twitter’s Trump ban – Politico

Beware EU money in start-ups – Sifted

EU Policy Discussion

Deloitte Study: The App Economy in the European Union – The App Association

The Digital Markets Act – European Commission

The Digital Services Act – European Commission

The App Association Reacts to the European Commission’s Digital Markets Act and Digital Services Act – PR Newswire

The Data Governance ACT – European Commission

Random Identifier

Morgane – Bridgerton – Netflix

Anna – Plant Identification Apps – Better.net

Alex – How to write one song – Vulture

Mike – Apple’s new M1 processors – Daring Fireball

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Episode 36

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Podcast Notes for Episode 36

Tech History

December 1, 1971 – Project Gutenberg launched

What’s Brewing in DC?

McConnell recognizes Biden as president-elect – Politico

Negotiators wrapping up omnibus deal, plan to file Tuesday – Roll Call

Congress nears deal on $1.4 trillion government funding measure – Politico

46 states and FTC file antitrust lawsuits against Facebook – The Hill

Scoop: FTC launches sweeping privacy study of top tech platforms – Axios

Policy Discussion

2020 House Election Live Results – 270toWin

2020 Senate Election Live Results – 270toWin

Republican Senate signals it will confirm Biden Cabinet – Politico

Episode 35: Telehealth Modernization Act – Tech Swamp

Is telehealth a fixture now? Only if Congress acts. – App Association Blog

COVID-19, chronic conditions, and how wearables can address both – App Association Blog

Apple to cut app store fees in half for most developers – Bloomberg

Innovators Network Foundation announces 2020-21 Privacy Fellows – App Association Blog

Confusion over health data underscores need for Federal privacy law – App Association Blog

Random Identifier

Chelsea: Wham! – Last Christmas (Official Video) – YouTube

Brad: The most hated Christmas songs of all time – Best Life

Caitlin: Paul McCartney – Wonderful Christmastime – YouTube

Alex: Christmas in the Swamp – Apple Music or Spotify

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Greetings from Brussels- Episode 7

Show Notes

Global Podcast Show Notes – Episode 7

Tech History

EURid

.eu domain names – what you need to do before the end of the transition period – Gov.uk

Frequently asked questions on .eu domain name – European Commission

Brussels Bytes – Global Edition?

New EU-U.S. data transfer pact? Not any time soon, says EU privacy watchdog – Reuters

EU to tell Big Tech to police internet or face large fines – Financial Times

Ashton Kutcher: Stalling new EU privacy rules would let ‘kids be abused in the dark’ – Politico

France fines Google $120M and Amazon $42M for dropping tracking cookies without consent – TechCrunch

EU Policy Discussion

Something Old, New, Borrowed, and Blue for Tech as Congress Puts a Bow on 2020 – ACT Blog

The Future of US-EU Data Transfers: What to Expect Without Privacy Shield – ACT Blog

Random Identifier

Morgane – Middle England – The Guardian

Anna – Holidate on Netflix – Happiest Season on Hulu

Alex – Accidentally Wes Anderson Book or Instagram

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Episode 35

Show Notes

Podcast Notes for Episode 35

Tech History

November 6, 2006 – The Internet boasted 100 million websites

What’s Brewing in DC?

Biden defeats Trump for White House, says ‘time to heal’ – AP News

Trump’s election fight includes over 30 lawsuits. It’s not going well. – NBC News

What’s a runoff, and why are there two? Here’s why Georgia matters – NYT

“Breaking the News: Censorship, Suppression, and the 2020 Election” – Senate.gov

Zuckerberg and Dorsey face harsh questioning from lawmakers – NYT

US government says it won’t enforce TikTok shutdown after court ruling – The Verge

Policy Discussion

Is Telehealth a Fixture Now? Only if Congress Acts. – ACT | The App Association Blog

Rubio Introduces Legislation to Establish Standards and Restrictions for Chinese and Other High-Risk Foreign Apps – Senate.gov

Senators Rick Scott and Catherine Cortez Masto Introduce Bipartisan Legislation Requiring Apps to List Country of Origin – Senate.gov

Random Identifier

Brad: Dehd – Full Performance (Live on KEXP at Home) – YouTube

Caitlin: ‘Beautiful Losers’ by Mink’s Miracle Medicine – Spotify

Alex: Dolly Parton Breaks Down Her Career, from ‘9 to 5’ to ‘Hannah Montana’ | Vanity Fair – YouTube

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Greetings from Brussels- Episode 6

Show Notes

Global Podcast Show Notes – Episode 6

Tech History

November Launch for UK iPhone – The Guardian

Brussels Bytes – Global Edition?

EU Commission to Introduce Sanctions for Illegal Content in Digital Services Act– Euractiv

German Presidency Charts New COVID19 ‘Metadata’ Rules in Leaked ePrivacy Text – Euractiv

Europe and the US are Drifting Apart on Tech. Joe Biden Wouldn’t Fix That – Politico

EU Policy Discussion

EU Events: Problems & Solutions: A Two-Part Online Discussion Series on the App Ecosystem in the Context of the Digital Services Act – ACT Event

Part I – The App Economy in the context of the Digital Services Act – ACT Youtube

Random Identifier

Anna: Love, Guaranteed – Netflix

Morgane: Boisdelacambre

Alex: Illustrating the Messy Reality of Life as an Interracial Family – The Altantic

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Episode 34

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Podcast Notes for Episode 34

Tech History

October 13, 1983 – 37 years ago this month, cellular networks went live in the US

What’s Brewing in DC?

Tech hearing live updates: Facebook, Google, Twitter CEOs clash with Congress in pre-election showdown – The Washington Post

FCC TVWS boost for rural broadband – Advanced Television

Election 2020 Presidential Polls – RealClear Politics

Policy Discussion & Member Minutes

All Things FRAND

Fresco Capital

TEEM

Random Identifier

Brad: The maths behind the fastest person on Earth (and no it’s not Usain Bolt) – The Conversation

Caitlin: How Mercury & Mars retrograde could affect the voting booths this year – MBG Mindfulness

Alex: Father’s Day 2020 playlist – Spotify

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Greetings from Brussels- Episode 5

Show Notes

Global Podcast Show Notes – Episode 5

Tech History

What Estonia could teach us about internet voting in a post-pandemic world – VentureBeat

i-voting Estonia – Valimised

Brussels Bytes – Global Edition?

Health crisis pushes EU into era of digital education – Euractiv

Digital education plan – European Commission

EU court ruling threatens EU-UK data flows – Politico

Judgments of the Court of Justice in Cases La Quadrature du Net and Others – European Court of Justice

ECJ to clarify power of Belgian watchdog on Facebook cookies – euobserver

France passes new law to protect child influencers – BBC news

EU Policy Discussion

UK Supreme Court decision in Unwired Planet v Huawei and Conversant v Huawei – ACT Statement

EU Events: High-L-level Reflections on standard-essential patents: In pursuit of a balanced system – ACT Event

Advancing the internet of things with needed updates to patent injunction policies – ACT Blog

Random Identifier

Anna: The Bachelorette – abc

Morgane: Belgium breaks 16-month deadlock as new government formed – Euractiv

Alex: The year’s most coveted Halloween decoration – Slate

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Episode 33

Show Notes

Podcast Notes for Episode 33

Tech History

September 22, 1986 – Computer Code Protected by Copyright

What’s Brewing in DC?

TikTok, Oracle deal still shrouded in uncertainty as companies tussle over ownership – Washington Post

Latest 2020 General Election Polls – RealClear Politics

Presidential debate 2020: How to watch Trump vs. Biden debate live on Sept. 29 – CNET

Ruth Bader Ginsburg becomes first woman to lie in state: 8 other strides she made for women – USA Today

Policy Discussion & Member Minutes

Random Identifier

Brad: The Nude Party – “Chevrolet Van” [Official Video] – YouTube

Caitlin: Why I stopped saying “basic” – Teen Vogue

Alex: Julie and the Phantoms review – ghosts, grunge and 90s nostalgia – The Guardian

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Competition Policy in the EU

Greetings from Brussels- Episode 4

Show Notes

Global Podcast Show Notes – Episode 4

EU Explained

What’s Brewing – Global Edition?

Supreme Court Ruling on “Unwired Planet vs. Huawei Technologies” – IAM-Media

Thierry Breton calls for TikTok data to be stored in Europe – Politico

EU websites’ use of Google Analytics and Facebook Connect targeted by post-Schrems II privacy complaints – Tech Crunch

Facebook to pay more than $110 million in back taxes in France – Reuters

EU trade chief resigns over COVID-19 ‘golfgate’ controversy – Euractiv

EU Policy Discussion

Synesthesia Member Spotlight

Synesthesia website

Android Conference – DroidCon

iOS Conference – SwiftHeroes

Synesthesia’s STEM Classes for Children – FuturMakers

Random Identifiers:

Podcast recommendation – The Michelle Obama Podcast

Elon Musk: “Good chance first settlers will die” on Mars – Futurism.com

TV show recommendation – Lucifer on Netflix

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Episode 32

Show Notes

Podcast Notes for Episode 32

Tech History

August 26, 1984 – Miss Manners Addresses Computer Correspondence

What’s Brewing in DC?

Coronavirus stimulus stalemate could drag on for weeks as Congress leaves town – CNBC

Stimulus package: Will it be split into smaller bills? Here’s what we know – CNet

House passes bill to reverse Postal Service changes, infuse $25B in emergency funds – NBC News

TikTok sues Trump administration over executive order – The Hill

TikTok sues Trump to block U.S. ban – NPR

Latest 2020 General Election Polls – RealClear Politics

Trump vs. Biden: Here’s what to know about the 2020 presidential debates – BostonNews.com

Policy Discussion

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Brad: Red Hot Chili Peppers – Can’t Stop [Official Music Video] – YouTube

Caitlin: Houseplants 101: How to propagate plants – Gardenista

Alex: The best film genre is ‘Dance Movie’– The Cut

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Greetings from Brussels- Episode 3

Show Notes

Global Podcast Show Notes – Episode 3

EU Explained

European Data Protection Supervisor – EDPS

European Data Protection Board – EDPB

European Commission – Europa.eu

Brussels Bytes – Global Edition?

Google-Fitbit takeover: EU launches full-scale probe – BBC news

Mergers: Commission opens in-depth investigation into the proposed acquisition of Fitbit by Google – European Commission

Telegram hits out at Apple’s App Store ‘tax’ in latest EU antitrust complaint – Techcrunch

Coronavirus: EU leaders reach recovery deal after marathon summit – BBC news

Assessing the EU’s digital and tech agenda at the halfway point of 2020 – ACT Blog

EU Policy Discussion

European Court of Justice invalidates Decision 2016/1250 on the adequacy of the protection provided by the EU-US Data Protection Shield – European Court of Justice

Statement on the European Court of Justice ruling in Schrems II case – ACT | The App Association

Member Spotlight

layers.studio

Member Spotlight: layers.studio – ACT Blog (coming soon)

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Israeli jeweller creates gold and diamond-encrusted mask that costs $1.5 million – Indian Express

‘Borgen’ coming to Netflix in September 2020 – Netflix

Bon Iver collaborates with Bruce Springsteen, hints at new album – npr

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Episode 31

Show Notes

Podcast Notes for Episode 31

Tech History

July 4, 1956 – 64 years ago this month, computers and keyboards joined forces for the first time!

What’s Brewing in DC?

Here are the differences between the Democratic and Republican stimulus bills – CNN

FCC starts first 5G mid-band spectrum auction today – FCC.gov

Latest 2020 General Election Polls – RealClear Politics

Trump abruptly cancels Republican Convention in Florida: ‘It’s not the right time’ – The New York Times

Democratic National Convention to require masks, distancing – AP

The most moving photos from John Lewis’ funeral and memorial services – People

Policy Discussion

House Judiciary Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial, and Administrative Law Hearing: Online Platforms and Market Power, Part 6: Examining the Dominance of Amazon, Apple, Facebook, and Google

Pivoting with Platforms – actonline.org

No Platform? No Problem! – actonline.org

There’s a Platform for That – actonline.org

Random Identifier

Ashley: Home Game – Netflix

Brad: Hockey Dad – I Missed Out (Official Video) – YouTube

Caitlin: VNYL

Alex: What it feels like to turn 30: Four women on the ‘big’ milestone – Elle

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Greetings from Brussels- Episode 2

Show Notes

Global Podcast Notes for Episode 2

Tech History

June 1955 – Laying of First Transatlantic Telephone Cable

What’s Brewing – Global Edition?

Commission Report: EU Data Protection Rules Empower Citizens and Are Fit for the Digital Age – European Commission

Commission Conducting ‘Preparatory Work’ Should ECJ Invalidate Privacy Shield – Euractiv

EU’s Landmark GDPR Failing to Live Up to Full Potential – EUObserver

Germany’s Highest Court Orders Facebook to Stop Cross-platform Data Sharing – Euractiv

Germany’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union – eu2020.de

UK Virus-tracing App Switches to Apple-Google Model – BBC news

EU Policy Discussion

Antitrust: Commission Opens Investigations into Apple’s App Store Rules – European Commission

Antitrust: Commission Opens Investigation into Apple Practices Regarding Apple Pay – European Commission

Statement on the European Commission Investigation into Apple’s App Store Rules – ACT Statement

Comments on the European Commission’s Proposals for the Digital Services Act – ACT Blog

Competition in the Digital Economy and the Digital Services Act – ACT Blog

Competition in the Digital Economy Videos– Forum Europe DSA Week

The European App Economy – ACT blog

Member Spotlight

imagiLabs

Member Spotlight: imagiLabs – ACT Blog

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GlobalForce Tech Consulting Website

Episode 30

Show Notes

Podcast Notes for Episode 30

Tech History

June 6, 2005 – 15 years ago this month, Steve Jobs announced Mac’s would use Intel processors

Apple is switching Macs to its own processors starting later this year – The Verge

What’s Brewing in DC?

Apple’s developer dispute draws lawmaker scrutiny of App Store – The Hill

Graham, Cotton, Blackburn introduce balanced solution to bolster national security, end use of warrant-proof encryption that shields criminal activity – Senate Judiciary Committee Press Release

Members of Congress send letter to FCC for the use of TVWS – McMorris.House.gov

Election 2020 Presidential Polls – RealClear Politics

As the RNC preps for Jacksonville, voters brace for coronavirus and social unrest – Politico

Democratic Party reveals scaled-down convention plan – CBS

Policy Discussion

A Letter from ACT | The App Association: Our Commitment to Racial Justice – ACT Blog

Qyana Stewart – LinkedIn

Want to donate, sponsor, or partner with GlobalForce for Girls? Email them here.

Maryland STEM Festival Website

Maryland STEM Fest 2020 GoFundMe

Mentors-in-Residence Program at George Washington University Website

2020 George Washington Summer Startup Accelerator Website

Innovation Commercialization Assistance Program (ICAP) Website

Emoski App

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Brad: Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever – Cameo (Official Video) – YouTube

Caitlin: Saving my jade plant 2020 update with time lapse – YouTube

Alex: Phoebe Bridgers releases new album Punisher early because she knows you need it – Vulture

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Member Spotlight: Wello – Healthy Habits for Kids

Tech Swamp: Greetings from Brussels!

Show Notes

Tech Swamp: Greetings from Brussels!

Tech History

Minitel: The rise and fall of the France-wide web – BBC news

Brussels Bytes

European Commission proposes €750B EU recovery package – Politico

Europe’s moment: Repair and prepare for the next generation – ec.europa.eu

Commission mulls digital tax to fund Europe’s multi-billion euro recovery – Euractiv

Germany, France launch Gaia-X platform in bid for ‘tech sovereignty’ – Politico

Europe asks for views on platform governance and competition tools – Techcrunch

Trump’s Twitter spat puts social media firms on collision course with Europe – Politico

Policy Discussion

Commission launches consultation to seek views on Digital Services Act package – ec.europa.eu

Antitrust: Commission consults stakeholders on a possible new competition tool – ec.europa.eu

Platform-to-business trading practices – ec.europa.eu

What you need to know about App Store Optimization and Ranking – ACT blog

The ACT App Launch Guide – ACT blog

Member Spotlight

Wello.ai

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Episode 29

Show Notes

Podcast Notes for Episode 29

Tech History

May 15, 2001 – Apple announced their plan to open brick and mortar retail stores.

What’s Brewing in DC?

Pandemic jumbles House agenda – Politico

House Republicans plan to sue Pelosi over proxy voting – Politico

Congress will ‘probably’ have to pass another coronavirus stimulus bill, Mitch McConnell says – CNBC

Key Senate Democrat withdraws support from House measure on web browsing data – The Hill

Trump lashes out at social media companies after Twitter labels tweets with fact checks – Washington Post

Poll: Biden leads Trump by 11 points nationally – The Hill

Policy Discussion

Breaking Down Broadband Barriers in the COVID-19 Era – ACT Blog

Carr Announces 5G Upgrade Order On FCC’s June Agenda – FCC.gov

Fireside Chat: FCC Priorities for 5G and the New 5G Upgrade Order with Commissioner Carr – YouTube

Panel: FCC Priorities for 5G and the New 5G Upgrade Order – YouTube

Random Identifier

Brad: The Rolling Stones – every album ranked! – The Guardian

Caitlin: Tosca Musk – Wikipedia

Alex: 6 things to read before the Arrow series finale – Entertainment Weekly

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Connected Health Initiative COVID-19 Resources & Information

Episode 28

Show Notes

Podcast Notes for Episode 28

Tech History

April 23, 2005 – The first YouTube video was uploaded!

What’s Brewing in DC?

House Democrats decry ‘dangerous’ return to Capitol – Politico

House cancels plan to return from recess next week – AXIOS

What McConnell wants in exchange for rescuing states facing crises – MSNBC

FCC Adopts New Rules For The 6 GHz Band, Unleashing 1,200 Megahertz Of Spectrum For Unlicensed Use – FCC.gov

FCC approves $200 million plan to fund COVID-19 telehealth services – Engadget

Senator Bernie Sanders Suspends Presidential Campaign – CSPAN

Democrats Postpone Convention, and a Test of Wills With Republicans Looms – NYT

Policy Discussion

Random Identifier

Brad: The Mythos of Michael Jordan Continues – The Atlantic

Caitlin: Dill Pickle Hummus?! – Instagram

Alex: Watch These Livestreamed Concerts During Your Social Distancing – Vulture

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Episode 27

Show Notes

Podcast Notes for Episode 27

Tech History

March 25, 1995 – 25 years ago to this month, the first “wiki” website was born

What’s Brewing in DC?

Senate passes massive $2 trillion coronavirus spending bill – NBC News

Policy Discussion

ACT | The App Association Action

Member Company Action:

Federal Government Action:

FCC COVID-19 Response
SBA COVID-19 Response
IRS COVID-19 Response
- Extended deadline only applies to Federal taxes, still check with your state tax authority for state level taxes

Random Identifier

Brad: A Writing Stone: Chapter and Verse – NYT

Caitlin: The Coronavirus and the Postponement of the Olympics, Explained – NYT

Alex: The Powerful Psychological Benefits of Dance – Psychology Today

BONUS TRACK: Hey – Pixies

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Achieved Compliance Solutions

Episode 26

Show Notes

Tech History

February 16, 2020 – The computer scientist responsible for Cut, Copy, and Paste, has passed away – Gizmodo

What’s Brewing in DC?

Kellyanne Conway says more officials may be ousted after Trump’s Senate acquittal – Politico

February 2020 open commission meeting – FCC.gov

White House plans 5G summit with global tech leaders as battle with Huawei continues – CNBC

2020 Democratic Presidential Nomination – 270 to Win

Policy Discussion

As global debate around privacy continues, companies are wise to adopt best practices – The Hill

GDPR Guide – Actonline.org

CCPA Guide – Actonline.org

New Hampshire digital privacy legislation aims to limit government’s access – The Center Square

Accountability: A Compendium for Stakeholders

Find Paula on LinkedIn

Random Identifier

Caitlin: TikTok

Alex: Atlas Coffee Club

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Episode 25

Show Notes

Tech History

January 27, 2010 – 10 years ago this month Apple introduced the first iPad

What’s Brewing in DC?

President Trump’s impeachment: What happens now in the Senate trial – USA Today

Trump to sign USMCA, marking major tech victory – Politico

US announces crackdown on counterfeit products sold online – The Hill

House Committee on Energy & Commerce Hearing “Empowering and Connecting Communities through Digital Equity and Internet Adoption.” – Energycommerce.house.gov

Rural Digital Opportunity Fund – FCC.gov

How the Iowa caucus results will actually work — and why 2020’s could be more confusing than ever – Vox

Policy Discussion

ONC’s Rucker: Privacy risks shouldn’t hinder interoperability rule – Modern Healthcare

#ONC2020 Tweet

Random Identifier

Brad: After Rock Hall snub, Dave Matthews Band will be going on tour this summer – USA Today

Caitlin: Here’s why Nashville’s hockey fans throw catfish onto the ice – Thrillist

Alex: My Chemical Romance to haunt the U.S. with their first tour in 9 years – Vulture

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Episode 24

Show Notes

Podcast Notes for Episode 24

Tech History

December 26, 1982 – Time Magazine awarded “Man of the Year” – now “Person of the Year” – to the personal computer

What’s Brewing in DC?

The latest on the Trump impeachment inquiry – CNN

McConnell says Senate will not take up USMCA next week – Reuters

TikTok chief cancels Capitol Hill meetings, inflaming tensions – The Hill

FCC to create $9 billion 5G subsidy program for rural America – CNET

Policy Discussion

Despite Trump’s impeachment, Congress is closing in on budget deal to avoid shutdown, lawmakers say – Newsweek

This man may be Big Tech’s biggest threat – NYT

Top 5 tech policy predictions for 2020 – Morning Consult

Random Identifier

Brad: Twin Peaks – “In the Meadow” [Live @ Thalia Hall] – YouTube

Caitlin: 13 Ways To Not Kill Your Indoor Plants – Buzzfeed

Alex: 31 Of The Funniest Tweets About Spotify Wrapped That Even Apple Music Users Can Laugh At – Buzzfeed

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Episode 23

Show Notes

Podcast Notes for Episode 23

Tech History

November 10, 2001 – 18 years ago this month, Apple shipped the first iPod.

What’s Brewing in DC?

The latest on the Trump impeachment inquiry – CNN

Trump impeachment hearings: Here’s how the process works – ABC News

What have we learned so far in the impeachment public hearings and what comes next? – USA Today

Senate holds off on vote avoiding shutdown, keeps stopgap funding vehicle – Roll Call

Pai: FCC will auction coveted 5G spectrum – Axios

Twitter is walking into a minefield with its political ads ban – Vox

Google to restrict political adverts worldwide – BBC

Policy Discussion

Developed: We’re coming to a city near you! Check it out!

Random Identifier

Brad: Hippo Campus – YouTube

Caitlin: Minneapolis Skyway System – Wikipedia

Alex: A Serious Conversation About The Knight Before Christmas – Vulture

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Episode 22

Show Notes

Podcast Notes for Episode 22

Tech History

October 30, 1969 – Here’s the Internet’s ‘Birth Certificate’ From 50 Years Ago Today

What’s Brewing in DC?

The latest on the Trump impeachment inquiry – CNN

Lawmakers hammer Zuckerberg over Facebook controversies – The Hill

China’s TikTok turns to former lawmakers to help with content moderation policies – The Hill

Here’s What You Need To Know About The 2020 Democratic Primary Debates – Elle

Policy Discussion

Technology & Marketing Law Blog – Ericgoldman.org

Random Identifier

Brad: Five Leagues, One Day: How Two Fans Conquered the Sports Equinox in Los Angeles – SI.com

Caitlin: World Series: The best photos from the Washington Nationals’ first championship – CBS Sports

Alex: Just like Meghan Markle! Queen Amber Cradles Her Growing Bump in A Christmas Prince: Royal Baby – People

AND

The Princess Switch Is Getting a Sequel, and One More Vanessa Hudgens – Vulture

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Episode 21

Show Notes

Podcast Notes for Episode 21

Tech History

September 19, 1982 – 37 years ago this month one of the first, if not THE first, emoticon was born!

What’s Brewing in DC?

Government Shutdown 2019 – Politico

Lawmakers say Zuckerberg has agreed to ‘cooperate’ with antitrust probe – The Hill

FCC authorizes city-scale 5G testbeds in NYC, Salt Lake City – Fierce Wireless

FCC proposes $100 million Connected Care Pilot Telehealth Program – FCC

Apple will make the new Mac Pro in Austin, avoiding some China tariffs – CNBC

Policy Discussion

Developed | The App Economy Tour One Night Only – Coming to a City Near You – Actonline.org

Random Identifier

Alex M.: Million Dollar Listing New York – Bravo.com

Brad: Casey’s Groove – Twin Peaks

Caitlin: Between Two Ferns: The Movie | Official Trailer | Netflix – YouTube

Alex: Snoop Dogg Instagram

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The Secret Solid Marble Bathtubs in the US Senate’s Boiler Room

Episode 20

Show Notes

Podcast Notes for Episode 20

Tech History

August 9, 1991 – 28 years ago today the first email from space was sent!

What’s Brewing in DC?

House, Senate Revive Self-Driving Car Bill Talks With Industry – Bloomberg Government

FCC Improves Broadband Mapping – FCC.gov

An Instagram hoax just duped Julia Roberts, Rob Lowe — and the person overseeing our nuclear weapons – Yahoo News

The 2020 U.S. Presidential Race: A Cheat Sheet – The Atlantic

Here’s What You Need to Know About the 2020 Democratic Primary Debates – Elle Magazine

FTC Seeks Comments on Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act Rule – FTC Press Release

EVENTS!

West Virginia: Workforce reVolution Workshop
Developed: Rhode Island
Developed: New York

Policy Discussion

The History Of The Congressional Recess

The August Recess

Give Us a (Summer) Break!

The Senate’s New Chamber

Random Identifier

Caitlin: NASA astronaut accused of first space crime denies hacking into wife’s bank account – The Independent

Brad: Lonely – Joe Hertler & The Rainbow Seekers | Official Music Video – YouTube

Ashley: The Summer of Flame Throwers – ScreenRant.com&IndieWire

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Bungie Co-Founder Alex Seropian: The Polygon Interview

Episode 19

Show Notes

Podcast Notes for Episode 19

Tech History

July 1, 1979 – Sony Walkman makes music portable

What’s Brewing in DC?

Online Platforms and Market Power, Part 2: Innovation and Entrepreneurship – House Judiciary Committee

Libra hearings may give bitcoin ‘much-needed political momentum’: CoinShares strategy chief – CNBC

Stopping Bad Robocalls Act Passes House of Representatives by an Overwhelming Vote of 429-3 – House Energy & Commerce Committee

Sen. Rick Scott Introduces PRIME Act to Promote Transparency by Online Retailers – Sen. Rick Scott Press Release

FTC Seeks Comments on Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act Rule – FTC Press Release

Policy Discussion

Morgan Reed Testimony

Random Identifier

Brad: Make a Quick Getaway With the Very Best Captured Area 51 Alien Memes – Time

Caitlin: Gary Busey’s Ten Commandments – “Only Human: A #Blessed New Musical” – YouTube

Alex: Let’s Find Out If You’ll Survive The Area 51 Raid –Buzzfeed

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Episode 18

Show Notes

Podcast Notes for Episode 18

Tech History

June 11, 1978 – Texas Instruments Inc. introduces the Speak & Spell

What’s Brewing in DC?

Tariffs on China May Slow Down the App Economy – ACT Blog

Mnuchin: ‘We were about 90% of the way’ on China trade deal and there’s a ‘path to complete this’ – CNBC

EU-US Privacy Shield legal showdown now set for July 9 – Tech Crunch

Progress on federal data privacy bill slows in both chambers – Roll Call

Facebook open to regulation, executive says – The Hill

Senate Democrats ask for details on antitrust probes into Big Tech – Reuters

Democratic Presidential Debate: See The 20 Candidates Who Will Be Onstage – NPR

Former Democratic Rep. Joe Sestak announces presidential bid – Politico

National 2020 Democratic Presidential Primary Polls – Five Thirty Eight

Policy Discussion

Extending the Tax Advantage for Sunscreen to Life-Saving Healthcare Tech – ACT Blog

Random Identifier

Colin: ‘Yanked from the ground’: cactus theft is ravaging the American desert – The Guardian

Brad: Dave Matthews for life – YouTube

Caitlin: War on the Washington Post – Washington Post

Alex: Staten Island Yankees to bring back Pizza Rats for second straight season – SI Live

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Episode 17

Show Notes

Podcast Notes for Episode 17

Tech History

May 28, 1987 – 32 years ago today GIFs were born!

What’s Brewing in DC?

FTC v Qualcomm – ACT Blog

Senate reintroduces the DIGIT Act – ACT Blog

House and Senate introduce the CASE Act –

AOC: Facial Recognition Is Growing Amid “A Global Rise In Authoritarianism And Fascism” – Buzzfeed News

VA Teams with Microsoft on Airband Initiative – B+C

2020 Democratic Presidential Nomination – Real Clear Politics

Policy Discussion & Member Minutes

Episode 11 of Tech Swamp – Apple Podcasts

Apple v. Pepper: Trial Attorneys Win, Developers Lose – ACT Blog

Random Identifier

Brad: Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever – Talking Straight

Caitlin: Octonauts: Creature Report – “An octopus can change its skin”

Alex: Which “Mighty Ducks” Character Are You? –Buzzfeed

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Computer Science Education

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6/1 – ONA Tickets

Episode 16

Show Notes

Podcast Notes for Episode 16

Tech History

April 4, 1973 – 46 years ago this month marks the first ever cell phone call

What’s Brewing in DC?

Mark Zuckerberg leveraged Facebook user data to fight rivals and help friends, leaked documents show – MSNBC

Facebook stored millions of Instagram passwords in plain text – Engadget

Coalition Against Anticompetitive SEP Abuse Keeps Expanding After Apple/Qualcomm Settlement; Calls on Commerce Department and USPTO to Continue Bipartisan SEP Policies – ACT Blog

ACT | The App Association Calls on FTC and PTO to ensure every company is safe from Qualcomm’s anticompetitive patent schemes – ACT Blog

The Qualcomm Case and U.S. National Security – Paper by Joseph Kattan

Qualcomm’s National Security Propaganda Campaign – ACT Blog

An FTC Settlement with Qualcomm Could Hold the Entire IoT Economy Hostage – ACT Blog

Policy Discussion

Random Identifier

Brad: John Mayer – Slow Dancing In A Burning Room (Live on Letterman) – YouTube

Caitlin: Mike ‘The Situation’ Sorrentino befriended Fyre Fest founder Billy McFarland in prison – People

Alex: A Rock Band Novel — and a Snapshot of the Bell-Bottomed 1970s – NYT

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Episode 15

Show Notes

Podcast Notes for Episode 15

Tech History

March 1, 2019 – Zhores Alferov, Nobel-winning physicist who paved way for cellphones, fiber optic communications, dies at 88 – The Washington Post

What’s Brewing in DC?

Mueller finds no Trump-Russia conspiracy – Politico

Trump plans to nominate Michael Kratsios as US CTO – CNET

Facebook exposed up to 600 million passwords – Here’s what to do – Forbes

ACT | The App Association applauds the USITC decision to reject exclusion order on i{hones based on patent infringement claims – ACT Blog

Here’s everything Apple announced on Monday – CNBC

Policy Discussion

#SEPcon

Random Identifier

Ashley: None of Us’s jump scares compare to the evil family’s sandals – Vulture

Alex: In “The Act,” real-life horror has an emotional logic – NYT

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Alex – We need to talk about Jason Momoa’s gorgeous pink and velvet scrunchy that he wore at the Oscars

Special Edition – FTC v Qualcomm

Show Notes

Special Edition – FTC v Qualcomm

The Qualcomm Case and U.S. National Security – Paper by Joseph Kattan

Qualcomm’s National Security Propaganda Campaign – ACT Blog

An FTC Settlement with Qualcomm Could Hold the Entire IoT Economy Hostage – ACT Blog

Episode 14

Show Notes

Podcast Notes for Episode 14

Tech History

February 23, 1927 – Federal Radio Commission (now Federal Communications Commission) was created

What’s Brewing in DC?

Do you know the 2020 Democratic presidential candidates? – Politico

Former Massachusetts governor Bill Weld announces plan to challenge President Trump for Republican nomination – WaPo

Facebook unfairly blames app developers for its own mishandling of consumer data – ACT Blog

Trump will delay tariff increases on China, meet with President Xi – CNN

House Energy and Commerce Committee privacy hearing – House E&C Website

Senate Commerce Committee privacy hearing – Senate Commerce Website

Amazon won’t be building HQ2 in New York City after all – Vox

ACT | The App Association’s 2019 Patents in Telecoms and the Internet of Things – Eventbrite

Policy Discussion

Why does healthcare need AI? Connected Health Initiative aims to answer why – ACT Blog

Position piece: Why healthcare needs AI – ACT Blog

Policy principals for AI in health – ACT Blog

Appendix: Key terminology for AI in health – ACT Blog

Don’t panic: AI will always need you – ACT Blog

Member Minutes

Efelya

Random Identifier

Mike – What is gratitude and why is it so important?

Ashley – Inside Elizabeth Holmes’s chilling final months at Theranos

Caitlin – A fat German rat got stuck in sewer grate and the photos are just perfect

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Episode 13

Show Notes

Podcast Notes for Episode 13

Tech History

January 25, 1915 – The first transcontinental phone service

What’s Brewing in DC?

800,000 Federal workers affected by the shutdown – CNBC

Trump caves, agrees to short-term spending bill to end longest shutdown in US history – MotherJones

US government reopens following airport chaos – The Verge

The D.C. Government is cleaning up the Federal Government’s mess – DCist

Most Americans live paycheck to paycheck – CNBC

Chef José Andrés’ team will keep serving free meals to federal employees as they head back to work – CNN

CBO: Shutdown cost economy $3 billion – The Hill

Is the government going to shut down again in February? Here are 4 scenarios. – Vox

Policy Discussion

All Things FRAND

Random Identifier

Gary – Wicked Merch

Caitlin – Mystery corgi texts

Alex – Rainbow Kitten Surprise

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Episode 12

Show Notes

Podcast Notes for Episode 12

Tech History

December 22, 1882 – The first electric Christmas tree lights were invented

What’s Brewing in DC?

Shutdown avoided? – The Washington Post

White House STEM Education Plan – WhiteHouse.gov

Senator Joe Manchin takes on FCC – The Hill

Google CEO testified before Congress – The Washington Post

Microsoft calling for thoughtful AI regulation – Microsoft Blog

New Apple campus to open on Austin – CNBC

Policy Discussion

CLOUD Act – ACT Blog

FCC Connected Care Pilot Program – ACT Blog

CMS Reimbursements – MobiHealthNews

We Turned 20! – ACT Blog

App Economy Report – ACT Blog

Tech Swamp was Born! – Apple Podcasts

Member Minutes

Andrew Savitz – CannedSpinach

Follow them on Twitter!

Chris Sims – Sigao Studios

Betsy Furler – For All Abilities & Your App Lady

Mark Liber – StartUp Health

Random Identifier

Gary – Disney World Candlelight Processional

Caitlin – Dire Mom and Dad, merrychrismems

Chelsea – The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

Alex – Santa is bad?

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Episode 11

Show Notes

Podcast Notes for Episode 11

Tech History

November 21, 2008 – iPhone emojis were born

What’s Brewing in DC?

Midterms debrief:

CA 21^st – The Fresno Bee
Mississippi runoff – CBS News
Final-ish numbers – Politico

Veterans Affairs teaming up with Apple? – NextGov

Potential partial government shutdown – ABC News

FCC’s 5G update – Medium

Amazon HQ2 Confirmed – Curbed DC

Policy Discussion

Apple v Pepper debrief:

Member Minutes

Dogtown Media

Random Identifier

Caitlin – ‘SpongeBob Squarepants’ Creator Stephen Hillenburg Dies at 57

Donate to the ALS Association here!

Gary – Kelly Clarkson mania

Alex – Furbies gone wrong

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Episode 10

Show Notes

Podcast Notes for Episode 10

Tech History

October 17, 1990 – IMDB launched

What’s Brewing in DC?

EU/US Privacy Shield Annual Review – EC Press Release

Apple, Amazon, Super Micro call for retraction – The Verge

Twitter retracting tweets that violate terms of service – The Verge

Massive Twitter data dump on 2016 elections – Politico

US imposes penalties on Saudi Arabia after death of Khashoggi – Washington Post

SoftBank skips Future Investment Initiative – CNN Business

Apple v Pepper – SCOTUS Blog

Amazon HQ2 – Fox 5 DC

Policy Discussion

Madeline’s Spreadsheet is being protected for intellectual property reasons, but please enjoy the resources she used to compile The Master Spreadsheet™:

Congress will be getting younger – YR Media

Member Minutes

Pew Cybersecurity Knowledge Quiz – Pew Research Center

Navigating the Medical Device Cyberbreach Jungle: Medical Device CyberBreach 101 for Medical Practices – Amazon

Random Identifier

Alex – “What is a Post Malone?” Also, Post Malone goes to Olive Garden

Caitlin – Haunting of Hill House

Gary – One Month Anniversary at ACT!

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Episode 9

Show Notes

Podcast Notes for Episode 9

Tech History

September 22, 2986 – Computer code protected by copyright

What’s Brewing in DC?

White House 5G listening session – Fierce Wireless

New Trump tariffs bad for 5G deployment – CNBC

White House quantum computing initiative – NextGov

App Association 5G White Paper – Blog

Anti-trust Executive Order – Bloomberg

Chairman Thune privacy law – Politico

Hearings of note:

Wednesday, September 26: The Senate Commerce Committee holds a hearing, “Examining Safeguards for Consumer Data Privacy”
Thursday, September 27: The Senate Judiciary Committee holds a hearing, “Nomination of the Honorable Brett M. Kavanaugh to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States (Day 5)”

Policy Discussion/Member Minutes

House Energy and Commerce Committee Hearing “Examining Barriers to Expanding Innovative, Value-Based Care in Medicare”

Senate HELP Committee Hearing “Health Care in Rural America: Examining Experiences and Costs”

Podimetrics

Random Identifier

Gary – “I kind of reverse hibernate”

Caitlin – Gritty, Gritty, GRITTY

Alex – “Dunkin’ what? What are we dunkin’?”

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Music Cred: Brad Goodall

Episode 8

Show Notes

Tech History

August 24, 1995 – Windows 95 was released!

“Start Me Up”

R.E.M. says “no”

What’s Brewing in DC?

Medicare’s diabetes prevention program slows to crawl – Politico

Apple v Pepper – SCOTUS Blog

Kavanaugh confirmation hearings set for Sept. 4 – Politico

Trump warns social media companies against ‘silencing millions of people’– The Hill

The consequences of indecency – Tech Crunch

Action Item: USPTO’s Anti-Counterfeiting Video Contest – USPTO

Policy Discussion

US election 2018: the race for Congress – Financial Times

Not mosquito related: The August Recess

Using Telehealth to Coordinate Care for Substance Abuse Disorders – mHealth Intelligence

Trump admin continues privacy listening sessions – Politico

Member Minutes

Mike Meikle – Twitter

Navigating the Medical Device Cyberbreach Jungle: Medical Device CyberBreach 101 for Medical Practices – Amazon

Random Identifier

Ashley – Bad Blood (the book)

Caitlin – Azealia Banks Ends Elon Musk Feud With an Apology Letter – W Magazine

Alex – UnReal

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Music Cred: Brad Goodall

Episode 7

Show Notes

Podcast Notes for Episode 7

Tech History

July 20, 1969 – The Eagle has landed!

What’s Brewing in DC?

Morgan Reed on CSPAN’s “Communicators” – CSPAN

Proposed tariffs could increase price of wearables and other tech – The Hill & USTR

AT&T is rolling out 5g in three more cities! – AT&T Newsroom

FCC’s Connected Care Pilot Program – FCC Press Release

Policy Discussion

ACT’s Connected Health Initiative (CHI)

Member Minutes

StartUp Health

Fireside Chat with FCC Commissioner Carr – ACT Blog

Random Identifier

Alex T. – Shark Week

Caitlin – Mr. Kevin Drakon Bakon The First

Alex – Going Abroad!

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Music Cred: Brad Goodall

Alex – Inside Beyoncé and JAY-Z’s ‘Apes—’: A Guide to All the Art in the Epic Music Video

Episode 6

Show Notes

Podcast Notes for Episode 6 – YourAppLady Crossover

Tech History

June 29, 2007 – The first-generation iPhone went on sale!

What’s Brewing in DC?

House Passes Farm Bill – CNN

FCC’s Commissioner Carr paid a visit to member company Quantified AG – Lincoln Journal Star

ENCRYPT Act Reintroduced in the House – ACT Blog

Carpenter v. United States – SCOTUS Blog

Amazon’s Health JV CEO announced – Tech Crunch

AirPods accessibility feature – Apple Insider

Policy Discussion

Betsy’s YourAppLady Podcast

Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0

Accessibility panel at E3 – YouTube

Xbox adaptive controller – ShackNews

SXSW “Innovations in Accessibility” panel

List of accessibility apps:

M – Enabling Summit

Microsoft’s Seeing AI

Random Identifier

Nick – REAL Independence Day Truther

Joel – Del Taco is bae

Chels – iZombie is the newest requirement to be an ACT employee

Caitlin – Pete Davidson & Ariana Grande: A Timeline

*Due to time constraints, Alex generously allowed her random identifier to be cut. But we still wanted to feature what it WOULD have been*

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Music Cred: Brad Goodall

Episode 5

Show Notes

Tech History

May 27, 1998 – ACT was born!

Click here for the first volume of “The Competitive Edge”!

What’s Brewing in DC?

Net neutrality passes in the Senate – The Hill

Why the Internet is suddenly protesting on net neutrality all over again – The Washington Post

All GDPR Everything:

TL; DR: The GDPR is Coming and This Guide Will Help You Prepare – ACT Blog
How Does the GDPR Hold Up to U.S. Privacy Regulations? – ACT Blog
Words of Wisdom? How Well-Meaning Advice Could Complicate Machine Learning Apps’ GDPR Compliance – ACT Blog
The Final Countdown: How to Prepare for the GDPR – ACT Blog
GPDR Talk with Joel – YouTube
Tech Swamp Episode 2 – Apple Podcasts

USPTO 10 millionth patent – USPTO

Recent ACT IP Content:

Attention App Developers: Key Updates on Patent Issues – ACT Blog
The Supreme Court Goes Greene by Upholding the Inter Partes Review – ACT Blog
The Results are in: Intellectual Property is Still in Style, Holds Value for App Developers – ACT Blog

Random Identifier

Nick – Revisionist History

Alex – Brooklyn Nine-Nine has been saved

Caitlin – Wilson, Coburn fight after exiting penalty box during Game 7 of NHL Playoffs

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Episode 4

Show Notes

Tech History

April 28, 2003 – iTunes Music Store Launched

What’s Brewing in DC?

App Economy Report – ACT Blog

All of Us launching in May – Politico

America’s IT Strongholds – Forbes

2018 App Economy Pegged At $950 Billion, Job Growth Soars – Media Post

Uncle Sam seeds startups: Businesses seek share of federal spending – Times Free Press

New York a leader in the nation’s app economy, report finds – Westfair Online

ACT | The App Association Cautions Zuckerberg: Audits are Not the Answer – ACT Blog

The Supreme Court Goes Greene by Upholding the Inter Partes Review – ACT Blog

Member Minutes

Miguel Castro – LinkedIn

Jim Kathman – LinkedIn

Emilie Hersh – LinkedIn

Thomas Gorczynski – LinkedIn

Lindsey Cox – LinkedIn

Random Identifier

Nick – NFL Draft Fandom

Alex – West Wing Fandom

Caitlin – Kanye West?

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Music Cred: Brad Goodall