The Brave web browser has started voluntary testing of its new ad opt-in program where uses can choose to see targeted ads based on their browsing history. Is this a new model of how smart browsers can juggle the demands of online advertising and improved user experience?
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- Quick Hits
- (00:40) Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality Are on the VRge of Growth, Says IDC | idc
- (01:00) Microsoft News launches on Android and iOS as rebranded MSN app | the verge
- (01:35) Disney ups its Fox bid to $71.3 billion in response to Comcast offer | the verge
- (02:10) Microsoft Employees Protest Work With ICE, as Tech Industry Mobilizes Over Immigration | the new york times
- More Top Stories
- (02:40) Amazon’s Try-Before-You-Buy Wardrobe Service Is Ready for Prime Time | fortune
- (04:45) Europe takes another step towards copyright pre-filters for user generated content | tech crunch
- (06:50) Instagram launches IGTV app for creators, 1-hour video uploads | tech crunch
- (09:40) MIT uses brain signals and hand gestures to control robots | engadget
- (11:45) AMC is launching a MoviePass-like subscription service | the verge
- Discussion Story (15:40)
- Thing of the Day
- Messages of the Day
- (24:25) John – 911 dispatchers
- Today’s Contributor
Long time listener and patron here. Just a quick comment on 911 and what JuRY’s argument was. I understood him to be asking why 911 is still a voice call (so antiquated!) and not some more modern method like an app or a button press or even an sms. I do know that some 911 centers DO accept sms for contact. But a phone call seems so old school.
OOOOOOHhhhhhhhohhohohohohohh. That makes so much more sense to me now.
I see that the Daily Tech News Show website is now a verified publisher with Brave. I hope you will talk about how that works out in a future episode.