YouTube is rolling out a picture-in-picture mode for YouTube TV on iOS devices running iOS 15 or newer, the company announced Wednesday. YouTube chief product officer Neal Mohan promised on The Vergecast that the feature was on the way, and now it’s finally here. via Technology and News Today https://www.theverge.com/2022/3/30/23003709/youtube-tv-picture-in-picture-iphone-ipad

Microsoft is rebranding its Your Phone app to Phone Link and updating it with a Windows 11 design overhaul. Your Phone launched more than three years ago as a key way to link an Android phone to Windows and avoid picking up your device to check calls or notifications. via Technology and News Today https://www.theverge.com/2022/3/31/23004352/microsoft-phone-link-rebranding-windows-11-design-update

Dyson is getting into headphones in the most Dyson way possible: the Zone, a pair of noise-canceling Bluetooth headphones with air purification technology built in, thanks to a bizarre-looking magnetic face visor. It’s both the strangest and most ambitious product that the company has ever made. via Technology and News Today https://www.theverge.com/2022/3/30/23000577/dyson-zone-noise-cancellation-headphones-built-in-air-purifier

Jim Carrey has slammed Will Smith for slapping Chris Rock at Sunday night’s Academy Awards — and has hit out at the “spineless” audience of A-listers who subsequently gave the actor a standing ovation. via Technology and News Today https://nypost.com/2022/03/29/jim-carrey-sickened-by-oscars-standing-ovation-for-will-smith/

Microsoft is finally making it easier to change your default browser in Windows 11. A new update (KB5011563) has started rolling out this week that allows Windows 11 users to change a default browser with a single click. via Technology and News Today https://www.theverge.com/2022/3/29/23001277/microsoft-windows-11-default-browser-new-options

Love it or hate it, fail or succeed, the Steam Deck will go down in gadget history. via Technology and News Today https://www.theverge.com/22960536/steam-deck-faq-valve-one-month-later

Social media use is more strongly linked to bad mental health for adolescents and teenagers during years around puberty and when they’re probably about to leave home, according to a new study. via Technology and News Today https://www.theverge.com/2022/3/29/23000460/social-media-mental-health-window-puberty

CODA has become the first film from a streaming service to win best picture at the Oscars, in a sign of the growing dominance of streamers like Apple, Netflix, and Amazon at Hollywood’s most prestigious awards ceremony. via Technology and News Today https://www.theverge.com/2022/3/28/22999481/apple-tv-plus-oscars-best-picture-coda-netflix-power-of-the-dog-dont-look-up

Remorseful #WillSmith smith crying in a corner after his #Oscar fiasco. Cheer up will, maybe dance while holding your oscar? #Oscars via Technology and News Today https://twitter.com/aniketjazz/status/1508366919312703488/video/1

Spotify is shuttering more of its Russian operations in response to that country’s invasion of Ukraine. In a statement to Variety, the company said it would “fully suspend” service in Russia for an indefinite period. via Technology and News Today https://www.engadget.com/spotify-service-shutdown-russia-182201720.html

In a tally with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) this afternoon, Google Fiber customer service workers — jointly employed by Google parent Alphabet and staffing agency BDS Connected Solutions — voted 9 to 1 to form a union. via Technology and News Today https://www.engadget.com/google-fiber-unio-vote-cwa-192732483.html

What you need to knowA new study found that the Messages and Phone apps were quietly sending your text and call information to Google.Both communications apps did not get user consent or offer users the opportunity to opt out, potentially violating the EU’s GDPR. via Technology and News Today https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/google-was-quietly-collecting-your-messages-and-phone-app-data

Sonos is known for its whole-home audio systems and its soundbars, but now the company is hiring for a new home theater project that’s sure to give you more control from the couch. via Technology and News Today https://www.theverge.com/2022/3/22/22991456/sonos-home-theater-os-tv-rumor-job-listings

YouTube is the latest company to offer free TV shows with ads. The video giant says you’ll now be able to stream nearly 4,000 episodes of TV for free, as long as you’re also willing to watch ads during the show. via Technology and News Today https://www.theverge.com/2022/3/23/22991810/youtube-free-tv-shows-with-ads

Google gave its TV app an overhaul last year, redesigning its interface and turning it into a hub for your streaming needs. In the near future, it will also serve as Google’s official home for movies and TV shows you can rent or purchase. via Technology and News Today https://www.engadget.com/google-removing-movies-tv-section-play-store-123055503.html

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