Trump takes on TikTok, Google Plus lawsuit, and more | Digital Trends Live

By Todd Werkhoven Published April 25, 2023

On this episode of Digital Trends Live, host Greg Nibler talks the top tech of the day, including President Donald Trump’s TikTok executive order, the Google Plus class-action lawsuit, SpaceX launches another satellite, Pepper the robot reminds Europe to wear a mask, and more.

Nibler then speaks with Maria Ressa, journalist and co-founder and chief executive officer of Rappler, and Ramona S. Diaz, director of A Thousand Cuts, a film that shows how the rise of social media has enabled autocratic governments to weaponize the internet with propaganda.

We then wrap up the biggest tech news of this past week in our Tech Briefs segment, including new Samsung devices, TikTok’s recent battles, and the return of the SpaceX Dragon crew.

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iPhone 12 Magsafe accessories are coming, all made to keep you buying iPhones

We shouldn’t fall into the easy trap of passing the new MagSafe for iPhone technology off as merely a branding exercise dripping in nostalgia to titillate long-term Mac fans. There are two reasons why. First, it may become one of the most interesting and innovative “Made for iPhone” official accessory ranges we’ve seen since the beginning of the program itself.

Second, we should also remember it’s the latest weapon in Apple’s ecosystem arsenal, designed specifically to keep you buying the iPhone for years to come, possibly including one of the most controversial rumored iPhones on the horizon.
What is MagSafe for iPhone?
What does MagSafe do? It’s a new way for chargers and accessories to attach and talk to your iPhone. The simplest accessory is Apple's own MagSafe Wireless Charger, a $39 charging plate that looks a bit like a thinner, oversized Apple Watch charging plinth. It uses magnets to clamp itself tightly against the back of the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro models, securely keeping it in place for accurate charger positioning.

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