Facebook announces Libra, Section 230 threatened, and RCS in the hands of Google

Paul Miller explains Facebook new cryptocurrency Libra, Adi Robertson explains Senator Josh Hawley's move to amend Section 230, and Dieter explains how Google is taking charge of RCS. Stories discussed this week: Samsung accidentally makes the case for not owning a smart TV GE accidentally makes the case for not owning smart GE bulbs A paper towel dispenser with an end-user license agreement is a special kind of hell Facebook's Calibra is a secret weapon for monetizing its new .. Facebook confirms it will launch a cryptocurrency called Libra in 2020 … Internet giants must stay unbiased to keep their biggest legal shield Both parties are mad about a proposal for federal anti-bias certification Microsoft and Kano are launching a build-your-own Windows 10 PC kit Google is taking charge of RCS Using secure chat is a moral imperative, and iMessage is my best Cyberpunk 2077 doesn't look weird enough to be edgy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices