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228: Piece of Dust

May 23, 2019 0:48:33 44.83 MB Downloads: 0

Big, bad news for Huawei this week, as multiple companies cut ties with them. But is it the right thing to do? Next, Apple promises improved keyboards, but Brianna is (rightfully) still wary. Finally, the Oculus Quest is freakin' awesome and there's no reason not to buy one if you want untethered VR.

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The case against Huawei, explained - The Verge
Microsoft stays silent on potential Huawei Windows ban - The Verge
ARM cuts ties with Huawei, threatening future chip designs - The Verge
The Trump administration owes the public answers about its restrictions on Huawei - The Washington Post
Apple’s new MacBook keyboard fix is reassuring and worrying at the same time - The Verge
Apple tweaks its troubled MacBook keyboard design, expands repair program - The Verge
Apple updates top-end MacBook Pros with tweaked keyboard and faster processors - The Verge
Oculus Quest review: Virtual reality no longer needs a PC - Polygon