Tech News Today 1562

Alex Wilhelm from Mattermark joins Megan Morrone and Jason Howell to discuss Verizon's plans for Yahoo after its acquisition was announced. Also, we explore what future elections will likely contend with as hacking for political influence happens in the United States. Plus, Bob Mansfield is reportedly leading the development of Apple's unconfirmed car, Twitter has a new ad campaign to brand itself as the place to go for what's happening in the world right now, and tech bros in Silicon Valley might be micro-dosing LSD to make their products way more creative.

 

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Links

• The Russia-linked election hack is a sign of things to come
• Be Safe: Update Your iPhone, iPad and Other Apple Devices Now
• Bob Mansfield takes on the secretive 'Project Titan' Apple Car project
• Twitter tries to explain itself – again! – via a new marketing campaign aimed at attracting users
• Nintendo Slumps By Most Since 1990 on Dashed Pokemon Go Hopes
• Verizon to acquire Yahoo’s operating business
• Here’s How Much Yahoo’s Share Price Rose During Mayer’s Tenure
• People in Silicon Valley are using this drug to be more creative