DTNS 3308 – Brave Enough to Browse Differently?

The Brave web browser has started voluntary testing of its new ad opt-in program where uses can choose to see targeted ads based on their browsing history. Is this a new model of how smart browsers can juggle the demands of online advertising and improved user experience?Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang and Scott Johnson.MP3Using a Screen Reader? Click hereMultiple versions (ogg, video etc.) from Archive.org.Please SUBSCRIBE HERE.Subscribe through Apple Podcasts.Follow us on Soundcloud.A special thanks to all our supporters–without you, none of this would be possible.If you are willing to support the show or give as little as 5 cents a day on Patreon. Thank you!Big thanks to Dan Lueders for the headlines music and Martin Bell for the opening theme!Big thanks to Mustafa A. from thepolarcat.com for the logo!Thanks to Anthony Lemos of Ritual Misery for the expanded show notes!Thanks to our mods, Kylde, Jack_Shid, KAPT_Kipper, and scottierowland on the subredditShow NotesTo read the show notes in a separate page click here!Quick Hits(00:40) Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality Are on the VRge of Growth, Says IDC | idc(01:00) Microsoft News launches on Android and iOS as rebranded MSN app | the verge(01:35) Disney ups its Fox bid to $71.3 billion in response to Comcast offer | the verge(02:10) Microsoft Employees Protest Work With ICE, as Tech Industry Mobilizes Over Immigration | the new york timesMore Top Stories(02:40) Amazon’s Try-Before-You-Buy Wardrobe Service Is Ready for Prime Time | fortune(04:45) Europe takes another step towards copyright pre-filters for user generated content | tech... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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