This week we discuss a bevy of not-so-good for Google stories; an Anker product to beware of; and thoughts about anticipated new Apple product announcements.

Show Notes:

• Multiple Russian YouTubers apparently unbox the not-yet-announced MacBook Pro M4
• Competing rumors differ on if the Apple Ring is dead or about to be born
• Apple may not be making a Smart Ring right now after all
• Industry reacts to Everyday Plastic report (and what it says about AirTags)
• Two repeat offenders caught driving a stolen car in Waterbury (thanks to AirPods)
• Google must crack open Android for third-party stores in U.S., rules Epic judge
• Google faces US government attempt to break it up
• Google is testing verified checkmarks in search
• Our Android App Is Frozen in Carbonite
• End of the Road for Google Drive in Transmit
• These Anker battery packs are a fire hazard; stop using them right away

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