China, Facebook, the Politics of Technology This week's stories --  The Chinese propaganda app that spies on all Chinese citizens --  Chinese influence in video games, social media, and other industries - where do we draw the line? --  What is Tencent? How much influence do they have over the world? Here's how to keep them from watching your iPhone --  Can we still trust Apple? Can we trust anyone? --  At what point do we admit that we are in a multi-state information war? --  Is there any way to fine Facebook fairly? Bring back the Office of Technology Assesment! --  Remember: the answer to bad politics is not "no politics". It is good politics. --  Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency is falling apart --  There is a very good reason why politicians can lie on Facebook --  How Boris Johnson games Google --  There are no political ads in France. Could we do that in America? --  Which weird phone stands a better chance: the Essential Gem or Microsoft Duo? --  Apple Arcade is still wonderful. --  How much do Americans know about tech? Not a lot. What should we do about that? --  SCOTUS decides websites must be accessible to blind people --  Lithium-ion battery inventors win Nobel Prize  Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Patrick Beja, Brianna Wu, Nate Lanxon Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-tech