Brand-new iPhones already BROKEN?!

The video begins by noting reports of iPhone XS devices having charging problems shortly after launch. The host references user forum discussions and mentions issues such as the phone only charging after the screen wakes, charging stopping before reaching full, or not charging at all in some cases. They summarize that wireless charging appears to function, suggesting the issue may be isolated to wired charging, and they acknowledge that Apple had not yet commented on the problem at the time of recording. The segment then pivots to broader tech news, highlighting Facebook’s ongoing data breach concerns under GDPR, including potential fines and the number of affected users. The host explains the regulatory response in Europe and the potential financial impact on Facebook, framing it within the larger context of data privacy and corporate accountability. The discussion moves to net neutrality battles, focusing on California’s new law and federal pushback led by the Department of Justice, with AJit Pai and the FCC involved in the ongoing dispute over blocking, throttling, and fast lanes. The video then shifts into sponsored content for Private Internet Access VPN, detailing features like multiple protocols, encryption, DNS leak protection, and kill switch functionality, followed by a quick roundup of other tech news items such as Verizons 5G home internet, Google's hidden browser easter eggs, and a quirky headset for the Nintendo Switch, concluding with a lighthearted promotion and a tease for the next episode.

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