Big Tech Little Tech

Shaun Weston 44 - Meta financials, wearables, WhatsApp opens up, and Facebook’s 20

The biggest stories in technology aren't always easy to wrap your head around. Rick Huckstep and Shaun Weston unravel the strings, break down the headlines, and make tech simple enough that even your mum will understand. (At least, that's the aim.) See episode notes at https://btltpod.com, find Rick at https://rickhuckstep.com and Shaun at https://www.shaunweston.co.uk

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