Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg talked a lot about virtual reality when he appeared on the Joe Rogan Experience Thursday. He also confirmed that his company’s new virtual reality headset, called Project Cambria, will be launching soon.

Zuckerberg said the headset will come out in October and that more will be revealed at the company’s Connect event. Meta has yet to announce the date of the show. 

Rogan — a longtime fan of the Oculus hardware — gave his impression about the new hardware, saying it would track his eyes and facial movements that would then show up on his avatar. Zuckerberg called this feature “social presence” that would convey nonverbal communication in VR such as eye contact or smiling. 

Project Cambria is the next evolution of Meta’s VR hardware, announced in 2021. It will have the eye-tracking sensor as Rogan mentioned and will be a stand-alone device like the Meta Quest 2. There also could be more sensor technology in the new device that could be used for other activities such as health and fitness. 

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Apple will include its new M2 processor in upcoming 14-inch and 16-inch models of the MacBook Pro, which will hit production in the coming weeks, Ming-Chi Kuo, an Apple analyst known for his reliable predictions, said Monday.

Apple revealed the M2 chip at WWDC in June, saying the new chip would be an upgrade from the M1, which marked a new era for the company as it transitioned away from Intel processors for its computers. So far, Apple has released its 13-inch MacBook and MacBook Air using the newest chip, but it didn’t provide details on when its larger MacBook Pros with the M2 processor would start rolling out. 

Kuo tweeted that production will happen in the fourth quarter of 2022. But it’s not clear if he’s referring to Apple’s fiscal fourth quarter that ends in September — or to chipmaker Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company’s fourth quarter that ends in December. In July, a Bloomberg newsletter predicted that the new MacBooks would launch in fall 2022 or spring 2023, as reported by 9to5Mac. 

The M2 processor is 18% faster than the M1 while not affecting battery life. The M2 also features a memory boost of 24GB, up from 16GB. 

Apple’s next event is set for Sept. 7, which may be when the company shows off the larger MacBook Pros and the iPhone 14. 

Apple didn’t respond to a request for comment.

See also

• Why Don’t MacBooks Have Touchscreens?
• Apple, I’m Asking Nicely — Please Give Us These iPhone 14 Features
• 5 Hidden iOS 16 Features We Didn’t Expect to Find
• MacBook Air M2 Review: Better Camera and Bigger Screen Outshine a Faster Chip

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Apple’s iPhone 12 lineup brought a new take to the MagSafe feature. Apple’s fast-charging magnetic feature that serves as a power throughput to facilitate Qi wireless charging on iPhones is called MagSafe. It’s similar to how the magnetic charger works on the Apple Watch: Apple’s MagSafe charger has a magnetic snap that falls in line with the right alignment for optimal charging. 

Of course, if you have a magnet that can center a snap-on charger, that same magnet can be used to attach other kinds of accessories to the iPhone 12, too (shades of the late — and not so great — Moto Mods). Apple may also have plans to use the magnetic system to let an iPhone reverse wirelessly charge other accessories like AirPods — similar to a feature found in the latest Samsung Galaxy and OnePlus phones. Does that mean the iPhone maker is skipping a presumed transition of the iPhone from Lightning to USB-C, and opting to jump straight to MagSafe instead? Your guess is as good as ours. But one thing is guaranteed: With Apple licensing MagSafe to third-party manufacturers like Belkin (see below), expect more MagSafe accessories to be heading your way. 

Read more: How MagSafe Works on the iPhone 12.

One caveat is the MagSafe charger’s effect on credit cards. Having a card placed between the iPhone and the MagSafe charger can cause damage. Apple warns users to remove any cards with magnetic strips or radio chips such as a credit card, transit card, or hotel room key card from a wallet accessory before charging the phone.  

Read more: iPhone 12 Drop Test Results Are In: Ceramic Shield Is as Tough as It Sounds

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MagSafe Charger

This is the new MagSafe Charger. It snaps onto the back of the iPhone 12 to make sure it’s in the right spot to start charging. The MagSafe Charger connects to a power source via a USB-C connection.

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iPhone 12 Clear Case with MagSafe

The iPhone 12 clear case lets owners use the MagSafe features without having to take off the case each time. It also uses “clear polycarbonate and flexible materials” so you can get a grip on the iPhone 12 model while showing off its color. Cases come in different sizes for the iPhone 12 Mini, iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Max.

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iPhone 12 Silicone Case with MagSafe

For those who want a bit more grip with their cases, the iPhone 12 Silicone Case will fit the bill. It also comes with the same MagSafe usability as the clear case and is available in sizes for the iPhone 12 series that fit the iPhone 12 Mini, iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Max.

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iPhone Leather Wallet with MagSafe

Wallet cases are a great convenience, but they can be a bit bulky. Apple’s iPhone leather wallet takes care of that issue by snapping onto the back of the phone directly.

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MagSafe Duo

One MagSafe accessory announced during the Apple Event was the MagSafe Duo. The pad features two chargers, one for the iPhone 12 and the other for an Apple Watch. 

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iPhone 12 Pro Max Leather Sleeve with MagSafe

Apple’s leather sleeve covers both the front and back of the iPhone 12 and 12 Pro but features a cutout that lets you tap the screen to check the time. The leather case sleeve, which Apple says offers protection without adding bulk, also has a pocket for a credit card or ID and a strap to keep your gadget nearby. 

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OtterBox Figura Series Case for iPhone 12

Otterbox designed a line of MagSafe compatible cases for the iPhone 12. Called the Figura series, the thin case is made with flexible, soft-touch material and raised edges to protect the phone’s camera and screen. 

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OtterBox Aneu Series Case for iPhone 12

The Otterbox Aneu series is similar to the Figura series with a minimalist case design. 

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Belkin 3-in-1 Wireless Charger with MagSafe

Belkin has one device to handle all the wireless charging for the power Apple user. Its 3-in-1 charger takes on an iPhone 12, Apple Watch and AirPods all at once with a slick design. 

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Belkin MagSafe Car Vent Mount Pro

Accessory maker Belkin is working on its own MagSafe attachments including a wireless charging car dock and a combo iPhone/Apple Watch charger. Apple gave viewers a quick look at the dock during its reveal event, and Belkin has posted a bit more info on its website, including pricing.

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Pitaka Magnetic Phone Case for iPhone 12

Pitaka is one of the first third-party manufacturers to make a magnetic case for the iPhone 12. The case has a refined carbon fiber texture and is compatible with MagSafe accessories.

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The NFL will launch its own stream service for phones and tablets in July, according to a report from the Sports Business Journal Wednesday citing an unnamed source.

NFL Plus is the reported name of the new service, and it will carry games available on the subscriber’s local TV stations but not the out-of-market games that are available on DirecTV’s Sunday Ticket.

The NFL streaming service will reportedly cost $5 a month and include content such as podcasts, radio and other team-created content. NFL Plus would be limited to mobile and tablet users.

These local games were previously provided to laptops and tablets by Yahoo and to mobile phones through different carriers. Those deals have now expired, which is the likely reason behind the creation of the NFL Plus. 

The NFL didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.

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Netflix is facing another round of layoffs. On Tuesday, the streaming giant said it let go of about 150 employees, most based in the US. This is the second set of layoffs for Netflix following its earnings report in April that showed it lost 200,000 subscribers, its first subscriber drop in a decade. 

“Our slowing revenue growth means we are also having to slow our cost growth as a company,” a Netflix spokesperson said in an emailed statement. “So sadly, we are letting around 150 employees go today, mostly US-based. These changes are primarily driven by business needs rather than individual performance, which makes them especially tough as none of us want to say goodbye to such great colleagues.” 

In April, the streaming service laid off workers from its Tudum fan website, a Netflix companion site that launched in December. 

In addition to the subscriber loss shown in its first-quarter earnings report, Netflix also expects to lose 2 million more subscribers in the three months from April to June. The company cited Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and sanctions related to the war as factors impacting its number of subscribers. 

Netflix also listed password sharing as an issue for its business, which is a reason the company is testing a way to charge fees for sharing an account. 

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Airbnb is making a change to its refund policy starting May 31 to no longer cover COVID-related circumstances, the company said in a blog post Friday.  

At the start of the pandemic in March 2020, Airbnb updated its Extenuating Circumstances Policy to allow guests and hosts to cancel a reservation without penalty if either were infected with COVID-19. Neither party would pay any penalty nor have their accounts dinged because of the cancellation. 

The policy change will affect bookings made on or after May 31. Both parties will have to adhere to Airbnb’s policies regarding canceling reservations and be subject to any penalties for cancellations regarding COVID status. 

Throughout the two years of the pandemic, Airbnb made multiple changes to its policies, including providing free housing to health care workers and banning parties to avoid outbreaks.  

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After a major win last week for unionization at an Amazon warehouse in Staten Island, the Amazon Labor Union received moral support from US President Joe Biden on Wednesday. 

Biden spoke at the North America’s Building Trades Unions Legislative Conference and gave a nod to the union victory at Amazon. 

“And by the way, by the way, Amazon, here we come,” Biden told the audience, which cheered at the mention. The president also praised unions in general, saying they’re for “providing dignity and respect for people who bust their necks.”

Amazon didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.

Workers at the Staten Island warehouse held a six-day election on whether they’d join the Amazon Labor Union, which formed after employees planned walkouts over a lack of COVID-19 protections in 2020. The vote creates the first unionized Amazon workforce in the US, and it came as a surprise following Amazon’s push to inundate workers with anti-union messages. 

Amazon faces growing union pressure. Another of its warehouses in Staten Island is set to vote on joining ALU at the end of April. A separate vote tally took place last week for a union election at an Amazon warehouse in Alabama. The count came out against the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union in that election, but more than 400 challenged ballots remain uncounted and could affect the outcome. Other labor groups are making direct demands of Amazon and planning walkouts without formally unionizing.

Biden previously voiced support for employees who wanted to unionize in 2021, as an earlier union election was taking place at the Alabama warehouse. He didn’t mention Amazon by name during those comments but urged workers on, saying, “Make your voice heard.”

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Joe Rogan and his podcast, The Joe Rogan Experience, are at the center of growing concerns over COVID-19 misinformation and the host’s use of racial slurs in dozens of episodes. This has put pressure on Spotify, the music streaming service that signed the comedian to an exclusivity deal in 2020.

In January, rock legend Neil Young pulled his music from Spotify over objections to false claims about COVID-19 vaccines on Rogan’s popular podcast. Some other artists joined the boycott, but the backlash grew soon after when a compilation video of Rogan using a racial slur on numerous past episodes began circulating on social media.

Spotify CEO Daniel Ek confirmed that Rogan chose to remove multiple episodes of his popular podcast from the streaming service after the company’s leadership discussed his use of “racially insensitive language,” according to a memo sent to employees. 

Spotify continues to grapple with a dilemma that many internet giants like Facebook and YouTube face: balancing freedom of expression and effective moderation of objectionable content on their platforms. It views Rogan as a key component to its growth as an audio platform, and the comedian has said being able to express himself is one of the reasons he moved his podcast to the streaming service. The company paid the comedian a reported $200 million, double the amount previously thought, according to a report from The New York Times Thursday. 

Rogan posted an apology to Instagram on Feb. 5, saying he “wasn’t trying to be racist” and agreeing that he shouldn’t use such slurs, regardless of the context. Rogan said the backlash was a “political hit job” in an episode of his podcast posted on Feb. 8 but added that it was a “relief” to address comments he regrets making. 

Here’s what you need to know about the backlash against Joe Rogan and Spotify. 

Why were episodes of Rogan’s podcast removed? 

Videos of Rogan using racial slurs on past episodes went viral on social media at the end of January. This was layered on top of a growing musician boycott over concerns that Rogan’s podcast serves as a platform for COVID misinformation. The hashtags #DeleteSpotify and #CancelSpotify began trending on Twitter as some people called for the removal of Rogan’s podcast. A consumer poll from Feb. 1 found 19% of Spotify subscribers said they canceled or will cancel their service, according to a report from Variety. 

On Feb. 4, a fan-made website found that more than 100 episodes of Rogan’s podcast were no longer available on Spotify. The website, JREMissing, uses Spotify’s API to compare available episodes to a database of all episodes recorded. A total of 113 episodes of Rogan’s podcast were shown to be removed: 42 happened last year when Rogan moved his show to Spotify. The other 71 were deleted on Feb. 4 without explanation at the time.

Ek sent a memo to Spotify employees about the development on Feb. 6. He confirmed that Rogan chose to remove multiple episodes of his podcast from the streaming service. This came after Spotify’s leadership spoke to the comedian about his use of “racially insensitive language.”

CNET couldn’t confirm a link between the circulating videos and the episodes that were removed from Spotify.

“Some of Joe Rogan’s comments [are] incredibly hurtful — I want to make clear that they do not represent the values of this company,” Ek wrote in the memo, which was provided to CNET by a company spokeswoman. “While I strongly condemn what Joe has said and I agree with his decision to remove past episodes from our platform, I realize some will want more. And I want to make one point very clear — I do not believe that silencing Joe is the answer.”

Ek went on to say the company would invest $100 million — the earlier reported amount it paid to Rogan for exclusivity rights — for the “licensing, development, and marketing of music (artists and songwriters) and audio content from historically marginalized groups. This will dramatically increase our efforts in these areas.” 

Spotify didn’t respond to a request for comment on whether it will increase the investment to $200 million to match the newly reported amount of Rogan’s deal. 

What has Rogan said about this?

Rogan uploaded a video to his Instagram account on Feb. 5, the day after the podcast episodes were removed, in which he talked about his use of racial slurs and apologized for his actions. 

“I certainly wasn’t trying to be racist,” he said, “and I certainly would never want to offend someone for entertainment with something as stupid as racism.” Rogan agreed he shouldn’t use such slurs, regardless of the context.

In episode #1773 of his podcast, Rogan had comedian Akaash Singh on and started the show talking about the blowup, saying it was a “relief.”

“This is a political hit job,” he said on his podcast. “They’re taking all this stuff I’ve ever said that’s wrong and smooshing it all together. It’s good because it makes me address some s*** that I really wish wasn’t out there.” 

How did this all get started?

In December, Rogan had two guests on his show who have been at the forefront of COVID misinformation. Dr. Peter McCullough, a cardiologist, and Dr. Robert Malone, who has described himself as the inventor of the mRNA vaccine, have used their credentials to try to give credibility to false conspiracy theories regarding the pandemic and vaccines. 

COVID-19 vaccines are highly effective at reducing hospitalizations and deaths, and other public health measures like masking and social distancing have helped slow the spread of the virus. The dangers of the illness are clear. To date, there have been more than 419 million cases of COVID-19 around the world and more than 5.8 million deaths, according to the coronavirus resource center at Johns Hopkins University.

On Jan. 12, 250 doctors, professors and researchers signed an open letter to Spotify calling out the streaming service for platforming COVID misinformation, in particular on Rogan’s podcast. Since then, more than 1,000 additional medical professionals have signed the letter. 

After coming across the letter, singer-songwriter Young, who rose to fame in the 1960s and ’70s, made an ultimatum to Spotify on Jan. 24: either Rogan goes or his music goes. He removed his music Jan. 27, but some songs featuring Young with other artists are still on the platform.  

Other musicians joined Young in a boycott of the service, including: 

• Joni Mitchell.
• Bruce Springsteen E Street Band member Nils Lofgren.
• Singer and songwriter India Arie.
• The members of the folk rock trio Crosby, Stills and Nash (that is, David Crosby, Stephen Stills and Graham Nash).  

The controversy escalated when Grammy-winning singer Arie joined the boycott, saying she found Rogan problematic, not just for his interviews around COVID, but also his language around race. 

Is Spotify doing anything about COVID misinformation on its platform?

Following the musicians’ protest over COVID misinformation, Ek responded in a blog post Jan. 30, saying his company doesn’t want to be a “content censor” but will make sure that its rules are easy to find and that there are consequences for spreading misinformation. He acknowledged that Spotify hasn’t been transparent about them, which led to questions about their application to serious issues including COVID-19.

“Based on the feedback over the last several weeks, it’s become clear to me that we have an obligation to do more to provide balance and access to widely accepted information from the medical and scientific communities guiding us through this unprecedented time,” Ek said.

Included in the post was a link to Spotify’s platform rules detailing what content isn’t allowed on the service. Regarding COVID misinformation, the rules specifically prohibit saying that COVID-19 isn’t real, encouraging the consumption of bleach to cure diseases, saying vaccines lead to death and suggesting people get infected to build immunity. 

Ek also said the company is working on a content advisory for any podcast episode that talks about COVID. The advisory will guide listeners to the service’s COVID-19 hub.

In a Feb. 2 company town hall, Ek told Spotify employees that Rogan’s podcast was key to the future of Spotify, according to audio obtained by The Verge. 

“If we want even a shot at achieving our bold ambitions, it will mean having content on Spotify that many of us may not be proud to be associated with,” Ek said during the town hall. “Not anything goes, but there will be opinions, ideas and beliefs that we disagree with strongly and even makes us angry or sad.”

Spotify employees were reportedly disappointed by his remarks. Members of the company’s board of directors were also reportedly not happy with the response according to The New York Times. 

In an Instagram post Jan. 30, Rogan defended his choice to bring on guests like Malone but said he was happy for Spotify to add disclaimers to podcasts on what he called “controversial” topics. He added that if he could do anything differently, it would be to get experts with differing opinions on directly after “controversial ones.” 

Who else had something to say about this? 

The White House chimed in on Spotify’s move to add misinformation warnings to podcast episodes. In a Feb. 1 press briefing, press secretary Jen Psaki was asked if tech companies should go further than these disclaimers. 

“Our hope Is that all major tech platforms, and all major news sources for that matter, be responsible and be vigilant to ensure the American people have access to accurate information on something as significant as COVID-19. That certainly includes Spotify,” Psaki said. “So this disclaimer, it’s a positive step, but we want every platform to continue doing more to call out misinformation and disinformation while also uplifting accurate information.” 

Psaki also referred to Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy’s warning from July about the dangers of misinformation, calling it an “urgent threat.”

The CEO of Rumble, a video streaming service known for being a hub of misinformation and conspiracy theories, said Feb. 7 that he’d offer Rogan $100 million over the course of four years if he brought his podcast to the company, 

“This is our chance to save the world,” Chris Pavlovski said in a letter to Rogan posted to Twitter. “And yes, this is totally legit.” 

During a question and answer portion of a recent comedy show, Rogan told a crowd he plans to stick with Spotify according to a Feb. 8 report from Hollywood Reporter.

Former President Donald Trump on Feb. 7 posted a message on his site saying Rogan shouldn’t apologize for what he said. “How many ways can you say you’re sorry,” the former president wrote. 

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Spotify CEO Daniel Ek confirmed Sunday that Joe Rogan chose to remove multiple episodes of his popular podcast, The Joe Rogan Experience, from the streaming service after Spotify leadership’s discussed his use of “racially insensitive language,” according to a memo sent to employees. 

Last week, more than 70 episodes of the podcast disappeared from Spotify after videos of Rogan using racial slurs on past shows were circulating widely on social media. 

“Some of Joe Rogan’s comments [are] incredibly hurtful — I want to make clear that they do not represent the values of this company,” Ek wrote in a memo to employees, which provided Monday by a company spokeswoman. The memo was reported earlier by The Verge. 

Ek went on to say that Spotify plans to invest $100 million in artists, songwriters and podcasters from “historically marginalized groups,” promising the funds would be spent on developing, licensing and marketing those creators. That dollar amount matched the value of Spotify’s 2020 licensing deal with Rogan, which made his podcast a Spotify exclusive.

The latest controversy over Rogan throws Spotify into a dilemma that Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and other internet giants have struggled to manage: walking the tightrope between freedom of expression and effective moderation of the most objectionable content on their platforms. A key difference is that Facebook’s and YouTube’s challenge is policing content at unprecedented scale; Spotify, however, is searching for a position of neutrality after investing $100 million to license a podcaster already known for courting controversy.

Rogan posted an apology on Saturday after Spotify appeared to have removed 71 podcast episodes, after videos of the comedian using racial slurs spread on social media. The events come amid a musician-led protest of the streaming service for allowing Rogan’s podcast to spread COVID-19 misinformation. 

Earlier in the week, Grammy-winning singer India Arie, who has pulled her catalog from Spotify, shared on Instagram a compilation video of Rogan uttering a racial slur on numerous past episodes. The musician said Rogan shouldn’t be using such slurs under any circumstance, but acknowledged clips can be taken out of context. She also posted a message saying Rogan was problematic because of “his language around race,” as well as COVID material.

Rogan took to Instagram early Saturday to apologize. “I certainly wasn’t trying to be racist,” he said, “and I certainly would never want to offend someone for entertainment with something as stupid as racism.” Rogan agreed he shouldn’t use such slurs, regardless of the context.

Read more: Spotify won’t ax Joe Rogan till Bad Bunny or The Weeknd protests too

The apology came shortly after a fan-made website found that episodes of the podcast were no longer available on Spotify. The website, JREMissing, uses Spotify’s API to compare available episodes to a database of all episodes recorded. 

Spotify has previously excluded episodes of the podcast for violating its content policies. CNET couldn’t confirm a link between the currently circulating videos and the disappearance of the episodes. Rogan didn’t respond to requests for comment. 

In his apology video, Rogan says that he deleted one particular podcast episode over what he called an idiotic and racist remark he’d clumsily made. On Saturday, Bloomberg cited an anonymous source in reporting that Spotify took down dozens of episodes of the podcast after Rogan made the decision following a conversation with the company.

This new round of controversy comes amid ongoing concern that Rogan’s podcast serves as a platform for COVID misinformation. Rocker Neil Young and folk icon Joni Mitchell pulled their music from Spotify after an open letter signed by more than 250 medical professionals, researchers and professors pointed to the podcast as evidence the streaming service was promoting misinformation. 

Ek has defended the inclusion of Rogan on the company’s roster and told a company town hall that the podcast was vital to Spotify’s success. 

“If we want even a shot at achieving our bold ambitions, it will mean having content on Spotify that many of us may not be proud to be associated with,” Ek said during the town hall. “Not anything goes, but there will be opinions, ideas and beliefs that we disagree with strongly and even makes us angry or sad.”

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Signal, the encrypted-messaging app, is on the lookout for a new CEO after Moxie Marlinspike said Monday he’s stepping down. After leading the company for almost a decade, Marlinspike says now is a good time to find a replacement. 

“I now feel very comfortable replacing myself as CEO based on the team we have, and also believe that it is an important step for expanding on Signal’s success,” Marlinspike said in a blog post. 

The interim CEO for Signal will be Brian Acton, who is on the Signal Foundation board, and the leadership transition will take place over the next month. Marlinspike will also stay on the board as the company searches for a new CEO, and will be talking to possible candidates. 

Signal debuted in 2014, but it shot up in popularity last year following a tweet from Elon Musk recommending the app. Users can send text, video and audio via the app with end-to-end encryption similar to WhatsApp and Telegram. 

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