On this week's episode, security is top of mind. Also, we move on from Apple and take a look at the upcoming Pixel release. 

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1. YouTube creators may lose verified badges as company makes verification program even stricter [Verge by Julia Alexander]

2.iOS 13 vs Android 10: Which Is More Secure? [CNET by Rae Hodge]

3. Netflix Co-founder Marc Randolph On Why He Left, Becoming A Mentor And His Love Of Chaos [Forbes by Haley Cuccinello]

4. Bob Iger Steps Away From Apple Board of Directors [Hollywood Reporter by Alex Weprinn]

5. Hot Topic: Pixel 4 and 4 XL rumors and specs: Launching Oct. 15 with Face ID-type gesture controls and orange color [CNET by Lynn La]

Dishonorable Mention: 

Facebook Contractors Have Been Listening to ‘Hey Portal’ [Bloomberg Tech by Kurt Warner & Mark Gurman]

Honorable Mention(s):

Jeff Bezos pledges that Amazon will swiftly combat climate change [Verge by Justine Calma]

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