Tech Brew Ride Home Fri. 06/23 – Meta To Turn Off The (Canadian) News Spigot?
Jun 23, 2023
Canada faces a major shift as Meta prepares to block news on its platforms, igniting debates over online news accessibility. Discover the intriguing features and limitations of the new Apple Vision Pro headset. The Aurora supercomputer makes its debut as a serious contender in computing power. Plus, dive into alarming cybersecurity risks linked to smartwatches and the fascinating investigation into the reliability of online reviews. Lastly, explore the contrasting remote work policies in tech, revealing a growing divide between small and large companies.
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Meta's News Removal in Canada
- Meta will remove news content from Facebook and Instagram for Canadian users.
- This is in response to Canada's Online News Act (Bill C-18), requiring revenue sharing with publishers.
Apple Vision Pro Limitations
- Apple Vision Pro has limitations; it might not work at high speeds or in tight spaces.
- It includes a "Travel Mode" with limited input for use on airplanes.
Aurora Supercomputer
- The Aurora supercomputer, with 2 exaflops of processing power, is being installed.
- It will be used for various workloads, including training large-scale scientific generative AI models.