Tech Brew Ride Home Thu. 10/20 – A Day Of Reviews
Oct 20, 2022
Aptos had a rocky debut, plummeting 40% after its token drop, raising eyebrows about its tokenomics. Google announced enhancements to Android 13 Go edition for better performance on low-end devices. Thunderbolt technology is getting an upgrade, yet it may be less essential in today's landscape. Uber is boldly expanding its advertising unit, targeting $1 billion in ad bookings by 2024. Meanwhile, the Meta Quest Pro VR headset showcased impressive gaming potential with great graphics and motion controls.
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Aptos's Rough Launch
- Aptos, a Solana challenger, experienced a disastrous first day of trading, with its token plummeting 40.5%.
- The project faced criticism for unclear token distribution and lower-than-promised transaction speeds.
Next-Gen Thunderbolt
- The new Thunderbolt, based on USB 4.0 version 2, offers speeds up to 80 Gbps.
- While similar to USB specs, Thunderbolt provides assurance of consistent implementation.
Crypto Wallet Advice
- Don't leave your cryptocurrency on exchanges like Coinbase.
- Use a secure crypto wallet like Zengo for better control and security.