Tech Brew Ride Home Wed. 05/27 – Amazon Joins The Self-Driving Race
May 27, 2020
Amazon surprises by entering the self-driving race, eyeing the acquisition of Zoox to enhance deliveries. Google plans a careful return to offices while navigating remote work logistics. Meanwhile, HBO Max struggles in the streaming wars, missing major platforms at launch. Whistleblower complaints shadow Facebook, raising concerns about transparency. Additionally, the podcast dissects the tensions in social media regulation and the impact of political discourse as Twitter takes measures against misinformation.
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Amazon's Self-Driving Venture
- Amazon's acquisition of Zoox makes sense considering their delivery needs.
- Self-driving vehicles offer a solution to Amazon's package delivery challenges.
Google's Return-to-Office Plan
- Google plans to reopen offices at limited capacity, but remote work remains prevalent.
- Google employees can expense up to $1,000 for home office equipment.
Quibi's Struggles
- Quibi faces challenges as advertisers renegotiate deals and viewership falls short of expectations.
- Quibi executives acknowledge factors beyond COVID-19 impacting the launch.