Tech Brew Ride Home Fri. 10/08 – Tesla Goes Texas; Apple Goes Hollywood
Oct 8, 2021
Explore the tech scene as Tesla relocates to Texas while Apple dives into Hollywood with a massive campus. YouTube announces it's ending year-end Rewind videos, shifting focus to creator content. A banned developer claims Facebook didn’t like his app that promotes lesser usage. Discover insights into WhatsApp’s global impact and how WeWork plans a comeback. Critiques of Google's notorious hiring gauntlet arise, alongside reflections on evolving office demands and the stagnation of Siri amid tech's rapid transformations.
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Tesla Moves to Texas
- Tesla is officially moving its headquarters to Austin, Texas.
- Elon Musk cited California's high housing costs and limited scalability as reasons.
Apple Expands in Hollywood
- Apple is building a new 550,000+ square foot complex in Los Angeles.
- This will serve as Apple's headquarters in the region, signaling its growing entertainment ambitions.
YouTube Rewind Ends
- YouTube will discontinue its annual Rewind videos.
- They encourage creators to make their own recaps, citing the platform's vastness.