Tech Brew Ride Home Wed. 03/06 - This Podcast Is A Year Old!
Mar 6, 2019
Fitbit launches a budget-friendly smartwatch while Samsung gears up for more foldable phones. The podcast dives into the debate of plastic versus glass in foldable displays. It highlights cybersecurity threats targeting universities and reflects on Uber’s legal findings regarding its self-driving car incident. Grab secures a massive investment from SoftBank's Vision Fund, showcasing its growth in Southeast Asia. Plus, Waymo shifts its strategy to sell LiDAR sensors, impacting various industries. All this is celebrated alongside a nostalgic look back on a year of tech news.
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Fitbit's Strategy Shift
- Fitbit introduces the Versa Lite, a cheaper smartwatch, to boost sales momentum.
- Older models like the Alta, Alta HR, Flex 2, and Zip are being discontinued.
Samsung's Foldable Phone Plans
- Samsung is developing two new foldable phones: a clamshell-like device and an outfolding design similar to Huawei's Mate X.
- They plan to release the clamshell phone first, potentially with an extra outside screen.
Foldable Phone Display Tech
- Current foldable phones use plastic displays, which are bendable but prone to scratches and creasing.
- Corning is developing ultra-thin bendable glass, but it's still a few years away.