Tech Brew Ride Home Mon. 09/14 – Has Oracle Saved TikTok (In The US)?
Sep 14, 2020
Oracle may have positioned itself as a technology partner for TikTok in the U.S., but questions linger about its impact on security and the company's connection to China. Meanwhile, NVIDIA's monumental $40 billion acquisition of Arm is set to shake up the chip industry, affecting key partnerships. Verizon also makes waves with its $7 billion acquisition of TracFone. Plus, the rise of low-code platforms like Airtable and a humorous blunder involving OnePlus Buds and counterfeit Apple AirPods add to the tech industry's captivating landscape.
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Oracle's TikTok Deal: Not a Buyout?
- Oracle's deal with TikTok is not an acquisition but a "trusted tech partnership."
- This raises concerns about unresolved security issues and potential government favoritism.
China's Algorithm Win
- China retains control of TikTok's algorithm despite U.S. government intervention.
- This outcome aligns with China's objectives and questions the efficacy of the U.S. approach.
NVIDIA & ARM: Chip Sector Transformation
- NVIDIA's acquisition of ARM is a significant deal impacting the chip sector.
- It raises questions about ARM's neutrality, particularly for companies like Apple.