Tech Brew Ride Home Wed. 11/06 - Xerox Makes Some News!
Nov 6, 2019
Twitter introduces Topics to enhance user engagement by allowing followers to explore specific subjects. Xerox considers acquiring HP, sending ripples through the tech landscape. Uber dives into the advertising industry while navigating challenges with its self-driving cars. Meanwhile, Neural Magic raises funds to accelerate AI processing. The Arweave startup is making waves with its Permaweb, promising permanent information storage. Lastly, Ford's new electric Mustang sparks debate for featuring a manual transmission amidst exciting developments in electric vehicles.
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Twitter Topics
- Twitter introduces Topics, allowing users to follow subjects instead of just accounts.
- This aims to improve topic tracking and engagement, especially for large fandoms like BTS.
Xerox and HP
- Xerox, despite being smaller, considers acquiring HP, highlighting the changing printing landscape.
- Both companies face declining print document demand and seek cost-cutting opportunities.
Facebook Investigation
- California investigates Facebook's data sharing practices for 18 months, accusing them of stonewalling.
- The state demands documents related to privacy disclosures and third-party data access.