Tech Brew Ride Home Tue. 11/10 – The Apple Silicon Macs Are Here
Nov 10, 2020
Apple unveiled its latest Macs featuring the M1 chip, showcasing remarkable performance. Meanwhile, the EU is suing Amazon over antitrust issues. The end of an era is upon us with the discontinuation of Slingbox, which revolutionized streaming but couldn’t keep up with newer technology. On a less favorable note, the MagSafe Duo charger received a critical review for its high price and subpar quality. Lastly, Walmart teams up with Cruise to test delivery via self-driving cars, marking an exciting leap in automated logistics.
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Apple's M1 Macs
- Apple unveiled new Macs with the M1 chip, promising significant performance and battery life improvements.
- The new lineup includes a MacBook Air, Mac Mini, and 13-inch MacBook Pro, all available for preorder and shipping next week.
EU vs. Amazon
- The EU filed antitrust charges against Amazon for allegedly using non-public seller data to benefit its own products and services.
- This raises concerns about Amazon's dual role as a marketplace and competitor.
Slingbox Sunset
- Slingbox is shutting down, with devices and services becoming inoperable by November 2022.
- The company cites the need to make room for new products, though no new Slingbox products are planned.