Tech Brew Ride Home Tue. 05/17 – Sigh… More Elon/Twitter Stuff
May 17, 2022
Elon Musk's Twitter acquisition is in limbo as he questions the authenticity of accounts, despite having no contingencies in his original offer. Apple might introduce E Ink displays in its upcoming foldable devices, showcasing ongoing innovation. Coinbase is curbing hiring amid market downturns, while Microsoft ramps up employee compensation. Recent testing reveals driver assistance systems are not as reliable as expected, raising concerns about safety on the roads.
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Bot Dispute Halts Twitter Deal
- Elon Musk stated that the Twitter deal cannot proceed unless Twitter proves that bots comprise less than 5% of its users.
- This claim contradicts his initial offer, which lacked bot-related contingencies.
Apple's Foldable Experiment
- Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo suggests Apple is testing foldable devices with a secondary e-ink display.
- This power-efficient display could address battery concerns in foldable devices.
Automated Subscription Hikes on Apple
- Apple will now let developers automatically increase subscription prices annually under certain conditions.
- The increase is capped at $5 or 50% of the annual price, with user notification required.