Tech Brew Ride Home Mon. 03/29 – Ok, Will Digital Vaccine Passports Work?
Mar 29, 2021
Digital vaccine passports are launching in New York and other regions, raising questions about privacy and security. Visa is testing a stablecoin for transactions, reflecting a shift towards cryptocurrency. Meanwhile, the PHP Git repository faced a security breach. Boston Dynamics introduced Stretch, a robot aimed at warehouse efficiency, but it still raises concerns for workers. Amazon's aggressive PR efforts amidst unionization debates shed light on its evolving strategies in the tech landscape.
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Excelsior Pass Anecdote
- Brian McCullough, a New Yorker, got his second vaccine shot.
- He tried using New York's Excelsior Pass app, but it wasn't working for him yet.
Stretch the Warehouse Robot
- Boston Dynamics' new robot, Stretch, is designed for warehouse work.
- Unlike other robots, it's mobile and adaptable to different warehouse layouts.
Amazon's Aggressive PR
- Amazon's PR has become more aggressive, coinciding with a unionization drive.
- This shift aligns with Jeff Bezos' reported dissatisfaction with the company's PR approach.