Tech Brew Ride Home Fri. 02/28 - Is Apple Gonna Give the iPad a Trackpad?
Feb 28, 2020
Discover the impact of the pandemic on Samsung's Galaxy S20 sales in Korea and Amazon's crackdown on misleading COVID-19 products. Dive into Apple's intriguing potential plans for an iPad with a trackpad and a portless iPhone. Learn about Citroën's innovative electric vehicle, blending scooter and car features for urban commuters. Explore the rise of fintech with Monzo, the competitive landscape of quantum computing, and the humorous side of VC culture through parody accounts.
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Amazon Combats COVID-19 Profiteering
- Amazon barred over one million products making false COVID-19 claims.
- They also removed deals attempting to price gouge customers on essential items.
COVID-19 Impacts S20 Sales
- Samsung Galaxy S20 launch day sales in Korea saw a 50% drop compared to the S10.
- This decline is attributed to reduced discounts, lower store traffic due to COVID-19 fears, and decreased subsidies.
FCC Fines Carriers for Location Data Disclosure
- The FCC plans to fine major wireless carriers $200 million for improperly disclosing user location data.
- Critics argue this fine is insufficient to deter future violations.