Tech Brew Ride Home Mon. 06/08 – Airbnb Is Suddenly Seeing More Travel Bookings Than It Did This Time Last Year
Jun 8, 2020
Airbnb reports a surge in travel bookings, hinting at a possible V-shaped recovery fueled by pent-up demand. The Brave browser faces backlash for questionable user practices, leading to an apology. Kids are now consuming videos at an unprecedented rate, with YouTube still leading but TikTok catching up fast. Exciting news from Apple reveals plans for interest-free payment options, making tech purchases easier. Meanwhile, LinkedIn upgrades its recruitment tools, ensuring better job matches.
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Travel Demand Rebound
- Airbnb saw increased US bookings compared to last year, suggesting pent-up travel demand.
- People prefer local travel, driving demand for road trips and stays in smaller locations.
Brave Browser's Affiliate Code Issue
- Brave browser added affiliate codes to cryptocurrency site URLs without user consent.
- CEO Brendan Eich apologized, promising to never repeat this.
YouTube vs TikTok, Kids Edition
- Children's screen time is dominated by YouTube, exceeding even Netflix.
- TikTok is rapidly gaining popularity, challenging YouTube's dominance.