Tech Brew Ride Home Fri. 04/28 – Microsoft Gets Out Of The Mice Business
Apr 28, 2023
Critical shifts in social media emerge as Twitter loses relevance with NYC's MTA ending service alerts, while Reddit tests new community chat features like Discord. Clubhouse faces significant layoffs, revealing the post-pandemic challenges of community platforms. Microsoft makes a bold move by discontinuing its iconic peripherals to focus on Surface products, marking a notable shift in its strategy. The podcast wraps up with insights into AI advances and tech market dynamics that are reshaping consumer behavior.
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Twitter's Declining Role in Public Infrastructure
- Twitter's unreliability and increasing costs are causing vital communication services to abandon it.
- The New York City subway is ending its Twitter service alerts due to a $50,000/month API access fee.
Blue Sky's Rise
- There is increasing activity on Blue Sky, a potential Twitter alternative.
- Many people followed by Brian McCullough have recently signed up for Blue Sky.
Reddit's Chat Channels
- Reddit is testing Discord-like chat channels in smaller subreddits.
- This aims to provide better community interaction and reduce reliance on external chat services.
