Tech Brew Ride Home Fri. 06/07 - Walmart Wants To Deliver to Your... Fridge...
Jun 7, 2019
Facebook stops app pre-installs on Huawei devices amidst security concerns, raising eyebrows. Walmart unveils an innovative service that delivers groceries straight into your fridge, transforming shopping convenience. WarnerMedia shifts its streaming strategy, merging platforms to stay competitive. Meanwhile, the podcast dives into the mystery of Satoshi Nakamoto and the booming tech scene in Latin America. Lastly, a looming race in quantum computing threatens existing encryption methods, sparking debates on digital security.
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Huawei and National Security
- Facebook's ban on pre-installing apps on new Huawei phones will likely hurt Huawei's sales.
- Google is pushing back against the Huawei ban, arguing it could compromise national security.
Barnes & Noble Acquisition
- Barnes & Noble, once a dominant force in bookselling, is being acquired by Elliott Management.
- This signifies the end of a long struggle against Amazon's dominance.
Ring's Surveillance Practices
- Ring, Amazon's smart doorbell company, is using video footage in Facebook ads to identify potential criminals.
- This raises privacy concerns, as people's faces are shown without proof of criminal activity.