Tech Brew Ride Home Thu. 01/12 – Touchscreen Macs?
Jan 12, 2023
Could Apple be gearing up to launch touchscreen Macs? Sam Bankman-Fried's Substack posts reveal a lot about his trial narrative. Meanwhile, Apple Maps is enhancing business listings with a new tool for better engagement. Twitter is considering auctioning off inactive usernames to boost its revenue. The tech industry faces layoffs and legal battles, with companies like Carta undergoing significant changes. Plus, CNET is embracing AI to generate entire articles, highlighting the shifting landscape of journalism.
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Apple Embraces Touchscreens?
- Apple may release touchscreen Macs in 2025, potentially starting with a touchscreen MacBook Pro.
- This would be a significant shift from Steve Jobs' previous stance against touchscreen laptops.
SBF's Substack Story
- Sam Bankman-Fried published a Substack post maintaining his innocence in the FTX collapse.
- He blames his lawyers for the contradiction between needing Robinhood shares for legal defense and wanting to repay FTX customers.
Apple Maps Courts Businesses
- Apple launched Apple Business Connect, allowing business owners to manage their Apple Maps listings.
- This feature, long available on Google Maps, suggests Apple's intent to expand Maps advertising.