Tech Brew Ride Home Tue. 05/21 - Has Apple fixed the MacBook keyboard problem?
May 21, 2019
Apple's latest tweaks to the MacBook keyboard spark debate over their effectiveness. Meanwhile, Huawei enjoys a temporary reprieve in trade restrictions, while Instagram boldly borrows features from TikTok and Snapchat. Exciting news arises as self-driving trucks prepare to deliver mail, and discussions delve into the ethical dilemmas of smart cars revealing personal data, like weight gain. With advancements in autonomous vehicle technology, the importance of trust and data privacy is more crucial than ever.
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New MacBook Pro
- Apple updated the MacBook Pro with new processors and a redesigned keyboard.
- This "new material" keyboard aims to fix previous issues like double key presses.
Huawei Reprieve
- Huawei received a 90-day reprieve from the US Commerce Department.
- This allows them to continue providing software updates for existing smartphones.
IGTV Clones Competitors
- Instagram's IGTV has struggled to compete with TikTok.
- IGTV now copies TikTok's algorithmic feed and Snapchat Discover's vertical scrolling.
