Tech Brew Ride Home Wed. 05/24 – Microsoft Build Wrapup
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May 24, 2023 Highlights from Microsoft's Build conference reveal exciting advancements in AI, including Azure AI Studio for tailored solutions. Netflix kicks off its password-sharing crackdown, introducing a fee for users. The podcast discusses Elon Musk's impact on the political landscape as figures shift from Fox News to Twitter. Additionally, a partnership between Uber and Waymo aims to integrate robotaxis into the Uber app. Finally, Sony's PSVR2 shows strong early sales, while Final Cut Pro on the iPad garners mixed reviews.
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Microsoft Build Focuses on AI
- Microsoft's Build Conference heavily emphasized AI.
- Key announcements included Azure AI Studio for custom co-pilot creation and Bing as ChatGPT's default search.
Netflix Password Crackdown
- Netflix's password-sharing crackdown has begun in the US, costing $7.99 extra per member.
- Extra members have usage restrictions and must be in the same country as the main account.
DeSantis, Twitter, and the Right
- Ron DeSantis's presidential bid launch on Twitter Spaces highlights the platform's growing appeal to the right.
- This raises questions about Elon Musk's intentions for Twitter's political influence.