Tech Brew Ride Home Thu. 02/10 – Code Hints Of Apple’s “realityOS”
Feb 10, 2022
Hints of Apple's new 'realityOS' suggest exciting developments in AR technology. Microsoft is proactively updating app store rules to appease regulators and promote fair competition. Meanwhile, a supply crunch looms for Flash storage chips due to manufacturing issues. On the social media front, Instagram is buzzing with static video memes, adapted to better align with its latest algorithm. Finally, operational hurdles at GoPuff highlight the challenges of modern grocery delivery, including reliance on services like Instacart.
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Apple's RealityOS
- Apple is developing "RealityOS," a new operating system, likely for their upcoming AR headset.
- The existence of a dedicated OS suggests Apple's serious ambitions for the AR/VR space.
Microsoft's App Store Principles
- Microsoft is setting App Store principles emphasizing competition and allowing third-party payment processing.
- This move likely aims to appease regulators scrutinizing their Activision acquisition.
NAND Flash Supply Crunch
- Contamination at two NAND production factories belonging to Kyosha and WD will impact flash storage supply.
- NAND flash prices are predicted to rise 5-10% in Q2 2022, impacting SSDs and other flash memory products.