Tech Brew Ride Home Mon. 01/06 - CES Day 1
Jan 6, 2020
Samsung makes waves at CES with its stunning bezel-less 8K TV and a revolutionary Galaxy Chromebook. Amazon's new Fire TV Edition takes on Roku with smart home integration. Meanwhile, SoftBank's retreat from startup investments raises eyebrows, causing turmoil for some developers. The contrast between health tech innovations and investment woes paints a vivid picture of the tech landscape. Discover the hottest gadgets and the implications of geo-targeted news on public perception, as technology continues to evolve.
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Samsung Scoops CES
- Samsung is trying to get ahead of CES headlines by announcing its next Galaxy Unpacked event for February 11.
- The event teaser hints at new form factors with two boxy-shaped items.
Fire TV Expansion
- Amazon is expanding Fire TV Edition to more devices like soundbars, cars, and cable boxes to compete with Roku.
- This follows Roku's lead in the U.S. connected TV market.
High-End Chromebook
- Samsung's Galaxy Chromebook aims to elevate Chromebooks beyond budget laptops with high-end features like a 4K AMOLED display.
- Priced at $999, it targets the boardroom, not just the classroom.