Tech Brew Ride Home Thu. 04/23 – Privacy Hypocrisy From France?
Apr 23, 2020
Discover Apple's shift to custom ARM chips for Macs and its implications for performance. Learn about the intriguing use of Boston Dynamics' Spot robot in hospitals during the pandemic. Explore the surge in digital video game spending, breaking records as mobile titles rise. Dive into the tension between France's call for privacy adjustments from tech giants and accusations of hypocrisy in their approach to contact tracing. Plus, a look at the demand for remote digital whiteboarding in an evolving remote work landscape.
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Apple Silicon for Macs
- Apple is reportedly developing custom ARM chips for Macs, potentially launching in 2021.
- This shift aims to enhance performance, unify the app ecosystem, and reduce reliance on Intel.
Robot Nurses in Hospitals
- Boston Dynamics' Spot robot is being used in a Boston hospital for remote triage of COVID-19 patients.
- Spot facilitates video conferencing between doctors and patients, minimizing exposure to infection.
Magic Leap Pivots to Enterprise
- Magic Leap, the augmented reality startup, has laid off half its staff and is pivoting to enterprise applications.
- After failing to secure a buyer, the company is now focusing on healthcare, industrial, and financial sectors.