Tech Brew Ride Home Fri. 05/20 – The Apple Headset Has Been Demoed!
May 20, 2022
Discover Qualcomm's powerful Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chip, designed to enhance gaming and social media. Dive into Apple's exciting demo of its mixed reality headset, which is paving the way for new tech innovations. Explore the fallout from lawsuits surrounding a DeFi startup amid a turbulent market. Uncover Coinbase's troubled times and allegations against Elon Musk. Lastly, learn how cyber insurance rates are soaring and how companies like OnlyFans are revolutionizing digital content strategies.
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Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1
- Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 boasts 10% faster CPU and GPU performance.
- It also offers up to 30% better power efficiency, translating to longer battery life.
Apple's Mixed Reality Headset
- Apple's mixed reality headset demoed to the board suggests an advanced development stage.
- The headset, combining VR and AR, marks Apple's first new product category since 2015.
StableGains Lawsuit
- StableGains, a YC-backed startup, lost $44 million of user funds invested in UST.
- They misled users by claiming investments were in USDC, leading to lawsuits.