Tech Brew Ride Home Fri. 08/14 – Fortnite Banned! The Epic/Apple/Google Battle Royale
Aug 14, 2020
Fortnite faces bans from Apple and Google, sparking a legal showdown with Epic Games over payment practices. Adobe is taking a stand against deepfakes by enhancing Photoshop with cryptographic metadata. Streaming has surged, now accounting for a quarter of all TV viewing. The rise of criminal 'secret sims' is explored, along with fascinating insights into internet anonymity and the potential return of the hacker group, Anonymous. The podcast wraps up with intriguing weekend longreads to satisfy your curiosity.
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Fortnite Ban
- Epic Games added a direct payment option in Fortnite, provoking Apple and Google to ban the game.
- This was a planned move by Epic Games, who immediately sued both companies for antitrust.
Epic's Strategy
- Epic Games is challenging Apple and Google's control over app distribution and in-app payments.
- Their strategy targets regulators and public opinion, focusing on consumer costs and competitive fairness.
Adobe Fights Deepfakes
- Adobe is adding cryptographic tags to Photoshop to combat deepfakes.
- This technology aims to verify image authenticity and increase skepticism towards untagged media.