Tech Brew Ride Home Tue. 11/19 - An Apple Awards Ceremony? (The App-ies?)
Nov 19, 2019
Apple is planning an intriguing awards ceremony to honor top apps and games. Amazon unveils a new Fire TV accessory that enhances streaming capabilities. Spotify introduces 'Your Daily Podcast' for a tailored listening experience. Meanwhile, Google personalizes audio news through its Assistant. The podcast dives into the serious impact of ransomware on veterinary hospitals and reveals the unexpected challenges facing electric vehicle adoption.
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Apple's App Awards Ceremony
- Apple will hold an event on December 2nd in NYC, focusing on apps and games.
- This is unusual, as no new hardware or services are expected.
Amazon Fire TV Blaster
- Amazon released the Fire TV Blaster, an IR blaster controlled via Alexa.
- It allows control of TVs and cable boxes, but requires a Fire TV setup.
Amazon Music Free Tier Expansion
- Amazon expanded its free, ad-supported music service to mobile, Fire TV, and web.
- This previously Echo/Prime-only service now offers playlists and stations to all.