Tech Brew Ride Home Thu. 12/05 - Why The New Snapdragon Chips Don’t Have Integrated 5G
Dec 5, 2019
The FTC is expanding its investigation into Amazon's cloud business, raising significant competition concerns. Qualcomm unveils new Snapdragon chips but omits an integrated 5G modem, igniting discussions on market impacts. Microsoft teases a disc-free Xbox, aiming for a more digital gaming experience. Slack reports a 60% revenue surge thanks to new corporate clients, while Imgur launches a gaming app for its massive user base. Finally, Craigslist rolls out its long-awaited mobile app, aiming to modernize its platform for a new generation.
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FTC Widens Amazon Investigation
- The FTC is investigating Amazon's e-commerce practices and expanding its scope to include AWS.
- They are examining whether Amazon discriminates against software companies using other cloud providers.
Snapdragon 865 and 5G
- Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 865 chip surprisingly doesn't have an integrated 5G modem, unlike the cheaper 765.
- This is due to the complexity of 5G implementation for device manufacturers, allowing them to focus on RF subsystems first.
Disc-less Xbox Lockhart
- Microsoft is reportedly developing a cheaper, disc-less version of its next-gen Xbox, codenamed Lockhart.
- Lockhart will be a digital-only, lower-powered alternative to the high-end Anaconda, similar to the Xbox One S and X.