Tech Brew Ride Home Thu. 12/10 – The Big Facebook Antitrust Cases, Explained
Dec 10, 2020
The podcast dives into Facebook's antitrust challenges, focusing on lawsuits claiming anti-competitive behavior linked to its Instagram and WhatsApp purchases. Airbnb's highly anticipated IPO is another highlight, with expectations soaring for its market debut. It also covers Sony's acquisition of Crunchyroll, significant growth in the anime market, and Boston Dynamics' search for a productive future. Finally, there's a nostalgic farewell to Adobe Flash Player as it gears up for its final shutdown.
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Facebook Antitrust Lawsuit
- The FTC and 46 states sued Facebook for anti-competitive practices.
- They allege Facebook used acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp to stifle competition.
Experts on Facebook Lawsuit
- Ben Thompson and Casey Newton believe the FTC's case will be challenging.
- They question if Instagram's success was inevitable and if TikTok's rise changes the market.
Microsoft and Facebook Parallels
- Microsoft's antitrust issues allowed other tech companies to thrive.
- Facebook's lawsuit could similarly create opportunities for new companies.