Tech Brew Ride Home Thu. 09/29 – A Kindle You Can Write On
Sep 29, 2022
Meta pulls an app aimed at creating an ad-free Instagram experience. Amazon unveils a Kindle you can write on, sparking excitement in the e-book domain. Google Maps gets a cool upgrade with features like Immersive View and Neighborhood Vibe. The podcast dives into the innovative realm of text-to-video generators, overshadowing traditional text solutions. Lastly, a humorous tale about a broccoli family adds a light-hearted touch to the tech-focused discussions.
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Meta Removes Ad-Free Instagram Client
- Meta removed the OG app, an ad-free Instagram client, from the App Store.
- The app's developers were also banned from Facebook and Instagram.
Amazon's Product Updates
- Amazon announced several new products and features, including smart home updates and a refreshed Fire TV Cube.
- The Echo Dot now extends home internet and has a temperature sensor.
Kindle Scribe Launch
- The Kindle Scribe, a new e-ink tablet, allows both reading and writing.
- It competes with Remarkable 2 and Kobo's e-ink tablets.