Tech Brew Ride Home Wed. 02/05 - It Turns Out…
Feb 5, 2020
Spotify makes waves by acquiring The Ringer to enhance its podcast roster. Disney+ subscriber growth surpasses expectations, indicating a thriving streaming landscape. Big changes loom as LinkedIn's CEO steps down and Rockstar Games' co-founder departs. Developers are gearing up to learn Go and Python, the hottest programming languages right now. Meanwhile, the NYPD modernizes its record-keeping methods, ditching old practices for digital solutions. The tech world is buzzing with these pivotal shifts!
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Spotify Acquires The Ringer
- Spotify bought The Ringer, Bill Simmons's podcast network, to boost its podcast business.
- This acquisition suggests Spotify's strategy is to own top podcast content rather than music artists.
Disney+ Subscriber Growth
- Disney+ reached 26.5 million subscribers, a number comparable to Hulu's after over 10 years.
- This rapid growth highlights Disney+'s success in the streaming wars.
Coronavirus Impacts MWC 2020
- ZTE and LG Electronics withdrew from Mobile World Congress 2020 due to coronavirus concerns.
- Despite the withdrawals, GSMA, the conference organizer, plans to proceed with the event.