Tech Brew Ride Home Wed. 10/20 – Facebook To Change Its Name?
Oct 20, 2021
Speculation swirls as Facebook considers rebranding to shed its controversial past. Samsung unveils exciting features and Bitcoin reaches a new milestone, sparking investment discussions. Spotify and Shopify team up, creating a buzz about virtual merch for artists. Meanwhile, Facebook faces a hefty fine while Brave shifts gears on search engine choices. Comcast makes waves with the launch of its first smart TV, aiming to connect directly with consumers.
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Facebook's Metaverse Rebrand
- Facebook plans to rebrand its company name to reflect its focus on the metaverse.
- This name change might happen next week at Facebook Connect, their annual AR/VR conference.
Name Change Speculation and Humor
- Brian McCullough speculates the name change timing might coincide with leaked internal documents.
- He also mentions the humorous name suggestions circulating on Twitter.
Samsung's Unpacked Part 2
- Samsung's Unpacked Part 2 event featured the Galaxy Z Flip Bespoke Edition with customizable colors.
- The Galaxy Watch 4 received a major update including fall detection, new watch faces, and gesture controls.