Tech Brew Ride Home Mon. 07/24 – This Podcast Is Now Called X Ride Home
Jul 24, 2023
Elon Musk unveils the new look for Twitter, now rebranded as X. Streaming platforms, including Spotify, are raising their prices, raising eyebrows in the industry. Worldcoin launches its eye-scanning token, navigating regulatory challenges. Enter the Flipper Zero, a gadget that doubles as a tech toolkit with its new app store. Meanwhile, Hollywood strikes lead traditional entertainers to explore creative independence on social media, exemplified by Paul Scheer's success on Twitch.
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Twitter Becomes X
- Elon Musk changed Twitter's name to X, following through on a long-held fascination with the letter.
- The rebranding includes a new interim logo and redirects X.com to Twitter, though some glitches occurred.
Streaming Price Hikes
- Spotify raised its U.S. premium price to $10.99, its first increase since 2011, following other streaming services.
- This price hike reflects a trend across major music platforms, suggesting a market adjustment.
Crypto Trading Winter
- Decentralized crypto exchanges saw trading volumes drop 76% year-over-year, exceeding the decline of centralized exchanges.
- This contradicts the expected growth after FTX's collapse, indicating a broader crypto trading winter.