Tech Brew Ride Home Mon. 08/31 – TikTok Has A Buyer?
Aug 31, 2020
The potential sale of TikTok is heating up amidst government hurdles. Lenovo unveils its stylish new Yoga 9 laptop, while Amazon gets the green light for drone deliveries. Netflix shakes things up by offering free access to select original series. However, on the darker side, drones are being weaponized by drug cartels. Additionally, the black market for stolen video game accounts is now worth a staggering billion dollars. It’s a wild mix of innovation and crime!
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TikTok's Uncertain Future
- TikTok has chosen a buyer for its US, New Zealand, and Australian businesses.
- However, the deal could be slowed or derailed by the Chinese government's updated export list.
Lenovo's New Flagship Laptops
- Lenovo launched its new flagship Yoga 9i laptop line, available in 14 and 15-inch versions.
- These laptops are fully convertible to touchscreen and feature leather-covered models.
Samsung's Memory Breakthrough
- Samsung began mass production of 16 gigabit LPDDR5 DRAM using extreme ultraviolet lithography.
- This faster, thinner memory could lead to slimmer phones or more space for other components.