Tech Brew Ride Home Fri. 03/09 - Obama to Netflix
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Mar 9, 2018 Waymo is rolling out a self-driving truck pilot, signaling the future of freight delivery. Twitter's plans for open verification could change the landscape of identity online. Snap faces challenges as it strives for financial stability. Facebook secures exclusive rights to stream Major League Baseball games, shifting the media game. The discussion on Obama partnering with Netflix highlights the power of streaming platforms in shaping modern media narratives. Plus, intriguing weekend long-reads critique bitcoin and explore internet culture.
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Waymo Enters Self-Driving Trucking
- Waymo is testing self-driving cargo trucks to deliver freight to Google's data centers around Atlanta starting next week.
- The program targets level-four autonomy and integrates with real logistics operations while keeping a human overseer in the cabin.
Twitter Rethinks Verification Because Fake News Spreads Fast
- Twitter plans to scale verification so more users can verify facts about themselves without the company acting as gatekeeper.
- A Science study found falsehoods spread far faster than truth on Twitter, amplified primarily by humans rather than bots.
Prepare For Snap Headcount Cuts
- Snap aims to reach breakeven in 2018 and has confirmed layoffs as part of that push.
- Expect headcount cuts unless revenue grows dramatically, since Snap lost $720 million in 2017.