Tech Brew Ride Home Tue. 11/03 – Apple Silicon Coming To MacBook Pros Already?
Nov 3, 2020
Apple is set to unveil new Mac laptops with its own silicon, shaking up the market. Meanwhile, Ant Group's massive IPO has been abruptly halted, creating turmoil for its founder. Walmart has scrapped plans for in-store robots, emphasizing a return to human staff for inventory duties. NASA raises concerns over a new satellite constellation, citing safety risks in orbit. Spotify faces backlash for allowing artists to buy algorithmic boosts, raising questions about fairness in promotion.
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Apple Silicon MacBooks: Performance vs. Compatibility
- Apple will release new MacBook Pros and Airs with Apple Silicon chips, but without design changes.
- This raises questions about the appeal for consumers facing app compatibility issues.
Ant Group IPO Suspension
- Ant Group's record-breaking IPO was suspended after regulators summoned Jack Ma.
- This followed Ma's criticism of regulators for stifling innovation.
Walmart Ends Robot Program
- Walmart ended its robot shelf-scanning program due to shoppers' negative reactions and comparable human worker performance.
- The shift to online ordering during the pandemic provided sufficient inventory data.