Tech Brew Ride Home Wed. 08/16 – And Now I’m A Blue Subscriber
Aug 16, 2023
A subscription model has arrived for TweetDeck, leaving many users in a bind. Coinbase makes waves with its new regulatory approval for futures trading, while Google ramps up its AI search capabilities. Innovations like AI-powered browsing and life advice assistants are changing how we interact online. Exciting yet controversial, self-driving cars are taking to the streets, facing challenges and mixed reactions from urban environments. Buckle up; the tech landscape is shifting!
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TweetDeck Paywall
- X is now charging for TweetDeck, formerly free.
- Consider subscribing to XBlue if you rely on TweetDeck's features.
X Throttles Traffic
- X throttled access to sites disliked by Elon Musk, including NYT and Facebook.
- X later reversed some throttling after the issue was publicized.
Coinbase Regulatory Approval
- Coinbase got futures trading approval from the NFA, despite an ongoing SEC lawsuit.
- This may reflect a turf war between the CFTC and SEC over crypto regulation.