Tech Brew Ride Home Thu. 12/19 - What If Apple Owned James Bond?
Dec 19, 2019
A recent investigation reveals smartphone location data is being misused by non-tech giants. Facebook is making a bold move by developing its own operating system to lessen reliance on Android. Meanwhile, Apple is contemplating buying MGM and its iconic James Bond catalog. Spotify aims to transform music discovery with a new social feature called TasteBuds. Plus, the latest innovations include California's earthquake alert app and Puma’s quirky active gaming socks designed for e-athletes.
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Location Data Privacy
- The New York Times analyzed location data from 12 million Americans' phones.
- This data reveals incredibly detailed personal information, accessible to numerous data companies.
Facebook's Census Policy
- Facebook is banning misleading census posts, even from politicians.
- This aligns with their election interference policy, banning false information about election day.
Facebook's OS Ambitions
- Facebook is developing its own OS, led by a Windows NT co-author.
- This aims to reduce reliance on Android and control their hardware future, not to create a new phone.