Tech Brew Ride Home Thu. 09/05 - Know When To Unfold Them
Sep 5, 2019
Dive into the murky waters of tech and ethics as China hacks telecoms to monitor Uyghur travelers. Discover WeWork's ambitious IPO struggle and Samsung's tech wizardry in fixing its foldable phone. Apple might be reviving Touch ID and launching an affordable iPhone soon. Facebook enters the dating scene with a service integrated with Instagram, while SIM swapping grows as a serious security threat. Plus, find out why the controversial Jeremy Renner app shut down after taking a turn for the worse.
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China Hacks Telcos to Track Uyghurs
- Chinese government hackers targeted Uyghur travelers by infiltrating Asian telcos.
- This surveillance tracked their movements across various countries, raising concerns about privacy.
WeWork's IPO Woes
- WeWork, now "We," faces IPO pricing challenges after inflated valuations and questionable business practices.
- The company's losses and complicated structure contrast sharply with profitable competitors like IWG.
Samsung's Galaxy Fold Returns
- Samsung's Galaxy Fold, initially plagued by screen issues, returns with design improvements.
- However, its high price and lack of fold-specific features still raise questions about its practicality.