Tech Brew Ride Home Wed. 11/03 – Meta And Zillow Shut It Down
Nov 3, 2021
Facebook has officially dismantled its facial recognition system, citing privacy concerns. Zillow is pulling the plug on its home-flipping business, impacting thousands of employees amid market challenges. Meanwhile, Netflix is launching its mobile gaming service, offering ad-free options tied to popular shows. Microsoft enters the metaverse race with immersive meetings and 3D avatars, pushing the boundaries of remote collaboration. The tech landscape is continually shifting with vulnerabilities being actively exploited, prompting urgent security measures.
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Meta Shuts Down Facial Recognition
- Meta shut down Facebook's facial recognition system, deleting face scan data of over 1 billion users.
- This decision followed legal and regulatory concerns about the practice.
Zillow Offers Failure
- Zillow Offers, Zillow's home-flipping business, failed due to unpredictable home prices.
- Zillow couldn't forecast prices accurately, leading to significant losses and layoffs.
Netflix Games Launch
- Netflix launched mobile games globally on Android, offering free games without ads or in-app purchases.
- Games are accessed through the Netflix app, but require a Netflix membership to play.