
Tech Brew Ride Home Thu. 08/05 – Nest Refreshes Everything
Aug 5, 2021
Google's revamped Nest lineup features smarter devices at lower prices, setting the stage for competitive innovation. Ethereum's transformative London hard fork targets transaction fee stabilization and sets future goals for sustainable upgrades. A collaborative effort among major tech companies and the government aims to tackle rising cyber threats. Meanwhile, a pandemic-driven startup, Hopin, rises to a $7.75 billion valuation, showcasing the unexpected successes and ongoing challenges in the tech landscape.
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Google Nest Refresh
- Google refreshed its Nest lineup with lower prices and a unified design.
- They emphasize on-device machine learning and TPUs for smarter features.
TPU Branding
- Google is leaning into TPUs as a key differentiator for their hardware.
- This strategy is similar to how Apple brands its M1 chips.
Ethereum's London Hard Fork
- Ethereum's London hard fork aims to reduce fee volatility and make it deflationary.
- It also introduces EIP-3554, paving the way for the proof-of-stake Ethereum 2.0.
