Tech Brew Ride Home Fri. 04/05 - Alexa is Coming for AirPods
Apr 5, 2019
Google stirs the pot by axing its AI ethics board, raising eyebrows in the tech community. Amazon's Alexa is gearing up to challenge AirPods with new earbuds. Jeff Bezos has settled his divorce, retaining a hefty share of Amazon stocks. Meanwhile, Snap showcases its inventive side with multiplayer games and new AR features. Plus, discover insights about smart home evolution, the legacy of TiVo, and the exciting potential of black hole research, rounding out a tech-savvy weekend.
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Google Dissolves AI Ethics Board
- Google dissolved its AI ethics board after only a week due to controversy surrounding its members.
- The company stated it would seek alternative ways to gather external opinions on AI ethics.
Alexa Earbuds
- Amazon is developing AirPods-like earbuds with Alexa built-in.
- This move aims to address Amazon's lack of a mobile platform, leveraging its success with Alexa.
Bezos Divorce Settlement
- Jeff Bezos retains 75% of Amazon stock and all voting power after divorce settlement.
- MacKenzie Bezos receives 4% ownership, worth $36 billion, giving Jeff 12% ownership worth $107 billion.
