Tech Brew Ride Home Wed. 06/16 – A Nightmare FTC Chair For Big Tech?
Jun 16, 2021
Lina Khan takes the lead as FTC chair, raising concerns for Big Tech. Waymo secures a massive $2.5 billion investment, propelling its autonomous driving ambitions. Spotify launches Greenroom, a competitor in the live audio space. Meanwhile, a Windows 11 leak reveals a fresh design overhaul, including a centered taskbar and streamlined start menu. On a different note, Apple faces challenges in its healthcare aspirations, struggling to innovate beyond its core products.
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Lina Khan's FTC Appointment
- Lina Khan, a prominent antitrust theorist, has been appointed FTC Chair.
- This signals a shift towards regulating market distortion by large tech companies.
Waymo's Funding Boost
- Waymo's recent $2.5B funding round demonstrates continued confidence in autonomous driving tech.
- This comes despite recent skepticism and executive departures.
Spotify Greenroom Launch
- Spotify launched Greenroom, a live audio app and Clubhouse rival.
- Users can host live rooms and turn them into podcasts, incentivized by a creator fund.