Tech Brew Ride Home Fri. 06/16 – Google Does it Again
Jun 16, 2023
Google shakes things up again by selling its domain service to Squarespace, sparking discussions about the tech giant's trend of winding down services. Meanwhile, Reddit faces tensions between its unpaid moderators and corporate interests, as protests continue and the CEO makes bold claims on community governance. AI's role in the media comes under fire, with discussions about fair compensation for content. Plus, there's buzz around a potential Bitcoin ETF, leaving crypto enthusiasts on the edge of their seats!
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Google Domains Sale
- Google is selling its Google Domains assets to Squarespace for $180 million.
- Ironically, the KilledByGoogle.com domain, which tracks Google's discontinued products, was registered through Google Domains.
Reddit Protest Update
- While 80% of Reddit's top subreddits are open, over 5,000 remain limited.
- Reddit's CEO states the platform may remove protesting moderators, despite claiming it's not about the protest.
Reddit CEO's Perspective
- Reddit CEO Steve Huffman likens long-term moderators to "landed gentry", not democratically elected.
- Huffman advocates for more democracy, suggesting current protests aren't representative of communities.