Tech Brew Ride Home Thu. 04/04 - Amazon Joins The Internet Space Race
Apr 4, 2019
Recent revelations expose 540 million Facebook user records, raising privacy concerns. Apple is struggling with a 5G modem for future iPhones while cutting HomePod prices to compete. Amazon makes headlines by joining the satellite internet race with Project Kuiper, aiming to connect underserved areas. MIT severs ties with Huawei amid federal probes, and the recovery of lost MySpace music highlights the internet's archival efforts. Meanwhile, AI ethics boards are facing challenges, and a Swiss startup claims to have developed an electric vehicle battery with a remarkable 600-mile range.
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Facebook Data Exposure
- Facebook user data was exposed on an AWS server by a third-party app.
- UpGuard found the data and notified Facebook, but it remained exposed.
Intel's 5G Modem Delay
- Intel's potential modem delays could impact the 2020 5G iPhone release.
- Apple is reportedly recruiting RF engineers, possibly due to losing confidence in Intel.
Apple and Qualcomm
- Apple could potentially return to Qualcomm for modem chips.
- However, ongoing legal disputes complicate this possibility.