Tech Brew Ride Home Mon. 05/15 – Media Day On The Podcast
May 15, 2023
Apple is revamping its Macs with speedy M3 chips while navigating shifts in the tech landscape. Vice Media’s bankruptcy raises questions about the future of digital media. Netflix is slashing $300 million from its original content budget, embracing ad-supported streaming to boost revenue. Telly’s wild concept of free TVs showcasing constant ads sparks debate. With evolving viewer preferences, will ad-supported models dominate the streaming wars? And how do these changes impact data privacy and user experiences?
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Apple M3 Chips
- Apple is testing M3 chips with improved performance and RAM.
- This could help revive Mac sales, which recently declined.
Meta and Apple Watch
- Meta is pulling its Messenger app from Apple Watch, prioritizing WhatsApp for Wear OS.
- This suggests Meta views Apple Watch as a less important platform.
Vice Media Bankruptcy
- Vice Media, once valued at billions, filed for bankruptcy and sold its assets at a steep discount.
- This highlights the changing media landscape and the struggles of digital media ventures.