Tech Brew Ride Home Fri. 12/18 – Chinese Drone Maker DJI Blacklisted By The US
Dec 18, 2020
The U.S. has blacklisted DJI, sparking concerns over drone supply chains. Amazon introduces group video calling on Echo devices, while Twitter rolls out its voice feature, Spaces. Sony faces backlash for removing Cyberpunk 2077 from its store and offering refunds. Coinbase's upcoming IPO marks a pivotal moment for the crypto industry. Meanwhile, tech workers are migrating to unexpected cities, and the challenges of automated bots are affecting holiday shopping. Plus, there's a dive into the implications of the SolarWinds hack.
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Echo Group Calling
- Amazon launched group video and audio calling for Echo devices, supporting up to seven participants.
- Users can create groups via the Alexa app and initiate calls with voice commands.
Twitter Spaces Beta
- Twitter launched Spaces, its audio-based social networking feature, in beta on iOS.
- Hosts control the conversation, and new reaction emojis and transcriptions are included.
Cyberpunk 2077 Refund
- Cyberpunk 2077's bugginess led Sony to remove it from the PlayStation Store and offer refunds.
- The game's performance issues, especially on PS4, prompted this unprecedented move.