Tech Brew Ride Home Tue. 07/28 – Instagram Is Making TikTok-ers An Offer (They Hope) They Can’t Refuse
Jul 28, 2020
Explore the upcoming congressional showdown over Big Tech and its impact on companies. Discover Instagram’s clever strategy to attract TikTok creators with enticing offers. Uncover Qualcomm's revolutionary Quick Charge 5 technology that promises to power up phones in record time. Dive into the explosive growth of Roblox, boasting over 150 million users and lucrative opportunities for developers. Plus, meet the former Deadspin team launching a new media venture, highlighting the challenges and triumphs of their fresh start in digital media.
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Big Tech's Market Power
- Big tech companies' immense size gives them undue influence.
- Even small actions by these giants can significantly impact the market.
Instagram Luring TikTok Creators
- Instagram is offering lucrative deals, some worth hundreds of thousands of dollars, to TikTok creators.
- This is to entice creators to switch to Instagram's upcoming TikTok competitor, Reels.
Qualcomm's Fast Charging Tech
- Qualcomm's Quick Charge 5 can charge phones to 50% in 5 minutes and 100% in 15 minutes.
- This wired charging tech will be available in new phones within the next few months.