Tech Brew Ride Home Tue. 08/27 - Anthony Levandowski Arrested
Aug 27, 2019
A former Google engineer faces arrest for allegedly stealing trade secrets, sparking debates on intellectual property. Facebook's new app, Threads, aims to challenge Snapchat, while Yelp rolls out personalized search for tailored user experiences. The BBC is launching a voice assistant to compete with existing giants. In entertainment, Scorsese's 'The Irishman' is finally arriving in theaters and Netflix. Meanwhile, players of World of Warcraft Classic embrace the nostalgia and community spirit, standing in long lines to complete their quests.
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Levandowski Arrest
- Anthony Levandowski, formerly of Google and Uber, was arrested and charged with stealing trade secrets.
- He allegedly downloaded thousands of files related to self-driving car technology before leaving Google.
Facebook's Threads
- Facebook is testing Threads, an Instagram messaging app designed for close friends.
- It emphasizes automatic sharing of status, location, and other data, aiming to compete with Snapchat.
Threads and Location Data
- Threads might solve Facebook's location data access issues with stricter iOS and Android privacy controls.
- By framing it as a close friends app, users might be less concerned about constant data sharing.