Tech Brew Ride Home Wed 10/07 – The House Antitrust Report
Oct 7, 2020
The House has unveiled a significant antitrust report accusing major tech giants of monopolistic practices. Facebook is taking a hard stance by banning QAnon across its platforms. Exciting news in tech includes the launch of DDR5 chips that promise faster performance. Meanwhile, Shogun has raised substantial funds to aid brands in competing with Amazon. And there's a buzz around a new VR treadmill that could redefine home workouts and bring us closer to a Star Trek-style holodeck!
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House Antitrust Report Findings
- The House Antitrust Report concludes that Apple, Amazon, Facebook, and Google hold "monopoly power".
- It recommends changes like breaking up businesses and preventing them from preferencing their own services.
Facebook Bans QAnon
- Facebook has banned QAnon across its platforms, classifying it as a "militarized social movement."
- This ban targets QAnon groups and pages, impacting major accounts with large followings.
DDR5 Chips Arrive
- SK Hynix launched the world's first DDR5 DRAM chips with faster data transfer rates and lower voltage.
- Initially aimed at big data and AI, these chips are expected to be supported by Intel and AMD platforms in the future.