Tech Brew Ride Home Mon. 02/10 - The Race To Make The Cloud Redundant (For AI)
Feb 10, 2020
Discover the explosive link between Chinese hackers and the Equifax breach. As major brands withdraw from Mobile World Congress, will the event remain relevant? Unearth the mixed reviews on the nostalgic Motorola Razr, where style clashes with practicality. Dive into Netflix's hefty Oscar campaign and the risky sale of the domain corp.com, threatening corporate security. Lastly, explore ARM's game-changing AI chips that might let IoT devices operate without cloud reliance, revolutionizing the tech landscape.
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Equifax Hack & China
- The DOJ accused four Chinese PLA officers of hacking Equifax in 2017, compromising data of 150M+ Americans.
- This data theft aims to bolster China's intelligence operations and AI tool development, as stated by Attorney General Barr.
MWC & Coronavirus
- MWC implemented strict safeguards like temperature checks and a no-handshake policy due to coronavirus concerns.
- Major exhibitors like ZTE, LG, NVIDIA, Ericsson, Sony, and Amazon withdrew, questioning the event's viability.
Motorola Razr Reviews
- Motorola Razr reviews are mixed; CNET praises the nostalgic design but notes average battery and camera.
- Input Magazine criticizes the high price, mediocre performance, and questions the folding functionality's value.