Tech Brew Ride Home Tue. 12/22 – Why I Think The Apple Car Is For Real
Dec 22, 2020
Exciting news about Apple's rumored car entering the market by 2024 suggests groundbreaking battery technology is on the horizon. Antitrust battles heat up as Facebook and Google allegedly conspired against competition. The cryptocurrency world faces challenges with Ripple's SEC lawsuit, while the Biden administration is expected to impact the sector positively. Meanwhile, the rise of fast fashion brand Ivy Rose raises eyebrows due to its questionable marketing tactics.
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Apple Car's Potential
- Brian McCullough believes Apple making a car makes sense, combining the two largest consumer markets: smartphones and automobiles.
- This move could potentially allow Apple to dominate both markets by leveraging its strengths in hardware, software, and design.
Ripple Sued by SEC
- Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse revealed the SEC is suing Ripple over allegedly selling unlicensed securities.
- Garlinghouse criticized the SEC's timing and called it an attack on the crypto industry.
Google and Facebook's Jedi Blue
- A draft lawsuit reveals Google's codename "Jedi Blue" for its ad pact with Facebook.
- Sheryl Sandberg signed the deal, calling it "a big deal strategically."