Tech Brew Ride Home Tue 10/12 – Twitter Lets Your Do Your Own Shadow Banning
Oct 12, 2021
Twitter introduces a feature allowing users to discreetly remove followers, aiming to combat harassment. Magic Leap secures $500 million to pivot towards enterprise AR solutions. Canva enters the video editing arena with user-friendly tools. Meanwhile, 1Password unveils a secure way to share passwords. Microsoft and Nvidia team up to develop an enormous AI language model. Lastly, a former Pentagon chief raises alarms about China's rapid advancements in AI, urging the U.S. to address its tech shortcomings for national security.
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Removing Followers on Twitter
- Twitter users can now remove followers without blocking them, reducing potential harassment.
- This prevents retaliation while avoiding notification to the removed follower.
Magic Leap's Comeback
- Magic Leap, despite initial hype and struggles, has secured new funding and plans a 2nd-gen AR headset.
- The company's valuation, while lower than its peak, signals a potential comeback after near shutdown.
Canva Video Editing
- Canva has introduced free video editing tools, expanding its suite of design resources.
- The scene-focused interface and multiplayer editing features simplify video creation.