Tech Brew Ride Home Tue. 08/13 - Automattic & Tumblr & Snap & Spectacles 3
Aug 13, 2019
Automattic's purchase of Tumblr signals a new chapter as it grapples with monetization and content policies. Snap unveils its latest Spectacles, merging AR with everyday life. A new gaming startup challenges the boundaries of community engagement and immersive experiences. Meanwhile, DSLR cameras are revealed as enticing targets for ransomware attacks. Finally, the rise of twinfluencers showcases a new collaborative trend taking the internet by storm!
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Tumblr's Downfall
- Automatic buys Tumblr from Verizon for a fraction of its original price.
- Yahoo initially bought it for $1.1 billion, but Automatic paid less than $10 million.
Tumblr's Monetization Challenge
- Tumblr's challenge has always been monetization, despite its unique community and influence.
- Founder Matt Mullenweg wants to keep the adult content ban.
Spectacles 3 Launch
- Snap releases Spectacles 3, featuring two cameras for 3D effects and a steel frame.
- Priced at $380, it's twice the cost of Spectacles 2.