Tech Brew Ride Home Mon. 09/09 - Apple Hides Its Own Apps (Sorta)
Sep 9, 2019
The resignation of the MIT Media Lab director raises ethical questions in tech and academia. Apple’s algorithm changes in the App Store impact third-party apps, prompting concerns among developers. A review of the Google Nest Hub Max reveals impressive features but some drawbacks. Meanwhile, DriveTime's innovative audio games aim to make driving more engaging. There's also a look at the potential rise of state attorneys general as new challengers to big tech.
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MIT Media Lab Director Resigns
- MIT Media Lab director Joichi Ito resigned after Ronan Farrow's exposé.
- The New Yorker piece revealed Ito hid financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's fundraising role.
Apple Adjusts App Store Algorithm
- Apple tweaked its App Store algorithm after antitrust scrutiny.
- It now features fewer Apple apps in search results, potentially benefiting smaller developers.
Beware State Attorneys General
- Big tech companies should be wary of state attorneys general.
- States banding together can force significant industry changes, like with big tobacco and mortgage lending.