Tech Brew Ride Home Wed. 06/12 - The DOJ is Telegraphing its Possible Punches to Silicon Valley
Jun 12, 2019
Mary Meeker's latest insights reveal crucial trends in internet usage and digital media. Epic Games' acquisition of Houseparty highlights the merging of social networks and gaming. Uber is launching drone food deliveries, signaling innovative shifts in logistics. Antitrust discussions are heating up, with the DOJ signaling action against big tech firms like Google and Apple. Meanwhile, Snapchat's new filters have dramatically boosted app downloads, showcasing the evolving landscape of social media engagement.
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Internet Trends
- Internet usage continues to grow, with 51% of the world population online.
- Americans spend 6.3 hours daily with digital media, and image-based communication is increasing.
Epic Games & Houseparty
- Epic Games acquired Houseparty to enhance Fortnite's social aspect and create more shared experiences.
- The acquisition aims to provide a safer social space for younger users.
Apple and Intel
- After the Qualcomm settlement, Apple might be eyeing Intel's German modem operations.
- Apple seems to be taking steps to control the critical component of its iPhones.