Tech Brew Ride Home Mon. 10/04 – Facebook Whistleblower On 60 Minutes
Oct 4, 2021
A whistleblower reveals her identity, expressing concerns about Facebook's focus on profit over safety during a shocking interview. Apple is gearing up for exciting launches, with preorders for the Watch Series 7 beginning soon and new MacBook Pros on the horizon. Surprisingly, Apple dominates the gaming industry, despite not producing games itself. Additionally, YouTube is rolling out features to improve user experience, like a 'Continue watching' option, while Amazon introduces a streamlined gifting feature for Prime members.
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Facebook Whistleblower
- Frances Haugen, a former Facebook product manager, revealed herself as the whistleblower behind the Facebook Files.
- She claims Facebook prioritizes profits over user safety.
Facebook's Decline
- Facebook shows signs of decline, including user-hostile growth hacks and executive paranoia.
- They are desperately trying to attract young users to stave off irrelevance.
Apple Watch Series 7
- Pre-orders for the Apple Watch Series 7 begin October 8th, shipping on October 15th.
- The new watch features a larger display, dust resistance, and new case finishes.