The Vergecast Microsoft’s Edge Chromium launches, NBC reveals Peacock details, and our CES takeaways
Jan 17, 2020
This podcast dives into the latest from CES, highlighting innovative TV technologies and the buzz around Microsoft’s new Edge Chromium browser. It explores the intriguing resurgence of browser competition and the implications of user privacy and ad tracking. The conversation also touches on the evolving capabilities of home robots like Roomba and NBC's Peacock streaming service as it enters a competitive market. With a humorous tone, they critique new headphone technologies and discuss the nostalgic factors influencing today's streaming choices.
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The New Browser Battlefield
- Browser competition now focuses on data services, privacy, and ecosystem lock-in, not just features.
- Consumers often default to their platform's browser, limiting real choice.
The Future of Tracking
- Google follows Apple and Mozilla in planning to end third-party cookie support.
- This raises complex questions about future tracking technologies, APIs, and open web standards.
Tracking's Double-Edged Sword
- Online advertising relies heavily on complex tracking and auctions based on user data.
- Tracking has enabled new markets and businesses but has also caused significant privacy problems.