Tech Brew Ride Home Tue. 05/12 - Quibbling With Quibi
May 12, 2020
Could Uber be set to acquire Grubhub? Twitter ramps up efforts against misinformation with new labels. Apple is gearing up to launch its innovative AirPods Studio that promises serious audio upgrades. Meanwhile, the decline of Quibi raises eyebrows, as misguided assumptions about viewer habits during the pandemic come to light. Plus, exciting developments in music production technology and the rise of e-commerce platforms like Shopify are reshaping the industry landscape.
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Uber and Grubhub Merger
- Uber's potential acquisition of Grubhub highlights the need for consolidation in the on-demand delivery market.
- This move could impact the competitive landscape with DoorDash.
Twitter's New Labels
- Twitter is implementing labels and warnings on misleading COVID-19 tweets, similar to Facebook and YouTube.
- This move has been met with mixed reactions, some praising it as a step forward, others criticizing its belated arrival.
Quibi's Misguided Strategy
- Jeffrey Katzenberg blames the pandemic for Quibi's struggles, despite increased media consumption during this period.
- He claims the platform's short-form content was designed for "in-between" moments, not extended periods at home.