Tech Brew Ride Home Tue. 06/02 – Everything is Postponed
Jun 2, 2020
Facebook introduces a feature to tidy up those dusty old posts. AT&T’s new data cap policy favors HBO Max, but leaves Netflix and Disney Plus in the lurch. Twitter steps up by purging accounts that spread hate and misinformation. Major tech events from Sony and others get postponed, showing support for social movements. On the innovation front, sleep tools hit Android, while Apple rolls out important security updates. Plus, Samsung unveils a rotating TV that’s turning heads!
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Managing Your Facebook History
- Facebook introduced "Manage Activity" to easily delete or archive old posts.
- This helps curate your online presence to reflect who you are today.
AT&T's Zero-Rating of HBO Max
- AT&T exempts HBO Max from data caps while competitors like Netflix and Disney+ aren't exempt.
- This zero-rating practice gives AT&T's streaming services an unfair advantage, violating net neutrality principles.
Twitter Suspends Fake Antifa Account
- Twitter suspended a white nationalist group posing as Antifa and promoting violence.
- This highlights the platform's ongoing struggle with misinformation and manipulation.