Tech Brew Ride Home Mon. 06/27 - Après Mai, Le Apple Déluge?
Jun 27, 2022
Is a tidal wave of new Apple products on the horizon? Explore why the M2 MacBook Pros might have slower SSD speeds. Discover how mobile plans from AT&T and Verizon are set to increase, squeezing consumer budgets. Venture capital funding is slipping to its lowest since 2020. Concerns about Tether grow as hedge funds bet against it amid crypto turmoil. Plus, dive into the complexities of DAOs and the surprising concentration of power within them. Tech trends are shaking things up!
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Apple's Ambitious Product Roadmap
- Apple is entering an ambitious product phase, with numerous releases planned.
- New products include iPhone 14 models, Apple Watches, Macs, a mixed reality headset, iPads, AirPods, a HomePod, and an upgraded Apple TV.
MacBook Pro SSD Speed
- The new 13-inch MacBook Pro with 256GB storage has slower SSD speeds than the previous M1 model due to using a single NAND chip.
- Consider purchasing the 512GB model or waiting for the new MacBook Air if faster SSD speeds are critical.
Mobile Plan Price Hikes
- AT&T and Verizon increased prices on older mobile phone plans, while T-Mobile mostly kept rates stable.
- T-Mobile is using this as a marketing opportunity, highlighting its lower-cost image.