Tech Brew Ride Home Tue. 11/12 - Google Wants Your Medical Records
Nov 12, 2019
Google's controversial Project Nightingale gathers personal health records of millions, raising ethical concerns. Instagram launches Reels to compete with TikTok, and Facebook Pay debuts for seamless in-app transactions. New updates in the Facebook app give users more control over notifications. Whoop secures funding to enhance wearable health tech for athletes. Meanwhile, Disney Plus kicks off with connectivity hiccups and a playful error message, exciting viewers with new shows and content.
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Google's Secret Health Data Grab
- Google partnered with Ascension to analyze the personal health data of millions without informing patients or doctors.
- This raises privacy concerns despite apparent compliance with federal health law.
Instagram Reels: Cloning TikTok
- Instagram launched "Reels," a TikTok competitor, in Brazil.
- This signifies a shift in tech innovation, with American companies now cloning Chinese apps.
Facebook Pay: Another Payment System?
- Facebook Pay will work across Facebook, Messenger, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
- It will compete with Apple Pay and Venmo, despite Facebook's focus on Libra.