Tech Brew Ride Home Tue. 03/09 – An FTC Commissioner To Make Silicon Valley Cower?
Mar 9, 2021
Will a new FTC commissioner shake up Silicon Valley's power dynamics? The potential nomination could lead to stricter antitrust regulations and challenge tech giants like Amazon and Google. Plus, ongoing cybersecurity threats related to the SolarWinds hack raise alarms. Meanwhile, Microsoft is gearing up to unleash new Surface devices while YouTubers are stepping up and building their own platforms to reclaim independence in the creator economy. Stay tuned for insights on how these shifts might redefine tech and content creation.
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Biden's Big Tech Stance
- President Biden's potential FTC commissioner appointments signal a shift in policy towards Big Tech.
- This suggests a move away from the Obama era's laissez-faire approach and towards more aggressive antitrust enforcement.
SolarWinds Exploitation
- A second threat actor, potentially based in China, is exploiting the same SolarWinds vulnerabilities as the initial Russian attackers.
- This highlights the ongoing risk and the need for continued vigilance in cybersecurity.
Surface Laptop 4 Specs
- Microsoft's Surface Laptop 4 will reportedly offer both AMD and Intel chip options, much like the Surface Book 3.
- Other than the processors, few changes are expected between the Laptop 3 and 4.