Tech Brew Ride Home Wed. 11/30 – Am I On Your Spotify Wrapped This Year?
Nov 30, 2022
The Covid lockdown at the massive Foxconn factory has ended, signaling a shift for Apple's production. The smartwatch market is unexpectedly booming, especially in India. Meanwhile, the Kindle Scribe disappoints in performance. Exciting advancements in smartphone durability come with Gorilla Glass Victus 2. Lastly, Sony's innovative motion capture system aims to elevate experiences in the Metaverse, showcasing the future of digital avatars.
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Foxconn Lockdown Lifted
- The COVID-19 lockdown in Zhengzhou, home to Foxconn's iPhone plant, has been lifted after resident protests.
- The disruptions may have cost Apple around a billion dollars a week, and Q4 iPhone shipments are expected to be lower than estimated.
Wearables Market Growth
- Despite a global recession, the wearables market, especially smartwatches, is experiencing significant growth.
- Basic smartwatches with lighter operating systems and affordable prices are driving this expansion, particularly in India.
Kindle Scribe Disappoints
- Brian McCullough canceled his Kindle Scribe pre-order after negative reviews highlighted lackluster note-taking and outdated syncing.
- Reviewers found the Scribe's writing experience inferior to competitors like the Remarkable 2, with noticeable lag and limited syncing capabilities.