Tech Brew Ride Home Wed. 09/15 – Charging A Smartphone In 17 Minutes?
Sep 15, 2021
Xiaomi's new flagship phone can charge in a lightning-fast 17 minutes, putting pressure on Apple's battery technology. Meanwhile, Apple faces scrutiny as its chip performance stagnates and staffing challenges emerge. The SEC has charged App Annie with securities fraud, highlighting the risks of misinformation in app data. In brighter news, Canva's valuation has soared, with its founders pledging to donate a third of their wealth. Plus, Microsoft is embracing a passwordless future, signaling a shift in tech security standards.
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Xiaomi's Fast Charging
- Xiaomi's 11T Pro boasts 120W fast charging, achieving a full charge in 17 minutes.
- This outpaces Apple's battery advancements, highlighting a competitive edge for Xiaomi.
Apple's Stagnant CPU Gains
- Apple's A15 chip shows no CPU gains, likely due to engineer departures to Nuvia and Rivos.
- This stagnation raises concerns about Apple's sustained performance leadership.
Solana's Network Outage
- Solana experienced a 17-hour outage due to transaction overload from bots during an IDO.
- This incident questions Solana's scalability and decentralization compared to Ethereum.