Tech Brew Ride Home Mon. 10/11 – Pixels To Go Big On Cameras?
Oct 11, 2021
Is Google set to reclaim the smartphone camera throne with the Pixel 6? Dive into the fascinating earnings disparities on Twitch, where the top 1% of gamers take home a lion's share. Discover how Chinese electric vehicle makers are hitting milestones at a rapid pace, outclassing Tesla. Marvel at Disney's streaming struggles, especially with ESPN's future in question. And don’t miss out on Netflix’s new merchandise strategy as they roll out 'Squid Game' gear at Walmart, tapping into fan culture like never before.
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Pixel 6 Camera Focus
- Google is going all-in on cameras for the new Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro.
- The Pixel 6 Pro features a bigger sensor, a telephoto lens, and a better selfie camera than the base model.
Twitch Streamer Earnings Inequality
- Leaked Twitch data shows the top 1% of streamers earned over half of all payouts in 2021.
- While Twitch payouts tripled during the pandemic, wealth is concentrated; most streamers earn very little.
Chinese EV Makers Outpacing Tesla
- Chinese Tesla competitors like XPeng and NIO reached the 100,000 vehicle production milestone faster than Tesla.
- BYD, backed by Warren Buffett, saw new energy vehicle sales triple in September 2021.