Tech Brew Ride Home Fri. 04/02 – Coinbase Going Public With A Confident Swagger
Apr 2, 2021
Coinbase is confidently going public, sharing its Q1 earnings ahead of schedule. Apple's tightening privacy measures are leading to app rejections. Tencent's gaming studio is reportedly the largest in the world, generating massive revenue. Discord introduces new features inspired by Clubhouse to enhance communication. Weekend longreads cover everything from vanishing NFTs to the future of VR and the semiconductor shortage's impact on technology development.
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Coinbase IPO Transparency
- Coinbase is going public and releasing Q1 results early, indicating confidence in strong numbers.
- This transparency aims to guide investors in valuing Coinbase shares.
App Store Privacy Crackdown
- Apple's App Store rejects apps using third-party SDKs for device fingerprinting.
- This move enforces upcoming iOS 14 privacy changes, impacting thousands of apps.
Apple's 'Flexgate' Lawsuit
- A judge ruled against Apple in the 'Flexgate' lawsuit over defective MacBook displays.
- Apple allegedly knew about the defect but continued selling the flawed MacBooks.