Tech Brew Ride Home Tue. 08/25 – Fitbit’s Sense Smartwatch and Versa 3
Aug 25, 2020
New wearable tech is on the rise with Fitbit's Sense and Versa 3 smartwatches, now featuring Google Assistant. Excitement brews over a rumored upgraded Nintendo Switch, potentially giving competition to PlayStation and Xbox. Legal battles heat up as a judge takes a stand on Epic Games' conflict with Apple, protecting Unreal Engine while Fortnite's future hangs in the balance. Meanwhile, semiconductor innovation is fast-tracking with TSMC's 3nm process, and the SPAC trend reshapes how companies go public, offering a fresh path for investment.
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New Fitbit Wearables
- Fitbit unveiled new wearables, including the Sense, Versa 3, and Inspire 2.
- Pre-orders are open, shipping in late September.
Wearables for Disease Detection
- Fitbit suggests wearables could help detect infectious diseases early.
- Their study found an algorithm could detect almost 50% of COVID-19 cases a day before symptoms.
Nintendo Switch Upgrade
- Nintendo plans a Switch upgrade in 2021 with possible 4K graphics and more power.
- The upgrade aims to compete with PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X.