Tech Brew Ride Home Mon. 12/02 - When An E-Sports Team IPO's
Dec 2, 2019
Exciting leaks about the Samsung Galaxy S11 reveal cutting-edge features, while T-Mobile gears up for its 5G launch. Potential variations in 2020 iPhone models add intrigue. Black Friday and Cyber Monday set records with $7.4 billion in online sales, raising concerns over smart TV security. Amazon rolls out innovative tools like Transcribe Medical and Deep Composer for AI-driven music. Finally, Astralis makes headlines as the first e-sports team to file for an IPO, sparking interest in the booming e-sports industry.
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T-Mobile 5G Launch
- T-Mobile launched its nationwide 5G network using 600MHz spectrum, covering 200 million people.
- This low-band 5G offers wider coverage but slower speeds compared to millimeter wave 5G.
iPhone 5G Tiering
- In 2020, different iPhone models might have different 5G capabilities.
- "Pro" models may support millimeter wave, offering higher speeds, while other models will use slower sub-6GHz 5G.
EU Data Investigation
- The EU is investigating Google and Facebook's data practices, focusing on how they collect, process, and monetize user data for advertising.
- This investigation is part of broader scrutiny into the tech giants' market power and data handling.