Tech Brew Ride Home Mon. 04/01 - Gmail Was the ONLY Good April Fools' Joke
Apr 1, 2019
Gmail marks its 15th anniversary with exciting features like email scheduling and Smart Compose enhancements. Lyft's IPO dynamics reveal the stakes for major investors and stock performance. Mark Zuckerberg calls for regulation on social media platforms, pushing for transparency in algorithms. In food tech, Burger King introduces the meatless Impossible Whopper, catering to growing plant-based appetites. Plus, insights into Fortnite's evolution beyond gaming and reflections on recent crises highlight the complex landscape of today's tech industry.
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Gmail's Generous Launch
- Gmail's initial launch with 1GB of storage was monumental.
- It felt like an April Fool's joke due to its generosity compared to competitors.
Schedule Emails Strategically
- Use Gmail's new email scheduling feature to send emails at optimal times.
- This helps manage digital wellbeing and target recipients' business hours.
Facebook's Transparency Boost
- Facebook's "Why Am I Seeing This Post?" feature increases newsfeed transparency.
- It gives users more control over content by explaining algorithmic decisions.