Tech Brew Ride Home Thu. 10/10 - Apple Removed the App Again...
Oct 10, 2019
Apple's fraught relationship with a Hong Kong app highlights ongoing censorship debates and political pressure. Waymo is preparing to invite real passengers into their driverless cars, marking a significant leap in autonomous technology. Grammarly celebrates its unicorn status after a substantial funding round, while the closure of the Splinter website sends ripples through digital media. Additionally, California faces power outages linked to PG&E, but tech giants in the Bay Area are managing to keep the lights on.
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Apple Removes HKMap.live Again
- Apple removed HKMap.live from its App Store after briefly reinstating it following criticism.
- This followed Chinese government criticism, citing the app's use in targeting police.
Boycott Blizzard
- Mark Kern advises Blizzard to reverse their decision on Blitzchung HS.
- He's boycotting their games due to their actions.
China's Influence on Gaming
- Chinese government subsidies give their gaming companies an unfair advantage, influencing US media.
- This allows them to censor games and movies, impacting American values.