Tech Brew Ride Home Wed. 08/28 - Apple Walks Back the Siri Thing
Aug 28, 2019
Apple has made significant changes to its Siri grading program, putting user privacy first. Peloton's financials are revealingly impressive as it prepares for its IPO. Fitbit's new Versa 2 smartwatch, now integrated with Alexa, aims to challenge Apple's dominance in health tech. Meanwhile, concerns rise over U.S. border officials denying entry based on individuals’ social media. Lastly, Google’s shutdown of another service sparks discussions about reliability and tech accountability.
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Apple's Siri Changes
- Apple has reversed its stance on Siri audio review, making it opt-in and bringing the process in-house.
- This change reflects Apple's acknowledgment of not meeting its privacy ideals and aims to rebuild user trust.
Peloton's Financial Picture
- Peloton, despite significant revenue growth and subscriber engagement, has reported substantial net losses.
- The company's high marketing spending and hardware-focused revenue model contribute to this.
Microsoft's Privacy Concerns
- Microsoft faces scrutiny from the Dutch Data Protection Agency and the EU privacy regulator over Windows 10 data collection practices.
- This follows previous findings of unlawful data collection in 2017, raising renewed privacy concerns under GDPR.