Tech Brew Ride Home Fri. 10/18 - Zuckerberg Says Free Speech Is Good! (Facebook, Also Good!)
Oct 18, 2019
Mark Zuckerberg champions Facebook's free speech stance while facing criticism over political censorship. iPhone users rejoice with unlimited Google Photos uploads, leaving Pixel 4 owners in the dust. Anticipation builds for Photoshop's iPad version, but early users are frustrated by its limitations. Meanwhile, the Vatican unveils a tech-savvy wearable rosary for modern prayer. The podcast also navigates the evolving landscape of social media and innovative tech strategies in faith and gaming.
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Zuckerberg's Free Speech Defense
- Mark Zuckerberg defended Facebook's free speech policies in a recent speech, invoking historical figures like Frederick Douglass and MLK.
- Many observed that the live stream's comment section seemed overwhelmingly positive, raising questions about algorithmic manipulation.
Pixel 4 Photo Storage Change
- Pixel 4 owners will no longer enjoy free unlimited full-resolution photo uploads to Google Photos, a perk of previous Pixel phones.
- Surprisingly, iPhone users might retain this benefit due to the HEIC photo format being larger when compressed by Google.
Photoshop for iPad's Missing Features
- Beta testers of Photoshop for iPad are disappointed by missing features like filters, the pen tool, and vector drawing capabilities.
- Adobe's Scott Belsky says the initial iPad release prioritizes customer needs, and more features will be added later.