Tech Brew Ride Home Wed. 03/24 – Buying Teslas With Bitcoin Is More Bullish For Whom?
Mar 24, 2021
Tesla now accepts Bitcoin for car purchases, igniting discussions on its environmental impact. Slack's new DM feature allows messaging across organizations. Intel is investing heavily in chip manufacturing, while Robinhood prepares for an IPO. Qualcomm is entering the gaming market with a new device, competing with Nintendo. Medium's approach to journalists raises eyebrows, and Verizon is rebranding its media strategy under Yahoo+. Finally, Prince Harry takes on the unconventional role of Chief Impact Officer at BetterUp, sparking humorous social media reactions.
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Tesla Accepts Bitcoin
- Tesla now accepts Bitcoin as payment for vehicles in the US, expanding globally later this year.
- This move raises questions about environmental impact given Bitcoin's energy consumption.
Slack Expands Messaging
- Slack introduces Connect DMs, allowing users to direct message anyone with a Slack account regardless of organization.
- This transforms Slack into a universal messaging app, competing with both enterprise and consumer platforms.
Intel's Foundry Strategy
- Intel announces a $20 billion investment in Arizona chip fabs, aiming to produce chips for external clients, adopting a strategy advocated by Ben Thompson.
- This "IDM 2.0" strategy includes internal manufacturing, use of external foundries, and a standalone foundry services business.