Tech Brew Ride Home Fri. 12/17 – Apple Really Is Going To Do The Whole Widget, Aren’t They?
Dec 17, 2021
Apple is set to make its gadget components in-house, raising eyebrows. Meanwhile, the U.S. government clamps down on investments in Chinese tech tied to military concerns. Tensions rise between gamers and the NFT community as backlash against NFT integration grows. The podcast also dives into emerging trends in mobile gaming and smart home tech. Lastly, it explores the strategic dynamics of chess competitions, where human intuition meets computer algorithms.
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Apple's Vertical Integration
- Apple is increasingly developing its own components, like wireless chips, potentially replacing suppliers like Broadcom and Skyworks.
- This vertical integration echoes Steve Jobs' vision of "making the whole widget."
Dual-Use Tech Concerns
- The Biden administration's investment ban on some Chinese tech companies reflects broader concerns.
- The U.S. aims to prevent funding of "dual-use" technologies with potential military applications against the U.S.
Meta's Metaverse Acquisitions
- Meta's acquisition of Within, a VR fitness app company, faces an FTC probe.
- This reflects regulators' increased awareness of metaverse implications and potential anti-competitive practices.