Tech Brew Ride Home Wed. 06/24 – Oculus Go and Olympus (and Force Touch?) Go Bye Bye
Jun 24, 2020
Brazil has halted WhatsApp payments, raising eyebrows in digital finance. Meanwhile, Facebook faces mounting pressure from advertisers amidst a boycott over hate speech. Oculus is bidding farewell to the Oculus Go, while Olympus exits the camera business after 80 years of innovation. Apple’s latest watchOS removes Force Touch, shifting its design approach. To top it off, ethical concerns grow as wrongful arrests linked to facial recognition technology emerge, prompting a debate on bias in AI.
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WhatsApp Payments Blocked in Brazil
- Brazil's central bank halted WhatsApp payments to assess risks and regulations. This setback highlights the challenge of relying on incumbents for disruptive tech.
Facebook Ad Boycott
- Advertisers are boycotting Facebook to protest its handling of hate speech. This boycott, though symbolic, demonstrates the potential consequences for Facebook's decisions.
Oculus Go Discontinued
- Facebook discontinued Oculus Go to focus on 6DOF VR headsets like Quest and Rift. This reflects the shift in VR towards more immersive experiences.