Tech Brew Ride Home Thu. 02/13 - Modular Apple Watches and Quantum Internets?
Feb 13, 2020
The US is charging Huawei with racketeering, stirring up the tech world. Apple might be transforming the future of its watches with modular designs for easy upgrades. Uber is testing a new way to book rides with a phone call, perfect for those without smartphones. Robotics is booming with innovative funding, and space tech is about to get a major upgrade with next-gen satellite broadband. Meanwhile, quantum entanglement is edging us closer to a secure internet, promising exciting developments in digital communication.
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Huawei Charged with Racketeering
- The U.S. Department of Justice charged Huawei with racketeering, alleging IP theft from U.S. companies.
- Huawei allegedly used confidential agreements and a bonus program to incentivize employees to steal intellectual property.
Essential Products Shuts Down
- Essential Products, founded by Android's creator Andy Rubin, ceased operations due to the inability to deliver its new handset to customers.
- The company's shutdown highlights the difficulties faced by hardware startups, especially regarding capital and inventory management.
Modular Apple Watch Patent
- A newly discovered Apple patent suggests a modular Apple Watch design for future upgrades and new sensors.
- Modules would attach to the back, preserving water resistance and potentially allowing for upgrades without full watch replacements.