Tech Brew Ride Home Thu. 07/23 – Corning Introduces A New Gorilla Glass: Victus!
Jul 23, 2020
Corning unveils Gorilla Glass Victus, boasting enhanced durability that can handle six-foot drops and resist scratches. HBO Max hits over 4 million subscribers, while Plex launches a live TV service with 80 channels for free. Nvidia explores acquiring ARM, raising stakes in the tech market. Twitter faces security challenges with hackers accessing DMs. Moreover, a worrying trend emerges as Instacart's personal data is found for sale online, highlighting ongoing concerns over digital privacy.
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Victus: Tougher and More Scratch-Resistant
- Corning's Gorilla Glass Victus is its toughest yet, boasting a 6-foot drop resistance.
- It also has double the scratch resistance of Gorilla Glass 6, addressing a longstanding weakness.
Plex Expands into Live TV
- Plex now offers 80+ free live TV channels alongside its existing media server features.
- Users can personalize their viewing guide, but recording shows isn't currently supported.
Ad-Supported Streaming Gains Momentum
- Ad-supported free streaming is gaining traction, with Plex seeing "interesting" revenue growth.
- This growth enables further investment in licensing and marketing of ad-supported content.