Tech Brew Ride Home Wed. 11/13 - The AI That Can Predict When You'll Die
Nov 13, 2019
Apple unveils its new 16-inch MacBook Pro, boasting a much-improved keyboard and enhanced features. Meanwhile, Google ventures into banking, promising innovative financial solutions. The Brave browser launches from beta, rewarding users for their attention while prioritizing privacy. On a more chilling note, a new AI claims it can predict death risks, though even doctors are baffled by how it works. The podcast also touches on evolving pay models in delivery services and legal rulings affecting digital privacy.
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New 16-inch MacBook Pro
- Apple released a new 16-inch MacBook Pro with an improved keyboard and impressive specs.
- It replaces the 15-inch model and boasts a scissor-switch keyboard, up to 8TB of storage, and a larger battery.
Tech Giants Entering Finance
- Google plans to offer checking accounts, following similar moves by Apple, Amazon, and Facebook.
- These tech giants aim to gather valuable user data through financial services.
Brave Browser 1.0 Launch
- Brave browser launched version 1.0, focusing on privacy and blocking ads/trackers.
- It offers 'Brave Ads', paying users to view privacy-respecting notifications, not banners.