Tech Brew Ride Home 06/01 – Meta Front-Runs The Quest 3
Jun 1, 2023
Zuck tries to outpace Apple’s headset announcement with the Meta Quest 3 launch. Amazon faces hefty fines over privacy issues while Apple tests powerful new Macs featuring M2 chips. Microsoft grapples with game development woes, specifically with Redfall. The podcast dives into the impact of AI on banking, showing how institutions adapt to improve efficiency. Plus, the booming App Store makes a staggering $1.1 trillion, highlighting stark revenue differences among developers—all while concerns about cryptocurrency control loom.
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Zuckerberg Teases Quest 3
- Mark Zuckerberg teased the Meta Quest 3, a $499 XR headset.
- This announcement aimed to preempt Apple's upcoming headset reveal.
Amazon's Privacy Fines
- Amazon will pay $25 million for allegedly violating children's privacy with Alexa.
- They also face fines for Ring's employee access to customer videos.
New Macs in Testing
- Apple tests new high-end Macs with M2 Max and the unannounced M2 Ultra chips.
- The M2 Ultra boasts up to 192GB of RAM and impressive graphics capabilities.