Tech Brew Ride Home Wed. 10/30 - HBO Max Deets
Oct 30, 2019
WhatsApp is taking a stand against the NSO Group for exploiting security flaws. Meanwhile, HBO Max is gearing up to compete with Netflix by offering iconic shows like Friends and Game of Thrones for a competitive price. Uber is clashing with Los Angeles over privacy issues regarding scooter location data. In a surprising twist, an activist is pushing the boundaries of Facebook’s political advertising policy. And did you hear about Mario Kart Tour? It launched with an impressive 123.9 million downloads in just a month!
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WhatsApp vs. NSO Group
- WhatsApp sued NSO Group for exploiting a vulnerability in their app.
- This allowed attackers to install spyware on phones by simply calling the target.
HBO Max Launch Details
- HBO Max will launch in May for $15/month, the same price as current HBO.
- Existing HBO subscribers may get it free, but deals with distributors are pending.
Apple Adopts Qualcomm 5G
- Apple will use Qualcomm's X55 5G modem in all 2020 iPhones.
- This offers theoretical speeds up to 7 Gbps download and 3 Gbps upload.