Tech Brew Ride Home Fri. 06/21 - Google Abandons Tablets
Jun 21, 2019
Google officially steps away from the tablet market, focusing on laptops and smartphones instead. A recall of MacBook Pros is in the spotlight due to battery safety concerns. A new startup is aiming to transform the legal field by eliminating the billable hour. The world welcomes its first all-electric plane, showcasing innovation in aviation. Plus, fascinating stories on the emotional journey of social robots and ethical dilemmas in tech involving animals and identity theft.
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Google Exits Tablet Market
- Google abandons its tablet business to focus on laptops and smartphones.
- This raises questions about the future of tablets as a computing platform.
MacBook Pro Recall
- Check your 15-inch MacBook Pro's serial number for a potential battery recall.
- Affected models were sold between September 2015 and February 2017.
AT&T's Network Speed
- AT&T surpasses Verizon as the fastest mobile network in the US, according to PC Magazine's tests.
- This improvement is attributed to enhancements in 4G infrastructure and smartphone modems.