Tech Brew Ride Home Mon. 10/07 - macOS Catalina is Here!
Oct 7, 2019
Amazon launches a Kindle Kids Edition, making reading more fun for young ones. Meanwhile, Sonos introduces a subscription service for its speakers, shaking up audio ownership. Instagram causes a stir by removing the following activity tab, leaving users curious. Big changes are underway with macOS Catalina, featuring exciting new apps and functionalities. Plus, PayPal pulls out of the Libra cryptocurrency project, raising eyebrows in the digital finance world. Investors are buzzing about the potential of quantum computing as funding flows into startups.
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Kindle Kids Edition
- Amazon released a Kindle Kids Edition with kid-friendly features like achievement badges and a vocabulary builder.
- It includes a year of FreeTime Unlimited, a subscription service for books, movies, and more.
Sonos Flex
- Sonos launched a subscription service, Sonos Flex, allowing users to rent speakers monthly.
- This move reflects the growing trend of hardware as a service.
Instagram Removes Following Tab
- Instagram removed its Following tab due to low usage and potential for unwelcome surprises.
- This removal aims to improve user experience and reduce passive social media stalking.