Tech Brew Ride Home Tue. 03/17 - Microsoft Wants To Own The Dev Stack
Mar 17, 2020
Microsoft makes waves with GitHub's acquisition of npm, enhancing its reach in the developer world. Apple confirms the anticipated iPhone 9, powered by the formidable A13 chip. Meanwhile, Amazon ramps up hiring to meet increasing demand during the pandemic, as Uber halts pooled rides for safety. The crisis also ignites a shift in media consumption, with Universal adapting to digital releases amid theater closures. Innovative COVID-19 tracking methods raise ethical questions about privacy in response to the ongoing crisis.
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Microsoft Owns the Dev Stack
- Microsoft's acquisition of GitHub and NPM strengthens its hold on the developer ecosystem.
- This includes Visual Studio Code, open-source projects, and JavaScript development through NPM and Typescript.
iPhone 9's Powerful Chip
- The iPhone 9 and 9 Plus will use the A13 Bionic chip, matching the iPhone 11's processing power.
- These models will retain Touch ID and gain background NFC tag scanning.
Amazon's COVID-19 Response
- Amazon is hiring 100,000 workers and increasing wages to meet COVID-19 demand.
- They are prioritizing essential goods and temporarily suspending the Fulfillment by Amazon program.