Tech Brew Ride Home Mon. 04/03 – Schrödinger’s Blue Check
Apr 3, 2023
Twitter's blue check saga takes center stage, revealing a confusing landscape where some legacy verified users still keep their marks. Serious security concerns emerge over the Pinduoduo app, with allegations of malware affecting Android devices. Paris makes headlines by voting to ban shared e-scooters, highlighting a city’s struggle with safety and convenience. Meanwhile, GM makes waves by cutting off access to popular smartphone integrations in future EVs, raising questions about consumer choices in the automotive tech world.
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Twitter Blue Check Chaos
- Twitter's blue checkmark verification rollout was chaotic and inconsistent.
- Some legacy accounts retained checks, while others like the New York Times lost theirs after refusing to pay.
Pinduoduo Spyware
- Pinduoduo, a popular Chinese shopping app, was found to have spyware targeting Android users.
- The spyware exploited system vulnerabilities, primarily affecting users in rural areas.
Paris E-Scooter Ban
- Parisians voted overwhelmingly to ban shared e-scooters in a city referendum.
- Low voter turnout raises questions about the result's representativeness.