Tech Brew Ride Home Mon. 12/19 – Elon’s Voted Himself Off The Twitter Island?
Dec 19, 2022
Elon Musk faces a surprising vote on Twitter, raising questions about his leadership. Apple cancels its ambitious M2 chip plans while Google enhances Gmail security with client-side encryption. Meanwhile, Binance.US steps in to acquire Voyager's assets post-bankruptcy. Meta remains committed to the metaverse, pouring significant resources despite financial challenges. Personal stories about recovery and discovering a new weather app add a relatable touch to this tech-driven discussion.
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Elon Musk's Twitter Poll
- Elon Musk posted a poll asking if he should step down as head of Twitter, and 57.5% voted yes.
- This followed new rules banning links to other social media platforms, which were later rescinded.
Gmail's New Encryption
- Google launched client-side encryption for Gmail in beta, enhancing data security.
- This feature makes sensitive data unreadable, even to Google, using the S/MIME standard.
Binance Acquires Voyager
- Binance.US will acquire Voyager Digital's assets for about $1 billion after FTX's deal failed.
- This aims to unlock Voyager customer funds and return crypto assets.