Tech Brew Ride Home Wed. 05/08 - The Pixel 3a and Flagship "Lite" Phones
May 8, 2019
Google is tightening privacy controls in Chrome, but there might be more to it than just user protection. The Pixel 3a could redefine flagship expectations with its amazing features at a mid-range price. A major hack at Binance raises questions about security in cryptocurrency exchanges. Meanwhile, Bird is pivoting from rentals to selling its durable e-scooter, pushing for more ownership. Plus, independent artists are making waves, raking in big bucks as the music industry shifts away from traditional labels.
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Google's Cookie Play
- Google's new anti-fingerprinting tech in Chrome empowers users to reject cookies.
- This seemingly pro-privacy move could benefit Google by hampering smaller competitors reliant on cookies, consolidating Google's dominance in the ad market.
Flagship Lite Trend
- The Pixel 3a is a high-quality, mid-range phone priced under $500.
- This "flagship lite" approach could signal a market correction and inspire competitors like Apple to offer similar affordable, high-performance devices.
Bird's Sales Strategy
- Bird is now selling its e-scooters directly to consumers, rather than just renting.
- This strategy shift aims to reduce costs and potentially increase one-time margins but could cannibalize their rental business.