Tech Brew Ride Home Wed. 03/01 – Bluesky Launches
Mar 1, 2023
The decentralized social network Bluesky has launched on the iOS App Store, inviting users to explore its unique features. TikTok is stepping up with new well-being tools aimed at teens, while discussions about a potential U.S. TikTok ban heat up. Meta reveals an ambitious four-year roadmap for AR and VR, planning significant advancements. Exciting innovations from Lenovo showcase a rollable laptop and smartphone, demonstrating the future of adaptable screens, despite questions about durability.
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BlueSky Launch
- BlueSky, a decentralized social network backed by Jack Dorsey, launched as an invite-only beta on iOS.
- It uses the AT protocol, similar to Mastodon's ActivityPub, but faces competition from the growing Fediverse.
TikTok Ban Bill
- The House Foreign Affairs Committee voted to give President Biden power to ban TikTok over data security concerns.
- Critics argue the bill is overly broad and could affect other apps.
TikTok Wellbeing Features
- TikTok introduces new well-being features, including 60-minute daily screen time limits for users under 18.
- Parents can now customize daily screen time limits and filter content using Family Pairing.