Tech Brew Ride Home Wed. 01/08 - CES Day 3
Jan 8, 2020
This episode dives into the intriguing world of tech innovations showcased at CES. A Facebook executive warns about political influence and deepfakes, while Intel reveals its powerful Tiger Lake mobile GPUs. Quibi makes waves with its innovative mobile video format that seamlessly transitions between portrait and landscape. The discussion also highlights a quirky Charmin robot for toilet paper delivery and the financial challenges facing SoftBank's startups. Plus, ClassPass celebrates a major funding round, paving the way for global expansion.
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Facebook's Neutrality in Elections
- Andrew Bosworth, head of Facebook's AR/VR division, admitted to wanting Trump to lose.
- However, he argued against Facebook using its platform to influence the election.
Intel's Tiger Lake
- Intel's Tiger Lake mobile CPUs will have significant performance gains.
- These include double-digit performance, better graphics, and four times the throughput of USB 3.
GetAround Layoffs
- GetAround, a SoftBank-backed car rental startup, is laying off a quarter of its staff.
- CEO Sam Zaid aims to automate more services to reduce reliance on staff.