Tech Brew Ride Home Thu. 04/15 – Bezos’ Farewell To Amazon Investors
Apr 15, 2021
Jeff Bezos bids farewell to Amazon investors, emphasizing a focus on employee welfare. Google Earth unveils stunning 3D time-lapse imagery showcasing the impact of climate change. Apple makes waves with a $200 million commitment to forest restoration projects. The podcast also covers the exciting debut of Coinbase, alongside DJI's upgraded Mavic Air 2S drone. Meanwhile, Ford's BlueCruise hands-free driving system draws comparisons to GM's Super Cruise, marking progress in the race toward safer autonomous driving.
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Bezos' Farewell Letter
- Jeff Bezos, in his final letter as Amazon CEO, suggests focusing on employee experience.
- He wants Amazon to be "Earth's best employer and Earth's safest place to work."
Google Earth Time-Lapse
- Google Earth's new 3D time-lapse feature visualizes climate change effects.
- It uses satellite photos from the past 37 years, showing changes in forests, urban growth, and temperatures.
Coinbase Debut
- Coinbase's debut valued the company at $85.78 billion, down from its opening day high.
- Gary Tan, an early investor, made $2.4 billion, calling it his "best investment ever."