
Tech Brew Ride Home Fri. 03/27 - Apple's Covid-19 App
Mar 27, 2020
Apple has launched a new Covid-19 App aimed at providing reliable health guidance. Excitingly, ARM-based Macs are set to hit the market soon. Meanwhile, Sony is reorganizing by spinning off parts of its tech business. Instacart workers are gearing up for a nationwide strike, highlighting labor issues in the gig economy. The rise of video communication technology, particularly for family connections during the pandemic, reveals an emotional side to tech use. As concerns over surveillance grow, employers are increasingly monitoring remote workers, raising critical privacy questions.
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COVID-19 Guidance
- Use Apple's official COVID-19 app for guidance.
- It offers CDC recommendations based on your risk factors and symptoms.
Mac Predictions
- Ming-Chi Kuo predicts ARM-based Macs in early 2021.
- He also anticipates USB 4 support in Macs by 2022.
Sony Restructures
- Sony is restructuring, spinning off its electronics and mobile divisions.
- This forms a new company called Sony Electronics Corporation starting April 1st.
