Tech Brew Ride Home Thu. 10/05 – Now The Regulators Are Coming For The Cloud Providers
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Oct 5, 2023 Regulatory scrutiny is intensifying for major cloud providers, raising concerns about their market power. Meanwhile, Twitter, now X, is changing how links are shared, affecting headline visibility. Amazon is gearing up for its satellite broadband launch with Project Kuiper, aiming to rival SpaceX's Starlink. In other tech news, the iPhone 15 Pro Max boasts significant camera upgrades. Also discussed are Apple's secret talks with DuckDuckGo, as both companies explore enhancing user privacy.
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UK Cloud Provider Investigation
- The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating major cloud providers, including Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services (AWS).
- The investigation follows concerns raised by Ofcom regarding practices that make it difficult for customers to switch between cloud providers.
X Removes Headlines
- X (formerly Twitter) has removed preview headlines from posts with article links, displaying only the lead image and domain name.
- Elon Musk stated this change aims to reduce clickbait and improve aesthetics, but it makes it harder for users to assess content before clicking.
Galaxy SmartTag 2 Launch
- Samsung's Galaxy SmartTag 2, launching October 10th for $30, features an updated design and longer battery life.
- However, it remains exclusively compatible with Samsung devices, limiting its potential integration with broader Android ecosystems.