Tech Brew Ride Home Mon. 08/26 - The Most Powerful Chromebooks Ever
Aug 26, 2019
Discover the powerful partnership between Google and Dell in crafting top-tier Chromebooks for business. Baidu is making waves by climbing to the number two spot in the smart speaker arena. On the crypto front, Binance introduces lending services that let you earn interest on your digital assets. Meanwhile, Audible faces a copyright lawsuit over new features. Finally, explore advances in self-driving tech, including a remarkable unmanned vessel poised to revolutionize maritime transport.
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Powerful Chromebooks for Enterprise
- Dell and Google have partnered to create enterprise-grade Chromebooks with powerful specs like 8th-gen Intel Core i7 CPUs and up to 32GB of RAM.
- These Chromebooks also offer enhanced IT management features, including a faster Google Admin Console and Dell's Unified Workspace program.
Baidu's Smart Speaker Growth
- Baidu has overtaken Google in the smart speaker market, capturing 17.3% global share with 4.5 million shipments in Q2 2019, driven by aggressive marketing in China.
- This growth is significant, even though they operate in separate markets, showcasing Baidu's success with smart displays and partnerships with local network operators.
Binance Lending
- Binance is launching a lending service, allowing users to earn interest on their BNB, ETC, and Tether holdings.
- The annualized interest rate for BNB is 15% for the initial 14-day period, offering potentially attractive returns in a low-interest environment.