Tech Brew Ride Home Fri. 08/21 - Uber’s Former CSO Charged With Obstruction of Justice
Aug 21, 2020
Uber’s former CSO faces obstruction of justice charges, a first for tech executives in security breaches. Major leadership changes loom at Amazon as a key figure announces his departure. Epic Games is intensifying its conflict with Apple, announcing a Fortnite tournament with anti-Apple prizes. Meanwhile, Apple is innovating 5G strategies with cost-cutting measures for the iPhone 12. Lastly, Robinhood's evolution and the challenges posed by Facebook's control of Oculus VR are explored, raising questions about user rights in tech.
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First Tech Executive Charged for Security Incident Response
- Uber's former CSO, Joe Sullivan, faces obstruction of justice charges for concealing a 2016 data breach.
- This marks the first time a tech executive has been charged for a security incident response.
Amazon Executive Shuffle
- Jeff Wilke, Amazon's consumer boss, is retiring, leaving AWS head Andy Jassy as Bezos's longest-serving lieutenant.
- This could signal Jassy as a potential successor or suggest a future AWS spin-off.
Epic Games' Anti-Apple Tournament
- Epic Games is hosting a #FreeFortnite tournament with anti-Apple prizes, including gaming hardware and a "Tart Tycoon" skin.
- This continues their PR battle against Apple.
