Tech Brew Ride Home Wed. 07/21 – Is The Narrative Turning On Netflix?
Jul 21, 2021
Netflix faces a growth slump and is shifting focus to gaming while tackling serious NSO hacking issues. Excitement builds around Samsung's upcoming event revealing new foldables. The tech landscape may shift further with President Biden appointing an antitrust chief to regulate big tech. Key updates include Zoom's new collaborative tools, FTX's groundbreaking funding, and YouTube's innovative monetization feature. Lastly, security debates around text messaging standards highlight the ongoing struggle between RCS and SMS.
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Netflix's Growth Concerns
- Netflix's subscriber growth is slowing, especially in the US and Canada.
- Despite increased engagement, the company faces challenges in maintaining its expansion.
Netflix Ventures into Gaming
- Netflix plans to include mobile games with subscriptions at no extra cost.
- This is a strategic move to address slowing growth and diversify content.
NSO Hacking Fallout
- The NSO hacking scandal revealed a list of potential targets, including world leaders.
- Matthew Green suggests tech companies can disrupt NSO's business model by increasing exploitation costs.