Tech Brew Ride Home Thu. 01/20 – Meta Wants To Bring NFTs To Your Insta Profile
Jan 20, 2022
Meta is diving into the NFT world, planning to integrate digital collectibles into Instagram and Facebook. Google is also stepping up, launching a blockchain team and beta testing Google Play Games on Windows. Meanwhile, Amazon reveals its first high-tech fashion store in Los Angeles. But hold on—there's a catch! The IRS may soon require facial recognition for online tax payments, stirring up serious privacy concerns. Tech is evolving fast, but at what cost?
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Meta Embraces NFTs
- Meta is developing NFT features for Facebook and Instagram, including creation, sales, and display.
- This aligns with Zuckerberg's metaverse vision and Instagram's exploration of NFTs.
Google's Blockchain Venture
- Google is forming a blockchain and distributed technology unit under its Labs division.
- This move suggests Google is seriously considering blockchain technology's potential.
Instagram Subscriptions Launch
- Instagram Subscriptions is launching as an alpha, allowing creators to offer paid exclusive content.
- Creators can set prices ranging from $0.99 to $99.99 per month.