Tech Brew Ride Home Wed. 11/17 – Apple Will Let You Do At-Home iPhone Repairs, Yourself
Nov 17, 2021
Apple is finally letting you repair your own devices at home, sending parts and tools your way. The Staples Center transitions to Crypto.com Arena, marking a huge crypto milestone. Meta unveils a haptic glove, bringing touch to virtual reality. Meanwhile, Netflix announces a detailed viewing statistics overhaul to keep you informed about the most-watched shows. To top it off, a legal tussle brews as Miramax sues Quentin Tarantino over NFTs tied to Pulp Fiction. It's a wild ride through tech innovations and controversies!
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Apple Enables At-Home Repairs
- Apple will allow at-home repairs for iPhones and Macs, sending users parts and tools.
- This move responds to right-to-repair pressure and potentially reduces Genius Bar visits.
Activision Blizzard Walkout
- Activision Blizzard faces another employee walkout after CEO Bobby Kotick withheld information about alleged employee rape.
- Kotick allegedly failed to inform the board about a settlement and downplayed other misconduct allegations.
Meta's Haptic Glove
- Meta developed a haptic glove prototype with air pockets, simulating touch in VR.
- The glove, combined with visual and audio cues, creates a convincing illusion of physical touch.