Tech Brew Ride Home Tue. 04/21 – Sonos Radio
Apr 21, 2020
Sonos unveils its own streaming radio service, featuring over 60,000 ad-free stations. A massive data breach exposes the details of 267 million Facebook accounts on the dark web. Google makes waves by introducing free product listings to rival Amazon, while Apple expands its services globally. In the face of challenges, WarnerMedia prepares for HBO Max's launch, but fans will have to wait for the much-anticipated Friends reunion. Meanwhile, Kickstarter faces significant project declines that could lead to layoffs.
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Sonos Radio Launch
- Sonos launched its own streaming radio service, Sonos Radio, featuring original programming and partnerships with existing services.
- Radio playback accounts for almost half of all listening time on Sonos products.
Facebook Data Breach
- A database containing personal information of over 267 million Facebook users was found on the dark web, including names and phone numbers.
- Researchers purchased the database for around $623 to add it to a breach notification service.
Apple Services Expansion
- Apple expanded its services, including the App Store and Apple Music, to numerous new countries.
- Apple Music is now available in 167 markets, surpassing Spotify's reach of fewer than 100 nations.