Tech Brew Ride Home Tue. 01/26 – Twitter Acquires Revue
Jan 26, 2021
Twitter makes waves by acquiring Revue, stepping into the burgeoning world of newsletters. Meanwhile, the platform rolls out Birdwatch to tackle misinformation head-on. Cybersecurity takes a hit as North Korean hackers target InfoSec folks with malware. In Apple news, a notable executive shuffle reshuffles the hardware team. And check out Sony's pricey new smartphone that claims to be a true pro device. On another note, 5G technology is making its way into homes, whether users are ready for it or not.
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Twitter Acquires Revue
- Twitter acquired Revue, a newsletter platform, to compete with Substack.
- This move allows Twitter to integrate long-form content and explore subscription revenue.
Twitter Launches Birdwatch
- Twitter launched Birdwatch, a community-based content moderation tool.
- Users can flag and discuss potentially misleading tweets.
Streaming Spending Increases
- The average American household spent $47 monthly on streaming in 2020, up from $34 in 2019.
- Netflix remains the most popular, but its market share decreased as other services gained traction.