Tech Brew Ride Home Tue. 04/04 – Dogecoin Twitter Logo (Cause Why Not?)
Apr 4, 2023
Elon Musk's whims have led to a Dogecoin logo on Twitter, sparking a wave of reactions. Apple is making headlines with its first layoffs since 2022, and users are frustrated with ongoing issues in the Apple Weather app. The role of AI in academia is up for debate, especially as universities grapple with defining plagiarism in the age of ChatGPT. Meanwhile, the corporate dominance in AI development raises questions about innovation versus control.
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Dogecoin Pump
- Dogecoin's price surged over 25% after Twitter replaced its logo with a Doge image.
- This pump is likely related to Elon Musk's ongoing legal battle over Dogecoin.
Spotify Live Shutdown
- Spotify is shutting down its Clubhouse competitor, Spotify Live (formerly Locker Room/Greenroom).
- This comes after a €57M acquisition and multiple rebrandings, highlighting the changing audio landscape.
Google's Cost-Cutting
- Google is cutting back on employee perks like fitness classes and office supplies.
- They are also limiting laptop replacements, assigning Chromebooks to non-engineers.