Tue. 08/25 – Fitbit’s Sense Smartwatch and Versa 3
A whole bunch of new hardware gadgetry today. New Fitbits. New smart locks. New Roomba capabilities. Also, rumors of a new Nintendo Switch console with serious spec upgrades. A judge hands a lifeline ...
25 Elo 202017min
Mon. 08/24 – Is Apple Evil Now?
Is Apple evil now? Another App Store kerfluffle, this time involving WordPress of all things. Also, more fallout from the Apple/Epic Games/Fortnite battle. Lawsuits flying in the WeChat/TikTok controv...
24 Elo 202019min
Introducing the Kottke Ride Home
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23 Elo 202051min
Fri. 08/21 - Uber’s Former CSO Charged With Obstruction of Justice
Uber’s former CSO charged with obstruction of justice, becoming the first tech executive ever charged for a security incident. A legend of the Amazon C suite is leaving next year. Epic Games continues...
21 Elo 202016min
Thu. 08/20 – Lyft Ends Service In California At Midnight
Facebook has removed tons of stuff from what it calls US-based militia organizations. Airbnb has filed for its IPO. Cobalt is an interesting raise. But also, some new tech might remove cobalt for bett...
20 Elo 202018min
Wed. 08/19 – You Won’t Be Able To Use An Oculus Without A Facebook Account
Soon you can only use an Oculus if you have a Facebook account. But bizarrely, the Facebook Portal (along with the Echo Show and Google Nest Hub Max) is opening up to Zoom. Netflix is testing a “shuff...
19 Elo 202017min
Tue. 08/18 – Apple Goes Nuclear Against Epic Games
Apple has chosen the tactical nuclear option in its fight with Epic Games. But Epic might rally a rebel alliance. Would Oracle buying TikTok make any sense to anyone? Uber and Lyft consider reverting ...
18 Elo 202015min
Mon. 08/17 – Why Regulatory Change For Big Tech Is Maybe Inevitable
Why I think regulatory impact for Big Tech is maybe inevitable. Amazon seems to be sniffing around Rackspace. The first “mass produced” smartphone with a camera underneath the display? An ex-Googler s...
17 Elo 202019min
