Tech Brew Ride Home Fri. 01/03 – Turns Out, Siri WAS Listening To You!
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Jan 3, 2025 Apple faces a hefty fine for Siri's eavesdropping, sparking debates on privacy. Strava teams up with Apple Fitness+, enhancing user experience. Meanwhile, net neutrality takes a hit again, with implications for internet access. Venture capital is in a slump, posing challenges for startups, as CES looms with exciting tech previews. Lastly, groundbreaking monitors featuring QD OLED technology promise innovation, but concerns about living near data centers arise.
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Siri's Eavesdropping Fine
- Apple will pay $95 million to settle a lawsuit alleging Siri recorded private conversations.
- Plaintiffs claim discussions about specific products triggered related ads.
Strava and Fitness+ Partnership
- Strava subscribers get three free months of Apple Fitness+.
- Strava athletes will be featured in Fitness+ programming.
Net Neutrality's Demise
- A US appeals court blocked the FCC's net neutrality reinstatement.
- Incoming FCC Chair Brendan Carr opposes net neutrality, signaling its likely demise.