Techmeme Ride Home Tue. 09/03 - Foldable Phones Refuse To Die
Sep 3, 2019
Samsung is making waves with a new foldable phone that collapses into a square. Apple Watch is set to enhance user experience with sleep tracking and smart reminders. Firefox 69 is tightening privacy with features that block tracking cookies and reduce power usage. Meanwhile, the Ring doorbell sparks debate as it partners with police, raising crucial concerns about surveillance and privacy. Plus, there's an intriguing look at how successful tech entrepreneurs are often middle-aged, challenging the notion that youth is the key to innovation.
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Samsung's New Foldable Phone Strategy
- Samsung will release a new clamshell-style foldable phone in 2020, partnering with designer Tom Brown.
- This phone aims to address previous foldable phone issues with a more practical smartphone-like design.
Apple Watch Sleep Tracking
- Apple Watch will soon include sleep tracking features using existing hardware.
- The feature, codenamed "Burrito," will monitor movement, heart rate, and noise to assess sleep quality.
Firefox 69 Privacy Updates
- Firefox 69 now blocks third-party tracking cookies, crypto mining, and fingerprinting by default.
- This enhances user privacy and security by preventing unwanted data collection and resource usage.
