Techmeme Ride Home Fri. 05/08 – How Good Can an $18 Apple Watch Knock-Off Really Be?
May 8, 2020
Uber's earnings report reveals a dramatic loss yet rising ride volumes. Google is streamlining its messaging services into one cohesive unit. An intriguing story about Reliance Jio Platforms captures attention. A surprisingly good $18 Apple Watch knock-off garners reviews, highlighting its features and limitations. The podcast also touches on pandemic impacts and tech trends, like the increase in gaming cheats and the evolution of iPadOS. Weekend reading recommendations add a cherry on top, exploring tech's role in today's world.
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Uber's Paradoxical Stock Rise
- Uber's Q1 earnings show a net loss of $2.9 billion, yet their stock rose.
- This might be influenced by the current economic climate where things "could be worse".
UK NHS Adopts Google/Apple Contact Tracing
- The UK's National Health Service (NHS) is developing a second contact tracing app.
- This new app will integrate with the Google and Apple program, unlike their initial centralized app.
Google Unifies Messaging Apps
- Google is consolidating its messaging efforts under Javier Soltero.
- There aren't immediate plans to merge any apps, but the goal is to create a more cohesive strategy.
