TechStuff Week in Tech: Broval Office
Jan 24, 2025
Jason Koebler, a reporter from 404 Media, dives into Mark Zuckerberg's strategic interests in the TikTok ban, analyzing its implications for Meta's platforms. The discussion reveals how surveillance pricing is reshaping retail dynamics and consumer experiences. Koebler also highlights rising tensions around TikTok and the influence of the PayPal Mafia in tech and politics. With insights on military tech collaborations, the conversation touches on critical questions about data privacy and the future of innovation in the digital landscape.
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Dynamic Pricing
- Digital price tags in physical stores enable real-time price changes based on factors like expiration dates and consumer demand.
- Instacart smart shopping carts with scanners and screens further personalize the shopping experience.
Surveillance Pricing
- Online retailers may use surveillance pricing, charging different prices based on individual data.
- This is similar to targeted advertising and uses browsing history, credit card info, and location.
Palmer Luckey's Pivot
- Palmer Luckey, Oculus founder, now heads Anduril, a defense technology company.
- His background includes VR development and work with veterans suffering from PTSD.