Tech Brew Ride Home Wed. 04/24 – What Now For TikTok?
Apr 24, 2024
The potential TikTok divestment bill raises major legal questions surrounding free speech and national security. Ads are now appearing in Windows 11, prompting discussions about user options and advertising transparency. Meta's new Ray-Ban smart glasses are gaining traction with hands-free music and video calls, but their AI chatbot still has reliability issues. Also, a nostalgic tech series on YouTube is set to explore amusing AI-generated content, prompting audience interaction for future episodes.
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TikTok Divestment Bill Legality
- The TikTok divestment bill's legality hinges on national security, not propaganda or data privacy.
- The government must demonstrate a substantial threat to justify restricting speech on a platform with 170 million users.
Windows 11 Start Menu Ads
- Microsoft is rolling out ads in the Windows 11 Start menu, showing app recommendations.
- Users can disable these ads, but the move follows similar ad placements in Windows 10.
Meta's Ray-Ban Smart Glasses Updates
- Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses now support video calling, Apple Music controls, and a new frame style.
- These features enhance the glasses' functionality, potentially making them a more appealing AI hardware option.