The Vergecast Kanye wants Parler, smartwatch showdown, and the Vergecast Hotline returns
Oct 19, 2022
Makena Kelly, a sharp technology reporter known for her keen insights on social media, joins the conversation. They dive into Kanye West's controversial acquisition of Parler, unpacking its implications for free speech and platform dynamics. The competitive landscape of emerging social media platforms is examined. The discussion shifts to a smartwatch showdown, comparing the Apple Watch Series 8, Pixel Watch, and Galaxy Watch 5, evaluating their design and features. Listeners also get answers to burning tech questions, wrapping up a vibrant conversation!
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Tree on Car
- David Pierce's car got hit by a tree after a power line fell on it.
- Three days later, the tree was still on his car, and the road remained closed.
Parler Pivots to Cloud Services
- Parler, a social media platform known for its conservative leanings, is pivoting to cloud services.
- They aim to provide uncancellable services for other online businesses.
Parler's User Base
- Parler has a low number of daily active users, around 50,000.
- This is significantly less than Twitter's 230 million daily active users.