Tech Brew Ride Home Wed. 04/09 – Instagram iPad App But For REAL This Time?
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Apr 9, 2025 Google is stepping up with its latest TPU for AI and launching Workspace Flows. Tariffs are shaking up the tech market, forcing companies like Razer to pull back. Meanwhile, Instagram is eyeing an iPad app to take on TikTok. Amazon is expanding its warehouses while Microsoft scales back on data centers. Plus, a charming home robot is making a comeback this summer, bringing smart tech into our daily lives. The future of urban planning is looking bright too, with new tools from Google Maps to analyze traffic and infrastructure!
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Google's New Inference TPU
- Google unveiled Ironwood, its first TPU designed for inference.
- This new chip boasts enhanced power and specialized cores for advanced workloads like recommendations.
Google Workspace Updates
- Google launched Workspace Flows, an AI tool automating multi-step processes using custom Gemini models.
- New features in Docs, Sheets, and Meet leverage AI for audio summaries, analysis, and in-meeting advice.
Tariff Impact
- Prepare for rising prices on goods due to new tariffs, especially from China.
- Razer paused direct sales of laptops in the US, and Temu/Shein face increased import taxes.