Tech Brew Ride Home Thu. 08/08 – Would You Buy A Subscription Mouse?
Aug 8, 2024
TikTok is rolling out a new feature called Spotlight to enhance movie and TV show engagement. Meanwhile, Meta is closing a beloved VR studio due to budget cuts. There was a rumor about Logitech introducing a subscription model for mice, but they’ve denied it. The tech world is also grappling with consumer fatigue over subscription-based hardware. On a lighter note, Crunchyroll is thriving with over 15 million subscribers, thanks in part to growing anime interest among Gen Z!
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TikTok Spotlight Expands Content
- TikTok Spotlight adds in-app hubs for movies and TV shows, linking videos with viewing information.
- This strategy expands TikTok beyond short-form videos, offering a new way to engage users and promote content.
Meta's VR Studio Closure
- Meta closed Ready at Dawn Studios, the creators of popular VR games, due to Reality Labs budget cuts.
- Despite Quest 3 exceeding sales expectations, Meta prioritizes long-term VR development impact over individual studio success.
UK Investigates Amazon's AI Investment
- The UK's CMA is investigating Amazon's Anthropic investment due to competition concerns.
- This reflects growing regulatory scrutiny of Big Tech's influence on AI development and its potential impact on competition.