Tech Brew Ride Home Mon. 08/19 – Everything Eventually Becomes An Advertising Business
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Aug 19, 2024 X is shutting down operations in Brazil due to legal troubles. AMD is making waves with its $5 billion acquisition, positioning it against Nvidia. Meanwhile, Apple is slowly transitioning to its own modem technology. Online dating apps face a crisis as users seek authentic connections. Surprisingly, Walmart is emerging as a formidable player in the retail advertising scene, leveraging data to challenge giants like Amazon. These shifts reflect the ongoing transformation of technology and advertising in our lives.
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X Closes Brazil Operations
- X is closing operations in Brazil due to a judge's censorship orders and threats of arrest against their legal representative.
- The company claims this is to protect staff safety, though the service remains available.
AMD Challenges NVIDIA
- AMD's acquisition of ZT Systems strengthens its data center offerings, challenging NVIDIA.
- This move aims to enhance performance by linking chips, software, and system designs.
Apple's Modem Gambit
- Apple's in-house modem development, while costly, may offer long-term benefits like improved reliability and battery life.
- This mirrors their neural engine development, which wasn't initially impactful but became valuable with the AI boom.