Waveform: The MKBHD Podcast Is Apple Breaking the Law?
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Mar 29, 2024 This week explores a high-profile lawsuit against Apple by the Department of Justice, casting a spotlight on its alleged monopolistic practices. The conversation dives into Threads' adoption of ActivityPub, changing the social media landscape, along with a comparison of Apple's privacy policies versus Google's. There's also a breakdown of Tesla's Full Self-Driving technology and its pricing tiers, alongside some humorous trivia about tech history and culture. Expect insights on upcoming developer conferences and a dive into the implications for consumer choice!
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Threads and the Fediverse
- Threads is adopting ActivityPub, an open standard similar to email, enabling interoperability with other platforms like Mastodon.
- This lets users interact with each other across platforms, choosing their preferred app while staying connected within a larger network.
ActivityPub and Niche Social Media
- ActivityPub fosters niche social media apps by allowing interoperability without needing massive user bases.
- Users can access specialized content via their preferred platform, encouraging diverse app development.
Apple's AI Strategy
- Apple's historical silence on AI and recent emphasis suggests a strategic shift, possibly due to market pressure.
- Their focus on on-device processing clashes with the data demands of advanced AI, creating a challenge.