Techmeme Ride Home Fri. 03/05 – Eyes Emoji On Tim Wu Joining The Biden Administration
Mar 5, 2021
Tim Wu's appointment to the Biden administration has Silicon Valley on edge, signaling potential antitrust changes. Exciting news arises with a potential tweet undo button and the nostalgic return of Turntable.fm, now as Turntable.org. Meanwhile, some claim the reported tech exodus from the Bay Area is overblown. As streaming services face fierce competition, innovative solutions like vaccine passports and challenges in prosthetic technology take center stage. Lastly, the podcast marks its third anniversary, celebrating its growth and dedicated listeners.
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Tim Wu Joins Biden Administration
- Tim Wu, known for coining "net neutrality," joined Biden's National Economic Council.
- This signals a potential shift in the administration's approach to tech and antitrust.
Twitter's "Undo Send" Feature
- Twitter is developing an "undo send" feature, similar to Gmail's.
- This allows users to retract tweets within a short timeframe, addressing typos or regrettable posts.
Turntable.fm Returns
- Turntable.fm, a music-sharing platform, has relaunched with its founder, Billy Chasen.
- Another version, Turntable.org, is set to launch in April with a subscription model.
