Tech Brew Ride Home Tue. 10/08 – Epic’s Win V. Google
Oct 8, 2024
Epic's landmark win against Google could reshape app market dynamics. Two pioneers in machine learning grabbed the Nobel Prize, stirring debate on AI's risks. Meanwhile, Samsung faces tough times in the AI chip sector, battling competition and supply chain woes. An alarming hacking incident sheds light on the vulnerabilities in telecom security. Lastly, discussions around surveillance laws reveal the dangers of mandated backdoors, highlighting urgent cybersecurity concerns.
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Epic's Win vs. Google
- Epic Games' victory against Google could reshape the Android app market.
- A judge ordered Google to allow rival app stores, impacting its Play Store revenue.
MacBook Pro Leak
- Two Russian YouTube channels leaked an alleged 14-inch M4 MacBook Pro base model.
- This leak, potentially from a warehouse, suggests upgraded RAM, an extra port, and a new color.
Nobel Prize in Physics for AI Pioneers
- John Hopfield and Geoffrey Hinton won the Nobel Prize in Physics for their work in machine learning.
- Hinton, while surprised, expressed concerns about AI becoming too powerful.