November 9th, 2023 | What I learned getting acquired by Google
Nov 10, 2023
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The guest, who learned valuable lessons from being acquired by Google, discusses topics including the new features of the Steam Deck, contractor rights in the tech industry, Steve Wozniak's stroke and the Servo web engine, the acquisition of Tumblr by Automatic, and the ruling on automakers' storage of smartphone data.
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The new Steam Deck offers upgrades like an OLED screen and extended battery life, sparking discussions around Valve's developer fee and DRM policies.
The podcast discusses the challenges faced by a startup acquired by Google, raising concerns about the treatment of contractors and the financial viability of consulting firms in the tech industry.
Deep dives
New Steam Deck Upgrade: Enhancing Gaming Experience
The new Steam Deck offers various upgrades like an OLED screen, extended battery life, and improved Wi-Fi capabilities. With models ranging from $1,399 to $1,649, it features a 7.4-inch HDR OLED display, Wi-Fi 6E, a 50-Warchar battery providing 3-12 hours of gameplay, and a 45W power supply. Discussions in the comments revolved around Valve's controversial 30% developer fee and comparisons to other companies' practices like Apple's. The conversation also touched upon Steam's DRM policies and its support for Linux.
Socratic Startup and its Journey with Google
The podcast explores the acquisition of Socratic by Google and the challenges the startup faced in building an AI-powered tutor. Comments discussed the perceived inequality between contractors and regular employees at Google. The debate extended to contractor rights and the need for reform in the treatment of contractors. The conversation also touched upon the financial viability of contracting and consulting firms in the tech industry.
Issues with American Health Insurance
The podcast sheds light on issues with American health insurance, including denials of vital treatments and non-medical professionals making crucial healthcare decisions. Comments expressed frustration with the opaque system and suggested insurance companies be more transparent in sharing data on denied claims and successful appeals. The debate extended to the role of insurance reviewers who are doctors and the need to overhaul the current healthcare insurance structure.
This is a recap of the top 10 posts on Hacker News on November 9th, 2023.
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(00:37): Steam Deck OLED Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=38208334&utm_source=wondercraft_ai
(02:27): What I learned getting acquired by Google Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=38207024&utm_source=wondercraft_ai
(04:24): You have a right to know why a health insurer denied your claim Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=38207866&utm_source=wondercraft_ai
(06:21): Monaspace Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=38210574&utm_source=wondercraft_ai
(08:05): Steve Wozniak suffers minor stroke Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=38212992&utm_source=wondercraft_ai
(09:32): Servo announces grant from the NLnet Foundation Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=38204733&utm_source=wondercraft_ai
(11:23): You Win or You Learn Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=38205357&utm_source=wondercraft_ai
(13:25): Apollo astronaut Frank Borman has died Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=38212749&utm_source=wondercraft_ai
(15:13): It's perfectly legal for cars to harvest your texts, call logs Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=38207744&utm_source=wondercraft_ai
(17:10): Are we doing this again? Yes, we're doing this again Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=38202403&utm_source=wondercraft_ai
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