Thousands of layoffs across the tech sector in recent weeks prompt a discussion between TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts and Ken. That includes a sort of inspiring message from the head of Nintendo back in 2013, and wondering where Apple is in all of it. Plus – a short Mailbag Monday on supply chain diversification.
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Meta to Lay Off 11,000 Employees, and That May Just Be for Starters
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the company will lay off 13% of its employees. Some analysts think that’s only the beginning.
AR and VR with Creative Strategies CEO Ben Bajarin - TMO Daily Observations 2022-11-09
Today, Ken talks with one of his favorite industry people about one of his favorite topics: Creative Strategies Principal Analyst and CEO Ben Bajarin hits the show to talk augmented reality, virtual reality, Facebook, Apple, and the metaverse.
Instagram Expands Age Verification Program Backed by AI to Brazil and India
Instagram is unrolling more age verification features in Brazil and India, Meta began testing these features in the U.S. earlier this year.
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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg Again Taking Jabs at Apple, This Time Over Hardware Costs
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is making the news again today, this time for comments regarding Apple’s hardware costs.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg Sits for Interview, Discusses Apple and the Future of the Metaverse
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg did an interview with “The Verge”, discussing a variety of topics such as Apple and the Metaverse.
Meta Warns Users of Third-Party Apps Stealing Facebook Login Credentials
Reports indicate that Meta is warning users of third-party apps on Google and Apple’s app stores looking to steal Facebook login credentials.
Meta Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Tracking iPhone Users Despite Apple App Tracking Transparency
Reports indicate that Meta is facing a class action lawsuit regarding tracking iPhone users despite Apple’s App Tracking Transparency.
In-App Browsers Used by Companies Like Instagram and Facebook Are Massive Privacy Risk Warns Developer
Developer Felix Krause of Fastlane warns that in-app browsers, such as the ones used by Meta, can be a massive privacy risk to users.
Instagram Rolls Back TikTok Redesign and Limits Suggested Content, for Now
Instagram has announced it is rolling back its TikTok-style redesign after monumental criticism from users.