Daily Tech updates
Stay up to date with everything happening in tech. I summarise and link to the most important articles about the industry.
1 - The Morning After: Lenovo’s sci-fi see-through laptop, Nintendo versus emulators and more
The article discusses Lenovo’s new see-through laptop with a sci-fi design and Nintendo’s ongoing battle against emulators. The author explores these topics and more, providing insights into the technological advancements and legal challenges in the tech industry.
Full Article:
https://consent.yahoo.com/v2/collectConsent?sessionId=1_cc-session_eedf5333-079e-4f78-bd7f-2b2d3c46f2a0
2 - Apple may not do a spring event this year
The article discusses Apple’s decision not to hold a spring event this year, potentially affecting the release of new products like the MacBook Air and iPad. Apple’s typical product release timeline may be disrupted by this decision, leading to speculation about the company’s future plans. This news comes as a surprise to many Apple enthusiasts awaiting new product announcements.
Full Article:
https://www.theverge.com/2024/3/3/24089196/apple-no-spring-event-planned-macbook-air-ipad
3 - Samsung and Motorola want us to wear our smartphones. We REALLY shouldn’t.
The article discusses Samsung and Motorola’s push for wearable smartphone technology, highlighting concerns that it may not be practical for real-life use. It questions the convenience and functionality of wearing a device like the Motorola Adaptive Display Concept on our wrists, suggesting that sci-fi concepts may not translate well into everyday life. The author advises caution and skepticism towards the adoption of this technology.
Full Article:
https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/motorola-adaptive-display-concept-best-for-sci-fi-not-real-life-use
4 - Rust Survey Finds Linux and VS Code Users, More WebAssembly Targeting
The Rust survey revealed that Linux and VS Code users are heavily involved with the programming language. Additionally, there is an increasing interest in targeting WebAssembly among Rust developers. This information shows the growing popularity and adoption of Rust within the development community.
Full Article:
https://developers.slashdot.org/story/24/03/03/0620219/rust-survey-finds-linux-and-vs-code-users-more-webassembly-targeting
5 - Author Cory Doctorow has a theory about why all tech and social platforms eventually decline
The article explains Cory Doctorow’s theory on why tech and social platforms decline over time. Doctorow describes this phenomenon as “enshittification” where platforms are initially created with good intentions but end up becoming cluttered with advertisements, misinformation, and abusive content. He believes that this decline is inevitable due to the pressures of monetization and user growth.
Full Article:
https://www.businessinsider.com/cory-doctorow-enshittification-theory-why-tech-social-platforms-go-downhill-2024-3