Not To Be Technical

40: Merging Uber + Taxis and VR + PPV

Charlie Scholz, Nafis Ahmed, Gary Mann Episode 40

Uber and NYC Taxis are merging, while TikTok and Playstation Plus are expanding features and offerings. We dive into this, and so much more. Here's the breakdown.  

  • Nafis is excited about a local VR studio (VR Player 1), his new Oculus Quest 2 VR Headset, and a VR pay-per-view adult entertainment experience he had. (2:39) 

Follow-Ups:

  • We announce the winner of the $50 Publix Gift Card giveaway.  (7:45)
  • From Ep. 12 - Spotify expands ‘Blend’ playlists to work with up to 10 people, including the music taste of some artists. (9:50)

Anonymous Listener #1's Pet Peeves & Hot Takes:

  • Gary Mann and his schedule (13:40)
  • Little white dogs (15:13)
  • Burger King (16:01)
  • Publix American Cheese Singles (16:50)

Trending Tech: 

  • Playstation Plus' new tiers launch in June with 700+ games included in subscription prices. (26:08)
  • TikTok's new Library feature connects to GIPHY, memes, clips from shows, and more to make video creation easier. (32:40)
  • Uber is integrating over 14,000 NYX Taxis into its app. We discuss the history of Uber and Taxis, as well as Airbnbs and hotels. (34:43)

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