The Week Ahead in Tech: Tesla Event, Yahoo Earnings

The transcript discusses potential announcements from Tesla, including updates on Autopilot and hardware, and the implications of the Tesla-Solar City merger. It also covers Yahoo's earnings report and the impact of the Verizon acquisition, highlighting the absence of a traditional webcast due to the pending deal. Additionally, the transcript explores Microsoft's progress in the cloud sector, emphasizing the transformation under CEO Satya Nadella and the company's competitive stance against Amazon Web Services.

What is one of the most likely features Tesla might announce according to the discussion?

• A new battery technology

• A heads-up display

• A solar panel update

• A new car model

Why is Yahoo not conducting their traditional earnings call?

• They are launching a new product

• They are facing financial difficulties

• Because of the pending Verizon acquisition

• Due to a change in management

What is a major concern regarding the Verizon acquisition of Yahoo?

• The acquisition might be canceled

• The acquisition deal might need to be renegotiated

• Yahoo might face a lawsuit

• Verizon might back out due to financial issues

What has been a significant change in Microsoft's business under CEO Satya Nadella?

• A focus on hardware development

• A decline in software sales

• A reduction in workforce

• A shift towards cloud services

Which Microsoft product is mentioned as a competitor to Amazon Web Services?

• Azure

• Visual Studio

• Dynamics 365

• Windows Server