This chapter discusses the end of Netflix's DVD business and the impact it had on the entertainment industry. It explores the growth of Netflix as a shipping behemoth and how they automated the DVD process using machine learning algorithms. The chapter also highlights the parallels between the DVD service and the streaming service, as well as the vision of the founders to use the DVD service to fuel the eventual streaming service.
Episode 159: Happy Friday! Neal and Toby discuss the end of and era, Netflix discontinued its DVD delivery service today. Plus, OpenAI is exploring building the "iPhone of artificial intelligence'. The guys explain why Costco is the stock of the week (thank you gold bar sales) and why Ryan Cohen can't save GameStop from being the dog of the week. Also, how the global coffee shortage could impact you and the creator of the nutrition label passed away. Finally, the fake steakhouse that went viral on TikTok.
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