Morning Brew Daily Netflix Sends Its Last DVDs & Building The "iPhone of AI"
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Sep 29, 2023 The end of Netflix's iconic DVD rental service sparks nostalgia and discussion on tech evolution. OpenAI aims to create the 'iPhone of AI,' exploring groundbreaking innovations. Costco's booming gold bar sales make it the stock of the week, while Ryan Cohen struggles to uplift GameStop's fortunes. A global coffee shortage looms, threatening small farmers. Lastly, hear about a hilarious pandemic prank that turned into a viral fake steakhouse, blending humor and creativity in an unexpected dining experience.
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Netflix DVD Service Ends
- Netflix's DVD service, ending after 25 years, once shipped 1.6 million discs daily.
- At its peak, it was the postal service's fifth largest customer.
DVDs Funded Streaming
- Netflix's DVD business fueled its streaming success, generating $2.6 billion in profits.
- This profit enabled the creation of original content like "House of Cards."
OpenAI's Hardware Ambitions
- OpenAI, partnering with Jony Ive and Masayoshi Son, aims to create the "iPhone of AI."
- This device may not resemble a phone, given AI's evolving capabilities.