The Best One Yet 🪨 “Michelangelo Millionaire” — Italian Marble’s resurgence. Apple’s Pixar Lamp. 8 Sleep’s $1B not-mattress.
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Aug 20, 2025 Apple is on the cutting edge with its new project, inspired by the Pixar lamp. Meanwhile, Italian marble is experiencing a renaissance as a luxury item, carving out a niche in modern design. The popularity of Eight Sleep is skyrocketing thanks to its innovative smart mattress cover. Finally, the quirky Robot Olympics brought unexpected results with a gold medal for bedmaking, combining humor with a glimpse into the future of technology and rest. It's a fascinating blend of innovation, nostalgia, and fun!
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Robot Olympics Show Limitations In Usefulness
- The first-ever humanoid Robot Olympics highlighted progress but exposed practical limitations.
- Events like bedmaking and garbage sorting revealed robots still struggle with useful household tasks.
Apple Moved From Delivery To Promise
- Apple is shifting from secretly delivering products to publicly promising future innovations.
- The hosts view Project Bubbles as evidence Apple now leaks long-term ideas to signal continued innovation.
Carrara Quarry's 2,000-Year Run
- Carrara's quarry has been in operation since 30 BC and even supplied Michelangelo for David.
- The hosts use that history to show how an ancient industry still drives high prices and cultural cachet today.