Equity Beanie Babies for the brainrot era
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Aug 22, 2025 Discover the cultural phenomenon of LaBubu, likened to the nostalgic Beanie Babies, and how it reflects our merging digital and physical worlds. Dive into Google's celebrity-packed Pixel event and the resulting cringe-factor. Explore NVIDIA's strategic shift as it invests in self-driving startups like Nuro. Unpack OpenAI's ambitions post-GPT-5, along with their changing company dynamics. Finally, delve into the exciting investment trends in robotics, featuring innovative applications and a humorous twist on jeans testing in cars!
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Internet-Driven Toy Phenomenon
- Labubu is a Chinese plush brand that exploded via internet culture and TikTok trends.
- The toys tap into a Gen Z aesthetic of deliberately exaggerated, artificial cuteness and huge sales potential.
Beanie Babies For Gen Z
- Labubu feels like Beanie Babies reborn for the 'brain rot' Gen Z internet era.
- The brand is on pace to surpass a billion dollars in sales, outselling legacy toy lines globally.
Dinner With OpenAI Leaders
- Max attended a post-GPT-5 launch dinner hosted by OpenAI executives including Sam Altman.
- The meeting aimed to shift reporter focus from GPT-5's reception to OpenAI's broader product and business roadmap.