Tech Brew Ride Home Thu. 04/04 – How About A TRUE iRobot?
Apr 4, 2024
Apple may be shifting gears towards home robotics after the Apple Car project's demise. Meanwhile, Google is considering a subscription model for its search services. Users are caught off guard as X hands out blue checkmarks without consent. Amazon sellers are battling fraudulent return scams that are hitting their profits hard. On a lighter note, the band Kiss is making headlines for selling their music rights for a whopping $300 million, indicating a new trend in music monetization.
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Apple Explores Home Robotics
- Apple is exploring home robotics, including a mobile robot and a tabletop device with a moving display.
- This exploration comes after the Apple car project ended and the Vision Pro headset launched.
Google Considers Paid AI Search
- Google is considering a premium subscription for AI-powered search features.
- This marks a potential shift from Google's traditionally free, ad-supported search model.
X's Blue Checkmark Strategy
- X is giving free premium memberships to users with many verified subscriber followers.
- This adds blue checkmarks back to large accounts, regardless of whether they requested verification.