This Week in Startups

Best of CES recap with Sunny Madra | E1880

Jan 16, 2024

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In this podcast, Sunny Madra joins Jason to recap the highlights of CES 2024, including the buzzworthy Rabbit R1 device, the AI companion Elli Q for the elderly, and the launch of the GPT store. They also discuss the omnipresence of AI at CES and its evolution, as well as the challenges and costs of hardware products. The podcast touches on topics such as voice commands, SOC 2 compliance, scaling businesses efficiently, and the capabilities of the Apple Watch. They also explore the design and user experience of smart TVs, the development of an AI-powered smartphone for kids, and the launch of the GPT store with Canva integration and improved features.

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The Rabbit R1, a new handheld device unveiled at CES, generated significant buzz due to its unique form factor and seamless interaction with popular apps and services.

CES showcased advancements in AI, emphasizing the integration of hardware and software and the combination of large language models with custom applications.

OpenAI launched the GPT Store, a marketplace that allows developers to showcase and share their AI models, opening up opportunities for more personalized and efficient user experiences.

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New Device Called Rabbit in CES

A new handheld device called Rabbit was unveiled at CES. It is smaller than a phone and has an iconic orange color and unique form factor. The device received a lot of buzz and has its own language model that seamlessly interacts with popular apps and services like Spotify, Gmail, and Uber. It offers a cohesive and customized user experience.

Advanced software for monitoring kids' phone usage

01:43

Custom language model integrates seamlessly with favorite apps and services

01:06

Review and Analysis of LQ's Comprehensive Product Features

02:37

Introduction

2min

AI at CES and the Evolution of Technology

7min

Creating a Device, Voice Commands, and SOC 2 Compliance

5min

Capabilities of the Apple Watch

7min

Challenges in scaling businesses efficiently and introduction of Mev

2min

The Challenges and Costs of Hardware Products

8min

Design, User Experience, and AI Tools in Business

3min

AI-powered smartphone for kids

6min

CES Experience and GPT Store Launch

14min

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Today’s show:

Sunny Madra joins Jason to explore CES 2024 highlights including the buzzworthy new device Rabbit R1 (3:57), Elli Q, a new AI companion for the elderly (23:44), the launch of the GPT store (49:22), and more!

Timestamps:

(0:00) Sunny Madra joins Jason

(2:11) Review of CES, highlighting AI's omnipresence.

(3:57) The new device 'Rabbit' at CES, generating significant buzz!

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(11:34) Evaluating the Rabbit R1 and purpose-built devices.

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(21:04) The role of AI in integrating services via Large Language Models (LLMs).

(23:44) Sunny demos Elli Q, a new AI companion for the elderly.

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(33:37) Sunny showcases a new smartphone designed for kids.

(49:22) The launch of the GPT store