The Best One Yet 💆‍♀️ “AI-ahhhhhh” – Equinox’s AI masseuse. Robinhood’s QB sneak. Millennials’ tantrum tax. +9/9/9 Hot Dog strategy.
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Aug 22, 2025 Equinox is shaking up the fitness scene by introducing AI robot masseuses, with surprisingly positive effects on the job market. Meanwhile, Robinhood is getting clever with sports betting predictions, making waves in the betting landscape. Millennials are facing a hefty 'tantrum tax' with childcare costs skyrocketing, straining their finances. To lighten the mood, they explore the hilarious 9-9-9 challenge: 9 beers, 9 hotdogs, in 9 innings at a baseball game.
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Robots Fill A Massage Labor Gap
- Equinox's robot masseuses fill a labor gap where demand outstrips available human therapists.
- Robots lower price and expand the market by offering cheaper, shorter massages that humans rarely provide.
Follow Robot Spa Protocols
- Wear the provided spandex so the robot can map your body and work safely.
- Use the on-screen controls to adjust pressure, music, and headrest if you feel uncomfortable.
Robots Could Grow The Massage Market
- Robo-massages can expand overall demand by making massages affordable and convenient.
- Cheaper robot sessions may create new customers who wouldn't pay for human therapists.