Kickstart the year with a dive into the latest innovations from CES, including a comfort-focused robot pillow and a security cam for ride-hailing drivers. The discussion reveals intriguing insights into the FTX saga, drawing a playful comparison to reality TV dramas. There's also a focus on sustainable washing machines that capture microplastics and the ongoing concerns about how layoffs are reshaping tech workers' lives. Tune in for a blend of technology, investment trends, and the human side of the ever-evolving job market.
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Robotic Pillow at CES
CES showcased a robotic pillow, Fufuly, designed to match a user's breathing.
This promotes relaxation and sleep, offering various use cases like meditation and travel.
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Bosch Security Dashcam
Bosch introduced a security dashcam for ride-hailing drivers with a wireless SOS button.
It activates an emergency call to a Bosch call center, potentially enhancing driver safety.
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Microplastic-Capturing Washing Machine
Samsung is developing a washing machine to capture microplastics from clothes during washing.
This addresses a major source of microplastic pollution without requiring consumer behavior change.
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To start off the year, we are welcoming Rebecca Szkutak as a returning host who will be joining us while Alex is out on paternity leave. We're lucky to have her for a few months, so give her a warm welcome!
With that, Natasha, Mary Ann and Becca returned to the mic to unpack the latest and greatest on this first week back. 2022 was a dreary, relentless storm at times, but it also surprised us with how much innovation continues to brighten up this downturn. The start of 2023 has been no different.
Then we jumped into deals of the week, which included Doorstead and USV's $200 million climate fund.
Our first theme got into the latest development in the FTX and SBF saga. If you're like us, there's been so much happening that it's hard to keep track of all the twists and turns. But it's also evermore important to, as Becca gives us a Real Housewives angle to consider.
Credits: Equity is produced by Theresa Loconsolo with editing by Kell. Bryce Durbin is our Illustrator. We'd also like to thank the audience development team and Henry Pickavet, who manages TechCrunch audio products.
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