Tech Brew Ride Home Thu. 10/24 – Surge Pricing In The Grocery Store?
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Oct 24, 2024 Raspberry Pi is diving into AI with new add-ons, while Apple is scaling back iPhone production by millions. Microsoft reveals election interference remains a significant threat from foreign actors. What if manufacturing cars went the same route as consumer tech? The discussion on surge pricing in grocery stores heats up as retailers explore electronic price tags. Kroger and Walmart's foray into dynamic pricing raises eyebrows over privacy and ethical considerations.
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Raspberry Pi Enters AI Hardware Arena
- Raspberry Pi is entering the AI hardware market with new AI-focused add-ons.
- These add-ons, called "Hats," allow users to perform AI inference at the edge.
Apple Cuts iPhone 16 Orders
- Apple has reduced iPhone 16 orders, impacting suppliers.
- The optimistic expectation that Apple Intelligence would boost sales hasn't materialized yet.
Foreign Election Interference
- Russia, China, and Iran continue cyber influence operations on the U.S. election.
- China targets down-ballot candidates and congress members opposing their policies.