Capitalizing on public interest, Melania Trump's recent campaign efforts, including the release of a memoir and a defense of her nude modeling past, are perceived as strategic stunts aimed at boosting book sales, especially in a heightened political climate. The overall reaction suggests that the public is largely indifferent, with many seeing it merely as an attempt to generate buzz rather than a substantial topic of discussion. Meanwhile, the tech industry continues to innovate, highlighted by SNAP’s latest fifth-generation AR spectacles, which require developers to invest in order to create applications. This move indicates a robust push towards augmented reality, syncing with industry trends despite uncertainty around consumer adoption. The competition among tech giants to dominate this space reveals an ongoing commitment to technological advancement, despite mixed responses to the perceived utility and appeal of such devices.
Kara and Scott discuss Donald Trump's crypto plans, and Melania's bizarre promotional videos for her book. Then, Instagram is rolling out teen accounts, with default privacy for users under 18, messaging restrictions, and more. Will these changes do some actual good, or will they just help Instagram avoid scrutiny and regulation? Plus, the Fed makes a major rate cut – what does that mean for consumers and investors? Finally, our Friend of Pivot is actor and writer, Justin Theroux. Justin chats about his new movie, "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice," how he's experimenting with AI, and why he's a Pivot superfan.
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