Thu. 04/04 – How About A TRUE iRobot?

Is Apple pivoting to home robotics now that the Apple Car project is dead? Is Google about to pivot to subscription based search? Why is X handing back blue checkmarks whether people want them or not? Why Amazon merchants are upset over return scams. And why the band Kiss might live forever.
Is Apple pivoting to home robotics now that the Apple Car project is dead? Is Google about to pivot to subscription based search? Why is X handing back blue checkmarks whether people want them or not? Why Amazon merchants are upset over return scams. And why the band Kiss might live forever.
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- Apple Explores Home Robotics as Potential ‘Next Big Thing’ After Car Fizzles (Bloomberg)
- Google considers charging for AI-powered search in big change to business model (FT)
- X’s ‘complimentary’ Premium push gives people blue checks they didn’t ask for (The Verge)
- Washington state judge blocks use of AI-enhanced video as evidence in possible first-of-its-kind ruling (NBCNews)
- Amazon Sellers Plagued by Surge in Scam Returns (WSJ)
- Business Schools Are Going All In on AI (WSJ)
- Rock band Kiss sells rights for $300mn to firm behind Abba hologram show (FT)
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