PODCAST:Bloomberg Technology
TITLE:Apple's Vision Pro For Sale and Ford Cuts EV Workforce
DATE:2024-01-19 00:00:00
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MODEL:gpt-4-gizmo
In this episode of Bloomberg Technology, dated January 19, 2024, the show discusses various key developments in the tech industry. The episode begins with a focus on Apple's new product, the Vision Pro, which has officially gone on sale. There is a discussion about the early demand for this high-priced item and why major platforms like Spotify, Netflix, and YouTube have chosen not to develop for it. The delivery dates for online orders of Vision Pro are being pushed back, indicating either high demand, low supply, or both.
The episode also covers Ford's announcement of production cuts for the F-150 Lightning Electric Truck due to weakening demand for EVs. This move will impact approximately 1,400 employees. The decline in electric vehicle sales growth is contrasted with the previous year's higher growth rates.
Amazon's planned $1.4 billion acquisition of iRobot is expected to be blocked by the EU's antitrust watchdog, leading to a significant drop in iRobot's shares.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is reportedly seeking billions of dollars to secure supply for AI chips, aiming to establish a series of global fabrication plants for these chips. This move is seen as an effort to address future shortages in AI chip production.
A SpaceX rocket carrying the first all-European commercial crew to the International Space Station marks a significant moment for Europe's space industry.
The episode also touches on key scientists from Google DeepMind potentially leaving to start a new AI startup, seeking significant funding for their venture.
Valsoft, a Montreal-based company, closes a $170 million funding deal with investors including Co2 and Viking. CEO Sam Youssef discusses the deal, the company's focus on early-stage investments, and the potential impact of AI on their operations.
Finally, the episode explores AI-powered wearables challenging traditional smartphones, with products like pins, monocles, and smart sunglasses coming to market, leveraging advancements in generative AI.
Overall, the episode provides a comprehensive overview of the current state and future prospects of various sectors in the tech industry.
