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Come anticipato e previsto, ieri si è tenuto l'evento di Google dedicato al mondo Android in cui sono state presentati tantissime novità, cerchiamo di raccontarvene alcune, ma per un quadro completo vi rimandiamo le pagine di mistergadget.tech. L'annuncio più rilevante è stato probabilmente quello dei nuovi computer basati su Android, vi raccontiamo qualche dettaglio. La nuova iRobot è stata presentata ieri in Italia, le novità sono tantissime, a partire dal nuovo proprietario. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if the next big wave of AI isn't about robots doing your chores but about robots that understand you?In this episode, we sit down with Colin Angle, co-founder of iRobot and the creator of the Roomba, to explore his bold new venture: Familiar Machines and Magic. After putting over 50 million robots into homes, Angle is now betting on something radically different: a quadruped AI companion designed not for work, but for connection.This isn't a humanoid. It's not a vacuum. It's something entirely new.Powered by on-device multimodal AI, this “familiar” can follow you around your home, learn your routines, encourage healthier habits, and even develop a kind of relationship with you, all while keeping your data private.We dive into:* Why the humanoid robot race might be overhyped* The massive untapped “emotional AI” market* How this robot learns, adapts, and interacts like a pet* Privacy-first AI design (no cloud streaming)* Why form factor matters more than you think* The future of robots in everyday lifeColin also shares why now is the perfect moment for physical AI—and how advances in reinforcement learning and edge computing are making this possible.If you thought AI robots were just about automation, this conversation will change your perspective.⸻

Trumps Always Chickens Out. Als puntje bij paaltje komt, haakt president Trump af en zet hij zijn dreigement niet door. Een uitdrukking die je als belegger héél véél hebt gehoord. Er komt nu een bij: NACHO. Klinkt lekker, maar dat is het niet. En heeft te maken met de Iran-oorlog die diezelfde Trump is gestart. Not A Chance Hormuz Opens, dat is waar je als belegger nu rekening mee moet houden. Dat is waar we het deze aflevering over hebben. Het scenario dat de Straat van Hormuz voorlopig dicht blijft. Een redelijk realistisch vooruitzicht, nu de vredesgesprekken tussen Iran en de VS zijn geklapt. Met NACHO moet je rekening houden met een lange periode van hoge olieprijs én inflatie. Hebben we het ook over Air France-KLM. Dat gaat verdwijnen. De naam dan, lezen we in De Telegraaf. Topman Ben Smith wil op overnamepad en wil meer luchtvaartmaatschappijen toevoegen. Waardoor de naam Air France-KLM niet meer past. Goed moment voor ons om te kijken naar dat nieuwe concern dat ontstaat. Is dat dan eindelijk een goede investering? Ook in deze aflevering: een spannend verhaal over insider trading. Een netwerk van advocaten gaf maar liefst 12 jaar lang informatie aan elkaar door over enorme deals op Wall Street. Een explosief verhaal. Over explosief gesproken: we bespreken het aandeel Rheinmetall. Het Duitse defensiebedrijf gaat niet lekker op de beurs, terwijl het juist zou moeten profiteren van al het leed in de wereld. Te gast: Corné van Zeijl van Cardano. BNR Beurs is een journalistiek onafhankelijke productie, mede mogelijk gemaakt door Saxo. Over de makers: Jelle Maasbach is presentator van BNR Beurs en freelance financieel journalist. Zijn favoriete aandeel om over te praten is Disney, maar daar lijkt hij de enige in te zijn. Sinds de eerste uitzending van BNR Beurs is 'ie er bij. Maxim van Mil is presentator van BNR Beurs en journalist bij BNR, waar hij zich focust op de financiële markten en ontwikkelingen in de tech-wereld. Je krijgt hem het meest enthousiast als hij kan praten over ASML, of oer-Hollandse bedrijven zoals Ahold of ABN Amro. Jorik Simonides is presentator van BNR Beurs, economieredacteur en verslaggever bij BNR. Hij wordt er vooral blij van als het een keer níet over AI gaat. Milou Brand is presentator van BNR Beurs, freelance podcastmaker en columnist bij het Financieele Dagblad. Jochem Visser is presentator van BNR Beurs, maakt Beursnerd XL en is redacteur bij de podcast Onder Curatoren. Vraag hem naar obscure zaken op financiële markten en hij vertelt je waarom het eigenlijk nóg leuker is dan je al dacht. Over de podcast: Met BNR Beurs ga je altijd voorbereid de nieuwe beursdag in. We praten je in een kleine 25 minuten bij over alle laatste ontwikkelingen op de handelsvloer. We blijven niet alleen bij de AEX of Wall Street, maar vertellen je ook waar nog meer kansen liggen. En we houden het niet bij de cijfers, maar zoeken ook iedere dag voor je naar duiding van scherpe gasten en experts. Of je nu een ervaren belegger bent of net begint met je eerste stappen op de beurs, de podcast biedt waardevolle inzichten voor je beleggingsstrategie. Door de focus op zowel de korte termijn als de lange termijn, helpt BNR Beurs luisteraars om de ruis van de markt te scheiden van de essentie. Van Musk tot Microsoft en van Ahold tot ASML. Wij vertellen je wat beleggers bezighoudt, wie de markten in beweging zet en wat dat betekent voor jouw beleggingsportefeuille.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trumps Always Chickens Out. Als puntje bij paaltje komt, haakt president Trump af en zet hij zijn dreigement niet door. Een uitdrukking die je als belegger héél véél hebt gehoord. Er komt nu een bij: NACHO. Klinkt lekker, maar dat is het niet. En heeft te maken met de Iran-oorlog die diezelfde Trump is gestart. Not A Chance Hormuz Opens, dat is waar je als belegger nu rekening mee moet houden. Dat is waar we het deze aflevering over hebben. Het scenario dat de Straat van Hormuz voorlopig dicht blijft. Een redelijk realistisch vooruitzicht, nu de vredesgesprekken tussen Iran en de VS zijn geklapt. Met NACHO moet je rekening houden met een lange periode van hoge olieprijs én inflatie. Hebben we het ook over Air France-KLM. Dat gaat verdwijnen. De naam dan, lezen we in De Telegraaf. Topman Ben Smith wil op overnamepad en wil meer luchtvaartmaatschappijen toevoegen. Waardoor de naam Air France-KLM niet meer past. Goed moment voor ons om te kijken naar dat nieuwe concern dat ontstaat. Is dat dan eindelijk een goede investering? Ook in deze aflevering: een spannend verhaal over insider trading. Een netwerk van advocaten gaf maar liefst 12 jaar lang informatie aan elkaar door over enorme deals op Wall Street. Een explosief verhaal. Over explosief gesproken: we bespreken het aandeel Rheinmetall. Het Duitse defensiebedrijf gaat niet lekker op de beurs, terwijl het juist zou moeten profiteren van al het leed in de wereld. Te gast: Corné van Zeijl van Cardano. BNR Beurs is een journalistiek onafhankelijke productie, mede mogelijk gemaakt door Saxo. Over de makers: Jelle Maasbach is presentator van BNR Beurs en freelance financieel journalist. Zijn favoriete aandeel om over te praten is Disney, maar daar lijkt hij de enige in te zijn. Sinds de eerste uitzending van BNR Beurs is 'ie er bij. Maxim van Mil is presentator van BNR Beurs en journalist bij BNR, waar hij zich focust op de financiële markten en ontwikkelingen in de tech-wereld. Je krijgt hem het meest enthousiast als hij kan praten over ASML, of oer-Hollandse bedrijven zoals Ahold of ABN Amro. Jorik Simonides is presentator van BNR Beurs, economieredacteur en verslaggever bij BNR. Hij wordt er vooral blij van als het een keer níet over AI gaat. Milou Brand is presentator van BNR Beurs, freelance podcastmaker en columnist bij het Financieele Dagblad. Jochem Visser is presentator van BNR Beurs, maakt Beursnerd XL en is redacteur bij de podcast Onder Curatoren. Vraag hem naar obscure zaken op financiële markten en hij vertelt je waarom het eigenlijk nóg leuker is dan je al dacht. Over de podcast: Met BNR Beurs ga je altijd voorbereid de nieuwe beursdag in. We praten je in een kleine 25 minuten bij over alle laatste ontwikkelingen op de handelsvloer. We blijven niet alleen bij de AEX of Wall Street, maar vertellen je ook waar nog meer kansen liggen. En we houden het niet bij de cijfers, maar zoeken ook iedere dag voor je naar duiding van scherpe gasten en experts. Of je nu een ervaren belegger bent of net begint met je eerste stappen op de beurs, de podcast biedt waardevolle inzichten voor je beleggingsstrategie. Door de focus op zowel de korte termijn als de lange termijn, helpt BNR Beurs luisteraars om de ruis van de markt te scheiden van de essentie. Van Musk tot Microsoft en van Ahold tot ASML. Wij vertellen je wat beleggers bezighoudt, wie de markten in beweging zet en wat dat betekent voor jouw beleggingsportefeuille.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anthropic signed a compute partnership with SpaceX, with Elon Musk personally signing off. Months ago he said Anthropic hates Western Civilization. Um, what? This week on AI For Humans, in one of the wildest plot twists of the year, Anthropic announced a major compute partnership with SpaceX. Elon Musk personally tweeted that he spent time with the senior Anthropic team, was impressed, and approved leasing Colossus 1 to Anthropic since SpaceXAI had moved training to Colossus 2.  The partnership came alongside Anthropic's massive Code with Claude keynote, where they unveiled a wave of new features including Dreaming, where Claude reviews its past sessions and updates its own memory, Multi-Agent Orchestration, where a lead agent delegates to specialist sub-agents, Routines that let Claude Code kick things off for you, Outcomes that let you specify success and Claude iterates until it's there, Auto-Fix, Webhooks, Async Coding, and Remote Control to code from mobile. Plus, Claude Code rate limits doubled for Pro, Max, Team, and Seat-Based Enterprise plans.  Meanwhile, OpenAI rolled out GPT-5.5 Instant to everyone, and a new voice model is incoming and sounds incredibly good. Spotify launched Save-To-Spotify, an AI agent that creates personalized podcasts. Google's Gemini Nano is coming by default. iRobot creator's Familiars AI robot pet launched. GENE-26.5 is cooking. There's a robot monk in South Korea. And the world's best text exchanges are between Sam Altman and Mira Murati. ANTHROPIC AND SPACEX TEAMED UP. CLAUDE GOT MASSIVE NEW FEATURES. WHAT A WEEK. Come to our Discord: https://discord.gg/muD2TYgC8f Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AIForHumansShow AI For Humans Newsletter: https://aiforhumans.beehiiv.com/ Follow us for more on X @AIForHumansShow Join our TikTok @aiforhumansshow To book us for speaking, please visit our website: https://www.aiforhumans.show/   // Show Links // Anthropic Announces Higher Limits And SpaceX Partnership https://www.anthropic.com/news/higher-limits-spacex Reuters: Anthropic Unveils Dreaming Feature For AI Agents https://www.reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/anthropic-unveils-dreaming-feature-help-its-ai-agents-self-improve-2026-05-06/ Dario Amodei On The SpaceX Compute Partnership https://x.com/trq212/status/2052250816720056604?s=20 Code With Claude Full Keynote Video https://x.com/ClaudeDevs/status/2052055459272761661?s=20 Claude Managed Agents https://x.com/ClaudeDevs/status/2052069321355182447?s=20 New OpenAI Voice Model Incoming And Sounds Very Good https://x.com/flowersslop/status/2051741508177649934?s=20 GPT-5.5 Instant Rolls Out To Everyone https://x.com/OpenAI/status/2051709028250915275?s=20 The World's Best Text Exchanges (Sam Altman And Mira Murati) https://x.com/TechEmails/status/2052160627884560828?s=20 Gavin Tries To Get The Voice Model Working https://x.com/gavinpurcell/status/2052279126153982113?s=20 Spotify Launches Save-To-Spotify Personal Podcasts https://newsroom.spotify.com/2026-05-07/personal-podcasts-launch/ Familiars Coverage From Gizmodo https://gizmodo.com/roombas-creator-is-making-an-ai-robot-pet-that-cant-lie-to-you-2000754646 Familiars Already Going Bad https://x.com/gavinpurcell/status/2051539370101059864?s=20 GENE-26.5 New Robot Cooking https://x.com/gs_ai_/status/2052050956272230577?s=20 Robot Monk In South Korea https://x.com/Reuters/status/2051987843996852245?s=20  

What happens if ChatGPT takes over your stock portfolio?... We got the receipts.Uber and Disney just told us the same thing… They told us the 2026 summer travel trend.Familiar is a new Furry-robo-tamagotchi pet… created by Colin Angle, founder of iRobot.Plus, Christopher Nolan dropped the trailer for The Odyssey, but what's with the accents? $UBER $DIS $IRBTNEWSLETTER:https://tboypod.com/newsletter OUR 2ND SHOW:Want more business storytelling from us? Check our weekly deepdive show, The Best Idea Yet: The untold origin story of the products you're obsessed with. Listen for free to The Best Idea Yet: https://wondery.com/links/the-best-idea-yet/NEW LISTENERSFill out our 2 minute survey: https://qualtricsxm88y5r986q.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dp1FDYiJgt6lHy6GET ON THE POD: Submit a shoutout or fact: https://tboypod.com/shoutouts SOCIALS:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tboypod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tboypodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tboypod Linkedin (Nick): https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolas-martell/Linkedin (Jack): https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-crivici-kramer/Anything else: https://tboypod.com/ About Us: The daily pop-biz news show making today's top stories your business. Formerly known as Robinhood Snacks, The Best One Yet is hosted by Jack Crivici-Kramer & Nick Martell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

First, there was IRobot. Then Roomba. Now, the AI robot dog. How long will it take to replace the real deal? #PetCare #RossBridgeAnimal #AIRobotDog #DogRobot #TKR #TKRPodcast #DarksideOfThePooch #SasquatchComics #IRobot #Familiar #TonyKurreRadio #TonyKurre #DrRab

-The New York Times reports that the White House may create a new working group to oversee AI development. -Smartphone bans in the classroom might not be the panacea that governments and school administrations want them to be. -Colin Angle, the guy who co-founded iRobot and helped put robot vacuums in millions of homes, just unveiled his new venture called Familiar Machines & Magic and it's making robots for companionship, and not for sweeping floors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Colin Angle, founder of iRobot, introduces us to his latest venture: Familiar Machines and Magic. Angle has assembled a world-class team of engineers and advisors on a mission to produce an empathetic, four-legged robotic companion. The company recently emerged from stealth, and Angle reveals his plans for the first product in their multi-year roadmap. The plan is to ship the first “familiar” next year, promising an engaging companion for both young and old. Learn more about Familiar Machines and Magic: https://www.familiarmachines.com/ ### – SPONSORS – This episode is brought to you by Yamaha Robotics Group (YRG) — driving the future of smart automation. Yamaha's Linear Conveyor Modules and Advanced Operator Interfaces are helping engineers push efficiency and flexibility further than ever. And let's face it: the PLC isn't going anywhere — it's evolving. LEARN MORE AT: https://hs.yrginc.com/therobotreport If you're designing robots beyond controlled factory cells, mobile manipulators, quadrupeds, or humanoids maxon is worth a stop at the Robotics Summit in Boston. At the show, maxon is exhibiting its High Efficiency Joint (HEJ) portfolio: fully integrated robotic joints that combine motor, gearing, electronics, and sensing in a compact unit. Built for cyclic loads, impacts, and continuous operation, HEJ joints are designed for real‑world robotics. See the HEJ90 demonstrator at Booth 419. LEARN MORE AT: https://www.maxongroup.com/en-us

Ep. 321, Recorded 4/22/2026. Podcast Emergency. I'll take trains for $200, Alex? Rockin in Des Moines. iRobot is real. Apple's SOS. The Lion's Share of the Profits. Sargent masters the odds. The Flanders Field runs afoul. Todd's Log Roll. We're a top podcast… no really!!

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Colin Angle didn't start out trying to clean people's floors.He started out trying to shape the future–with robots. In the early days of iRobot, there was no business model. No steady funding. No clear customer.Just a belief that robotic technology would one day make the world a better place. In the early days, the company built babbling toy dolls for Hasbro, and roving bomb-detectors for the military.But for more than a decade… nothing truly took off. Until one idea—a robot vacuum—finally did. With the Roomba, iRobot created a category from scratch, and a product that felt almost like a member of the family. Tens of millions of units sold, and the Roomba became part of popular culture. But to avoid stagnation, iRobot had to sell to a bigger company. When a lucrative deal with Amazon fell through, the company hit a wall–and never recovered. This is a story about building a business in survival mode, creating a household icon, and eventually getting bested by forces beyond your control. What You'll Learn How to launch a company when you're not sure who your customers areWhy iRobot engineers underestimated marketing (and paid for it later)How piles of Cheerios helped sell the RoombaHow iRobot shored up customer loyalty when the Roomba faltered Why even a hero product is not enough to sustain a companyHow competition–and regulation–can unravel a businessTimestamps 7:25 - “What have you built?”: The robotics lab job application.12:25 - iRobot's early business model: contracts, not consumers.25:05 - Breaking into the toy market: The doll with a mind of its own.36:10 - A key cleaning insight: people will pay hundreds—but only if it vacuums.39:10 - The office Cheerios demo that won a retailer.44:20 - A soaring launch, then stagnation: 250,000 vacuums stuck in inventory.46:10 - The ad (for Pepsi!) that turbocharged Roomba. 55:55 - The need to diversify: robotic scrubbers, mops, pool cleaners? 58:00 - The $1.7 billion offer from Amazon–and how it unraveled.1:03:40 - Life after Roomba. This episode was produced by Katherine Sypher with music composed by Ramtin Arablouei. It was edited by Neva Grant with research help from Noor Gill. Our engineers were Patrick Murray and Kwesi Lee. Follow How I Built This:Instagram → @howibuiltthisX → @HowIBuiltThisFacebook → How I Built ThisFollow Guy Raz:Instagram → @guy.razYoutube → guy_razX → @guyrazSubstack → guyraz.substack.comWebsite → guyraz.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hydraulics — the technology that powers excavators, military vehicles, oil rigs, and factory floors — have been around since the 1800s. They work by pressurizing fluid to create force. They're powerful. They're proven. And according to Hiten Sonpal, CEO of RISE Robotics, they've hit their ceiling. Hiten joined the Snowpal Podcast to talk about what his company is building, what he's learned from shipping over 9 million units at iRobot, and why he raised $5.7 million from the crowd instead of from VCs. It's a conversation worth your full attention.

Send us Fan MailWelcome to season 5 of the Another Way To See It Podcast. On this episode we talk about the blurred space that we're currently occupying. Facing the deluge of heartbreaking headlines, trying to decipher if the news is real,  if the videos we watch are real. Sometimes it can feel like were in Margaret Atwood's novel The Handmaid's Tale, or Isaac Asimov's I Robot. We need to feel real ground inside and outside of our bodies. On this episode we talk about ways to cultivate ground in turbulent times.Please reach out we love to hear from you, and please support our podcast by liking it on whatever platform you listen, sending it to a friend, and if possible donating. We are interdependent media creators and you, the listener, is the reason we keep showing up. Coaches:  Kim Moranhttps://www.kimmorancoaching.com/https://www.instagram.com/kimcalifornia/ Tracy Holemeyerhttps://www.uncontrollablyme.com/https://www.instagram.com/uncontrollably_me/Join our grief group:https://www.uncontrollablyme.com/befriending-grief Produced by: Kim MoranMusic: Wishing Star by Big Score Audio Support the show

This Week: The legacy of Cesar Chavez is forever tarnished following the revelation of rape and sexual abuse allegations. As communities quickly (and rightly) pivot to centering the farmworkers movement instead of Chavez, there are at least 40 schools across CA named in his honor, along with numerous statues, murals, and awards bearing his legacy. Where do schools go from here? Plus, we weave together a few stories about the devastating effects our tech overlords are having on the nation's children. In Los Angeles, a jury sets new precedent by handing down $6M in damages against Instagram and YouTube as intentionally addictive platforms that harmed a young woman. Hundreds of similar cases are now looking to move forward in the courts as well. Meanwhile, the first lady acted out a scene from iRobot this week, as she touted humanoid robots as replacements for teachers. At the same time, new data from EdWeek shows that our youngest children -- nearly half of whom have their own tablet and unlimited screen time by the age of 2 -- are delayed in hitting key milestones like tying their shoes, following directions, cooperating with others, and using the bathroom without help. Manuel and Jeff discuss! MAXIMUM WOKENESS ALERT -- get your All of the Above swag, including your own “Teach the Truth” shirt! In this moment of relentless attacks on teaching truth in the classroom, we got you covered. https://all-of-the-above-store.creator-spring.com Watch, listen and subscribe to make sure you don't miss our latest content!Listen on Apple Podcast and Spotify Website: https://AOTAshow.comFollow us: LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter

Markkus hosted this all-Benchwarmer game, pitting Bohmbach and Dave versus Mason and Walling. During this game, we had the first Let It Ride guilt trip after one team achieved a correct answer (a lucky guess to say the least) by thinking like Markkus. There was a debate on whether iKevin is a sequel to iRobot or iCarly and we were introduced to the Stranger Things coin for help with a fifty-fifty answer. We were introduced to "Out of Context" Dave and learned much about FSU legend Example Green. And, once again, we had more BBC talk. #canada #hockey #eg #irobot #icarly #strangerthings #xmen #tachyons #twohours #twodays #greasers https://dobosdelights.com/ Promo Code: CheckYourTaint https://www.patreon.com/benchwarmerstp https://www.facebook.com/benchwarmerstp https://www.twitter.com/benchwarmerstp https://www.instagram.com/benchwarmerstp/ https://www.teepublic.com/stores/benchwarmers-trivia-podcast

Superpowers for Good should not be considered investment advice. Seek counsel before making investment decisions. When you purchase an item, launch a campaign or create an investment account after clicking a link here, we may earn a fee. Engage to support our work.Watch the show on television by downloading the e360tv channel app to your Roku, LG or AmazonFireTV. You can also see it on YouTube.Devin: What is your superpower?Jane: If something goes poorly, I'm like, okay, how can we fix this?Rob: I don't really accept constraints... I want to always find a way around the issue.Imagine a drive-thru where you can order your favorite coffee with a single app click, arrive at the pickup spot, and leave in seconds—no line, no waiting, no tipping. This seamless experience is the vision of Jane Lo and Rob Whitten, co-founders of p!ng, a fully automated drive-thru system designed to solve the inefficiencies of traditional drive-thrus.The idea was born out of frustration. Rob, a robotics expert and father of three, described how bad drive-thru experiences with his daughters inspired the project. “My three daughters made me go through a bunch of drive-throughs. It was a terrible experience, and Jane told me to stop complaining one day and just fix it,” he shared. Jane, a marketing and customer experience expert, immediately saw the potential. Together, they combined their skills to create what Rob calls “the nerd's revenge for bad drive-throughs.”The technology behind p!ng is as impressive as its simplicity. Customers use an app to place their orders, which are prepared only when they approach the pickup location. Sensors and geofencing track vehicles, ensuring orders are ready precisely when needed. Rob explained, “We wanted you to leave p!ng feeling victorious and like you're living in the future. It's nice and simple on the surface, but underneath, there's a bunch of really cool tech happening.”Jane and Rob's innovative system is already making waves among consumers, who appreciate the speed and ease of the experience. “Our customers were like, ‘This is amazing. Why doesn't this already exist?'” Jane said. Yet, traditional venture capitalists often didn't understand the scope of the problem. “If you're someone wealthier, you probably have an assistant or a fancy espresso machine. You're not likely to be in that drive-thru lane,” she explained.To fund their vision of revolutionizing drive-thru convenience, the pair turned to regulated investment crowdfunding on Wefunder, where everyday people can invest in their mission. “It's awesome because good customers make great investors and vice versa,” Rob noted.By combining cutting-edge robotics with a deep understanding of customer needs, Jane and Rob aren't just solving a problem—they're creating an entirely new experience. p!ng shows how innovation and impact can work hand in hand to redefine convenience.tl;dr:Jane Lo and Rob Whitten founded p!ng to create a frictionless, fully automated drive-thru experience.They combined expertise in robotics and customer experience to revolutionize how people get coffee.Traditional VCs didn't see the problem, so they turned to crowdfunding to fund their vision.Jane's adaptability and Rob's determination to overcome constraints drive their ability to innovate.p!ng's technology simplifies the customer experience while showcasing the potential of robotics.How to Develop Adaptability and Problem Solving As a SuperpowerJane and Rob's superpowers center on adaptability and a refusal to accept limits. Jane describes herself as an “adapter,” someone who embraces change and thrives in uncertain situations. “If something goes poorly, I'm like, okay, how can we fix this?” she explained. Rob, on the other hand, described his ability to challenge constraints: “I don't really accept constraints... I want to always find a way around the issue.” Together, these superpowers enable them to tackle challenges head-on and innovate in ways others might overlook.When Jane was recovering from hip replacement surgery, she adapted by learning to solder at home so she could contribute to p!ng's pilot project. “We made like a hundred of them or something,” she said, referring to the wiring components she assembled. Meanwhile, Rob shared his story of running a two-football-field-long hose to solve a water shortage during a robotics test at Amazon, demonstrating his determination to overcome obstacles quickly and creatively.Tips for Developing the Superpower:Push your boundaries by tackling things you fear or find uncomfortable.Embrace change as an opportunity for growth rather than something to avoid.Interrogate constraints instead of accepting them—ask “how can I solve this?” rather than “can I?”Use AI tools creatively to brainstorm and find out-of-the-box solutions.Focus on the next step instead of dwelling on failures or setbacks.By following Jane and Rob's example and advice, you can make adaptability and problem solving a skill. With practice and effort, you could make it a superpower that enables you to do more good in the world.Remember, however, that research into success suggests that building on your own superpowers is more important than creating new ones or overcoming weaknesses. You do you!Invest in Ending Organ Shortages!Guest ProfileJane Lo (she/her):Co-founder, p!ngAbout p!ng: p!ng is the fastest autonomous coffee drive-thru in the galaxy — a compact, robotics and AI-powered pod that serves premium specialty drinks in under a minute with virtually no wait and a radically better customer experience. Designed by veterans of Amazon Robotics, iRobot, and SharkNinja, p!ng delivers the speed, consistency, and convenience today's on-the-go consumers crave, whether that's during the chaotic morning rush or afternoon beverage side quest.Website: pingthru.comCompany Facebook Page: facebook.com/pingthrucoffeeCompany Instagram Handle: @pingthrucoffee Other URL: wefunder.com/pingBiographical Information: I grew up in the Bay Area and after graduating from UC Berkeley, began my career in healthcare consulting and biotech. These experiences made one thing clear: I wanted to work as close to the end consumer as possible. I returned to school to earn my MBA from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, then moved into product marketing, brand marketing, and media production for consumer brands including Samsonite and SharkNinja. I met Rob, my co-founder, at SharkNinja, working on the same kitchen appliances development team. I found my true passion in Customer Experience analytics at Forrester Research, heading up a team of analysts and working as an advisor to Fortune 500 executives. I used data to show companies how well they are delivering for customers (or not), and what they could do to improve. Over time, I realized that even with good intentions and well-resourced teams, many companies struggle to create real change. Today, I use my love of working with and understanding customers to build joy-inducing experiences that make everyday life better.LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jane-lo-pingRob Whitten (he/him)Co-founder, p!ngBiographical Information: Rob Whitten is the co‑founder of p!ng, the wicked fast robotic coffee drive‑thru. Raised in Loudon, NH, he attended West Point and served as an Army infantry officer before settling in Billerica, MA in 2004.With a degree in Systems Engineering and a Master's in Program Management, Rob has spent his career solving complex problems across defense, consumer electronics, and e‑commerce. He has led high‑performing teams at BAE Systems, iRobot, SharkNinja, and Amazon Robotics, working on projects including autonomous manipulation, robotics sortation, and grocery automation.In 2023, frustrated by long drive‑thru experiences with his daughters, he co‑founded p!ng to reinvent the model through automation.Outside of work, Rob enjoys riding his Harley with Jane, competing in triathlons, skiing, hiking, traveling, cooking, and crafting epic Star Wars lawn decorations.LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/rob-whitten-pingthruInvest in Career Success!Support Our SponsorsOur generous sponsors make our work possible, serving impact investors, social entrepreneurs, community builders and diverse founders. Today's advertisers include rHealth, Frontier Bio, and Rise Up at Work. 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On this week's show: iRobot comes back from bankruptcy with a tiny Roomba Mini that won't launch in the US, Homey adds Python support to open the app floodgates, Sonos launches a new portable Play speaker and a mic-free Era 100 SL while also admitting its Apple TV rival is dead, IKEA pushes a Dirigera update to fix Matter pairing, and Zooz gets Z-Wave Long Range sensors certified for Alarm.com. All of this, a pick of the week, project updates, and so much more

We were honored and excited to sit down with actor Aaron Douglas! Aaron is an incredibly accomplished actor, with over 100 tv shows, movies and video games on his resume. He's appeared in such movies and shows as X-Men 2, iRobot, Stargate SG-1, Falling Skies, The Strain, X-Files, Supernatural, The Flash, Once upon a time, and currently Murder in a small town, airing on Fox. He created and wrote comic books for AfterShock comics, with his writings appearing in the first two volumes of the Shock Anthology, culminating in his first full length graphic novel “10 years to death” which was released back in October of 2021. You may know him best as the man who kept the Admiral's Vipers flying, Chief Galen Tyrol on Battlestar Galactica! We laughed so much our jaws hurt and we know you will LOVE Aaron as much as we do!

At its peak, iRobot generated nearly $1.6 Billion in annual revenue, and by 2022 Amazon believed the company was worth $1.7 Billion. By just a few years later, the company that pioneered consumer robotics would file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The company that ultimately took ownership of iRobot wasn't Amazon or another Silicon Valley tech firm or even a U.S. competitor. It was the company's own overseas contract manufacturer. How does a company go from being a pioneering leader in robotics to being owned by the very supplier that once built its products? The answer is a story about regulation, supply chains, debt, competition, and unintended consequences. In this episode of the Art of Supply podcast, Kelly Barner covers: The rise of iRobot and the creation of the Roomba line of vacuums Amazon's $1.7 Billion acquisition attempt — and why global regulators blocked it How financial pressure, debt, and supply chain decisions reshaped the company, right into the ground And how iRobot ultimately ended up owned by its largest manufacturing partner Links: Kelly Barner on LinkedIn Art of Supply LinkedIn newsletter  Art of Supply on AOP Subscribe to This Week in Procurement  

This week on Anime Pulse we got gender bending, bishonen iRobot, and getting rock hard for hard rocks. Up first IRL with Andrew correcting his bench pressing form, and Joseph has nothing to add so he diverts our attention to the community segment. Then in the industry news, we got no industry news, so there's that. Finally the reviews wrap things up as Joseph becomes a useless android detective, and Andrew collects some shiny rocks while not at all being distracted by peaches and melons.

In this episode, we reflect on why experience only matters if it leads to growth rather than defeat. The conversation ranges from the bankruptcy of iRobot to security concerns surrounding laptop maker Lenovo, before turning to the main topic: free will. Matt breaks down traditional determinism, the implications of quantum uncertainty, and what fMRI research reveals about human decision-making. There is a focus on compatibilism, the view held by many modern philosophers that seeks to reconcile free will with a determined universe.

A smart home vacuum goes bankrupt and suddenly the maps of your living room might be someone else's asset—that's where we start, and the questions only get sharper from there. We dig into iRobot's Chapter 11, the failed Amazon deal, and why a China-linked manufacturer gaining access to device data should force a hard reset on how we think about ownership, privacy, and consent in consumer hardware.From there, we test the limits of AI in the wild. Anthropic's “Project Vend” handed a real vending machine to a cutting-edge model; within days it was giving away inventory, ordering wine, and falling for fake board directives. It's a masterclass in social engineering, governance gaps, and how quickly “autonomy” becomes “anarchy” when authority boundaries aren't airtight. Then we turn to an even uglier misuse: Grok's image editing feature enabling non-consensual sexualized images, including minors. We lay out pragmatic safeguards—consent gates, watermarking, provenance, and robust content filters—that should have been table stakes.We keep it human too. Our whiskey segment pits a DIY three-bottle blend against a 100-proof control pour, and the tasting becomes a metaphor for product strategy: great components still need intent and balance. With that palate set, we go bold on 2026 predictions: Facebook's staying power, whether Microsoft finally buys social, a potential “Steam Machine” console push, AR glasses missing mainstream again, cloud gaming's surge toward a majority share, Disney Plus flirting with a vault strategy, and the cyber risk that could ground an airport. Along the way we call for retiring tired buzzwords and reviving tech that actually serves people.If you're into technology that touches real lives—privacy in your home, AI in your office, content on your screen, and resilience in your infrastructure—you'll find plenty to argue with and plenty to take away. Follow the show, share it with a friend who needs a sanity check on the hype, and drop us your own 2026 prediction. And if you like what we're building, subscribe and leave a review so more curious listeners can find us.Support the show

On this week's show: iRobot vacuums up a bankruptcy filing and is scooped up by Picea, Apollo launches a new four-button mini-keyboard, Shelly drops a new all-in-one smart plug, WiiM continues its crusade against Sonos with a compact speaker, Homey launches a self-hosted option, and Emerald (parent company of CEDIA Expo) might be for sale. All this news, letters from the mailbag, CES Pre-Game discussions, and so much more!

In this exciting episode, we dive into the most popular tech trends of the year, focusing on the rise of iRobot and the challenges faced by American companies in pursuing innovative strategies. We explore the booming robotic lawnmower category and highlight Aqara's impressive achievements with camera technology. Join us for a dynamic discussion filled with insights and forward-thinking perspectives.Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at:@andrew_osu on Twitter@andrewohara941 on ThreadsEmail me hereSponsored by:Shopify: Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at: shopify.com/homekitCopilot Money:  Limited-time: Get 26% off your first year when you sign up at copilot.money. **(new users only, web only)HomeKit Insider YouTube ChannelSubscribe to the HomeKit Insider YouTube Channel and watch our episodes every week! Click here to subscribe.Links from the showDolby Flex Connect system from LGSamsung SmartThings announces Matter 1.5 supportThose interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com

Join host Steve Crowe and The Robot Report editorial team (Gene Demaitre, Mike Oitzman, and Brianna Wessling) for the annual end-of-year wrap-up. The team breaks down the most significant stories, trends, and market shifts that defined the robotics industry in 2025 and looks ahead to 2026. Key Topics Discussed: - Business Shake-ups: An analysis of iRobot entering Chapter 11 bankruptcy and ABB selling its mobile robot division to SoftBank. - The Year of the Humanoid: A look at the $3.5B+ invested in humanoid companies and the rise of physical AI. - Autonomous Systems: Updates on Waymo's scaling challenges, Amazon's 1M deployed robots, and the impact of autonomous systems in the Ukraine and Gaza conflicts. - Industry Trends: The spin-out of Intel RealSense, the return of a national robotics strategy, and new approaches to home robotics (1X, Sunday, Weave). Featured Guest Vignettes: - John Santagate: On tote-to-man methodologies and multi-agent orchestration. - Chris Matthieu (RealSense): On open-source brains for physical AI and the emergence of robot sports. - Evan Helda (Nebius): On data pipelines, real-world data collection, and world models for training.

Welcome back to another hour of digital cynicism. We kick things off with a FOLLOW UP on Amazon's Fallout recaps, which were apparently so hallucination-heavy they made the actual wasteland look organized; naturally, they've been nuked along with the "Video Recaps" feature. In a massive dose of IN THE NEWS, Tesla is finally getting a legal side-eye in California for its deceptive "Autopilot" branding, while TikTok is performing a corporate shell game by selling a 45% stake to Oracle and friends to keep the feds happy. Reddit is fighting Australia's under-16 ban like it's a constitutional crisis, Louisiana's age-verification law just got benched by a judge, and Merriam-Webster officially crowned "slop" as the Word of the Year—which is fitting, given that OpenAI is selectively hiding chat logs from murder-suicides while their Chief Scientist warns that recursive AI self-improvement might end the human experiment by 2030. If the "intelligence explosion" doesn't get us, the CRASH Clock says we've got roughly 2.8 days before Elon's satellite swarm turns low-earth orbit into a permanent scrapyard.In our MEDIA CANDY segment, we mourn the transition year of Star Trek, which was mostly a series of unmitigated disasters and corporate retreats, though the Oscars moving to YouTube in 2029 means we can finally ignore them in 4K. Meta is testing a "pay-to-share-links" feature because they clearly haven't alienated creators enough, and a new study suggests Amazon's "dynamic pricing" is basically just a high-tech way to gouge public school districts for pencils. Moving to APPS & DOODADS, iOS 26.2 is here with a "Liquid Glass" slider—groundbreaking stuff, really—while Microsoft's Copilot+ push is effectively killing the laptop market by making 16GB of RAM a luxury item only a data center could love. Meanwhile, iRobot has officially sucked its last bit of dust into a Chapter 11 filing, proving that even a twenty-year head start can't save you from a 46 percent tariff and better Chinese competition.AT THE LIBRARY, we find out that librarians are ready to quit because people keep demanding books that only exist in a ChatGPT hallucination, proving once again that the "Information Age" was a lie. We descend into THE DARK SIDE WITH DAVE with the tireless Dave Bittner to discuss why modern movies feel like plastic, the bizarre paradox of James Cameron's Avatar dominance, and a bittersweet farewell to Rob Reiner. We wrap it up with the return of The Muppets, a look at plug-in solar panels for the budget-conscious prepper, and the Sedaris siblings proving that even grief can be a podcast topic. It's all the tech "progress" you never asked for, delivered with the appropriate amount of Gen-X side-eye.Show notes at https://gog.show/727Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/hHnGD4lIFzASponsors:MasterClass - Get up to 50% off at MASTERCLASS.com/GRUMPYOLDGEEKSPrivate Internet Access - Go to GOG.Show/vpn and sign up today. For a limited time only, you can get OUR favorite VPN for as little as $2.03 a month.SetApp - With a single monthly subscription you get 240+ apps for your Mac. Go to SetApp and get started today!!!1Password - Get a great deal on the only password manager recommended by Grumpy Old Geeks! gog.show/1passwordFOLLOW UPAmazon pulls its bad AI video recaps after Fallout falloutIN THE NEWSTesla used deceptive language to market Autopilot, California judge rulesTikTok agrees to deal to cede control of US business to American investor groupReddit sues Australia over underage social media banJudge blocks Louisiana's social media age verification lawMurder-suicide case shows OpenAI selectively hides data after users dieTrump orders creation of litigation task force to challenge state AI laws'Slop' is Merriam-Webster's word of the yearAnthropic's Chief Scientist Says We're Rapidly Approaching the Moment That Could Doom Us AllModel collapseOpenAI Is Going Into the New Year With Some Real Loser EnergyNew ‘CRASH Clock' Warns of 2.8-Day Window Before Likely Orbital CollisionA Facebook test makes link-sharing a paid feature for creatorsStudy links Amazon's algorithmic pricing with erratic, inflated costs for school districtsMEDIA CANDYA Man on the Inside S2Oh. What. Fun.The End of an EraThe West WingF1® The Movie - Apple TVThe Running ManWelcome to DerryWake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out MysteryIs it Cake?Apple TV releasing Pluribus season finale early next weekWarner Bros. Discovery rejects Paramount's hostile bid2025 Was a Turning Point for ‘Star Trek', Whether It Knew It or NotTHE ACADEMY PARTNERS WITH YOUTUBE FOR EXCLUSIVE GLOBAL RIGHTS TO THE OSCARS® AND OTHER ACADEMY CONTENT STARTING IN 2029APPS & DOODADSiOS 26.2 is here with another Liquid Glass tweak, new Podcasts features and moreOh, the Irony: Microsoft's Push for Copilot+ PCs Could Stall Laptop SalesiRobot has filed for bankruptcy and may be taken over by its primary supplierAT THE LIBRARYFlybot by Dennis E. TaylorMaking Space (The Time Traveler's Passport) by R. F. KuangFor a Limited Time Only (The Time Traveler's Passport) by Peng ShepherdLibrarians Are Tired of Being Accused of Hiding Secret Books That Were Made Up by AITHE DARK SIDE WITH DAVEDave BittnerThe CyberWireHacking HumansCaveatControl LoopOnly Malware in the BuildingWhy Movies Just Don't Feel "Real" AnymoreThe Avatar Paradox - Why Nobody Talks About These MoviesDon't F**k with James CameronEvery James Cameron Movie, Explained by James Cameron | Vanity Fair‘The Muppet Show' Returns for One Night Only Next FebruaryThe Muppet Show | Official Teaser | Disney+Small plug-in solar panels gain traction as an affordable way to cut electricity bills'You don't know what it's like till you lose a parent': Sedaris siblings share their grief storyCLOSING SHOUT-OUTS“Enshittification” YouTube“Enshittification” Spotify“Enshittification” SoundCloud (with a direct download)Len (a.k.a. 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This week, iRobot, the pioneering American robotics company behind the Roomba, filed for bankruptcy and announced that it would be taken over by its Chinese creditor. Colin Angle, a co-founder and a former longtime chief executive of the company, joins us to explain why the company lost its market dominance and what America should do to protect its newest crop of A.I. and robotics start-ups from the same fate. Then, we settle the score on our high, medium and low predictions from last year and lay down our new ones — including a spicy take on who will take over after Tim Cook at Apple. And finally, we wish all of our listeners a very happy holiday season with our annual tech-themed Christmas carol. Guest:Colin Angle, iRobot co-founder and former chief executive for over three decades. Additional Reading: Roomba Maker iRobot Files for Bankruptcy, With Chinese Supplier Taking ControliRobot Is in Trouble, but Roomba Is Already DeadOur 2025 Tech Predictions and Resolutions We want to hear from you. Email us at hardfork@nytimes.com. Find “Hard Fork” on YouTube and TikTok. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app.

Jennifer Pattison Tuohy from The Verge joins Mikah Sargent for the final episode of Tech News Weekly for 2025! Are AI health coaches the future for wearables? A look back at smart home news and devices in 2025. And how AI image generators have changed over time. Mikah talks about an article written by CNET's Vanessa Hand Orellana about AI health coaches in wearables and how it showcases innovation within healthcare, but also the data concerns if data breaches or unauthorized access to the data occur. Jennifer reflects on the smart home news and smart home devices highlighted in the past year and shares her excitement about news such as IKEA releasing Thread-supported devices, but also laments on companies like iRobot filing for bankruptcy. And Allison Johnson of The Verge joins the show to talk about how AI image generators are improving as various models have learned from their mistakes & fumbles that occurred in their early beginnings. Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Jennifer Pattison Tuohy Guest: Allison Johnson Download or subscribe to Tech News Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: auraframes.com/ink outsystems.com/twit

Jennifer Pattison Tuohy from The Verge joins Mikah Sargent for the final episode of Tech News Weekly for 2025! Are AI health coaches the future for wearables? A look back at smart home news and devices in 2025. And how AI image generators have changed over time. Mikah talks about an article written by CNET's Vanessa Hand Orellana about AI health coaches in wearables and how it showcases innovation within healthcare, but also the data concerns if data breaches or unauthorized access to the data occur. Jennifer reflects on the smart home news and smart home devices highlighted in the past year and shares her excitement about news such as IKEA releasing Thread-supported devices, but also laments on companies like iRobot filing for bankruptcy. And Allison Johnson of The Verge joins the show to talk about how AI image generators are improving as various models have learned from their mistakes & fumbles that occurred in their early beginnings. Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Jennifer Pattison Tuohy Guest: Allison Johnson Download or subscribe to Tech News Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: auraframes.com/ink outsystems.com/twit

Jennifer Pattison Tuohy from The Verge joins Mikah Sargent for the final episode of Tech News Weekly for 2025! Are AI health coaches the future for wearables? A look back at smart home news and devices in 2025. And how AI image generators have changed over time. Mikah talks about an article written by CNET's Vanessa Hand Orellana about AI health coaches in wearables and how it showcases innovation within healthcare, but also the data concerns if data breaches or unauthorized access to the data occur. Jennifer reflects on the smart home news and smart home devices highlighted in the past year and shares her excitement about news such as IKEA releasing Thread-supported devices, but also laments on companies like iRobot filing for bankruptcy. And Allison Johnson of The Verge joins the show to talk about how AI image generators are improving as various models have learned from their mistakes & fumbles that occurred in their early beginnings. Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Jennifer Pattison Tuohy Guest: Allison Johnson Download or subscribe to Tech News Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: auraframes.com/ink outsystems.com/twit

Jennifer Pattison Tuohy from The Verge joins Mikah Sargent for the final episode of Tech News Weekly for 2025! Are AI health coaches the future for wearables? A look back at smart home news and devices in 2025. And how AI image generators have changed over time. Mikah talks about an article written by CNET's Vanessa Hand Orellana about AI health coaches in wearables and how it showcases innovation within healthcare, but also the data concerns if data breaches or unauthorized access to the data occur. Jennifer reflects on the smart home news and smart home devices highlighted in the past year and shares her excitement about news such as IKEA releasing Thread-supported devices, but also laments on companies like iRobot filing for bankruptcy. And Allison Johnson of The Verge joins the show to talk about how AI image generators are improving as various models have learned from their mistakes & fumbles that occurred in their early beginnings. Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Jennifer Pattison Tuohy Guest: Allison Johnson Download or subscribe to Tech News Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: auraframes.com/ink outsystems.com/twit

Jennifer Pattison Tuohy from The Verge joins Mikah Sargent for the final episode of Tech News Weekly for 2025! Are AI health coaches the future for wearables? A look back at smart home news and devices in 2025. And how AI image generators have changed over time. Mikah talks about an article written by CNET's Vanessa Hand Orellana about AI health coaches in wearables and how it showcases innovation within healthcare, but also the data concerns if data breaches or unauthorized access to the data occur. Jennifer reflects on the smart home news and smart home devices highlighted in the past year and shares her excitement about news such as IKEA releasing Thread-supported devices, but also laments on companies like iRobot filing for bankruptcy. And Allison Johnson of The Verge joins the show to talk about how AI image generators are improving as various models have learned from their mistakes & fumbles that occurred in their early beginnings. Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Jennifer Pattison Tuohy Guest: Allison Johnson Download or subscribe to Tech News Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: auraframes.com/ink outsystems.com/twit

Join us LIVE on Mondays, 4:30pm EST.A weekly Podcast with BHIS and Friends. We discuss notable Infosec, and infosec-adjacent news stories gathered by our community news team.https://www.youtube.com/@BlackHillsInformationSecurityChat with us on Discord! - https://discord.gg/bhis

Hour 2 kicks off with breaking news from Australia, where authorities thwarted a potential terrorist attack, followed by updates on a Providence shooting investigation. The conversation pivots to birthday celebrations with Kim St. Ange and her iconic “36” donut from Donuts Delight. Tom Ackerman joins to break down local sports, highlighting the Blues' win over Winnipeg and the Heisman controversy surrounding Diego Pavia versus Fernando Mendoza. The hour closes with a mix of unusual and tech-focused stories in the “In Other News” segment, covering a bungling car thief, a Mississippi razor-blade bakery scare, iRobot restructuring, Gen Z's crypto interests, dinosaur footprint discoveries in Italy, Bitcoin prices, and Elon Musk's plans for AI data centers in space. #BreakingNews #BirthdayCelebration #TomAckerman #BluesHockey #HeismanControversy #TechNews #BizarreNews

Burnie and Ashley discuss the President's dumb social media posts, the evolving WBD, iRobot bankruptcy, Ashley Burns Shenzen Hater, timing a bankruptcy, Digg's exit, rural tech, measles in South Carolina, RIVR stair robots, Kessler Syndrome, megaconstellations, and Speilberg's new teaser trailer for Disclosure Day.

SpaceX IPO coming – huge increase in valuation over past 3 months Happy Hanukah – Eight Crazy Nights Now Kevin AND Kevin PLUS we are now on Spotify and Amazon Music/Podcasts! Click HERE for Show Notes and Links DHUnplugged is now streaming live - with listener chat. Click on link on the right sidebar. Love the Show? Then how about a Donation? Follow John C. Dvorak on Twitter Follow Andrew Horowitz on Twitter Warm-Up - Last Chance for CTP Cup 2025 participants - Happy Hanukah - Eight Crazy Nights - Sad News - Rob Reiner - Fed decision is out.... - Overdue eco reports coming this week Markets - Oracle still problematic - SpaceX IPO coming - huge increase in valuation over past 3 months - Another Bankruptcy - cleaning up is not good business - Oh my - Now Kevin AND Kevin - Weight loss game continues - One thing saved for last - a doozie... Tesla -  - All time High - Prospect of Robotaxi - Even though sales hitting multi-year lows Wall Street Never Sleeps? - Nasdaq files to extend trading to 23 hours on weekdays - Banks concerned about investor protections, costs, liquidity, volatility risks of nonstop trading - Proponents argue round-the-clock trading benefits global investors - That may create some additional volatility potential SpaceX - SpaceX aims for a potential $1.5 trillion market cap with an Initial Public Offering in 2026, which could become the largest IPO in history - July 2025 tender valuation was $400B - Dec 14th (4 months later) $800B - Starlink is the primary money winner of this deal - Tesla shares climbing even with nothing behind it - seemingly in sympathy for this IPO ---- TESLA does not have ownership of SpaceX - OH - this could be the reason....U.S. deliveries dropped significantly in November—the lowest since early 2022—but this weakness has been overshadowed by the enthusiasm for autonomy. Rob Reiner - A son of legendary Hollywood director Rob Reiner and his wife, producer Michele Singer Reiner, Nick Reiner, is being held on suspicion of murder following their deaths, according to Los Angeles Police Department Chief Jim McDonnell. He's being held on $4 million bail. - Citing law enforcement sources and family friends, ABC News reported on Monday that Nick Reiner had recently returned to live at his parents' South Chadbourne Avenue home. The move was described as a temporary arrangement intended to help him stabilize. - Not going to discuss the Truth Social post about this tragedy HEADLINE ALERT - "Copper could hit ‘stratospheric new highs' as hoarding of the metal in U.S. continues" - Copper has gone from 5.77 to 5.30 (July to today) - 6 Tops at this price since 2011 - Not seeing this as per the headline - seems like a Hunt Brothers special from the 1980s - CORNERING THE MARKET ---1980 - Silver went from $11 to $50 then crashed, bankrupting the Hunt Bros - after COMEX changed rules forcing them to cover positions Bankruptcy - After 35 years, the maker of the Roomba robot vacuum filed for bankruptcy protection late Sunday night. Following warnings issued earlier this year that it was fast running out of options, iRobot says it is entering Chapter 11 protection and will be acquired by its contract manufacturer, China-based Picea Robotics. - The company says it will continue to operate “with no anticipated disruption to its app functionality, customer programs, global partners, supply chain relationships, or ongoing product support.” - Remember that Amazon  - The Amazon buyout of iRobot, maker of Roomba, was announced in 2022 for $1.7 billion but ultimately failed in January 2024 due to significant regulatory pushback, primarily from the EU, over anti-competitive concerns. -- Amazon walked away with a $94 million termination fee Fed Pick - President Donald Trump said Friday that Kevin Warsh has moved to the top of his list as the next Federal Reserve chair, though Kevin Hassett also remains in contention, according to the Wall Street Journal. - Interesting that this comes days after Hassett said that we would not let outside suggestions influence his voting - ---In addition to putting heavier weight on Warsh getting the job, Trump repeated an assertion he has made in the past that the Fed chair ought to consult the president about interest rate decisions. - Also of interest, prediction markets had Hassett at 95% probability - now it moved to 50% - big payday for people in the know. Housing Prices - Average home price is DOWN on  year-over-year basis - First time on national level since 2024 - Active listings in November were nearly 13% higher than November 2024, but new listings were just 1.7% higher --- Houses are on market longer - - Prices in Austin, Texas, are down 10% from last year; in Denver, they're down 5%, according to Parcl Labs. Tampa, Florida, and Houston both saw prices fall 4%, and Atlanta and Phoenix saw price decreases of 3%. More Hosing Related -  Zillow shares plunged more than 9% on Monday on worries that the online real estate platform could have a big new competitor: Google Search. - Google appears to be running tests on putting real estate sale listings into its search results. Overdue Eco  - Black Hole - The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics on Tuesday releases its long-awaited combined employment reports for October and November, but a number of key details will be missing after the government shutdown prevented data collection, including October's unemployment rate, resulting in the first-ever gap in that critical data series since inception in 1948. - NICE JOB GANG! - Some of the data will be estimated. - It said it would not publish the headline CPI number or the so-called core CPI, which strips out the volatile food and energy components, for October. "BLS cannot provide specific guidance to data users for navigating the missing October observations," the agency said. Some Updates - Some info coming in are estimates - some delayed - Unemployment at 4.6% - Latest report shows +64,000 added - ISM Manufacturing and Non-manufacturing - both slowed over the last month The Fed - Meanwhile the Fed cuts rates.... - A Federal Reserve split over where its priorities should lie cut its key interest rate Wednesday in a 9-3 vote, but signaled a tougher road ahead for further reductions. - The FOMC's “dot plot” indicated just one more reduction in 2026 and another in 2027, amid considerable disagreement from members about where rates should head. - In addition to the rate decision, the Fed also announced it will resume buying Treasury securities. The central bank will start by buying $40 billion in Treasury bills, beginning Friday. - Markets were all over the place on this as it was a little confusing at first - then it seemed that everyone loved (for one day) - Why is the Fed moving up Treasury purchases to "immediately" from a few months from now? - AND - dissension ! A larger group  that usual of regional Fed bank presidents signaled they opposed the cut, and six policymakers said the benchmark federal funds rate should end 2025 in a range of 3.75% to 4%, suggesting they opposed the move. - Long bonds have not moved at all on this news. Costco Earnings - Costco beat Wall Street's fiscal first-quarter sales and revenue expectations. - Sales rose 8.2% and digital sales jumped 20.5% compared with the year-ago quarter. - Costco surpassed Wall Street's quarterly expectations and posted year-over-year sales growth of 8.2% as the retailer attracted more digital sales and opened new locations. - Earnings per share: $4.50 vs. $4.27 expected - Revenue: $67.31 billion vs. $67.14 billion expected - Costco does not provide year ahead guidance - Shares down from a recent high of $855 Costco Fun Facts - About 4.5 million pies were sold in the three days before Thanksgiving, which is equivalent to roughly 7,000 pies per warehouse. -  These were bakery pies (e.g., pumpkin, apple), - Costco had more than $250 million in non-food online orders on Black Friday, a record for Costco's U.S. e-commerce business. - Approximately 358,000 whole pizzas were served at Costco's U.S. food courts, a 31% jump from last year. (500 pizza's per store) Fat No More - Retatrutide - Eli Lilly said its next-generation obesity drug delivered what appears to be the highest weight loss seen so far in a late-stage trial and reduced knee arthritis pain, clearing the first of several upcoming studies on the weekly injection. - In a 48-week Phase 2 study, participants on the highest dose lost an average of 24% of their body weight. - Recent Phase 3 results showed patients on the highest dose lost an average of 28.7% of their body weight after 68 weeks. - The trials also showed improvements in related health conditions, including knee osteoarthritis pain, blood pressure, and liver fat - This triple action is what makes retatrutide potentially more effective for weight loss than existing medications like Zepbound (tirzepatide), which targets two receptors, or Wegovy (semaglutide), which targets only one. Paypal - PayPal Holdings Inc. applied to become a bank in the US, looking to take advantage of the Trump administration's openness to financial-technology companies entering the banking system. - The payments-focused firm submitted applications to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. and the Utah Department of Financial Institutions to form a Utah-chartered industrial loan company, PayPal said in a statement Monday. - If approved, PayPal Bank would help the firm bolster its small-business lending capabilities, according to the statement, which said the company has provided access to more than $30 billion in loans and capital since 2013. Ford - Management Confused - Instead of planning to make enough electric vehicles to account for 40 percent of global sales by 2030—as it pledged just four years ago—Ford says it will focus on a broader range of hybrids, extended-range electrics, and battery-electric models, which executives now say will account for 50 percent of sales by the end of the decade. - The automaker will make hybrid versions of almost every vehicle in its lineup, the company says. - All in on EVS cost them -  Ford expects to record about $19.5 billion in special items, mostly during the fourth quarter. ---- The charges are related to a restructuring of its business priorities and a pullback in its all-electric vehicle investments. Australia - Australia has implemented a groundbreaking ban preventing children under 16 from accessing major social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook, effective December 2025, to protect them from harm, with significant fines for companies failing to enforce it, though messaging apps and gaming platforms are currently exempt. - Reddit is suing - Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Threads, TikTok, X (Twitter), YouTube, Reddit, Kick, and Twitch are all banned for kids under 16. - Thoughts on this? Saved For Last - Of all the eye-popping numbers that Oracle Corp. published last week on the costs of its artificial-intelligence data center buildout, the most striking didn't appear until the day after its earnings press release and analyst call. - The more comprehensive 10-Q earnings report that appeared on Thursday detailed $248 billion of lease-payment commitments, “substantially all” related to data centers and cloud capacity arrangements, the business-software firm said. 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Episode 736: Neal and Toby explain why Roomba maker iRobot filed for bankruptcy and what it means for the company moving forward. Then, Ford is losing money on their electric vehicles and Zootopia pulls in $1 billion at the box office. Next up why companies are seeking “storytellers” and the headlines you need to know to start your day.  Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Visit public.com/morningbrew to learn more Paid endorsement. Brokerage services provided by Open to the Public Investing Inc, member FINRA & SIPC. Investing involves risk. Not investment advice. Generated Assets is an interactive analysis tool by Public Advisors. Output is for informational purposes only and is not an investment recommendation or advice. See disclosures at public.com/disclosures/ga. Past performance does not guarantee future results, and investment values may rise or fall. See terms of match program at https://public.com/disclosures/matchprogram. Matched funds must remain in your account for at least 5 years. Match rate and other terms are subject to change at any time. Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This Week In Startups is made possible by:Vanta - https://www.vanta.com/twistNetSuite - https://www.netsuite.com/twistLemon.io - https://lemon.io/twist*Today's show: Domestic robots have never been hotter… so why is iRobot in so much trouble?!On TWiST, we're investigating the recent troubles facing the automated vacuum robot, Roomba. We've all seen these little discs sweeping up our friends' floors… but now the company behind them is running out of cash.What happened to iRobot, and would things have turned out differently if they had been sold to Amazon back in 2022?PLUS why Jason thinks you should spend your disposable income on investing… Is Alex still a journalist, and what does that actually mean for his portfolio?… Are founders and investors too cautious when it comes to signaling risk?… Why did all those internal Pipe documents leak online?… And MUCH MORE!Timestamps:(00:00) Why Jason loves Incentivizing New Ventures and Economic Strength Through Capital Formation!(09:48) Jason warns “no one is coming to help you with your job loss”; you're on your own!(10:21) Vanta - Get $1000 off your SOC 2 at https://www.vanta.com/twist(13:05) Why Jason thinks laid-off HR folks should be starting their own “micro-funds"(14:13) Does Alex consider himself a journalist? Is it unethical for him to invest in companies? (Let's get INTO IT.)(16:02) You can't become complacent when you're in the lead!(20:03) Why you should use disposable “entertainment” income on investing(22:32) Netsuite - Get the free business guide Demystifying AI at https://www.netsuite.com/twist(23:36) $9B in new funds?! What is Lightspeed up to?(26:10) Is everyone too cautious about “signaling risk”?(28:39) Lemon.io - Get 15% off your first 4 weeks of developer time at https://Lemon.io/twist(31:21) How does Jason think those Pipe documents leaked? And WHY?(38:15) The critical importance of diversification(39:35) iRobot went BANKRUPT! Who killed the Roomba?(44:47) Are there ANY potential deals that would bother Jason? It's all about market share.(48:18) HuggingFace is moving major Reachy Minis! How open source turns everything upside down.(53:22) How Polymarket will decide when/if the AI bubble “bursts.”*Subscribe to the TWiST500 newsletter: https://ticker.thisweekinstartups.com/Check out the TWIST500: https://twist500.comSubscribe to This Week in Startups on Apple: https://rb.gy/v19fcp*Follow Lon:X: https://x.com/lons*Follow Alex:X: https://x.com/alexLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexwilhelm/*Follow Jason:X: https://twitter.com/JasonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasoncalacanis/*Thank you to our partners:(10:21) Vanta - Get $1000 off your SOC 2 at https://www.vanta.com/twist(22:32)  Netsuite - Get the free business guide Demystifying AI at https://www.netsuite.com/twist(28:39) Lemon.io - Get 15% off your first 4 weeks of developer time at https://Lemon.io/twistGreat TWIST interviews: Will Guidarahttps://youtu.be/pvJa2pzuXWQEoghan McCabehttps://youtu.be/9dHN4YFkgv4Steve Huffmanhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reddit-ceo-steve-huffman-on-mod-revolt-building-a/id315114957?i=1000617333424Brian Cheskyhttps://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/airbnb-ceo-brian-chesky-on-early-rejection-customer/id315114957?i=1000611761112Bob Moestahttps://youtu.be/y2UMzSqX94QAaron Leviehttps://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/box-ceo-aaron-levie-breaks-down-box-ai-and-generative/id315114957?i=1000612384545Sophia Amorusohttps://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/sophia-amoruso-on-branding-raising-a-fund-portfolio/id315114957?i=1000601352978Reid Hoffmanhttps://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/reid-hoffman-on-ais-crescendo-moment-regulation-and/id315114957?i=1000612548498Frank Slootmanhttps://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/snowflake-ceo-frank-slootman-on-moving-the-needle-win/id315114957?i=1000602560622

Gordon Chang, author of Plan Red: China's Project to Destroy America and The Coming Collapse of China, joined The Guy Benson Show today to discuss the plight of pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai, who has been convicted in a CCP kangaroo court in Hong Kong, why he must be released, and how the Chinese Communist Party is using his case to make an example of pro-Democracy protestors in Hong Kong. Chang and Benson also discussed the case of Guan Heng, who has been arrested and faces deportation back to China, warning that the CCP's track record suggests he could face torture or death because of his reporting on the Uyghur genocide. The conversation also covered the bizarre trend of wealthy Chinese citizens using U.S. surrogacy to produce hundreds of anchor children, and why American companies like iRobot are victims of Chinese intellectual property theft. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

iRobot quiebra tras 35 años. Europa bloqueó a Amazon como compradora y ahora la compra su fabricante chino. Una historia llena de lecciones duras sobre cuál es el estado actual de la industria tecnológica.Loop Infinito, podcast de Xataka, de lunes a viernes a las 7.00 h (hora española peninsular). Presentado por Javier Lacort. Editado por Alberto de la Torre.Contacto:

Your Roomba is circling the drain with iRobot filing for bankruptcy. Remember credit default swaps? Turns out they're not just for hedging housing anymore. Nano Banana looks so realistic because it's mimicking your sub-par smartphone camera output. And why can't everybody participate in early stage startup investing? Roomba Maker iRobot Files for Bankruptcy and Will Go Private (Bloomberg) How iRobot lost its way home (TechCrunch) Investors seek protection from risk of AI debt bust (FT) Kindle's New AI Feature Can Answer Questions About Your Books (Whether Authors Want It or Not) (PCMag) AI image generators are getting better by getting worse (The Verge) Inside the Invitation-Only Stock Market for the Wealthy (WSJ)

Plus: Roomba maker iRobot declared bankruptcy over the weekend. And Sanofi shares fall after regulatory delays for its new multiple sclerosis treatment. Katherine Sullivan hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. An artificial-intelligence tool assisted in the making of this episode by creating summaries that were based on Wall Street Journal reporting and reviewed and adapted by an editor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robot vacuum maker iRobot files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, Starlink reports a near-miss collision with newly launched Chinese satellite, and Amazon rolls out AI-feature ‘Ask This Book’ with no way for authors to opt-out. MP3 Please SUBSCRIBE HERE for free or get DTNS Live ad-free. A special thanks to all our supporters–without you, none ofContinue reading "iRobot files for Bankruptcy – DTH"

Ben and Tom discuss iRobot's bankruptcy, ServiceNow's latest acquisition, and the Fed chair search narrowing to two Kevins. Song: Christmas in Dixie - AlabamaFor information on how to join the Zoom calls live each morning at 8:30 EST, visit:https://www.narwhal.com/blog/daily-market-briefingsPlease see disclosures:https://www.narwhal.com/disclosure

CADENA 100 anuncia al colegio Madres Concepcionistas de Segovia como el ganador del concurso de villancicos de este año. El equipo de 'Buenos días, Javi y Mar' visita el centro el 17 de diciembre para celebrar la Navidad y se agradece la participación a todos, con la promesa de seguir emitiendo villancicos de otros colegios. Repsol une energías con CADENA 100 en esta edición. En el apartado de noticias, se informa de la sanción a Airbnb con 64 millones de euros por anunciar vivienda sin licencia y de la nueva tasa de 3 euros que la Unión Europea cobra desde el 1 de julio por paquetes pequeños de fuera de Europa (Temu, Aliexpress, Shein). iRobot, creadora de Roomba, se declara en bancarrota debido a la fuerte competencia, y el actor Héctor Alterio fallece a los 96 años. Jimena presenta jeroglíficos auditivos de villancicos clásicos. En la sección de anécdotas navideñas, se comenta sobre el "síndrome del árbol torcido", que genera discusiones familiares al decorar, y se comparten ...

What if the future of humanity's evolution is intertwined with extraterrestrial contact, and it all begins with your vibration? In this episode of The Healing & Human Potential Podcast, I welcome back Darryl Anka, who has been channeling an extraterrestrial being, Bashar, for over 40 years. Together, we discuss Bashar's predictions of the upcoming global exposure of extraterrestrials and how, while they have always been here, they will soon be recognized as a key part of humanity's evolution. They offer us the chance to evolve in ways we've never imagined, but it's up to us to decide whether to embrace this opportunity. We explore how raising your vibration can prepare you for this shift, making you more open to contact with extraterrestrials, spirit guides, and other higher-dimensional beings. Darryl shares valuable insights on following your excitement, staying positive through life's changes, and letting go of limiting beliefs.  This episode offers practical steps to help you align with your highest potential and stay open to the guidance and opportunities unfolding as we move toward a new era of open extraterrestrial contact.   ===   If you need a practice to come home to yourself, try this meditation for 30 days & watch your life shift: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/10-minutes-to-shift-from-overwhelm-to-inner-peace-abundance/id1705626495?i=1000738341998   ===   We are accepting applications for ICM 2026! This is your opportunity to receive early access bonuses. Apply here

In this episode of HomeKit Insider, hosts Andrew O'Hara and Wes Hilliard dive into the latest smart home innovations and challenges. They discuss the potential bankruptcy of iRobot, the introduction of DJI's new robotic vacuum, and the intriguing features of the Akara Cam G100. The conversation also touches on the importance of local control in smart home devices and the evolving landscape of Matter integration. Tune in for insights on the future of smart home technology and practical advice for navigating the ever-changing tech ecosystem.Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at:@andrew_osu on Twitter@andrewohara941 on ThreadsEmail me hereSponsored by:Surfshark: Go to https://surfshark.com/homekit or use code homekit at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN!Shopify: Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at: shopify.com/homekitFunction Health: Learn more and join using my link. The first 1,000 users get $100 credit. Visit www.functionhealth.com/HOMEKIT or use code HOMEKIT at checkoutHomeKit Insider YouTube ChannelSubscribe to the HomeKit Insider YouTube Channel and watch our episodes every week! Click here to subscribe.Links from the showiRobot bankruptcy concernsNeato server shutdown noticeDJI Romo vacuumSwitchBot candle warmerGE Cync new lightsSamsung Smart Home Hub 2Aqara G100 CameraThose interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: andrew@appleinsider.com

Our videos are made possible by Members of CorridorDigital, our Exclusive Streaming Service! Try a membership yourself with a 14-Day Free Trial ► http://corridordigital.com/The Crew is surprised by how quickly the era of the in-home robot butler has arrived.This episode was recorded LIVE, exclusively for our website subscribers. Look out for updates on our website homepage, YT Community, and social media to find out about our next live recording session!