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fromFortune
1 week ago

There is 'zero likelihood' self-driving cars will replace human drivers in any reasonable timeframe, Lyft's CEO says | Fortune

Don't expect to see autonomous self-driving cars in widespread use anytime soon, according to Lyft CEO David Risher. The technology doesn't work yet, government regulators aren't ready, and consumers don't like them, he says. That's a surprising opinion, given that he aired it in a conversation at Web Summit in Lisbon last week, where 71,000 attendees seemed to be mostly convinced that AI will be able to solve almost any future problem.
Business
Marketing tech
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Microsoft bets on influencers like Alix Earle to close the gap with ChatGPT | Fortune

Microsoft recruits top influencers to position Copilot as a cool alternative to ChatGPT and boost consumer adoption among younger users.
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fromBon Appetit
4 weeks ago

Weed Drinks Can't Decide If They Belong at Parties or Pilates Class

THC beverages are extraordinary shapeshifters. Excluding plain water, there's no other drink that enjoys such a breadth of uses. People consume them alone at home to unwind after work. Others bring them to parties in place of a six-pack of beer. Still others will drink one before a long run or a Pilates class. And some people swear THC beverages help them lock in on mundane tasks like vacuuming their house, walking the dog, or raking leaves.
Cannabis
Marketing tech
fromTelecompetitor
1 month ago

Rich Communications Services (RCS) Brightens Text's Future in Finance: Report

RCS adoption increases consumer comfort with financial texting, boosts autopay/collections use, and provides competitive differentiation for lenders.
Artificial intelligence
fromKiplinger
2 months ago

How Consumers Are Tinkering with Cutting-Edge AI

Consumers primarily use advanced AI as general assistants, chatbots, virtual companions, photo editors, and creative tools, with both major firms and startups leading adoption.
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
2 months ago

OpenAI wants to transform business. Many of its users just want life hacks

ChatGPT has shifted OpenAI toward a consumer tech identity, with most user interactions personal, even as enterprise AI adoption faces skepticism.
Wearables
fromWIRED
2 months ago

Meta's New Smart Glasses Got a Subtle Name Change. It Speaks Volumes About What's Wrong With Them

The Meta Ray-Ban Display delivers polished tech and intuitive controls but its bulky, conspicuous aesthetic undermines mainstream appeal despite solid functionality.
Wearables
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

It's time for Meta to add a display to its smart glasses

Success in smart glasses depends on continuously advancing the category through meaningful product and ecosystem innovation.
Wearables
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Why most AI wearables are still terrible

AI wearables must deliver meaningful utility and seamless social acceptance to become integrated, personal, and widely adopted.
Cars
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Top 15 Electric Cars in the U.S. Now Exceed 320 Miles per Charge Outpacing 2010s Models by Over 200 Percent

Many consumers remain hesitant to buy fully electric cars despite new EVs offering at least 320 miles per charge.
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