Electronics

You can't discuss the future of generative AI copilots and assistants until Apple makes its plans clear. Siri is terrible, but AI could make it amazing. How? You willingly give your PII and PHI to Apple through the apps in their ecosystem and the sensors on their devices. Apple has enough data (that it keeps private for you) to create an exceptional AI assistant, and they are highly motivated to do so. Continue Reading →

Boston Dynamics has introduced a new fully-electric version aimed at real-world applications. This new generation of Atlas builds on decades of research, continuing Boston Dynamics' mission to deliver highly capable and useful mobile robots for industry challenges. The new initiative includes a collaboration with Hyundai, which will provide a testing ground for Atlas applications in automotive manufacturing. Continue Reading →

Boston Dynamics announced the retirement of its iconic Atlas humanoid robot. The decision by the Hyundai-owned company comes at a time when interest in humanoid robots is intensifying, with significant investment flowing into the sector. Continue Reading →

There's an article in The Verge today entitled “Streaming services really want you to buy stuff while you watch TV”, which reminded me of some sage advice I often got from the late Clayton P. Knowles, Jr., Esq. (my first general counsel). Continue Reading →

There have been quite a few pundits, futurists, and normal people weighing in on how AI might end the world. Skynet is a popular villain. Ultron if you're younger, HAL9000 if you're of a certain age. The plot is always the same: AI goes bad and attempts to destroy the world until an unlikely human hero saves us. It makes for a good story, but the real threat posed by AI isn't that obvious, nor is it anywhere near as engaging – which is why it is extremely dangerous. Continue Reading →

As many of you are aware, my day-to-day involves more than sharing insights through my newsletter. I run a tech strategy and solutions consultancy based in the heart of New York City. We're on the lookout for a few remarkable individuals to join our team. Could you be one of them? Continue Reading →

Apple's upcoming Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2024 (now officially scheduled for June 10-14) will be "Absolutely Incredible," according to Apple SVP Greg Joswiak. Continue Reading →

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed an antitrust lawsuit against Apple, alleging that the tech giant has unlawfully monopolized the smartphone market to the detriment of consumers, developers, and competitors. Continue Reading →

Announced at NVIDIA's GTC conference, Project GR00T – named with a nod to the Marvel character – is focused on creating a foundational model for general-purpose humanoid robots. Continue Reading →

I am thrilled to announce our first AI for Brand Marketers Summit powered by Brand Innovators & Shelly Palmer, hosted by Paramount Global (June 4-6 in NYC). Continue Reading →