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Moxie is a newly developed AI companion for children aged 5-10. It’s a small 14-inch-tall robot with several capabilities like games, activities and conversations. So how does Moxie work, where does it store recordings and iIs this just the beginning of the dawn of conversational, emotionally capable robots? Plus: Spotify increases its price again and X is formally allowing adult content.  Join ou...

Nvidia ramps up chip production, OpenAI is in deep water with Scarlett Johansson and the GPT-4o rollout impresses the entire industry. That’s just a glimpse of the past month in AI. Today we’re joined again by Martina Bretous, the editor of Hubspot’s Next in AI (blog.hubspot.com/ai) to talk through May’s most important AI news and what it could mean for your future. Plus: Live Nation reports a pos...

Layoffs have plagued the gaming industry recently, making gamers and developers alike think about what really matters. Are giants like Sony and Xbox the be all end all? Or are smaller studios the ones making creativity prosper in the gaming world? CEOwl of Owlchemy Labs, Andrew Eiche, joins us for a conversation about how his XR studio operates, the accessibility of VR and its need to innovate. Jo...

A napkin inscribed with the outline of Lionel Messi’s first contract for FC Barcelona was sold at auction for nearly $1m. This is insane, but it also brings up questions about the historical napkin industry, like: “that exists?” and “how much do these used rags go for”? Don’t worry, we’ll address all of it today. Plus: Dollar Tree plants more seeds  Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Ben Berkley, as t...

Cinema’s are reeling after the worst-performing Memorial Day Weekend in around 30 years. The box office has enjoyed some highs this year, but that doesn’t change the fact that people are choosing streaming over theater viewing. Is the key for survival in 4DX and experiential viewing? Plus: PwC is OpenAI’s first reseller and Nissan issues a “Do Not Drive” notice.  Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Jul...

Many innovations took center stage at the National Restaurant Association’s annual trade show. Of course, the most talked about technology was AI and robotics- from self-grills to AI voice assistants. In addition to that, there was a focus on how VR and XR can integrate into dining experiences. So where does the food industry go from here? Plus: OpenAI creates a new safety committee and T-Mobile m...

Hermés looks like any other luxury retailer, but it’s actually one of the toughest places to spend money. Their Birkin bag not only requires a lot of money, but also requires patience and effort- so much that the company is facing a lawsuit about just how difficult it is to buy their handbags. So what are the economics of Hermés handbags and how can you get one? Plus: Apple is developing AI emojis...

If you grew up in the '80s or '90s, you know Sunny Delight. You might also know the health scandal that sent sales plummeting. Just after Christmas, right before Y2K, reports emerged that a little girl in a seaside town in Wales drank too much of the stuff — and turned orange. Was she real? We examine the evidence. Join our hosts Mark Dent and Katherine Laidlaw as they take you through an in-depth...

An antitrust lawsuit was filed by the US government against Ticketmaster and Live Nation, noting the company has abused its power in the event ticketing industry. Will this bring an end to ticket price gouging anytime soon? Plus: Nvidia is rapidly producing more chips and Oreos’ parent company gets a $366m fine.  Join our hosts Jon Weigell, Katherine Laidlaw, and Mark Dent, as they take you throug...

Apple Pippin was a gaming console released in 1996. It was Apple’s big play to enter the gaming industry and… it didn’t really pan out. Today we’re analyzing exactly why this product failed and if it even had a chance to begin with. Plus: Mattel is getting into games, and there’s a Froot Loops-flavored Icee.  Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Juliet Bennet, as they take you through our most interesti...

Red Lobster filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Sunday, but despite many restaurant closures and billions in liabilities, the chain isn’t exactly done yet. So where does the Lobster go from here? Plus: Scarlett Johansson clashes with OpenAI and Swifties drive up flight demand to Europe.  Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Mark Dent, as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Get...

OpenAI is smashing it right now. The app spiked to the highest revenue it's ever seen as a result of GPT-4o’s dynamic offerings. However, with leaders exiting the company, we have to once again wonder about the company’s pledge to user safety. Plus: Red Lobster files for bankruptcy and Target reduces prices.  Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Ben Berkley, as they take you through our most interesting...

Sleeper trains are all the rage in Europe, but they fail to achieve the same fanfare in the US. Amtrak is consistently trying to push for train travel as a viable alternative to crowded and unreliable air travel, but the US infrastructure may not be able to offer enough convenient and affordable overnight trips. So why is the US so behind and will Amtrak ever become profitable? Neuralink is lookin...

Need help with your business' social? Want to grow your brand? Luckily, Gary Vaynerchuk joins the show today to speak about the social media economy, his advice for a successful social ad campaign, branding in 2024 for creators, small and large businesses alike and of course his new book Day Trading Attention, out May 21st. Join our host Jon Weigell, for an in-depth conversation with Gary Vaynerch...

If any of Netflix’s competitors were hoping to make up ground on the king of stream this week, they didn’t do a great job — a big and highly eventful week of Netflix news has the industry leader widening the gap on its streaming competition. Plus: Samsung brilliantly goes after Apple and your grandma is a McFlurry flavor.  Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Ben Berkley, as they take you through our mo...

Uber just announced a new feature on its app, Shuttle. In what’s essentially a follow up to Uber Pool in a bigger, higher passenger capacity vehicle, it seems Uber is trying to capitalize on the need for easier public transport. But will this at all work for the company? Plus: An Open AI co-founder walks away and Netflix pays for NFL’s Christmas Day games.  Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Juliet Be...

On Monday, meme stock king Roaring Kitty returned to the internet. By Tuesday afternoon, AMC and GameStop stocks had skyrocketed — and tumbled back to the earth. Plus: Comcast’s new streaming bundle and diamond industry shakeup.  Join our hosts Mark Dent and Katherine Laidlaw, as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. THDS - Get HubSpot's Free AI-Powered Sales Hub: enhance...

IV drips are becoming a more common thing for vacationers and spa enthusiasts everywhere: from Hawaii to Dubai. Some might want them to fix hangovers, others might just want the rush of vitamins in the system, but how did this industry take off and where can you get a drip? Plus: Gamestop stock soars again and GPT-4o is here (and scary fast).  Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Sara Friedman, as they...

Arts & Crafts are back. The arts, crafts and sewing category on Amazon went up 27% from 2023 to 2024- that's the highest growth in any major category. This trend would be understandable during the height of the pandemic in 2020, but why now? And what can businesses do to hop on this bandwagon? Plus: OpenAI search is here and is your Hyundai Elantra ok?  Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Cyan Zhong, a...

Aventuur is planning to develop surf parks in 11 cities across North America. And for projects that costs between $50 to $100MM per surf park, it'll take more than just a fancy wave pool to become people's new favorite hobby. The Growth Show is a special series brought to you by The Hustle Daily Show about how to grow a business, an idea, or a movement. Hosted by Matthew Brown. Get HubSpot's Free...

AI voices and agents are quickly filling up call centers around the globe with only growth on the horizon. The next few years could see a huge increase in call centers adopting AI tech, which of course will make millions for custom voice generators like Retell AI. So how much money are we talking about and what’s with this industry shift? Plus: TikTok adds “AI-generated” labels to content and Lord...

AngryGF is an AI-powered relationship simulator for straight men to teach them emotional intelligence. AI continues to try to remedy our relationships with this latest installment, but how does it work and why would anyone want to pay for it? Plus: Panera discontinues its Charged Sips drinks and FTX is paying up.  Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Juliet Bennet, as they take you through our most inte...

Applying for a job is a tiresome activity. But imagine updating your resume and crafting a perfect cover letter only to find out the coveted position is actually a ghost job and doesn’t exist. Plus: The prison sentence of Elizabeth Holmes gets reduced, and Disney inches closer to streaming profitability.  Join our hosts Mark Dent and Juliet Bennet, as they take you through our most interesting sto...

62.7% of Americans say they are satisfied with their jobs, the highest percentage since 1987 according to the Conference Board survey. So, why does it not feel that way? Even though satisfaction seems to be high, categories like promotions, wages and more had a downtick and women in particular were less satisfied than men in their roles. So let’s break down this report and see what America really...

Failed AI gadgets, big tech’s AI bubble, Saudi Arabia and more are the subjects of our AI update this month. In a fast paced industry, we’re thankfully joined by Martina Bretous, the editor of Hubspot’s Next in AI (blog.hubspot.com/ai) to give us an update on the biggest headlines you may have missed in the world of AI this past month. Plus: The Fall Guy falls below expectations and the Kentucky D...