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Snap Specs, Taste, Midjourney Hardware | Eric Newcomer, Merrill Lutsky, Carter Reum, Swami Sivasubramanian, Thomas Suarez, Mark Gurman, Ryan Daniels, Isaiah Granet

TBPN

15 HOURS AGO
TBPN

TBPN

15 HOURS AGO
This podcast episode covers a wide range of topics from the latest in tech hardware and AI to media and venture capital. The hosts and guests discuss new product launches, industry trends, and the future of various technologies.
The episode begins with a critical look at Snap's new Spectacles, questioning their value and practicality, and previews Midjourney's secretive hardware venture. The discussion on AI's role in creativity and 'taste' is explored through the startup Taste Labs. Eric Newcomer shares his philosophy on independent journalism and the impact of AI on the media landscape. Merrill Lutsky from Cursor details a new partnership with SpaceX and introduces Origin, a Git infrastructure for the agentic era. Carter Reum of M13 discusses investing in cycles and the importance of hardware-enabled companies in AI. Swami Sivasubramanian from AWS explains the challenges of enterprise AI agents and introduces new services like Qlik Autonomous Agent. Thomas Suarez presents Raven Prism, an ambient computer in glasses form. Mark Gurman covers Apple's WWDC 2026 announcements, including new Siri features and upcoming products. The episode also features Ryan Daniels on a new benchmark for AI in legal negotiations and Isaiah Granet on Bland's AI for high-stakes call centers. The show concludes with a roundup of recent news, including market reactions and AI policy discussions.
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Hosts preview a big show with multiple guests.
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The tech isn't ready for daily use.
17:40
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Midjourney announces its first hardware project.
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True taste is subjective and emerges from human craft.
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Building trust is a uniquely human advantage.
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Origin hit its waitlist signup goal within 24 hours.
1:27:27
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Future billion-dollar DTC brands will be AI companies.
1:43:26
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No single model will dominate.
1:50:21
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The first ambient computer in glasses form
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Siri is functional like pre-installed apps
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Models lacked the judgment of a good lawyer.
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Raising $50 million to replace call center bots
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SpaceX may use its high valuation for acquisitions