Weekly Business News for July 12 | Top 15 Most Affordable States in 2024
Description
TAKEAWAYS
- Discussion of lowest cost of living states in the US
- Personal experiences and opinions related to the states with low cost of living
- Business news of the week
- Launch of Samsung's Galaxy Ring
- Features of the smart ring
- Surprise at Samsung beating Apple to the market with a smart ring
- Potential market for smart rings
- Infusion of humor and personal anecdotes throughout the conversation
- Touching on personal experiences related to the topics
- Engaging and relatable elements in the podcast episode
TIMESTAMPS
The Business News (00:00:00 ) Ryan Alford and Chris Hansen discuss business news and introduce the podcast episode.
National French Fry Day and Pecan Pie Day (00:01:19 ) The hosts joke about the national food holidays and discuss their preferences.
Reflection on the Presidential Debate (00:03:46 ) The hosts briefly discuss the recent presidential debate and express concern about the mental state of the president.
Lowest Cost of Living States in the US (00:06:47 ) The hosts discuss the 15 US states with the lowest cost of living, mentioning each state and its average cost of living.
Athletic Brewing's Investment and Non-Alcoholic Beer Trend (00:20:29 ) The hosts discuss Athletic Brewing Company raising $50 million and the increasing demand for non-alcoholic beer.
Samsung's Galaxy Ring Launch (00:23:02 ) The hosts discuss Samsung's launch of the Galaxy Ring, its health tracking features, and its availability in three colors.
Wearable Technology (00:24:14 ) Discussion on the increasing popularity of wearables for fitness tracking and the integration of features across different brands.
Health and Fitness Tracking (00:25:14 ) Personal experiences and opinions on fitness tracking devices, including potential drawbacks and benefits.
Spotify's Social Networking Features (00:28:57 ) Exploration of Spotify's new social networking capabilities, including comments on podcasts and video integration.
Retailers Backtracking on Self-Checkout (00:34:11 ) Discussion on major retailers reversing their investment in self-checkout machines due to theft concerns.
TikTok's AI Chatbot "Genie" (00:38:50 ) TikTok's development of an AI chatbot called "Genie" for Western users, focusing on its potential functions and integration within the app.
Integration of AI in Social Media (00:42:39 ) Observations on the increasing integration of AI chat features in various social media platforms, including privacy concerns and intrusive algorithms.
Podcast Recommendations and Sign-Off (00:45:24 ) Mention of another podcast, "Stay True," and a call to action for viewers to check out videos on Spotify or YouTube.
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