MoviePass Meltdown: The Rise, Fall, and Theater Revolution
Listen to Devindra and Nathan reminisce about MoviePass’s wild startup days and discuss the new Max documentary, “MoviePass, MovieCrash.” They also chat with co-founder Stacy Spikes and director Muta’Ali about the film. Plus, learn why Google is adding AI features to Chromebook Plus notebooks and dive into the Fitbit Ace with LTE.
Hot Take:
MoviePass is back like a zombie in a horror flick, only this time it’s got a better business plan and hopefully fewer decapitations. Meanwhile, Google’s throwing AI at Chromebooks like a chef tossing spaghetti at a wall to see what sticks. And finally, Fitbit’s giving kids a smartwatch that doubles as a tiny, wrist-mounted parole officer. What a time to be alive!
Key Points:
- MoviePass is resurrected with a more sustainable business model, now led by original co-founder Stacy Spikes.
- Google adds AI features to Chromebook Plus laptops, including text generation and an image generator for wallpapers.
- Fitbit Ace LTE is introduced as a fitness tracker and communication device for kids, complete with LTE connectivity.
- Sony pulls a “fabricated” interview with Last of Us creator Neil Druckmann, raising eyebrows and questions.
- Vox Media and The Atlantic strike content deals with OpenAI, signaling a new era of AI-assisted journalism.
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