Trendspotting: Apple HomePod + Apple TV display = Amazon Echo Show competitor?
Apple is re-grouping and taking on the smart home once again.
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Smartphone Depreciation Report: Apple iPhone 12 vs. Samsung Galaxy S21
Just like we see in the auto industry, firms like to track how leading smartphones depreciate over time. The latest report via SellCell compares two…
Camera News: Olympus is (likely) developing new cameras, committed to Micro Four Thirds
Update 4.27.2021: Here we go, looks like a new Olympus camera is imminent (Digital Camera World). Update: A potential strategic twist when it comes to…
Tesla Model 3 and Y still selling well despite increasing competition
UPDATE: Tesla delivered 184,800 vehicles in the first quarter of 2021, Model S and X production dropped to zero (CNBC) Tesla appears to be holding…
San Francisco International Film Festival kicks off April 9, features both live events and streaming programs
In addition to being the longest-running film festival in the Americas, the San Francisco International Film Festival (SFFILM Festival) is, per organizers, “a showcase of…
Trendspotting: Voltswagen is a genius marketing stunt gone wrong
"A new name for a new era of e-Mobility". lol...
Blueair announces new line of ‘DustMagnet’ air purifiers that actually look stylish
Most air purifiers we’ve reviewed here on Stark Insider while mostly practical and useful to home owners are typically not the prettiest things ever. Sweden-based…
Peloton Acquisitions: AI voice assistant, wearables, interactive workout mat — clues to the future?
AI based voice assistants, wearables and interactive workout mats. Just a few of the latest technologies that Peloton Interactive (NASDAQ: PTON) has acquired. Bloomberg reports…
Spotify interface update emphasizes navigation, discovery for iOS and Android devices
Spotify refreshed its user interface last year (a great update), and now has further tweaked the home screen (“hub”). The update emphasizes navigation and discovery…
Trendspotting: Updated Google Nest Hub smart display can track your sleep using radar
I always feel like somebody's watching me.