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…
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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