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TWiST News: Subscription Economics, Density's Waffle, and The Cost of AV Fleets | E2027
Join Jason Calacanis, Alex Wilhelm, and guest Andrew Farah as they explore the latest in tech and startups. They discuss the FTC's new subscription rules and their impact on businesses. Andrew introduces Density's "Waffle" product, focusing on real-time wayfinding, utilization tracking, environmental benefits, cost savings, and privacy concerns. The conversation also covers the adoption of sensing technology and offers advice for hardware startup founders. The episode concludes with discussions on nuclear energy agreements with Google and Amazon, trends in solar and fracking, and the rising interest in homesteading and financial independence.
Key Points
- The new FTC click-to-cancel rules are set to impact businesses that rely on customers forgetting about small monthly charges, leading to potential shifts in business models and customer interactions.
- Andrew Farah's company, Density, has introduced Waffle, a self-installable sensor aimed at dramatically reducing the cost and complexity of monitoring space utilization in corporate offices and beyond.
- Google and other major tech firms are increasingly investing in small modular reactors (SMRs) for clean, reliable energy, marking a significant shift towards nuclear power adoption amidst growing energy demands.
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