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Jason’s Top CES Products and Takeaways | E2232
On the last TWiST episode before Jason goes to Japan and Alex begins on paternity leave, the hosts break down the blockbuster tech news that is kicking off 2026. Discord AND Strava both eyeing billion dollar IPOs, two massive social media apps with millions of daily active users. Jason unpacks Discord’s the growth story, from a gaming-first product launch in 2015, to a community/work platform and social media for all. Jason explains why Strava proves that data is the MOAT for consumer apps. PLUS Jason and Alex are joined by Producer Oliver to rank the top CES products. Jason gave his thoughts on the different robots, self driving cars, and multi-fold phones on display. Would you buy a triple-fold phone?
Key Points
- Hyundai's mass manufacturing expertise and Boston Dynamics' advancements in robotics could revolutionize industrial automation with their new humanoid robots.
- Discord's confidential IPO filing highlights its significant user base and potential for monetization through subscriptions and advertising, despite static user growth.
- The integration of platforms like Neuro, Lucid, and Nvidia in creating advanced robotaxis with Uber signifies a major step towards mass production and adoption of autonomous vehicles.
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