Rabbit R1 Makes $4 Million & More

GM, my AI-obsessed friends.

Welcome to the latest edition of /Imagine, your go-to source for the latest news and developments in AI. In this edition, we bring you some of the most exciting news and tools from the past 24 hours. Let’s dive in…

High Level: GPT-4 Turbo Now Free in Microsoft’s Copilot

The Bytes: 

• Microsoft's Wallet-Free Initiative: Microsoft's blessed everyone with wallet-free GPT-4 Turbo at no cost, removing the $20 price barrier and broadening access to the powerful tech.

• ChatGPT's Market Resilience: Despite the freebie, early indications suggest ChatGPT's installations and revenue remain steady, reflecting its strong market presence and loyal user base.

• Simplified Access for Casual Users: Casual users can leverage GPT-4 Turbo for a range of tasks in a browser without the need to familiarize themselves with ChatGPT’s interface and complexities.

Why You Should Care: This move by Microsoft isn't just about offering free access; it's about empowering more people to explore and utilize AI in everyday life. Your dad is going to start using it now. It's a perfect opportunity to experience one of the most advanced AI tools available and integrate it into your workflow without dishing out the cash. Recommend it to a friend, so they can try it out before paying. I prefer OpenAI's UX and outputs, but Copilot is great for quick assistance in-browser.

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High Level: Rabbit R1 Sells Through 20,000 Units - Almost $4,000,000 Revenue

The Bytes:

• Sales Achievement: The Rabbit R1's success is notable, with 20,000 units sold, generating nearly $4 million in revenue, highlighting strong market demand.

• Innovative Design: The Rabbit R1 is a compact device that utilizes AI to transform the way we interact with AI, featuring voice command functionality.

• Tech Specs: It includes a 2.88-inch touch screen, a camera, speakers, an analog wheel, and a microphone-activation button. The device is powered by a 2.3 GHz MediaTek chip, with 128 GB of storage and 4 GB of RAM.

• App Integration: The R1 doesn't run apps natively but connects through a web interface, letting the AI handle tasks. This allows for efficient management and diverse functionalities.

• Pricing: Priced at $199, it's budget-friendly and subscription-free. If you are still interested in snagging one, head to rabbit.tech.

Why You Should Care: The Rabbit R1's impressive sales demonstrate the growing interest and ridiculous demand potential for AI-enhanced devices in everyday life. The R1 stands out not just as a successful product launch but as an example of the increasing integration of AI in daily routines, marking a significant step forward.

High Level: Thursday at CES 2024 Brought an Array of AI-Driven Innovations

The Bytes:

• Mobinn's Advanced Delivery Robot: Hyundai's spinoff, Mobinn, revealed a delivery robot capable of navigating complex environments, including stairs. This robot exemplifies the practical application of AI in enhancing delivery services.

• Walmart's AI Integration: Walmart introduced new AI-powered tools involving augmented reality, drones, and generative AI, aimed at improving customer shopping experiences. Innovations include advanced product search and a beta AR social commerce platform, "Shop with Friends."

• OneCourt's Haptic Technology for the Visually Impaired: OneCourt's groundbreaking technology offers a tactile experience for the visually impaired, allowing them to 'feel' sports games in real-time through a haptic display.

• NVIDIA's Breakthroughs in Gaming and AI: NVIDIA unveiled its new GeForce RTX 40 SUPER Series graphics cards and other advancements, highlighting significant strides in gaming and generative AI.

Why You Should Care: CES 2024's AI innovations have been awesome thus far. Every one of these advancements is revolutionizing how we live and work. 2024 and beyond will be filled with AI, and not enough people realize it yet.

/Imagination of The Day: Let's end on a creative note. Today, I wanted to highlight an awesome creator I follow on X, named Tatiana Tsiguleva. You should give her a follow. She is always dropping useful prompts that yield beautiful results.

Prompt: Photo of an astronaut, multiple angles of the face, chromatic aberration, motion, blurred, depth of field, psychedelic art, blue grey olive --s 0 --ar 2:3 --v 6.0 --style raw

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