Weekly Business News for July 12 | Top 15 Most Affordable States in 2024

Right About Now with Ryan Alford

TAKEAWAYS

• Discussion of lowest cost of living states in the US
• Personal experiences and opinions related to the states with low cost of living
• Business news of the week
• Launch of Samsung's Galaxy Ring
• Features of the smart ring
• Surprise at Samsung beating Apple to the market with a smart ring
• Potential market for smart rings
• Infusion of humor and personal anecdotes throughout the conversation
• Touching on personal experiences related to the topics
• Engaging and relatable elements in the podcast episode

TIMESTAMPS

The Business News (00:00:00) Ryan Alford and Chris Hansen discuss business news and introduce the podcast episode.

National French Fry Day and Pecan Pie Day (00:01:19) The hosts joke about the national food holidays and discuss their preferences.

Reflection on the Presidential Debate (00:03:46) The hosts briefly discuss the recent presidential debate and express concern about the mental state of the president.

Lowest Cost of Living States in the US (00:06:47) The hosts discuss the 15 US states with the lowest cost of living, mentioning each state and its average cost of living.

Athletic Brewing's Investment and Non-Alcoholic Beer Trend (00:20:29) The hosts discuss Athletic Brewing Company raising $50 million and the increasing demand for non-alcoholic beer.

Samsung's Galaxy Ring Launch (00:23:02) The hosts discuss Samsung's launch of the Galaxy Ring, its health tracking features, and its availability in three colors.

Wearable Technology (00:24:14) Discussion on the increasing popularity of wearables for fitness tracking and the integration of features across different brands.

Health and Fitness Tracking (00:25:14) Personal experiences and opinions on fitness tracking devices, including potential drawbacks and benefits.

Spotify's Social Networking Features (00:28:57) Exploration of Spotify's new social networking capabilities, including comments on podcasts and video integration.

Retailers Backtracking on Self-Checkout (00:34:11) Discussion on major retailers reversing their investment in self-checkout machines due to theft concerns.

TikTok's AI Chatbot "Genie" (00:38:50) TikTok's development of an AI chatbot called "Genie" for Western users, focusing on its potential functions and integration within the app.

Integration of AI in Social Media (00:42:39) Observations on the increasing integration of AI chat features in various social media platforms, including privacy concerns and intrusive algorithms.

Podcast Recommendations and Sign-Off (00:45:24) Mention of another podcast, "Stay True," and a call to action for viewers to check out videos on Spotify or YouTube.

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