4 chapters across the catalog
Clubhouse for Corporate Conference Calls
The hosts argue that the audio-only app Clubhouse is "stupid" as a consumer product but would be a revolutionary tool for corporate conference calls. They suggest licensing the Chinese backend technology (Agora) to sell a moderated version to businesses.
The upcoming Web Summit in Lisbon, Portugal, is described as an "Illuminati festival" due to its high-profile guest list. Attendees include Al Gore, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, and various tech CEOs. The hosts note the inclusion of numerous B-list celebrities and media figures.
The environment at CES 2011 is described as overcrowded with 5,000 reporters and bloggers, many of whom are characterized as inexperienced. One notable product mentioned is a pair of electronic glasses using LCD technology that can switch between regular and reading prescriptions at the push of a button. The general atmosphere of the show is dismissed as being dominated by PR-driven "gee-whiz" reporting.
The Always On Conference was held at the Ritz-Carlton in Half Moon Bay, attracting various venture capitalists and media professionals. A former booker from Tech TV, now managing PR for the hotel, provided a tour of the facilities and introduced the chef. The encounter highlighted the intersection of the technology industry and high-end culinary interests among professionals in the Bay Area.
