JumpCrisscross 5 hours ago

"A consumer electronic item of this price range would be uncharacteristic for apple. So, ruling out...

What Apple really needs right now is to have their own YC type program."

Rules out something because it would be uncharacteristic. Proceeds to recommend something even more uncharacteristic.

  • zahirbmirza 5 hours ago

    Yes, drastic times for creativity demands drastic measures for innovation.

    • JumpCrisscross 5 hours ago

      > drastic times

      There is nothing drastic about the home robotics market right now.

      • zahirbmirza 5 hours ago

        Quite interested, what are your thoughts on the state of robotics in the home at present? Are we headed to a Musk vision realised?

        • JumpCrisscross 4 hours ago

          > what are your thoughts on the state of robotics in the home at present?

          Pre-Cambrian. It would be incredibly antithetical to Apple’s principles to try and jump in as a first mover versus doing what they do best—watch and perfect.

          • zahirbmirza 4 hours ago

            100% agree. Who are they watching? That is an intriguing question... Is there anyone to watch?

      • zahirbmirza 5 hours ago

        Yes. There is drastic dearth in Apples lack of inspiring products.