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Re:Google Lays Off Hundreds in Hardware, Voice Assistant Teams by Laremere on Thursday January 11, 2024 @12:20AM (#38948048)
Everyone is constantly worried about missing out on the next smartphone. Apple and Google got in early, and others who tried to follow failed. Voice assistant and VR are both examples of strategic investment over what the market really supports in demand.
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Re:Google Lays Off Hundreds in Hardware, Voice Assistant Teams by riku_iki on Thursday January 11, 2024 @01:04AM (#38948373)
there were smartphones before iphone and android. Apple and google pushed tech to new level and out-competted opponents.
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