Rest in peace, 2023 startups — Here's to 2024

This week marks the end of the Startups Weekly newsletter and the introduction of a new name and design. The article highlights the inevitable lifecycle of startups, suggesting that their closure is a natural progression towards transformation or dissolution. It explores various domains, from the tenuous state of driver assist systems to the resurgence of smart glasses. Elon Musk's Hyperloop and Xiaomi's entry into the EV market are also discussed, along with the buzz surrounding CES in Vegas next week.

A tale of two pedals

A detailed analysis of the driver assist technologies reveals that high cost doesn't equate to superior performance, with Tesla and Mercedes' offerings falling short against rivals like BMW, Ford, and Chevrolet.

The glassholes are back

A decade after Google Glass, we see a new wave of smart glasses, including Amazon Echo Frames and Ray-Ban Meta, with Apple's Vision Pro on the horizon. Meanwhile, MIT scientists introduce a vibrating pill to combat obesity, and CES is set to unveil new tech wonders.

So what does 2024 hold?

Investors share mixed predictions for 2024, with AI investments and startup dynamics being closely watched. 2024 might bring IPOs or a dry spell, while AI continues to grow, and legal challenges arise surrounding proprietary content and LLMs.

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