Published Sep 13, 2022

Bolt cancels $1.5B Wyre deal, $ROKU adds TikTok-style feature, Deere's self-driving tractors | E1558

Jason Calacanis delves into Bolt's faltered $1.5B Wyre acquisition amidst volatile crypto markets, explores cutting-edge tech with Deere's self-driving tractors, and navigates social media's evolving influence on public discourse and culinary critique, while pondering grand futuristic concepts like a moon-themed Dubai resort.

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