Weekly Business News for July 12 | Top 15 Most Affordable States in 2024
Weekly Business News for July 12 | Top 15 Most Affordable States in 2024  
Podcast: Right About Now with Ryan Alford
Published On: Fri Jul 12 2024
Description: TAKEAWAYSDiscussion of lowest cost of living states in the USPersonal experiences and opinions related to the states with low cost of livingBusiness news of the weekLaunch of Samsung's Galaxy RingFeatures of the smart ringSurprise at Samsung beating Apple to the market with a smart ringPotential market for smart ringsInfusion of humor and personal anecdotes throughout the conversationTouching on personal experiences related to the topicsEngaging and relatable elements in the podcast episodeTIMESTAMPSThe Business News (00:00:00) Ryan Alford and Chris Hansen discuss business news and introduce the podcast episode.National French Fry Day and Pecan Pie Day (00:01:19) The hosts joke about the national food holidays and discuss their preferences.Reflection on the Presidential Debate (00:03:46) The hosts briefly discuss the recent presidential debate and express concern about the mental state of the president.Lowest Cost of Living States in the US (00:06:47) The hosts discuss the 15 US states with the lowest cost of living, mentioning each state and its average cost of living.Athletic Brewing's Investment and Non-Alcoholic Beer Trend (00:20:29) The hosts discuss Athletic Brewing Company raising $50 million and the increasing demand for non-alcoholic beer.Samsung's Galaxy Ring Launch (00:23:02) The hosts discuss Samsung's launch of the Galaxy Ring, its health tracking features, and its availability in three colors.Wearable Technology (00:24:14) Discussion on the increasing popularity of wearables for fitness tracking and the integration of features across different brands.Health and Fitness Tracking (00:25:14) Personal experiences and opinions on fitness tracking devices, including potential drawbacks and benefits.Spotify's Social Networking Features (00:28:57) Exploration of Spotify's new social networking capabilities, including comments on podcasts and video integration.Retailers Backtracking on Self-Checkout (00:34:11) Discussion on major retailers reversing their investment in self-checkout machines due to theft concerns.TikTok's AI Chatbot "Genie" (00:38:50) TikTok's development of an AI chatbot called "Genie" for Western users, focusing on its potential functions and integration within the app.Integration of AI in Social Media (00:42:39) Observations on the increasing integration of AI chat features in various social media platforms, including privacy concerns and intrusive algorithms.Podcast Recommendations and Sign-Off (00:45:24) Mention of another podcast, "Stay True," and a call to action for viewers to check out videos on Spotify or YouTube. If you enjoyed this episode and want to learn more, join Ryan’s newsletter https://ryanalford.com/newsletter/ to get Ferrari level advice daily for FREE.  Learn how to build a 7 figure business from your personal brand by signing up for a FREE introduction to personal branding https://ryanalford.com/personalbranding.  Learn more by visiting our website at www.ryanisright.comSubscribe to our YouTube channel  www.youtube.com/@RightAboutNowwithRyanAlford.