The Best One Yet đ¤ âAustin LIVE Showâ â AI Mermaids. Leviâs skinny deregulation. Uberâs Swiss Army Knife. +Topo Chico shortage
Feb 26, 2026
Live from Austin, they riff on blending humans with AI by becoming 'mermaids' who offload tedious work. They unpack Leviâs denim boom and how fashion fads drive repeat buys. They trace Uberâs plan to outmaneuver Waymo by turning into a Swiss Army Knife for selfâdriving fleets. Plus, a local Topo Chico shortage and lively audience moments add local color.
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Austin Runs Low On Topo Chico
- Topo Chico shortage hit Austin hard as Ranch Water's top-selling cocktail depends on it.
- Coca-Cola said technical issues at Mexican mineral wells mean Topo Chico is temporarily unavailable in the U.S. until later this year.
Manus AI Demo Turned Research Into Tasks
- Manus AI demo: hosts asked it to find colleges for CEOs of the 100 most profitable companies and to launch an e-commerce shop.
- Manus connects advanced LLMs to tools, is aimed at non-coders, and offers tboy special credits at manus.im/tboy.
Uber Is Becoming The Self-Driving Swiss Army Knife
- Uber isn't building cars; it's building the supporting stack around autonomous vehicles to stay relevant.
- Announcements include SpotHero acquisition, $100M for AV depots, and a new Uber Autonomous Solutions division offering insurance, charging, and ops.