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Apple's New Smart Display Confirms What This Startup Knew All Along

Apple has entered the smart home race with its new Smart Display, firing a $158B signal that connected homes are the future.

When Apple moves in, it doesn’t just join the market — it transforms it.

One company has been quietly preparing for this moment.

Their smart shade technology already works across every major platform, perfectly positioned to capture the wave of new consumers Apple will bring.

While others scramble to catch up, this startup is already shifting production from China to its new facility in the Philippines — built for speed and ready to meet surging demand as Apple’s marketing machine drives mass adoption.

With 200% year-over-year growth and distribution in over 120 Best Buy locations, this company isn’t just ready for Apple’s push — they’re set to thrive from it.

Shares in this tech company are open at just $1.90.

Apple’s move is accelerating the entire sector. Don’t miss this window.

Act Fast- Apple’s Halo effect is coming

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Market Overview
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Year To Date Performances:

1. Tesla missed Wall Street’s expectations in Q1, reporting a 20% year-over-year drop in automotive revenue and a 71% plunge in net income to $409 million. Total revenue fell to $19.34 billion, well below the $21.11 billion estimate, as deliveries slumped 13% and factory upgrades disrupted production. The company’s stock has tumbled 41% in 2025, amid mounting investor unease over Elon Musk’s political entanglements and Trump-era tariffs threatening EV supply chains. With EPS at just 27 cents (vs. 39 cents expected), it’s Tesla’s worst financial performance since 2022.

2. Sam Altman has stepped down as board chair of nuclear startup Oklo to clear the way for potential partnerships between Oklo and AI hyperscalers like OpenAI, amid surging demand for clean, reliable power to fuel data centers. Oklo, which went public via Altman’s SPAC last year, is developing compact microreactors and recently inked a deal to supply up to 12 GW to data center firm Switch. While no major hyperscaler deals have been signed yet, Altman’s departure could reduce conflict-of-interest concerns and help Oklo land long-term contracts. Oklo shares dropped 12% after the news.

3. The FDA will phase out petroleum-based synthetic food dyes—like those in Flamin’ Hot Cheetos and Skittles—by the end of 2026, targeting Red Dye 40 and others long criticized for health concerns, especially hyperactivity in children. The move, backed by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and FDA Commissioner Marty Makary, is part of a broader “Make America Healthy Again” campaign challenging the influence of food and drug corporations. The sweeping change affects giants like PepsiCo and General Mills and will force widespread product reformulations. McCormick, a supplier of natural alternatives, has seen a boost as a result.

4. Headlines

   1. Only 36% of Americans have a positive impression of Elon Musk.

   2. Meta could lose up to $7B due to tariffs.

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Apple Is Coming for the Smart Home — And Fast

Apple’s rumored Face-ID door lock and smart display hub are more than just new products. It’s a clear signal: they’re going all-in on smart home automation.

The tech giant is doubling down on the smart home, the $158B industry that’s growing 23% annually.

And with Apple’s entry, investors are looking for the next breakout company - and potential acquisition target.

They’re chasing Google (acquired Nest, $3.2B) and Amazon (acquired Ring, $1.2B).

History shows: when Apple plays catch-up, they go big.

And there’s one startup perfectly positioned to benefit.

With 10+ patents, distribution in over 100 Best Buy stores, and a Home Depot launch in 2025, RYSE is built for a breakout.

Early investors in Ring and Nest saw life-changing returns.

Now, RYSE is open at just $1.90/share.

Invest today and unlock up to 25% in bonus shares

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Onwards and Upwards,

Liam Gill