Could Apple Start Making Robots?

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Apple has firmly entrenched itself in the computing, music, smartphone and tablet markets and potentially the television market as well. One analyst thinks Apple could venture even further away from its Mac roots: into robots. UBS analyst Steven Milunovich, who initiated Apple coverage on Tuesday, rating shares “buy” with a $740 price target, suggested Apple could eventually move into the home robotics market. The analyst, however, noted this is probably more than a decade away. Milunovich explained that “robots for the home would represent a new category, require substantial innovation, and leverage Apple’s ease-of-use knowledge and brand.” Read the full story at Forbes.

About Shelly Palmer

Shelly Palmer is the Professor of Advanced Media in Residence at Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications and CEO of The Palmer Group, a consulting practice that helps Fortune 500 companies with technology, media and marketing. Named LinkedIn’s “Top Voice in Technology,” he covers tech and business for Good Day New York, is a regular commentator on CNN and writes a popular daily business blog. He's a bestselling author, and the creator of the popular, free online course, Generative AI for Execs. Follow @shellypalmer or visit shellypalmer.com.

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