What Happened
Whoop is popular among congressional staffers.
Why It Matters
This is Optimizer, a weekly newsletter sent every Friday from Verge senior reviewer Victoria Song that dissects and discusses the latest gizmos and potions that swear they're going to change your life.
Key Details
- Last week, our editor-in-chief Nilay Patel messaged me about his new Whoop band, which he'd gotten thanks to a generous yearlong offer from Chase.
- A few days later, he sent a cursed screenshot.
- The Whoop AI coach had recommended several ways in which he could dramatically improve his testosterone levels.
- Not because he was deficient, but because they were at "not sick" levels.
Background Context
Whoop is popular among congressional staffers. This is Optimizer, a weekly newsletter sent every Friday from Verge senior reviewer Victoria Song that dissects and discusses the latest gizmos and potions that swear they're going to change your life. Opt in for Optimizer here. Last week, our editor-in-chief Nilay Patel messaged me about his new Whoop band, which he'd gotten thanks to a generous yearlong offer from Chase. A few days later, he sent a cursed screenshot. The Whoop AI coach had recommended several ways in which he could dramatically improve his testosterone levels. Not because he was deficient, but because they were at "not sick" levels. Whoop optimizes for performance levels. … Re
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Source: The Verge – Original Link
Source: The Verge
