(1) Is the new AirTag a signal of Apple’s grander IoT ambitions? (0:41). (2) Kroger’s new automated large-scale “shed” vs. its rivals’ micro-fulfillment strategy (6:13). (3) US and Japan invest $4.5B in 6G with an eye to the next battleground with China (10:39). Read this 3 Shifts Edition: https://6pag.es/fdk9ps. Sign up to receive free summaries of our deeply researched briefs: 6Pages.com.

(1) Is the new AirTag a signal of Apple’s grander IoT ambitions?

(2) Kroger’s new automated large-scale “shed” vs. its rivals’ micro-fulfillment strategy

(3) US and Japan invest $4.5B in 6G with an eye to the next battleground with China

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