Peloton has been able to lower the estimated wait time for new Bike, Bike+, Tread, and Tread+ orders in many countries over the last week.
Misc
Rumor: Peloton has acquired Aiqudo, maker of AI Voice technology [Update: Now Confirmed]
It appears that Peloton has quietly acquired the company Aiqudo, a team of 30 who created Voice AI technology for hands-free integration of devices.
Peloton goes to Washington – Lobbying paperwork filed
Peloton has filed paperwork indicating it will have lobbyist working on their behalf in Washington DC. Issues will include manufacturing, social justice, and health & wellness.
Wait times for Peloton Bike & Tread slowly begin to improve: Delivery Estimates as of March 3, 2021
The estimated delivery time for all of Peloton’s products (Bike, Bike+, Tread, and Tread+) is showing improved wait times on Peloton’s website in recent weeks.
Peloton ranked as second most relevant brand in 2021 by Prophet Brand Relevance Index
The Prophet “Brand Relevance Index®” recently ranked Peloton as the 2nd most relevant brand for 2021, behind only Apple in a survey of 13,000 consumers.
KeyBanc Emerging Technology Virtual Summit: Recap of interview with Peloton CFO Jill Woodworth
In a wide ranging interview, Peloton CFO Jill Woodworth discussed new software features, international expansion, sales of the new Tread, manufacturing, and keeping Peloton instructors from leaving.
Peloton to hire “Director of Original Content Development”
A new job posting appeared last week for a “Director of Original Content Development”, who will “maximize our successful class concepts and instructor brands and develop social and series content.”
Peloton announces $100,000 donation to Asian American Federation
Peloton has announced a $100,000 donation to the Asian American Federation which “marks the start of a partnership and will provide mental health support for those experiencing and witnessing racism.”
Peloton instructor Emma Lovewell to be featured in 2021 Super Bowl Commercial for Scotts Miracle-Gro
Emma Lovewell will be featured in a super bowl ad & commercial for Scotts Miracle-Gro, appearing alongside Martha Stewart, John Travolta and his daughter Ella Travolta, The Office’s Leslie David Baker, NASCAR driver Kyle Busch, and Carl Weathers.
Peloton temporarily pausing Tread sales & delivery in Scotland
Peloton is pausing delivery & sales of the new Tread in Scotland due to new Scottish Government guidance and regulations enacted to fight the spread of COVID-19.
Peloton & Fitbit Issues Reported: Sporadic Connectivity & Sync Issues
An issue with Peloton’s Fitbit integration appears to be causing some people’s workouts to not automatically upload to Fitbit, as well as logging them out.
New York Times Spotlights Peloton’s Delivery & Order Issues
The New York Times has a piece this morning highlighting Peloton’s recent order backlog and delivery delays.