Tech Brew Ride Home Tue. 09/29 - With Amazon One, Amazon Wants You To Pay With Your Palm
Sep 29, 2020
Amazon is pioneering palm payments with its new biometric solution, Amazon One, set to change retail transactions. Meanwhile, Google is navigating app store controversies, juggling demands from developers and legal challenges. The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold, the world’s first foldable PC, has arrived, showcasing innovative tech. In education, Zoom is being redesigned for remote learning, enhancing the virtual classroom experience. Lastly, Netflix may soon adjust its subscription prices despite thriving viewership trends.
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Amazon's Physical Retail Strategy
- Amazon is heavily investing in physical retail, but with an automation focus.
- Their approach includes cashierless stores and biometric payment technologies.
Amazon's Real-World Focus
- Amazon's forays into the real world, like Ring and Amazon One, are driven by their lack of a successful smartphone platform.
- This pushes them to innovate in areas where smartphones haven't become dominant.
Google's App Store Opportunity
- Google could gain a competitive edge against Apple by undercutting their App Store fees.
- A bold move like lowering their 30% cut could make Apple look unfavorable.