Tech Brew Ride Home Tue. 11/17 – Amazon Pharmacy Aims To Conquer Another Huge Retail Sector
Nov 17, 2020
Amazon Pharmacy has launched, promising online prescription fulfillment and free delivery for Prime members, shaking up retail. Twitter is testing an audio platform similar to Clubhouse while facing challenges in moderating live conversations. Airbnb moves towards IPO despite the pandemic, showcasing financial resilience. Notably, Apple's new M1 chip is causing a stir, outperforming existing PCs and revolutionizing mobile computing with impressive battery life and capabilities. There's a peek into the future of RAM integration with Apple's innovative approach.
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Amazon Pharmacy Launch
- Amazon Pharmacy launched, offering prescription medications with free delivery for Prime members.
- This move significantly impacts the broader business world and society.
Twitter's New Features
- Twitter launched Fleets (ephemeral stories) and is testing audio rooms similar to Clubhouse.
- Moderating live audio presents significant challenges, raising concerns about Twitter's ability to handle potential abuse.
Scalability of Audio Platforms
- Brian McCullough expresses skepticism about the scalability of audio-based social platforms like Clubhouse.
- He believes maintaining civil conversations becomes difficult with increased user base.