Tech Brew Ride Home Wed. 08/07 - The Disney+ Bundle Is Nuts
Aug 7, 2019
Disney+ is set to launch with an enticing bundle that includes Hulu and ESPN+, shaking up the streaming landscape. FedEx officially cuts ties with Amazon, indicating a shift in e-commerce dynamics. Concerns regarding data privacy arise as Microsoft's contractors are found listening to Skype calls. Meanwhile, Apple's new API changes pose challenges for messaging apps like Facebook, and TikTok faces significant sustainability hurdles amid growing scrutiny. Plus, a nod to the end of MSDN magazine rounds out the tech landscape.
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Disney+ Bundle's Competitive Pricing
- Disney+’s $12.99 bundle (Disney+, Hulu, ESPN+) undercuts competitors.
- This aggressive pricing strategy offers substantial value, posing a serious challenge to Netflix.
FedEx and Amazon Split
- FedEx's ending its ground delivery contract with Amazon accelerates its retreat from the online retail giant.
- This follows FedEx's earlier decision to end its express delivery contract with Amazon.
PillPack, CVS, and Walgreens Dispute
- CVS and Walgreens accuse Amazon's PillPack of transferring prescriptions without patient consent.
- PillPack denies this, claiming the pharmacies refuse transfers to stifle competition.