The Vergecast Amazon's 80 new products, Oculus Connect, and Xiaomi’s Mi Mix Alpha
Sep 27, 2019
This week, the team dives into Amazon's staggering announcement of 80 new products, pushing the boundaries of smart technology with devices like the Echo Loop smart ring and innovative home gadgets. They also discuss the ethics of using celebrity voices in voice assistants, featuring Samuel L. Jackson. Meanwhile, Oculus Connect unveils new VR advancements, including social features and hand tracking, raising eyebrows over tech regulation and user experience. Plus, the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha showcases stunning design alongside frustrations in mobile tech.
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Amazon's Predatory Expansion
- Amazon aggressively expanded its product lines, stepping into numerous product areas.
- This expansion even encroaches upon companies Amazon has invested in, raising concerns.
Rapid Fire Announcements
- At an Amazon event, the Echo, a flagship product, received only a brief mention.
- Dieter Bohn's live blog simplified to "New:" due to the rapid announcements.
Privacy Concerns
- Amazon frames its privacy efforts as proactive, despite reacting to media exposure.
- The company's mesh network for tracking pets raises further privacy questions.