Published 11/27/2019
What Happened?
Amazon isn’t the only thing Jeff Bezos is automating, he’s automating his customers too.
“Smart” living. Amazon has infiltrated millions of homes with Alexa, now they want to help your business too.
- Giant Eagle’s pharmacy chain is teaming up with Amazon’s virtual assistant, Alexa, to remind you to take your meds on time.
- Amazon’s new Dash Smart Shelf will automatically order inventory for businesses when their stock runs low.
How Does it Affect My Wallet?
Big tech home invasion. Amazon and its competitors are moving forward with their plan to order your products before you even know you need them.
- Amazon’s Alexa, Google Home, and Apple’s HomePod are all competing to have their virtual ears in your home.
- Amazon plans on expanding its medication-reminding service to more pharmacies to reach even more users.
Amazon’s smart shelves will go on sale only to businesses next year.
Alexa, just order me another speaker, you’re starting to get weird.
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