Here’s the new edition of my “Fav 4”, edition 19. My favorite and most noteworthy tech & innovation news bites of the last week. 4 updates in an easy to consume video format. Enjoy!
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That's going to be one hell of an #AmazonGo push. #Amazon plans as many as 3K cashierless stores by 2021. Brick & mortar seems to lie more in their focus than anyone had thought only a year ago. But then, which space of commerce aren't they up to dominate? https://t.co/wOYxgp2HUK pic.twitter.com/bo6jltDFjx
— André Cramer (@TheAndreCramer) September 25, 2018
What do you think about #Oculus announcement of its $399 #OculusQuest standalone headset? Will it bring #virtualreality to the masses? It supports 6 degrees of freedom + ships w/ a pair of controllers. Big hope to get this still tiny market going. #VR https://t.co/VBQe5aWP5q pic.twitter.com/XAw2OnYO5q
— André Cramer (@TheAndreCramer) September 27, 2018
Did you see this interesting #robotics innovation from #Alibaba? They've actually launched the #SpaceEgg, a new service robot to be deployed in hospitality roles, delivering meals or laundry to guests. Interaction works via voice command, touch & gesture. https://t.co/MVdDJkXw61 pic.twitter.com/nRD5kmEluW
— André Cramer (@TheAndreCramer) September 29, 2018
Wow, if true, this would be a massive game changer in #venturecapital. #Softbank's Masayoshi Son wants to flood startups with insane cash as he plans new $100 billion fund every few years and speaks 'spending about $50 billion a year'. Bold move – Big bet! https://t.co/dASgJdP0O0
— André Cramer (@TheAndreCramer) September 28, 2018
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