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BONUS: Why Your Organization Is Still a Factory — And What an Octopus Can Teach You About Transformation Phil Le-Brun and Dr. Jana Werner both work inside Amazon, advising Fortune 500 leaders on transformation. But before Amazon, they spent decades in the trenches — Phil as International CIO of McDonald's, Jana leading change in banking and logistics. Together they wrote The Octopus Organization (HBR Press) to explain why most companies are still running on a hundred-year-old factory model, and what the alternative looks like. "We Want to Help You Make Your Own New Interesting Mistakes" "We keep saying, as Phil likes to say, can we help you make your own new interesting mistakes and avoid the mistakes that we see again and again."   Jana and Phil are both practitioners who have led large-scale changes — and made mistakes they're now happy to share. Jana describes working with incredible, smart, thoughtful people inside large organizations who weren't trusted, weren't allowed to do the work they could do, and couldn't be their best selves. She managed to turn teams considered underperforming into rock stars simply by listening and giving them space. Phil saw the same pattern at McDonald's — incredible people who knew the answers but weren't allowed to act on them. A disastrous standardization push from 2002 to 2004 taught him that top-down efficiency mandates don't work. The CEO left, and Phil got the opportunity to tap into people lower in the organization, define a common mission, and start building from there. The Factory Model Nobody Questions "There was no upside for her people taking ownership because you could have career-limiting effects if you made a mistake, if you were seen to be making a mistake or overstepping."   Jana shared two sides of the same problem. A CEO of a large investment company told her he has to sign off on every small decision — and his people assume he wants to. Neither side wants this, but nobody questions the processes in place. On the other side, a COO told Jana "my people don't want ownership." After half an hour of coaching, the COO realized there was no upside for her people to take ownership — mistakes meant career-limiting consequences. Jana is honest about her own experience too: a team member told her she was micromanaging, and she denied it. They created a secret signal — scratching an ear in meetings whenever she micromanaged. He was scratching a lot. Phil adds that what he calls "yoga babble" — abstractions like "we're going to become an agile platform-based culture" — lets leaders avoid saying what they actually mean. Nobody challenges it because the boss said it, and it sounds sort of right. The result: completely meaningless direction. The Octopus — Distributed Intelligence in Practice "It has two thirds of its intelligence, its neurons, in its arms. The arms connect independently — they don't always need a central brain, but they also have one, so they can stay aligned but also work independently."   The octopus has distributed neural clusters in each arm. It can adapt, shape-shift, change the texture of its skin, and even alter its RNA to switch between cold and hot water within hours. For Jana and Phil, this is the organizational metaphor: teams that can think locally and act without waiting for permission from the center, while staying aligned on mission. Phil translates this for team leaders of 8-10 people inside traditional enterprises:   Put together teams with cognitive diversity and encourage constructive conflict — what Linda Hill at Harvard Business School calls "creative abrasion" Invest in the storming, norming, performing cycle instead of cutting through it Leave the "how" to the team — the leader's job is the "why" and the "what" Don't jump to the answer — Einstein said if you have an hour to solve a problem, spend 55 minutes understanding the problem Start executing quickly through rapid experimentation; you can't plan your way to success in novel situations Don't Build the Pedestal — The Monkey Comes First "Get to the most tricky problems first, and try and solve them. If you can't, figure out fast — and if you can't, just stop, because your whole project is useless."   Astro Teller, CEO of Alphabet X's Moonshot Labs, says: "If you want to teach a monkey on a pedestal to recite Shakespeare, don't start by building the pedestal." Jana explains that organizations, once they get a project through the gauntlet of approvals and business cases, start working on the easy, visible things to show progress — the pedestal. But if you can't get the monkey to speak, the pedestal is useless. The counterintuitive move: when passionate people dispassionately tell you the hard problem isn't solvable, give them hugs, put them on a pedestal themselves, give them bonuses — because they just freed up resources for something better. Phil reinforces that this isn't a money problem. At McDonald's, before building a handheld order-taking device, they built a block of wood to test how comfortable it was to hold. Organizations waste far more money trying to plan for things they can't possibly plan for than they would by running quick experiments. Single-Threaded Leaders — The Pig at Breakfast "Who's that person waking up every morning saying, are we actually putting the focus on the things that are going to get us to the finish line of delivering value — not within my function, but across the organization?"   Phil tells the classic joke: a pig and chicken are walking down the road. The chicken says "let's open a restaurant." The pig asks what they'll sell. "Ham and eggs, of course," says the chicken. The pig stops: "I need to be far more committed than you." Organizations are full of chickens — people who lay their half-baked decisions, want to sign off, want to say no. What's needed are pigs. Amazon calls them single-threaded leaders. Apple calls them directly responsible individuals. The key: one person owns an initiative end to end, waking up every morning focused on delivering value across the organization, not just within their function. Mow the Lawn — Bureaucracy Grows While You Sleep "Your bureaucracy grows while you sleep. Think about your bureaucracy like mowing a lawn. You can't mow a lawn once."   Jana references Parkinson's Law — a senior Royal Navy leader found that even as the fleet shrank, the number of administrators grew by 5-10% annually. This applies to every organization. Middle managers fill their time by adding processes. One person's mistake becomes a process that penalizes 10,000 people. The solution is continuous gardening. At Google, a senior leader added positive friction: if you want more than 5 interviews in the hiring process, you need my approval. At Amazon, the principle "invent and simplify" asks everyone every year: what are we simplifying? The simplification work has to come from those closest to the problems — most leaders don't know half of what people are actually doing. Innovation Belongs to Everyone — Not a Lab "Psychological safety — it's not even a prefrontal cortex thing, it's not a conscious thought, it's that fight-or-flight reaction you have in the moment."   Phil makes the case that innovation starts with psychological safety at the team level, not an organization-wide mandate. It's the team leader asking questions, being humble, responding to disagreement with "tell me more" instead of "I don't agree." It means celebrating intelligent failures — someone who tested a hypothesis, found it didn't work, and stopped. At Amazon town halls, executives open by making fun of Amazon's failures, like the Fire Phone. The message: if you're thinking big, you'll also fail. The Fire Phone didn't work, but it informed future hardware investments. The only true failure is not learning from experimentation. Phil and Jana both emphasize that once leaders experience what happens when people are truly freed to do their best work, they get addicted to it. About Phil Le-Brun and Dr. Jana Werner Phil Le-Brun is the former International CIO of McDonald's and now leads the AWS Executives in Residence team, advising Fortune 500 leaders on transformation. Dr. Jana Werner is an Executive in Residence at AWS who built their EMEA transformation practice after leading digital change in financial services. Together they wrote The Octopus Organization: A Guide to Thriving in a World of Continuous Transformation (HBR Press).   You can link with Phil Le-Brun on LinkedIn and Jana Werner on LinkedIn.   Book site: theoctopusorganization.com Book on Amazon: The Octopus Organization

LA SPINZ – March 30, 2026 – Final Sequence Segment 1: KPOP supergroup BTS returned to the limelight after a 4 year hiatus to complete military service. “Arirang,” the group's first studio album in six years, debuted with 110 million first-day streams on Spotify, which easily beat the 63 million that the year's previous leader, Harry Styles' “Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally” did on ITS first day. SORRY HARRY. Segment 2: Noah Kahan made audiences laugh and cry at the South By Southwest Film Festival in Austin, Texas. Kahan is featured in a new Netflix documentary about depression and body dysmorphia, called “Out Of Body.” In the film, Kahan opens up about his disordered eating, saying he has struggled with his body image for 15 years. But DON'T pass the popcorn…he KAHAN't eat it. Segment 3: A video of Taylor Frankie Paul throwing barstools and cursing at her ex in front of her crying child caused Disney to pull the plug on Paul's upcoming season of “The Bachelorette”. However, Taylor's castmates on “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” had ALREADY complained to Disney previously about her behavior….so Disney already KNEW. Bad mouse! Segment 4: Director Sofia Coppola has shelved a planned 2026 film project with long-time collaborator Kirsten Dunst, stating the project felt “too SAD” given the current “dark times”. The untitled period piece, which was set to shoot in the U.S., is dead in the water. Coppola said she wants to direct a docu-drama on Britney Spears. And that's NOT sad? Segment 5: In her best-selling memoir, ‘You with the Sad Eyes', Christina Applegate confesses to dumping Brad Pitt for Skid Row frontman, Sebastian Bach. She says that Pitt was her date to the 1989 MTV Video Music Awards, but when she met Bach there, she dumped Pitt to hang out with the rocker. Bach, now 57, says he was just a YOUTH, GONE WILD. Segment 6: Dead Or Alive: Nicholas Brendon is best known for playing Xander Harris for 7 seasons of “Buffy, The Vampire Slayer.” Dead Or Alive? DEAD. In recent years, Harris had issues with drugs and had left the entertainment industry and focused on art and painting. He was NOT being considered for the “Buffy” spinoff which ALSO died last week. BOOO. Sorry. Segment 7: The trailer for “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” has become the biggest trailer of all time with 718 million views in just 24 hours. The Spidey trailer from Sony Pictures broke the previous record held by “Deadpool and Wolverine,” which had 365 million views. Good thing someone at Sony had the “SPIDEY SENSE” to green light the project. Segment 8: The argument between Justin Bieber and Usher at the Oscars after-party was HEATED and continued to escalate until others intervened between them. The incident occurred at the Chateau Marmont in Hollywood, hosted by Beyoncé and Jay-Z, and was attended by a star-studded guest list. The friendship between Man Baby and Usher has been strained. SURPRISING? NOOO. Segment 9: Attention geeks! There will be a Minecraft World amusement park opening in London in 2027. The $70 million project will open within Chessington World Adventures in the UK from Microsoft-owned “Minecraft” maker Mojang Studios and owner of the Legoland theme parks, Merlin Entertainments. But, you WILL have to leave your Mom's BASEMENT. Segment 10: Idiot Of The Week – TikTok star Benjamin Gleason was arrested and charged with rape. He is now in Columbia County jail in New York. He’s been charged with 2 counts of rape, 1 count of predatory sexual assault committed against more than 1 person, 1 count of criminal sexual act in the 1st degree by forcible compulsion, and 1 count of 1st degree sexual abuse. IDIOT! Segment 11: Kelly Osbourne and her fiancé, Slipknot keyboardist Sid Wilson, have ended their engagement. This is because of Kelly’s difficult time dealing with the loss of her father, Ozzy Osbourne, who died last July. The breakup comes 7 months after Sid proposed to Kelly at Ozzy’s final concert with Black Sabbath last summer. But did her EMACIATED look also contribute? Segment 12: Nicki Minaj is being sued for failing to pay a BIG bill. 24/7 Productions is suing Nicki for refusing to pay them $275,000 for the company's services to produce two concerts for Nicki. The rapper was evidently paid over $650,000 for the shows, but STILL won't pay the bill. Hey, what do you expect from a Super Freaky Girl? Segment 13: “REACHER” star Alan Ritchson was caught on video beating up his neighbor, Ronnie Taylor. The problem started when Ritchson loudly rode his motorcycle through their quiet Tennessee neighborhood at a high speed. After Taylor jumped out in front of Ritchson's bike, Alan punched him and kicked him four times. But no charges were filed, as a verdict of self-defense was…REACHED. Segment 14: A California jury found that Bill Cosby HAD drugged and sexually assaulted former waitress Donna Motsinger in 1972, awarding her $19.25 million for her trauma over the past 54 years. Cosby served three years in prison but was freed in 2021 after his conviction was overturned in Pennsylvania. Pay up, Bill! Segment 15: Trash Bin – Stars of “The Real Housewives of Pretoria”, a South African installment of the popular franchise, have been arrested for stealing thousands of dollars' worth of groceries from Publix, a Florida grocery store. Melany and Petrus Viljoen were charged with aggravated grand retail theft and accused of stealing 392 items. That's SOME shoplifting! Segment 16: News Wrap – a) Major League Baseball has signed a deal with gambling company Polymarket which will allow you to pretty much bet on anything to do with the game. b) Amazon is planning a new smartphone more than a decade after its Fire Phone flop. c) Xiaomi has trialed the use of its self-developed humanoid robots in its electric vehicle factory. Two humanoid robots can complete 90% of the work in three hours. Let THAT sink in. Segment 18: Song Of The Week – Dominic Fike – “Babydoll” – Dominic Fike had a difficult childhood, growing up in Naples, Florida because both of his parents were heroin addicts. His father briefly showed up over the course of a few weeks and taught him how to play guitar before disappearing again. Eight years ago, he made a tape of a song in a room a friend let him stay in, while he was under house arrest. He was dead poor and only had his music to guide him forward. He is now a well-known musician and actor on the hit series “Euphoria.” A song from that dark period of his life has taken off which we LOVE. Here's Dominic Fike with the Song of the Week, “Babydoll.” That was Dominic Fike with the Song of the Week, “Babydoll.” The post LA SPINZ – March 30 2026 appeared first on LA Spinz.

Mark Zuckerberg was all in on VR. He renamed his whole company to Meta because of it. This week, they were going to shut it down; now, maybe it will stay around, kind of. Plus, of course, Apple had some news this week, and so much more to cover, so you can get out there and tech better. Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com INTRO (00:00) Apple announces WWDC 2026 will take place June 8 to 12 (03:10) Mac OS X launched 25 years ago today: 'The Future of the Mac' (05:15) MAIN TOPIC: Does the future of VR have legs? (10:25) Meta backtracks. Will keep Horizon Worlds VR support "for existing games" DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Live Captions (17:30) JUST THE HEADLINES: (24:25) Amazon plans to test four-legged robots on wheels for deliveries Cyberattack on a car breathalyzer firm leaves drivers stuck The asteroid Ryugu has all of the main ingredients for life Nvidia expects to sell 'at least' $1 Trillion in AI chips by 2028 Samsung ends $2,899 Galaxy Z Trifold sales after just 3 months New Windows 11 bug breaks Samsung PCs, blocking access to C: drive Amazon plans smartphone comeback more than a decade after Fire Phone flop WITHIN REACH! Dave 2-1, this is round 5 Nate Goes First (28:55) TAKES: 50 percent of consumers prefer brands that avoid GenAI content (39:35) PC Gamer recommends RSS readers in a 37MB article that just keeps downloading (44:05) Spigen's new AirPods Pro 3 case is modeled after the original Macintosh mouse (46:55) BONUS ODD TAKE: VHS Slipcover Maker (48:20) PICKS OF THE WEEK:  Dave:  Lamicall Tablet Floor Stand Holder - [55" Height Adjustable][ Flexible Arm] 5lb Base Tablet Holder, Multi Angle Bed Mount Gifts for 4.7-13" Devices, iPad Pro Air, Tabs, E-Readers, Kindle Accessories (52:40) Nate: KNORK Eco Astrik Lunch Utensil Carry Case, Gray (55:45)

Douze ans après l'échec retentissant du Fire Phone, Amazon semble prêt à retenter sa chance sur le marché des smartphones. Selon plusieurs informations, le groupe travaillerait actuellement sur un nouveau projet baptisé en interne « Transformer », un appareil fortement orienté vers l'intelligence artificielle et son assistant vocal Alexa.Le souvenir du Fire Phone, lancé en 2014, reste encore vif. À l'époque, Amazon avait tenté de se démarquer avec des fonctionnalités originales, comme un affichage 3D sans lunettes ou encore Firefly, un outil capable d'identifier des objets via la caméra. Malgré un prix attractif, environ 200 dollars sans abonnement, le téléphone n'a jamais trouvé son public. En cause notamment : un écosystème applicatif limité, basé sur l'Amazon Appstore, loin derrière le Google Play Store en termes de choix et de diversité. Résultat, le produit a été retiré du marché à peine un an après sa sortie.Avec ce nouveau projet, Amazon change d'approche. Plutôt que de rivaliser frontalement avec les boutiques d'applications traditionnelles, l'entreprise mise sur une autre logique : l'intelligence artificielle comme interface principale. L'idée serait de permettre à l'utilisateur d'interagir directement avec son téléphone via Alexa, sans forcément passer par des applications classiques. Concrètement, cela signifie que certaines tâches, commander un repas, lancer un film, gérer son agenda, pourraient être exécutées à la voix ou via des requêtes intelligentes, sans ouvrir d'application dédiée. Une manière de contourner le problème qui avait plombé le Fire Phone : la dépendance à un catalogue d'apps insuffisant.Le futur smartphone serait également conçu pour s'intégrer étroitement à l'écosystème Amazon : Prime Video, Prime Music, services de livraison comme Grubhub, ou encore la plateforme de commerce en ligne. Alexa deviendrait ainsi le point d'entrée central pour accéder à l'ensemble de ces services. Attention toutefois : Alexa ne serait pas le système d'exploitation lui-même, mais plutôt une couche d'interaction avancée. Une différence notable avec le Fire Phone, dont le fonctionnement était trop dépendant de l'environnement Amazon.Reste que ce pari est loin d'être gagné. Le marché des smartphones est aujourd'hui dominé par quelques acteurs majeurs, et les habitudes des utilisateurs sont bien ancrées. Miser sur une interface centrée sur l'IA constitue une rupture… mais aussi un risque. D'autant que, pour l'instant, le projet reste au stade de développement. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

In this episode of The Tech Jawn, we discuss…Someone on the TTJ crew got a MacBook Neo, what we can expect from WWDC, the FBI buying location data to track citizens, and Amazon working on a Fire Phone, again.Hosts:Robb Dunewood – @RobbDunewoodStephanie Humphrey – @TechLifeStephTerrance Gaines – @BrothaTechLinks:Robb got a MacBook Neo — AppleWhat can we expect from WWDC — TechcrunchAmazon is working on a new smartphone — ReutersThe FBI is buying location data again — TechcrunchSupport The Tech Jawn by becoming a Patron – https://thetechjawn.com/patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tim Cook dice que no planea retirarse de forma inminente, aunque ya vislumbramos una transición paulatina en la dirección técnica. Además, profundizamos en el rotundo éxito del nuevo MacBook Neo, un ordenador de entrada que, pese a tener ciertas limitaciones térmicas y de hardware propias de su bajo coste, está logrando unas ventas espectaculares y atrayendo masivamente a nuevos usuarios al ecosistema Mac.Por otro lado, comentamos el estado actual del mercado de los teléfonos plegables tras la cancelación del modelo de tres pantallas de Samsung, un dispositivo que consideramos un experimento de nicho excesivamente caro, frente a los prometedores avances en durabilidad y diseño de otras marcas de la competencia.Relacionamos esta evolución tecnológica con los fuertes rumores sobre iOS 27, una futura actualización que, según explicamos, adoptará la filosofía del clásico sistema "Snow Leopard" para centrarse casi en exclusiva en la estabilidad y sentar las bases de reestructuración interna necesarias para soportar los futuros formatos plegables de Apple.Finalmente, exploramos otras novedades del entorno de hardware y servicios, expresando nuestra decepción ante la escasa evolución de los nuevos AirPods Max 2, que se limitan a incluir el procesador H2 y un conector USB-C sin corregir sus defectos de diseño o su poco práctica funda.También repasamos el vigésimo aniversario del anuncio del primer Apple TV, las grandes apuestas cinematográficas que llegarán a la plataforma de la mano de directores como Martin Scorsese, y debatimos con bastante escepticismo sobre los recientes rumores que insinúan el retorno de Amazon al saturado mercado de los teléfonos inteligentes impulsado por la inteligencia artificial. Tim Cook names Apple's greatest contributions, talks tariff refunds and retirement rumors - 9to5Mac Tim Cook: Apple just had best launch week ever for first-time Mac customers – Asymco iOS 27 Will Reportedly Be Like Mac OS X Snow Leopard - MacRumors Samsung to Discontinue Galaxy Z TriFold After Just Three Months - MacRumors AirPods Max 2 - Apple Amazon developing Fire Phone successor to take on iPhone with Alexa AI focus - 9to5Mac Apple TV reveals major new film with Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence - 9to5Mac Apple TV Is Now Almost 20 Years Old - MacRumors OPPO Find N6 - Ultra Flat, Flexible & Powerful | OPPO Global

En el Radar Empresarial de hoy ponemos el foco en el más reciente movimiento de Amazon. La empresa estaría considerando regresar al desarrollo de teléfonos inteligentes, más de una década después del lanzamiento del Fire Phone, uno de los tropiezos más notorios en su historia reciente. Este nuevo proyecto, conocido internamente como “Transformer”, buscaría posicionarse como un dispositivo centrado en la personalización del usuario. Según diversas fuentes, el teléfono integraría de forma profunda al asistente de voz Alexa, además de conectar directamente con los servicios y canales de comunicación propios de la compañía, otorgando un papel clave a su ecosistema digital. De acuerdo con la información publicada por Reuters, Jeff Bezos visualiza este proyecto como una evolución significativa en la experiencia de compra dentro de Amazon. Su objetivo sería simplificar el proceso de adquisición de productos mediante Prime, incorporando beneficios exclusivos y descuentos para los suscriptores. Asimismo, se pretende reforzar el uso de servicios como Prime Video y Prime Music, integrándolos de forma más fluida en el dispositivo. Para evitar errores del pasado, Amazon ha comenzado a contratar directivos con experiencia en grandes empresas del sector móvil, buscando así fortalecer su estrategia y ejecución. El desarrollo de este nuevo teléfono se lleva a cabo dentro del grupo ZeroOne, liderado por J Allard, quien anteriormente ocupó cargos importantes en Microsoft relacionados con tecnología y experiencia de usuario. Según Reuters, el equipo estaría inspirándose en propuestas como el Light Phone, un dispositivo caracterizado por su enfoque minimalista que limita el acceso a redes sociales. Con esta referencia, Amazon pretende diseñar un producto diferente, que priorice la funcionalidad esencial y reduzca las distracciones digitales, algo que podría atraer a un público específico. Cabe recordar que en 2014 Amazon lanzó el Fire Phone, un dispositivo que incorporaba tecnología 3D mediante varias cámaras frontales y sensores infrarrojos, además de permitir escanear objetos para comprarlos directamente en su plataforma. Sin embargo, su alto precio, un sistema operativo restrictivo sin acceso a la tienda de aplicaciones de Google y problemas como el sobrecalentamiento de la batería provocaron su fracaso. Tras solo catorce meses en el mercado, el producto fue retirado. La incógnita ahora es si Amazon logrará revertir ese historial con su nuevo intento.

En Capital Intereconomía, en el Radar Empresarial, destacamos que Amazon prepara el desarrollo de su propio smartphone, una década después del fracaso del Fire Phone, en un movimiento que refleja su apuesta por reforzar su ecosistema tecnológico y competir de nuevo en el mercado de dispositivos. En el Foro de la Inversión contamos con David Ardura, director de inversiones de Finaccess Value, que comparte sus ideas de inversión para 2026 en un entorno marcado por la volatilidad, la inflación y los cambios en política monetaria. Analiza dónde encontrar valor, qué sectores presentan mejores oportunidades y cómo posicionar las carteras ante la incertidumbre global. El programa se completa con el Consultorio de Herencias junto a Itziar Pernía Gómez, socia directora de Legal por Naturaleza, donde abordamos cómo ordenar una herencia compleja para evitar conflictos familiares y un elevado impacto fiscal. Analizamos el tratamiento de donaciones previas, cómo compensar desigualdades entre herederos, qué herramientas permiten planificar mejor el patrimonio y estrategias para minimizar impuestos dentro de la legalidad. También resolvemos casos prácticos como la adjudicación de inmuebles entre herederos o cómo transmitir bienes a la siguiente generación de forma eficiente.

En el Radar Empresarial de hoy ponemos el foco en el más reciente movimiento de Amazon. La empresa estaría considerando regresar al desarrollo de teléfonos inteligentes, más de una década después del lanzamiento del Fire Phone, uno de los tropiezos más notorios en su historia reciente. Este nuevo proyecto, conocido internamente como “Transformer”, buscaría posicionarse como un dispositivo centrado en la personalización del usuario. Según diversas fuentes, el teléfono integraría de forma profunda al asistente de voz Alexa, además de conectar directamente con los servicios y canales de comunicación propios de la compañía, otorgando un papel clave a su ecosistema digital. De acuerdo con la información publicada por Reuters, Jeff Bezos visualiza este proyecto como una evolución significativa en la experiencia de compra dentro de Amazon. Su objetivo sería simplificar el proceso de adquisición de productos mediante Prime, incorporando beneficios exclusivos y descuentos para los suscriptores. Asimismo, se pretende reforzar el uso de servicios como Prime Video y Prime Music, integrándolos de forma más fluida en el dispositivo. Para evitar errores del pasado, Amazon ha comenzado a contratar directivos con experiencia en grandes empresas del sector móvil, buscando así fortalecer su estrategia y ejecución. El desarrollo de este nuevo teléfono se lleva a cabo dentro del grupo ZeroOne, liderado por J Allard, quien anteriormente ocupó cargos importantes en Microsoft relacionados con tecnología y experiencia de usuario. Según Reuters, el equipo estaría inspirándose en propuestas como el Light Phone, un dispositivo caracterizado por su enfoque minimalista que limita el acceso a redes sociales. Con esta referencia, Amazon pretende diseñar un producto diferente, que priorice la funcionalidad esencial y reduzca las distracciones digitales, algo que podría atraer a un público específico. Cabe recordar que en 2014 Amazon lanzó el Fire Phone, un dispositivo que incorporaba tecnología 3D mediante varias cámaras frontales y sensores infrarrojos, además de permitir escanear objetos para comprarlos directamente en su plataforma. Sin embargo, su alto precio, un sistema operativo restrictivo sin acceso a la tienda de aplicaciones de Google y problemas como el sobrecalentamiento de la batería provocaron su fracaso. Tras solo catorce meses en el mercado, el producto fue retirado. La incógnita ahora es si Amazon logrará revertir ese historial con su nuevo intento.

Elon Musk neemt het heft in eigen handen en gaat zélf microchips produceren: onder de naam Terafab moeten twee 'fabs' uit de grond worden gestampt in Austin, Texas. Daar moet voorzien worden in halfgeleiders voor Tesla en SpaceX. Joe van Burik vertelt erover in deze Tech Update. Verder in deze Tech Update: Musk heeft overnameprijs Twitter in 2022 gedrukt met beschuldigingen over nep-accounts, zo heeft de federale jury geoordeeld in een zaak aangespannen door toenmalige aandeelhouders Amazon werkt aan een nieuwe telefoon, maar wat moet dat worden na de flop genaamd Fire Phone uit 2014? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amazon is working on a new smartphone, code-named "Transformer," more than a decade after the Fire Phone debacle, according to Reuters. We dig into the connection to a past GeekWire scoop: former Microsoft Xbox leader J Allard joined Amazon's devices team in 2024, and he's now leading a group called ZeroOne with a mandate to create "breakthrough" gadgets. Is this an AI-native device? A companion to your iPhone? J Allard's shot at redemption? Maybe all of the above. There's more great Fire Phone background in this Vergecast "Version History" podcast. Then: Microsoft shakes up its Copilot team, shifting Mustafa Suleyman to a narrower role and unifying consumer and enterprise AI under a new leader. Todd has strong feelings about Microsoft's history of cutesy consumer tech, from Clippy to Mico. Plus: Todd's adventure using Claude CoWork to browse LinkedIn (and the stern warning he got in response), King County Metro's slick new tap-to-pay feature catches the transit system up with the modern world, the opening of cross-lake light rail, and an Amazon Treasure truck trivia question. With GeekWire co-founders Todd Bishop and John Cook. Audio editing by Curt Milton.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OpenAI is becoming a superapp. Does Amazon really want to try its hand at a smartphone again? Google is making further steps to obviate classic Google Search in that innovator's dilemma way. And in the Longreads, why has AI gotten worse at writing. OpenAI Plans Launch of Desktop ‘Superapp' to Refocus, Simplify User Experience (WSJ) White House releases AI policy blueprint for Congress (Politico) Exclusive: Amazon plans smartphone comeback more than a decade after Fire Phone flop (Reuters) Super Micro shares tank 25% after employees charged with smuggling Nvidia chips to China (CNBC) Google Search is now using AI to replace headlines (The Verge) Jeff Bezos in Talks to Raise $100 Billion for AI Manufacturing Fund (WSJ) Weekend Longreads Suggestions: ChatGPT did not cure a dog's cancer (The Verge) The Human Skill That Eludes AI (The Atlantic) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 2014, the tech world was abuzz with the prospect of a phone made by Amazon. When the Fire Phone arrived, it was chock full of ideas — a "dynamic perspective" feature that created 3D illusions, an image-recognition feature called "Firefly," and many, many opportunities to buy Amazon products. Allison Johnson and Sean O'Kane join David Pierce to discuss why, unlike Amazon's successful e-readers, this device was a gigantic flop. If you like the show, ⁠⁠subscribe to the Version History feed⁠⁠ to make sure you get every new episode. Subscribe to The Verge⁠ for unlimited access to ⁠theverge.com⁠, subscriber-exclusive newsletters, and our ⁠ad-free podcast feed⁠. We love hearing from you! Email your questions and thoughts to ⁠vergecast@theverge.com⁠ or call us at 866-VERGE11. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hai mai avuto la tentazione di bollare una scelta come “geniale” o “disastrosa” solo dopo aver visto com'è andata? Benvenuto nel resulting bias. In questo episodio scoprirai: Perché Pirlo sarebbe stato odiato e non un eroe se il cucchiaio avesse colpito la traversa negli Europei del 2012 Come una scorciatoia di 5 minuti può trasformarsi in litigio da traffico (e cosa c'entra la fortuna) Fire Phone vs Galaxy Fold: stessa analisi, destini opposti Il caso del titolo dei semiconduttori che vola grazie a una notizia imprevedibile di Apple Il trucco del valore atteso per decidere prima di conoscere l'esito Insieme a Daniel Kahneman, Nassim N. Taleb e Annie Duke impariamo a distinguere abilità, rischio e puro caso, portando queste lezioni in finanza, lavoro e vita quotidiana. ---------------- CORSI E CONSULENZE: https://mataandassociates.com/corsi-e-consulenze MEMBERSHIP: https://mataandassociates.com/membership SITO: https://mataandassociates.com EMAIL: staff@mataandassociates.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Unser Partner Scalable Capital ist der einzige Broker, den du brauchst. Inklusive Trading-Flatrate, Zinsen und Portfolio-Analysen. Alle weiteren Infos gibt's hier: scalable.capital/oaws. Aktien + Whatsapp = Hier anmelden. Lieber als Newsletter? Geht auch. Das Buch zum Podcast? Jetzt lesen. Börsengänge sind zurück. Mit Chime, Ryan Reynolds und Pfisterer. Affirm & Costco vermiesen dafür den Klarna-IPO. Boeing & Super Micro bedanken sich bei Trump. Bayer & TUI eher nicht. Burberry entlässt 1.700 Mitarbeiter. HBO ist verzweifelt. Tencent ist stark. eToro hat's endlich an die Börse geschafft. Was sagen die Zahlen? Was sagt Robinhood (WKN: A3CVQC)? Hatte Airbnb (WKN: A2QG35) grad seinen iPhone- und AWS-Moment. Oder eher ein Mix aus Apple Newton und Fire Phone? Diesen Podcast vom 15.05.2025, 3:00 Uhr stellt dir die Podstars GmbH (Noah Leidinger) zur Verfügung.

Show Highlights: Discover Upstream Ag, the essential ag newsletter. [00:02:44] Innovation and its Red Queen race effect explained. [00:08:29] Explore the tension between innovation and certainty. [00:12:45] What is innovation culture vs. innovation theater? [00:17:14] Tell-tale signs of novelty infatuation in a business. [00:23:46] Why the revolutionary Michelin PAX tire failed. [00:28:31] Analyze John Deere's thoughtful innovation strategy with See & Spray. [00:34:04] How to ensure genuine problem-solving innovation. [00:42:45] Gain learnings from Amazon's Fire Phone failure. [00:45:12] Connect with Shane Thomas at https://www.linkedin.com/in/shanethomasag/, and to learn more about Upstream Ag, go to https://www.upstream.ag/. If you are interested in connecting with Joe, go to LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joemosher/, or schedule a call at www.moshercg.com.

Unlock the secrets behind Amazon's unprecedented growth with our special guest, Steve Anderson, author of the bestselling book "The Bezos Letters." Steve, an expert in analyzing business risks, shares invaluable insights from Jeff Bezos' letters to Amazon shareholders. Learn how Amazon's principles of experimentation, risk-taking, and customer obsession have fueled its meteoric rise. Steve breaks down Bezos' strategic cycles of testing, building, accelerating, and scaling, offering practical advice for businesses aspiring to achieve similar success.Explore Amazon's notable failures, like the Fire Phone, and the crucial lessons they provided, leading to triumphs such as the Echo and Alexa. Discover how Bezos' approach to decision-making—differentiating between high-stakes and routine decisions—has played a pivotal role in Amazon's growth. We delve into the importance of persistence and long-term thinking for entrepreneurial success, drawing inspiration from Bezos' visionary mindset. Tune in for a treasure trove of insights and actionable strategies from Steve Anderson's in-depth analysis of one of the world's most successful companies.Helium10   50% OFF first month OR 10% OFF LIFETIME subscription = PROMO CODE “FTM”SoStockedStart Your 30-Day Free TrialYour 1st Month Is Free For Any Plan You Choose!If You receive value from this content please SUPPORT The PodcastPaypal → CLICK HERE▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬

Have you read Jeff Bezos' shareholder letters to learn about Amazon's growth principles? Today's guest has done exactly that, and in this episode he'll work you through Bezos' thinking. Steve Anderson is today's guest. A writer, speaker, and futurist, Steve is an authority on risk, technology, productivity, and innovation. He's also the co-author of The Bezos Letters: 14 Principles to Grow Your Business Like Amazon. Join Scott and Steve as they explore: * Steve shares his expertise on Amazon growth principles and decision-making.* Taking calculated risks in business.* Amazon's success and how it's different from other companies that were once successful but are now gone.* Jeff Bezos' letters to shareholders, which provide insights into how Amazon grew and what enabled it to succeed.* Bezos' focus on long-term growth and experimentation.* Why CEOs and business owners should physically go to see customers and spend time understanding their process and pain points.* Amazon's three pillars: wide selection, low prices, and fast delivery.* Bezos's idea of making quick decisions with “70% of the information you wish you had.” * Four key growth cycles: testing, building, accelerating, and scaling.* The need for businesses to think big and be willing to take risks to grow and succeed.* Failure can lead to success: Amazon's Fire Phone flop led to Alexa's success.* The principles and strategies in Napoleon Hill's "Think and Grow Rich" book and how they apply to business today.* How Amazon's focus on growth and customer centricity led to the creation of Amazon Marketplace, a business idea that seemed crazy at first.Thanks to Steve Anderson for being on Business, Bourbon & Cigars. Connect with Steve on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevetn/ Get Steve's book The Bezos Letters: 14 Principles to Grow Your Business Like Amazon, co-authored with Karen Anderson: https://thebezosletters.com/ BUSINESS, BOURBON & CIGARSBe sure to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes. * Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3SN2fHn * Spotify: https://spoti.fi/49EwtTo * YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MePlusUltraNetwork/podcasts * Business, Bourbon & Cigars is the preeminent resource for ambitious leaders who want a backstage pass to the top. Each episode, we sit down with ultra-successful executives and industry leaders who share their insider strategies for growth and success. And of course, we may even sip on some of the finest bourbon and light up our favorite cigars while we chat.* Each week, we bring you in-depth interviews with high-level executives and industry leaders who have a proven track record and in-depth understanding of what it takes to grow a business. They'll share their no-nonsense approach, the challenges they faced on their journey to the top, and the strategies that helped them overcome obstacles and forge their own path to ultra-success.ME PLUS ULTRA * Transform your business and redefine your world with Me Plus Ultra virtual masterminds and leadership retreats: https://MePlusUltra.com * Me Plus Ultra is a place where visionary entrepreneurs come together, not just to network, but to forge lasting connections, inspire one another, and grow their businesses with confidence and purpose. With exclusive access to industry-leading knowledge, personalized growth strategies, and high-impact events, we empower you to transcend traditional business barriers. To elevate your business, join our Me Plus Ultra virtual masterminds and leadership...

In this episode of AlchemistX Innovators Inside, Ian Bergman sits down with Alex Bergo, Managing Director of Innovation Norway on the US West Coast, to explore the intersections of innovation across public and private sectors globally. Alex shares insights from his experiences fostering sustainable development through innovation, detailing how strategic independence in corporate innovation centers can shield creative ventures from stifling corporate influences. The discussion delves into the necessity of an entrepreneurial mindset in identifying and capitalizing on emerging trends. Alex uses his background in machine learning to understand the shifts needed to transition from traditional industries to sustainable alternatives. He emphasizes the importance of embracing failures as learning opportunities, highlighting a visit to Amazon, where failures like the Fire Phone are celebrated as steps toward greater success. As the conversation broadens to include ethical considerations and regulatory challenges in the rapidly advancing realm of artificial intelligence, Alex argues for proactive engagement in shaping technology's impact on society. This episode not only highlights the dynamics of innovation within large corporations but also paints a picture of the global innovation landscape where adaptability and proactive involvement are key to steering technological advancements. For more episodes and resources, visit https://www.alchemistaccelerator.com/podcasts. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alchemistinnovatorsinside/message

ต้องบอกว่าเทคโนโลยีบางอย่างอาจจะดูเหมือนประสบความสำเร็จในช่วงแรก ๆ หลังเปิดตัว แต่ก็มีโอกาสที่จะล้มเหลวได้ในท้ายที่สุด ซึ่งหนึ่งในนั้นคือผลิตภัณฑ์ที่หวังจะชนะสงครามสมาร์ทโฟนโดย Jeff Bezos อย่าง Fire Phone Amazon ไม่ได้หวังแค่จะยึดตลาดมือถือสมาร์ทโฟน แต่พวกเขาได้ปล่อยผลิตภัณฑ์อย่าง Kindle Fire Tablet ที่ถือได้ว่าสามารถทำกำไรให้กับพวกเขาได้อย่างต่อเนื่องทุกปีได้แล้วในขณะนั้น เลือกฟังกันได้เลยนะครับ อย่าลืมกด Follow ติดตาม PodCast ช่อง Geek Forever's Podcast ของผมกันด้วยนะครับ ========================= ร่วมสนับสนุน ด.ดล Blog และ Geek Forever Podcast เพื่อให้เรามีกำลังใจในการผลิต Content ดี ๆ ให้กับท่าน https://www.tharadhol.com/become-a-supporter/ ——————————————– ติดตาม ด.ดล Blog ผ่าน Line OA เพียงคลิก : https://lin.ee/aMEkyNA ——————————————– ไม่พลาดข่าวสารผ่านทาง Email จาก ด.ดล Blog : https://www.getrevue.co/profile/tharadhol ——————————————– Geek Forever Club พื้นที่ของการแลกเปลี่ยนข้อมูลข่าวสาร ความรู้ ด้านธุรกิจ เทคโนโลยีและวิทยาศาสตร์ ใหม่ ๆ ที่น่าสนใจ https://www.facebook.com/groups/geek.forever.club/ ========================= ช่องทางติดตาม ด.ดล Blog เพิ่มเติมได้ที่ Fanpage : www.facebook.com/tharadhol.blog Blockdit : www.blockdit.com/tharadhol.blog Twitter : www.twitter.com/tharadhol Instragram : instragram.com/tharadhol TikTok : tiktok.com/@geek.forever Youtube : www.youtube.com/c/mrtharadhol Linkedin : www.linkedin.com/in/tharadhol Website : www.tharadhol.com

In today's fast-paced world, change is the only constant. The volatility of the stock market, sudden changes in the workforce due to automation, or shifts in consumer behavior due to evolving technologies have thrown individuals and organizations into an era of uncertainty. It feels like we've been thrust onto a roller coaster ride, experiencing exhilarating highs, terrifying lows, and unexpected turns at every corner. Yet, amidst this uncertainty, we find the most exceptional leaders rising. Those who can navigate through these turbulent times inspire their teams to continue innovating and emerge on the other side stronger than before. How do they do it? The answer lies in innovation leadership. Innovation Leadership Innovation leadership is not about having all the answers. It's about embracing the unknown, asking the right questions, and daring to disrupt. In times of crisis, this kind of leadership can turn uncertainty into a breeding ground for innovation. Leaders who are open to new ideas, approaches, and perspectives create an environment where creativity and innovation can thrive. Rather than seeking immediate solutions, it's essential to understand the problem at hand deeply. This may involve exploring the nature of the problem, its origins, and the factors contributing to its existence.  Asking questions like "What is the root cause of this issue?", "What are the underlying patterns or trends?" and "How does this problem affect our organization's objectives?" can lead to a more profound understanding of the situation and are powerful tools for turning the unknown into a catalyst for innovation. What Does Uncertainty Look Like? Uncertainty, in its unadorned form, is akin to standing at the edge of a precipice shrouded in dense fog. The trepidation of stepping forward without clarity of what lies ahead is palpable. It's like navigating a pathless wilderness without a map or compass, where the future and outcomes are unpredictable. Often accompanied by a sense of unease and discomfort, uncertainty can create a feeling of standing on shifting sands, where even the most well-laid plans may crumble unexpectedly. However, it's important to note that the essence of uncertainty also lies in its immense potential for change and innovation. So, what does uncertainty look like, and how does it affect us today? Let's consider artificial intelligence (AI) and automation. While promising efficiency and progress, this technological revolution has created significant uncertainty in job markets globally. AI and automation are disrupting industries by replacing manual and repetitive tasks. This has led to a widespread fear of job loss and insecurity among the workforce. Simultaneously, it has opened up opportunities for new roles that didn't exist before, demanding upskilling and reskilling of employees. This scenario of uncertainty requires innovative leadership to navigate the upheaval and turn it into an opportunity for growth and development. But there's another side to this coin. Uncertainty also brings with it the innovation potential. Disruption of the status quo compels us to think differently, challenge assumptions, and discover new approaches. This is where innovation leadership comes into play. Going Beyond The Uncertainty Innovation leaders can see beyond the immediate challenges and identify opportunities amidst the chaos. They foster a culture of creativity and risk-taking, encouraging their teams to explore new ideas and push boundaries. Consider the case of Apple during the 2008 financial crisis. While many companies struggled to survive, Apple was launching a revolutionary product - the iPhone. Steve Jobs, the then CEO, saw an opportunity where others saw a threat. He led his team to innovate, resulting in a product that changed the tech industry and helped Apple become one of the most valuable companies in the world. Innovation leaders also understand the importance of resilience and adaptability. They know that failure is not a setback but a stepping stone to success. They create a safe environment where their teams can experiment, learn from their mistakes, and continuously improve. For example, when Amazon launched the Fire Phone in 2014, it was a commercial failure. But instead of seeing this as a defeat, Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon, saw it as a learning opportunity. Amazon utilized the lessons from the Fire Phone to enhance other products, resulting in successes such as Alexa and the Echo devices. Another ability of innovation leaders is to embrace diverse perspectives and ideas. They create a culture of inclusivity, where everyone's voice is heard and valued. This diversity in thinking can lead to breakthrough solutions that may not have been possible with a homogenous group. A stellar example of innovation leadership embracing diverse perspectives is the rise of the global music streaming giant Spotify. The company's success stems from its leadership's adeptness at considering diverse perspectives, including those of artists, listeners, and the tech community. When record sales plummeted, and piracy was rampant, Spotify's leadership dared to reimagine the music industry's business model. Recognizing that people were gravitating towards the internet for their music needs, they developed a platform that brought artists and listeners together in a digital space. This innovation, born from embracing diverse viewpoints and understanding the changing landscape, revolutionized the music industry and set Spotify up as a leading player in the market. How To Lead During Uncertainty? In times of uncertainty, innovation leaders can employ various strategies to navigate through the tumultuous waters of change. The key lies in shifting perspective from viewing uncertainty as a daunting challenge to seeing it as a fertile ground for innovation and growth. They can leverage this shift by encouraging exploration, fostering resilience, promoting inclusivity, and embracing diverse perspectives in their teams. In the following sections, we will delve deeper into these strategies and provide practical guidance on how leaders can implement them to foster a culture of innovation during uncertain times. 1.     Encouraging Exploration: Leaders can stimulate curiosity and experimentation by fostering an environment that welcomes new ideas and unconventional thinking. Emphasizing a 'learning by doing' approach, they can motivate their teams to step out of their comfort zones, test hypotheses, and learn from the outcomes. 2.     Fostering Resilience: Uncertainty often comes with setbacks and failures. Leaders can turn these into learning opportunities by promoting a culture of resilience. They can emphasize the importance of perseverance and tenacity in facing challenges, helping their teams view setbacks as stepping stones to success and not as roadblocks.   3.     Promoting Inclusivity: Innovative leaders value diversity and inclusivity. They understand that a multiplicity of perspectives can bring about groundbreaking ideas and ensure that every voice within the team is heard and respected. They cultivate a culture that celebrates differences and ensures that everyone feels valued. 4.     Embracing Diverse Perspectives: Leaders can foster innovation by welcoming a range of perspectives and ideas. They understand that homogeneity can stifle creativity and encourage diverse thought within their teams. By doing so, they can facilitate the generation of unique and creative solutions to complex problems. 5.     Adapting to Change: In an uncertain environment, adaptability is key. Innovative leaders are flexible and willing to pivot their strategies in response to changing circumstances. They encourage their teams to be nimble, to anticipate change, and to be proactive in adapting to new circumstances. 4 Uncertainties Ripe for Innovation In our rapidly evolving world, we face many uncertainties that challenge us and offer unique opportunities for innovation. These uncertainties offer a fertile ground to rethink existing frameworks, challenge the status quo, and explore uncharted territories. Let's delve into some of today's most pressing uncertainties that, with the right mindset and the spirit of innovation, hold the potential to reshape our future. Economic instability leading to job insecurity and financial uncertainty.   Economic instability is a pervasive uncertainty, often characterized by unpredictable fluctuations in the market, inflation rates, and employment levels. These fluctuations can lead to job insecurity, as businesses may need to downsize or restructure in response to changing economic conditions. Such a volatile environment can influence consumer behavior, too, causing hesitancy in spending and investments, which, in turn, can further exacerbate the instability. However, amidst these challenges lie immense opportunities for innovation. For instance, the rise of the gig economy, remote work models, and digital platforms are all testaments to how innovation can thrive under economic instability. Such innovations create new job opportunities and contribute to economies' resilience, helping them withstand and adapt to fluctuations. Rapid technological advancements leading to a state of constant learning and adaptability. Rapid technological advances present a significant source of uncertainty as they continually shift the landscape of practically every industry. The pace at which new technologies are emerging and evolving is unprecedented, from Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning to blockchain, robotics, and beyond. These technological advancements necessitate constant learning and adaptability, as organizations must keep abreast of the latest trends and developments to remain competitive. This sometimes rapid and relentless change can be daunting and disruptive, potentially causing job displacement and a skills gap.  However, it also opens up exciting avenues for innovation. Technological advancements can drive the development of new products, services, and business models, enhance efficiency and productivity, and create opportunities for personal and professional growth. For instance, AI and data analytics enable more personalized and user-friendly services. Blockchain technology has the potential to revolutionize transactions and contracts, while robotics and automation can transform manufacturing and logistics. Despite the challenges posed, the potential benefits of these advancements are astronomical, signaling an exciting era of innovation and discovery. Social and political divide leading to feelings of unease and fear.  Social and political divides present another form of uncertainty that society grapples with. Characterized by differing ideologies, beliefs, and values, these divides can lead to conflict, miscommunication, and a lack of cohesion within societies. They can instigate unease, fear, and insecurity, hindering cooperation and unity.  However, such divisions also present opportunities for innovation. They can catalyze dialogue, fostering an environment where varied perspectives can be shared and understood. This could inspire the creation of new platforms for communication, social networking tools that promote empathy and understanding, or educational programs aimed at cultivating a more inclusive society. Moreover, the political divide could stimulate innovative public policies, contributing to a more harmonious and prosperous society. Changing customer demands and market trends creating business uncertainty. Changing customer demands and market trends present a significant source of business uncertainty. Consumers' expectations and requirements continually evolve as they become more informed and empowered. This might include a growing demand for personalized and seamless experiences, a shift towards sustainability and ethical consumerism, or an increased expectation for digital and mobile solutions. These dynamic shifts can render traditionally successful products or services inadequate, necessitating companies to constantly innovating to meet these changing demands. On the other hand, market trends can also fluctuate rapidly because of factors such as technological advancements, regulatory changes, and socioeconomic developments. Businesses, therefore, must stay nimble and adaptable, identifying and responding to these trends promptly and effectively.  Yet, within this uncertainty lies a wealth of opportunity for innovation. By embracing these changes, businesses can uncover new avenues for growth, develop unique offerings, and build stronger customer relationships. For instance, companies are increasingly leveraging technologies like AI and data analytics to offer hyper-personalization, while others are committing to sustainable practices to attract eco-conscious consumers. These are only four major uncertainties, but countless others present challenges and opportunities for innovation. The spirit of innovation becomes our greatest ally, transforming challenges into opportunities and continuously paving the way for progress, growth, and prosperity in an ever-evolving world. Conclusion Navigating through the landscape of uncertainty is indeed a daunting task, yet it is also brimming with possibilities for individuals, organizations, and societies willing to embrace change and innovation. The key lies in cultivating a mindset that sees uncertainty not as a threat but as a breeding ground for creativity, resilience, and growth. Whether it's economic instability, rapid technological advancements, social and political divides, or changing customer demands and market trends, each of these uncertainties presents unique challenges that require innovative solutions. Leadership in such uncertain times demands courage, adaptability, and a clear vision that can guide others through the complexities of change. Leaders must foster an environment that encourages continuous learning, open dialogue, and collaboration. Innovation thrives through such an environment, turning challenges into opportunities for growth and improvement. Leading through uncertainty is about transforming challenges into opportunities. It's about seeing the potential in the unknown and using it as a catalyst for innovation and growth. It requires a balance of courage, vision, adaptability, and resilience. As we navigate the complex uncertainties of today's world, let us remember that it is the very nature of these uncertainties that drives us to innovate, adapt, and, ultimately, evolve.

John talks with Karen Anderson – strategic book advisor and coach, associate publisher at Morgan James Publishing, author of the Wall Street Journal and New York Times best-selling book The Bezos Letters: 14 Principles to Grow Your Business Like Amazon, ghostwriter, editor, and a devoted wife to Steve. Before Karen started working in the publishing world, she was a Marriage and Family Therapist. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro [01:44] - The importance of story in non-fiction [04:40] - The backstory of The Bezos Letters [06:36] - Writing a book about Bezos' shareholder letters [10:19] - The idea of risk and successful failure [13:02] - Amazon's Fire Phone failure and the birth of Alexa [15:08] - Why you need to buy 2 copies of a book [19:18] - Karen's journey from therapist to publisher [20:55] - Getting into direct response marketing [22:46] - Becoming a juggernaut in the publishing world [26:47] - AI can't replace the creative aspect of writing [30:18] - John's upcoming book: The F6 Secrets of Relationships [31:22] - Writing with Scrivener [35:04] - Advice for hesitant writers with compelling stories [38:12] - The book editing process [43:01] - John's experience with correcting errors in a book NOTABLE QUOTES:  "I recommend to anybody in the non-fiction world to read fiction. And the reason I do that is because the thing that's most compelling and most powerful for people is story. And the best novels are really good with story." "No matter what you're doing in your message, whether it's via book or speaking, or whatever it is, it's always about story." "The most powerful non-fiction is what engages you, what's emotionally connected. And the reality is, if you eliminate story, you typically have a textbook, and most people don't like reading textbooks." "The biggest risk that businesses were taking was that they weren't taking enough risks." "Life is short, get up there." "AI doesn't have stories. AI doesn't know how to do the inspirational part yet. It can come up with ways that you can communicate better, but it doesn't know your experience." "The best writers have the best editors." "I wrote you a long letter because I didn't have time to write a short one." "It's a whole lot easier to just write lots of stuff than it is to really hone it down and get it in a way that can communicate well." BOOK MENTIONED: The Power of Moments: Why Certain Experiences Have Extraordinary Impact by Chip Heath and Dan Heath (https://a.co/d/8K2v28) APP MENTIONED: Scrivener https://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener/overview  USEFUL RESOURCES: https://www.strategicbookcoach.com https://www.strategicbookpartners.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-anderson-bookcoach/ https://www.instagram.com/dearkaren/ https://www.facebook.com/dearkaren https://twitter.com/dearkaren CONNECT WITH JOHN Website - https://thejohnhulen.com     Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen     Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen     Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/johnhulen     LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen     YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA     EPISODE CREDITS Intro and Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/

On this weeks episode Mark discusses the time Rox nearly burnt the house down with nail varnish remover, we hear if it's really worth snooping through your partners phone DMs and we find out what it means when you're asked to be a “Unicorn” on a first date!! #LadBabyPodcastEmail: ladbabypodcast@gmail.comPresenter & Producer: Mark & Roxanne HoyleSound Engineer/Editing: @mountstreetstudiosHosted by: Global Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

En este episodio 11 hablamos de los próximos lanzamientos así como Firephone 5, una marca volcada al 100% con la sostenibilidad, Nothing Phone 2 una marca premium e innovadora en cuanto a diseño y prestaciones. No olvidamos hablar un poquito de Apple en cuanto a sus novedades y algo curioso que nos viene en el episodio es la aparición de Asus Zenfone 10, movil pequeño pero con una performance que te dejara boquiabierto/a. No dejamos de lado los problemas que tiene Google Pixel Fold y algo que empieza a moverse, el tema de los Playables en YouTube.

Rich DeMuro reminisces about the evolution of the smartphone. From the Treo 600 to the Moto Q, the iPhone to the Fire Phone. Nexus, Pixel, LG, OnePlus, Motorola, HTC and Samsung. They all brought something to the table over the years.Mike in Portland asked if there's a way to record streaming content like something that's airing on Amazon Prime. Rich recommended checking out PlayOn.tv.Henry in Temecula deleted a document by accident. Rich recommended using the “undo” feature in the future, or navigating to the folder where the documents were stored and right clicking and selecting the Restore Previous Versions feature to see if the file is there. Also, check the recycling bin. In the future, use a cloud service like Google Docs so things are saved in real time.Ilya Pozin of Telly joins Rich to talk about his startup that is giving away free 4K TV's.Faiz in Los Angeles is having problems with Wink smart hub and wants an alternative. Rich recommends switching over to a Matter compatible network and smart home gadgets.Montana is the first state to ban TikTok. Stay tuned.Alex writes in and asks for Gmail 3rd party email application recommendations. Rich says to take a look at built in email applications on Windows and Mac, Outlook, Thunderbird, Spark, Edison and Newton.Uber adds new features including a phone number to book a ride and Family Profiles so teens can take rides on their own.Steven in Los Angeles called to ask about setting up his own NAS using FreeNas software or Synology.There is now an OFFICIAL ChatGPT app for iPhone! Don't be fooled by the imitators. Direct link to download on iOS.Jared Newman of Advisorator talked about:Advisorator newsletter on passkeysAdvisorator sign-up pageFree Apple TV+ via Apple, Best Buy, Target, and RokuCord Cutter Weekly sign-up pageAl from Woodland Hills called in to ask if he should pay $20 a month for ChatGPT Plus. Rich recommends also taking a look at Google Bard and Bing AI, both are free and up to date.Amazon has new Echo products including Echo Pop and the Echo Buds with a neat feature that lets you connect them to two devices at the same time and they'll automatically switch to whichever one is playing audio.Is AM radio really dying? Rich talks about how carmakers are eliminating AM radio from EV's and other cars.Sam Altman, the creator of ChatGPT, talked to lawmakers about concerns regarding the regulation of AI.Here are the top clicked phishing email subject lines.Christina Warren talks BlackBerry movie and all things BlackBerry!Apple showed off new accessibility features coming soon to iPhone and iPad including a simple screen, Personal Voice and Point and Speak.TSA is testing facial recognition at airports.Rich On Tech Show Wiki LinkSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nicht Logik die Psycho-Logik macht Marken stark. Verstößt man gegen diese Logik bezahlt man einen hohen Preis. Deshalb spreche ich mit Georg Felser, dem führenden Konsumentenpsychologen Deutschlands über die Erfolgslogik der Markendehnung. Georg lehrt seit 30 Jahren an verschiedenen Hochschulen Werbe- und Konsumentenpsychologie. Seine Forschungsschwerpunkte liegen in der unbewussten Beeinflussung von Konsumenten, der Entstehung von Kundenzufriedenheit sowie in der Entscheidungsforschung. Er ist Gründungsmitglied der Gesellschaft für angewandte Wirtschaftspsychologie und ist Autor des deutschen Standardwerks der Werbe- und Konsumentenpsychologie. - die Psychologie der Urteilsbildung - wie gefälschte Markenartikel unser Verhalten beeinflussen - die Kraft der multisensorischen Markenbildung - warum Amazon mit seinem Firephone gescheitert und mit Alexa erfolgreich ist - warum der Absturz des Phaeton von VW schon im Namen angelegt war

Welcome to a new series on The Speechly Podcast - the "Voice Pioneers Fireside Chats" series. In this series you can expect interviews with individuals who have made a significant impact in the world of Voice Technology. We will explore the past work that makes them a “Pioneer” while also exploring topics around the current and future user behavior with Voice-Enabled experiences. The main goal of this series is to use the lessons learned from the Voice Pioneers to inform and inspire the current generation of product builders in the world of Voice User Interfaces. This week I am joined by Ian Freed, Co-Founder and CEO of Bamboo Learning, the leaders in creating voice-enabled educational applications. Before starting Bamboo Learning, Ian spent over a decade at Amazon having jobs such as Tech Advisor to Jeff Bezos and VP of Devices where he overlooked Alexa-Enabled hardware. We dug into topics such as: - What is it like to be Tech Advisor to Jeff Bezos? - Did Amazon have a plan for Alexa on the Fire Phone? - What would Voice Experiences look like today if Amazon owned a Mobile Platform? - What did General Voice Assistant platforms get right & wrong with the rollout of Voice Assistants? - How do Voice Experiences for children differ from older demographics? - What are the benefits of Multi-Modal Voice Experiences vs purely Conversational Voice Experiences? I hope you enjoy this interview with Ian Freed on The Speechly Podcast! Follow Bamboo Learning: BambooLearning.com iOS App Download Twitter - @learnwithbamboo LinkedIn Follow Speechly: Speechly.com Twitter - @SpeechlyAPI GitHub.com/Speechly LinkedIn

Conversación con una de mis personas favoritas en el mundo. He tenido el placer de ver su evolución de cerca y como iba tomando decisiones siempre pensando en su Visión. Lo mejor de todo, a pesar de donde está a día de hoy, es que tan solo está empezando. Conversando con mi hermana. TIMESTAMPS 0:00.- Intro & Presentación 10:25 - Mis estudiantes me preguntan ¿Cómo sabias lo que querías hacer? 12:21 - Trabajo en Amazon Web Services 16:20 - Concepto de “Estamos en el dia 1” 21:00 - Proceso de selección de personal en Amazon 25:05 - Concepto Inyectar Caos 35:46 - “Tenemos una tendencia de movernos rápido de los errores” 40:40 - Hay 2 formas de equivocarnos 45:49 - Fire Phone, las lecciones aprendidas 48:48 - Errores, aprendizaje, experiencia y adaptación

Amazon Unbound is the story of how Jeff Bezos has managed his business empire over the past decade. It picks up where author Brad Stone's last Amazon book, The Everything Store, left off circa 2013. Stone chronicles Bezos's incredible attention to detail on Amazon projects like the Echo and the Fire Phone, as well as his stewardship of The Washington Post and Blue Origin; and controversies from his personal life. We get an inside look into the trials, triumphs, and tribulations of this living legend and the organizations he runs. Show Notes Amazon Unbound by Brad Stone via Amazon Eli's Dog's Instagram Follow us on Twitter @BusinessBooksCo and join our Amazon book club. Find out more at http://businessbooksandco.com

Teclado con monitor incorporado / Virgin Galactic toca el cielo / Dos nuevas funciones de WhatsApp en beta/ Las low-cost no paran de comprar aviones / SpaceIL volverá a la Luna Patrocinador: El placer de viajar con la mejor tecnología. Descubre los gadgets que te ayudarán a planificar tus mejores vacaciones de la mano de PcComponentes https://www.pccomponentes.com/travel-tech?utm_source=mixxio&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=travel-tech y su selección de tecnología y viajes. Teclado con monitor incorporado / Virgin Galactic toca el cielo / Dos nuevas funciones de WhatsApp en beta/ Las low-cost no paran de comprar aviones / SpaceIL volverá a la Luna ⌨️ Un teclado con pantalla táctil de 13" incorporada. No suelo enlazar proyectos de Kickstater, pero el FICIHP me parece algo estupendo https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ficihp/ficihp-multifunctional-keyboard-with-126-inches-touchscreen?ref=project_link. Un teclado de teclas personalizables que viene con una alargada pantalla de 12,6" (1920x515) que se conecta como monitor extra al PC (o smartphone) a través de USB-C o HDMI.

Explicamos cuales han sido los momentos más exitosos y polémicos de Jeff Bezos al frente de Amazon durante 27 años. Patrocinador: El purificador de aire Dyson Purifier es tu mejor aliado https://www.dyson.es/es para este verano. Es un potente ventilador que proyecta aire purificado y fresco por toda la estancia para que puedas respirar un aire más limpio. Un ventilador silencioso https://www.dyson.es/es para poder dormir en las noches más calurosas de verano. Explicamos cuales han sido los momentos más exitosos y polémicos de Jeffrey Bezos al frente de Amazon, la empresa que ahora fundó y que deja atrás para centrarse en otros frentes. Junto con Michael McLoughin https://twitter.com/michaelMCsaez de El Confidencial, explicamos las realidades internas de sus centros de distribución, el fallo del Fire Phone que tanto contrastó con el Kindle. Tampoco nos olvidamos de temas candentes más recientes como las reseñas falsas o una incipiente avalancha de productos "de bazar" que inundan el catálogo. Enlaces Bezos leaves enduring legacy as he steps away as Amazon CEO https://techxplore.com/news/2021-07-bezos-legacy-amazon-ceo.html Amazon Fire tablet - Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amazon_Fire_tablet Jeff Bezos made Amazon a behemoth, but his legacy is complicated https://finance.yahoo.com/jeff-bezos-made-amazon-a-goliath-but-his-legacy-is-complicated-145451245.html El pueblo vallisoletano de Jeff Bezos intenta atraer al magnate | El Norte de Castilla https://www.elnortedecastilla.es/valladolid/provincia/magnate-cuida-raices-20210204192359-nt.html Does Jeff Bezos Speak Spanish? https://celebanswers.com/does-jeff-bezos-speak-spanish/ Una máquina despide los trabajadores de Amazon por no ser productivos | Business Insider España https://www.businessinsider.es/maquina-despide-trabajadores-amazon-no-ser-productivos-411871 Repartidores de Amazon denuncian que fueron despedidos por un robot https://es.finance.yahoo.com/news/repartidores-amazon-denuncian-despedidos-robot-110700965.html Amazon tras 27 años de Jeff Bezos: esta es la herencia que no saldrá en los libros de historia https://www.elconfidencial.com/tecnologia/2021-07-05/amazon-jeff-bezos-abandona-direccion_3160215/ Kernel es el podcast semanal donde Álex Barredo debate con buenos invitados sobre las plataformas y compañías tecnológicas que afectan a nuestra vida diaria. Enlaces: Newsletter diaria: http://newsletter.mixx.io Twitter: http://twitter.com/mixx_io o sigue a Álex directamente en: http://twitter.com/somospostpc Envíame un email: alex@barredo.es Telegram: https://t.me/mixx_io Web: https://mixx.io

"This is Today" features the stories that make this day unique. It's Friday, June 18, 2021, and here is what we talk about today:Federal Holiday: JuneteenthInternational Sushi Day National Go Fishing Day International Panic Day National Splurge DayCharles I Susan B. AnthonyFinest HourFire PhoneHelp to support this podcast:Become a Patron!This post was proofread by Grammarly.Subscribe to Learning More Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ian Freed is co-founder and CEO of Bamboo Learning, the creators of award-winning Alexa skills for childhood education. As you know, 2020 changed everything in education and Bamboo is filling an interesting gap for in-home learning since 2018. Before Bamboo, Ian spent nearly 13 years at Amazon. While there he served in the coveted Tech Assistant to the CEO role where he was Jeff Bezos' shadow for a year. Afterward, Freed become Vice President of Kindle and then Vice President of Amazon Devices. While in the devices leadership role, the development and launch of Amazon Echo, Alexa, and Fire Phone all reported up to him. That is some unique insight for you today.  We discuss Ed Tech, how COVID-19 and quarantine changed education, the early days of Echo and Alexa, and how the market has evolved. 

I was in high school when Steve Jobs died. Being in Silicon Valley, some of the people around me acted as if Jesus had just been crucified for the second time. But the feelings of sadness weren't just limited to the techies. Even normal people seemed to recognize that something big had happened. Everyone had an iPod or an iPhone, and now the same guy who got on stage and introduced those products to the world was gone. Jeff Bezos stepping down from Amazon might just be as big of a deal as Steve Jobs stepping down from Apple. After all, Amazon has just as much impact on people's lives as Apple does. Millions of Americans shop on Amazon Prime and visit sites like Netflix that are powered by Amazon's AWS on a daily basis. Still, Bezos is not going to be celebrated by the masses the way that Steve Jobs was. Bezos's legacy is going to be debated for years to come. Some may call him the modern-day John D. Rockefeller, a robber baron who made billions while his workers suffered. Others might focus on the thousands of independent bookstores that closed because they couldn't compete with Amazon. Look, I'm going to do some deep-dive into the morality of Amazon's business practices - this isn't some ethics newsletter that your philosophy professor asked you to subscribe to for extra credit. Instead, I want to talk about one aspect of the Bezos legacy we can all celebrate: his capacity for YOLOing. Let's talk about some of Jeff Bezos's boldest moves and break down the lessons they can teach us. Jeff Bezos's 1997 letter to shareholders Jeff Bezos set the tone for what kind of company Amazon would be in his famous 1997 letter to shareholders. In it, he talked about how his biggest priority was moving fast and making Amazon the leading online retailer while the Internet was still young and the opportunity was still there. He also emphasized the company's commitment to making big bets to reach this goal: “We will make bold rather than timid investment decisions where we see a sufficient probability of gaining market leadership advantages. Some of these investments will pay off, others will not, and we will have learned another valuable lesson in either case.”For most companies, this type of language is just PR bullshit. Even CEOs of companies like Intel talk about being “bold”, while their products can't keep up with the times and they fall hopelessly behind the competition. But Jeff Bezos wasn't all talk. Being bold was a way of life for Amazon. Jeff's biggest W: Amazon Prime In 2005, Jeff Bezos announced what may have been his biggest YOLO: Amazon Prime. For just $79 a year, customers could have unlimited 2-day shipping. It seems like an obvious idea now, but back then, even Amazon employees thought Jeff Bezos was literally insane. Some critics believed the only customers who were going to sign up for Amazon Prime were people who already made a ton of purchases online. They would then just abuse the free shipping until Amazon went bankrupt. Amazon didn't end up going bankrupt. Instead, Amazon Prime helped it become the #1 choice for online shopping. Amazon Prime customers had zero reasons to look at sites like eBay to compare prices - they knew Amazon was going to give them the best deal. Bezos made a bold move and it paid off in a big way. Now, it's estimated that Amazon Prime has 126 million subscribers in the US alone. The company gets a recurring revenue stream from the majority of American households, which it can use to make even more bold bets. Jeff's biggest L: the Fire Phone Of course, not all of Jeff Bezos's YOLOs have worked out. Back in 2014, he probably had one of his biggest failures ever (other than having his nudes leak): the Fire Phone. The Fire Phone was Amazon's attempt to get into the luxury smartphone market. It was priced at $650, the same price as the iPhone 6, which also released that same year.  Amazon really never had that much of a chance. By that point, everyone had pretty much decided whether they preferred iPhones or Androids and didn't really want to try out a new phone. Plus, the Fire Phone had its own problems. It was filled with gimmicky features that nobody was really asking for. Since it was new, it didn't have nearly as many apps as iPhones or Android devices.The Fire Phone wasn't a serious threat to the iPhone at all. Apple got 4 million pre-orders for the iPhone 6 within 24 hours. On the other hand, the Fire Phone didn't even sell 35,000 units in 2 months. Eventually, Amazon was forced to sell the phones off at just 99 cents. Even though Amazon lost really big with the Fire Phone, the whole episode might have been a good thing for the company overall. Amazon admitted its failure almost immediately and took a tax write-off for the cost of making the devices.  Many of the employees who worked on the Fire Phone team took what they learned and applied it to Amazon's next big product: the Echo. Amazon might have lost embarrassingly badly to Apple when it came to smartphones, but they won big when it came to voice-activated devices. Right now, the Amazon Echo dominates the market, while the Apple HomePod is way behind. What the YOLOs mean for Amazon For most big companies, it's hard to stay innovative. Once a company reaches a certain size, it gets wrapped up in rules and bureaucracy and is more focused on preserving its current revenue streams than building for the future. But Amazon is different. Jeff Bezos once said, “If you have a 10% chance of a 100x return, you should take that bet every time even if it's going to feel bad 9 out of 10 times.”  Some of his bets worked incredibly well, like Amazon Prime. Some of them failed incredibly hard, like the Fire Phone. Overall though, Amazon's strategy of making big bets has paid off. The successes like Amazon Prime, AWS, the Kindle, and the Amazon Marketplace made up for the failures. This past year, Amazon saw 44% year-over-year revenue growth, which is pretty much unheard of for companies that are that big. What Jeff Bezos can teach us about YOLOs Look, I'm not telling you this just to show how awesome Jeff Bezos is. There's a good lesson that we can all learn here about the importance of making bold bets. One of the best financial decisions I ever made was investing in Tesla back in the summer of 2019. Back then, the company was taking some serious heat from the business press. Tesla was missing its sales targets and people were wondering whether the pressure was getting to Elon's head.Betting on Tesla was kind of a YOLO decision for me. Even though Elon's tweets kind of worried me, I love the product and I strongly believe that electric cars are the future. I didn't put down my entire life savings because I knew there was some risk, but I made an investment. Through insane luck and zero skill, I've made a 1717% return so far. I'm happy I took the bet, and it's paid off for me in a big way. Look, I'm not trying to tell you to risk everything you have through badly-thought out YOLOs. Nine bad bets can leave you broke if you're not careful. Remember: Amazon didn't bet all of its money on the Fire Phone, the company was going to be fine either way because of the profits it makes from Amazon Prime and AWS. It's important to take calculated risks. In conclusion Whether you think that Jeff Bezos is the greatest innovator of our time or just some dude who should pay more taxes, there's a lot we can learn from how he ran Amazon. No matter how you feel about its founder, there's a reason why the company's become an essential part of the lives of millions of Americans. Anyway, if you're looking to learn more about business and tech, sign up for our weekly newsletter. We send one email on topics like this every Sunday. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sundayspecial.substack.com

Los temas del día: Resumen de la presentación de Google #MadeByGoogle; http://www.infosertec.com.ar/resumen-de-la-presentacion-de-google-madebygoogle/ Google presento sus nuevos smartphones Pixel y Pixel XL #MadeByGoogle; http://www.infosertec.com.ar/google-presento-sus-nuevos-smartphones-pixel-y-pixel-xl-madebygoogle/ ¿Como seguir el lanzamiento de Google del 4 de octubre? – #madebygoogle; http://www.infosertec.com.ar/como-seguir-el-lanzamiento-de-google-del-4-de-octubre-madebygoogle/ Google ficha al responsable de los Kindle o el Fire Phone de Amazon, ¿con qué intención?; http://www.xatakamovil.com/otras/google-ficha-al-responsable-de-los-kindle-o-el-fire-phone-de-amazon-con-que-intencion WhatsApp se actualiza con importantes novedades en la cámara; http://andro4all.com/2016/10/whatsapp-actualizacion-camara Netflix anunció la fecha de estreno de Marvel´s Iron Fist; https://youtu.be/SRVmVPZ7siU Estuvimos presentes en el lanzamiento del Sony Xperia X y el Xperia XA en Argentina. Podes seguirme desde Twitter @arielmcorg (www.twitter.com/arielmcorg) También desde Instagram @arielmcorg (www.instagram.com/arielmcorg) Sumate al canal de Telegram #Radiogeekpodcast (http://telegram.me/Radiogeekpodcast)

Prediction Review for 2015 It's hard to believe that another year has gone by! With that it's time to see how we did with our 2015 predictions. This year's scorecard: Ara a respectable three out of five! Braden a decent 2-2.5 out of five. Ara's Predictions: There will be a 65 inch production OLED TV for less than $5,000 Look for LG and Samsung to continue to push OLED technology. They'll finally figure out that no one wants a curved model and produce a 65 inch flat panel OLED. Bonus prediction - It will be LG that makes this prediction a win for me! Nailed it!! At the time of this writing not only is there a 65 inch OLED for sale at Amazon but it's made by LG! Its also 4K. LG Electronics 65EF9500 65-Inch 4K Ultra HD Flat Smart OLED TV $4997.99 There will be a production Quantum Dot TV available for sale This is my hedge against the OLED prediction totally failing. We saw the first quantum dot TVs at CES about three years ago. LG is pushing forward with the technology. It produces higher yields than OLED and better pictures than current LEDs so this is a no brainer technology to pursue. Well as it turns out this was a true statement when I made it. In 2014 Sony had released TVs with Quantum Dot technology and it marketed it as Triluminos. However, it's not very clear that they are still doing this. Regardless this is a fail. Apple will open up the AppleTV to developers After seeing the potential of the FireTV from Amazon, Apple will realize the AppleTV is falling behind the competition. Look for a new model (AppleTV 4) with game support that will use iPhones and iPads as controllers. By the way, the 4 in AppleTV 4 stands for 4K. I can dream can't I?? Predict something enough and it's bound to come true! With the release of the AppleTV 4 Apple opened up the platform to developers. This coming year should make or break the platform! Apple to stream 4K movies and television programming If you are going to dream might as well dream big! What good is a new set top box capable of 4K content if you don't have 4K content. Sure they will support Netflix 4K streams but the real deal will be buying and renting movies and TV shows from iTunes in 4K. No 4K streaming! Not even a 4K AppleTV. Oh well… Maybe I'll hold this over for 2016 :-) Sonos to debut a dedicated 7.1 home theater system One of the main reasons people don't have full surround systems is the need to string speaker wire everyplace. Sure the front is easy enough but why should you have to string wire when you can have freedom to place speakers wherever you want. Sonos has the best sounding wireless solution we have heard to date. So why not make a complete 7.1 system without the need of speaker wires? It would be easy to setup with almost no configuration required. When your aren't watching movies you could repurpose the speakers for music without the need of turning on an amplifier. Now if we can only do something about those pesky power cords! Success on this one. Sonos has a home theater category on their site (Sonos Home Theater). Yes it uses a sound bar for Left, Center, and Right channels. There is also a subwoofer and you can use four Play:1,3, or 5s for the surrounds.  The Sonos Home theater can be used in music mode when not watching movies so what's not to like? Braden's Predictions: At least 5 major studio movie releases will be available online concurrent with cinema release With “The Interview” now out there as a pilot for what is possible, Sony will do it again at least once, and other major studios will try their hand at it as well. Theater owners will threaten not to run the movie(s), but if the studios choose wisely, theater owners will be forced to run them because they'd stand to lose too much in ticket sales if they didn't. Complete flop. There were some huge stars in day and date released movies, but most were backed by lesser known production companies. Ethan Hawke in Predestination, Chris Evans in Before We Go, Samuel L. Jackson in Big Game, Hugh Grant in The Rewrite? Speaking of rewrite, if I changed the prediction to major, A-list actors, I'd have nailed it. Curved televisions will go away Nobody really gets it. Manufacturers seem to be the only ones that understand the value in the curved screen. Realizing there's no demand for it, manufacturers will make them disappear.  This means we'll be on the hunt for another gimmick to boost television sales. Look for 4k to try to fill that gap. But it'll still be a bit niche, so look for something else as well.  Automation integration in your smart TV? Could this be the year of home automation? Let's be generous and go with partial credit on this one. Curved TVs are still around, but not nearly as prominent as they were a year ago. It feels like a very small percentage of televisions on display in most stores are curved anymore, and we really aren't seeing nearly as many ads for them. Looks like 4K really is the next big thing, at least for 2015. Live television streaming won't be coming to your town Did an Aereo 180 on this prediction, but none of the big players in streaming set top boxes: Apple, Google, Microsoft or Amazon, will add live TV streaming to their box. Despite rumors, it ain't happening this year. Aereo showed that there's no way around the retransmission fees, and there's no way a streaming provider would get premium channels for less than the others pay, so there would be no cost advantage to the consumer. And in most markets streaming would be inferior quality to Cable or Satellite, so it's a lose-lose for consumers. Success. This may have been my most conservative prediction, but man am I glad it's in the list. Keeps me from a total goose egg this year. Sure, you could argue that SlingTV should count for something, but that isn't a native offering from Apple, Google, Microsoft or Amazon and you still don't get your local stations. So while you're streaming live television, you aren't really streaming live television. Just go with me on that one. 80” Televisions for under $2000 The biggest TVs on the consumer market right now, at reasonable prices, are a few models at 84, 85 and 90 inches. But there are a bunch of options at 80” from all the major manufacturers. The lowest price for an 80” at Amazon is a Vizio model for $2999. Costco has a Sharp 80” for $2499. Manufacturers may see that the next round of upgrades could be driven simply by larger screen sizes. Everyone has an HDTV, but it is somewhere between 40 and 60 inches, and they know they can go bigger. If the price is right, they will. So that price will drop to under $2000 at some point this year. Maybe Black Friday, maybe for another event, but it'll drop. Not this year. Several 75” TVs are available now, and were on sale on Black Friday, for less than $2000, but on average the 80” models are closer to twice that rice at around $4000. Mathematically, 75 inches represents 93.75% of an 80 inch screen, so I could take a solid 94% success on this prediction. But unfortunately this was an all-or-nothing and the 80” screens didn't hit my price. Better luck next year. Amazon to release a full length motion picture In an attempt to leapfrog Netflix, Amazon will beat them to the punch with the first original full length motion picture, with all of the production value of a major studio release. They've already roped in stars like John Goodman and Jeffrey Tambor for their original TV shows. They'll get a big name and a good script for their movie. We'll see a huge PR blast with it, and it's availability on the Fire TV and Fire Phone, just to show Netflix that two can play in the streaming game. Awwwyeah. Barely made it, but Amazon Studios' first original movie, directed by Spike Lee is now in theaters. Digital HD will be available December 29th and DVD / Blu-Ray available January 26th. Chi-Raq (rated R) released on December 4, 2015. It is a modern day adaptation of the ancient Greek play Lysistrata by Aristophanes, set against the backdrop of gang violence in Chicago and stars Nick Cannon, Teyonah Parris, and Wesley Snipes.

Predictions for 2015 Time for the HT Guys to look into our crystal ball and try and predict the HDTV and Home Theater landscape for 2015. Our crystal ball is never as clears as a good HDTV but we give it a shot nonetheless.   No gimmies this year since we can't even get those right! Ara's Predictions: There will be a 65 inch production OLED TV for less than $5,000 Look for LG and Samsung to continue to push OLED technology. They'll finally figure out that no one wants a curved model and produce a 65 inch flat panel OLED. Bonus prediction - It will be LG that makes this prediction a win for me!   There will be a production Quantum Dot TV available for sale This is my hedge against the OLED prediction totally failing. We saw the first quantum dot TVs at CES about three years ago. LG is pushing forward with the technology. It produces higher yields than OLED and better pictures than current LEDs so this is a no brainer technology to pursue.   Apple will open up the AppleTV to developers After seeing the potential of the FireTV from Amazon, Apple will realize the AppleTV is falling behind the competition. Look for a new model (AppleTV 4) with game support that will use iPhones and iPads as controllers. By the way, the 4 in AppleTV 4 stands for 4K. I can dream can't I??   Apple to stream 4K movies and television programming If you are going to dream might as well dream big! What good is a new set top box capable of 4K content if you don't have 4K content. Sure they will support Netflix 4K streams but the real deal will be buying and renting movies and TV shows from iTunes in 4K.   Sonos to debut a dedicated 7.1 home theater system One of the main reasons people don't have full surround systems is the need to string speaker wire everyplace. Sure the front is easy enough but why should you have to string wire when you can have freedom to place speakers wherever you want. Sonos has the best sounding wireless solution we have heard to date. So why not make a complete 7.1 system without the need of speaker wires? It would be easy to setup with almost no configuration required. When your aren't watching movies you could repurpose the speakers for music without the need of turning on an amplifier. Now if we can only do something about those pesky power cords!   Braden's Predictions: At least 5 major studio movie releases will be available online concurrent with cinema release With “The Interview” now out there as a pilot for what is possible, Sony will do it again at least once, and other major studios will try their hand at it as well. Theater owners will threaten not to run the movie(s), but if the studios choose wisely, theater owners will be forced to run them because they'd stand to lose too much in ticket sales if they didn't.   Curved televisions will go away Nobody really gets it. Manufacturers seem to be the only ones that understand the value in the curved screen. Realizing there's no demand for it, manufacturers will make them disappear.  This means we'll be on the hunt for another gimmick to boost television sales. Look for 4k to try to fill that gap. But it'll still be a bit niche, so look for something else as well.  Automation integration in your smart TV? Could this be the year of home automation?   Live television streaming won't be coming to your town Did an Aereo 180 on this prediction, but none of the big players in streaming set top boxes: Apple, Google, Microsoft or Amazon, will add live TV streaming to their box. Despite rumors, it ain't happening this year. Aereo showed that there's no way around the retransmission fees, and there's no way a streaming provider would get premium channels for less than the others pay, so there would be no cost advantage to the consumer. And in most markets streaming would be inferior quality to Cable or Satellite, so it's a lose-lose for consumers.   80” Televisions for under $2000 The biggest TVs on the consumer market right now, at reasonable prices, are a few models at 84, 85 and 90 inches. But there are a bunch of options at 80” from all the major manufacturers. The lowest price for an 80” is a Vizio model for $2999. Manufacturers may see that the next round of upgrades could be driven simply by larger screen sizes. Everyone has an HDTV, but it is somewhere between 40 and 60 inches, and they know they can go bigger. If the price is right, they will. So that price will drop to under $2000 at some point this year. 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