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Tue. 12/10 – Amazon Autos
Dec 10, 2024
Imagine buying a car on Amazon! The podcast dives into this new platform that lets users purchase Hyundai vehicles online. It also discusses an innovative AI unicorn making waves in language learning and highlights smart glasses that challenge Meta’s offerings. Microsoft introduces eco-friendly data centers with zero water usage to tackle climate issues. Plus, hear about the buzz and mixed reviews surrounding the AI video creation tool, Sora, and the upcoming subscription features of BlueSky that aim to enhance user experience.
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- Amazon Autos enables U.S. customers to buy Hyundai cars online, revolutionizing the automotive retail experience despite regulatory limitations.
- Microsoft's zero-water data centers represent a significant step towards sustainability in tech infrastructure, addressing water consumption in AI services.
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Amazon Autos Revolutionizes Car Buying
Amazon Autos now allows U.S. customers to purchase a Hyundai online, marking a significant development in retail for the automotive industry. Users can select from various trim and interior features while utilizing a third-party valuation tool for estimating trade-in values. The platform streamlines the purchasing process with options for full payment or financing, alongside e-signature capabilities to simplify paperwork. However, significant limitations exist, as the service is only available for new Hyundais, requires dealership pickup, and excludes shipping, therefore navigating around U.S. regulations on direct car sales.
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