TKC 562 Tech Writer Tim Carmody

Editor of The Amazon Chronicles newsletter

Interview starts at 16:32 and ends at 49:27

“You can imagine an Amazon without Alexa that is still very successful, but Alexa is a huge key to Amazon’s future.”

Intro

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News

“Assisted Living Community Gives Every Resident ‘Alexa’ to Help Keep Their Independence” at CBS13 in Sacramento - May 7, 2019

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Echo Dot on sale for $29.99 Amazon.com (regular price $49.99)

“Amazon Kindle Paperwhite is back on sale for $40 off” by David Carnoy at CNET - May 5, 2019

Kindle Paperwhite at Amazon.com (Using this link to buy one benefits TKC with Associates commission - thank you!)

Kindle Paperwhite Essentials bundle (includes leather case and power adapter) on sale for $150 - $60 off

Interview with Tim Carmody

The Amazon Chronicles newsletter

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“Unlocking the Commons” by Tim Carmody at Nieman Lab

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