🍸“The Spy Who Primed Me” — James Bond’s Amazon deal. Microsoft’s quantum leap. OpenTable vs Resy.

Feb 21, 2025

Amazon’s acquisition of James Bond raises questions about the franchise's future and creative control. Microsoft astounds with its pioneering quantum processor, hinting at a revolutionary fourth state of matter. OpenTable's clever strategy has catapulted it ahead of Resy in the competitive restaurant booking scene. Meanwhile, Google searches for flight safety have surged dramatically, reflecting a growing public concern. This discussion weaves together humor, technology, and business insights in an engaging way!

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ANECDOTE

Amazon and James Bond

Amazon acquired creative control of the James Bond franchise.
This allows them to make significant changes, like altering scripts or product placements.

ADVICE

Infinite Scarcity

Respect the "infinite scarcity" strategy that made James Bond successful.
Avoid overexposure by releasing films less frequently.

INSIGHT

Quantum Leap vs. Incremental Update

Microsoft's quantum computing breakthrough created a new state of matter.
This contrasts with Apple's focus on incremental iPhone updates.

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