This weeks jam: the Surface and Amazon announcements, Spotify charging artists extra fees, states are banning fossil fuels and so much more!
Dumb Tech of the Week
- This robotic backpack follows its leader wherever you may wander- Link
- Spotify's New "Marquee" Promotion Feature Is Forcing Artists to Pay to Reach Fans They Already Have — As Much as $0.50 Per Click- Link
- Apple finally lets you rate its apps on the App Store- Link
Surface Even Announcements
- Surface Duo 2- Link
- The Surface Laptop Studio- Link
- Surface Pro 8- Link
Amazon Announcements
- Amazon's $250 Echo Show 15 is a giant smart display for your wall- Link
- Amazon Astro is an Alexa robot that roams your home- Link
- Amazon Glow is a kid-focused video call device with interactive activities- Link
- Amazon's Alexa-enabled Smart Thermostat only costs $60- Link
Tech News Bytes
- Amazon's department store plans reportedly include high-tech dressing rooms- Link
- Europe may require all phone manufacturers to use USB-C charging- Link
- Illinois becomes 1st Midwestern state to pass a law to phase out fossil fuels- Link
