Amazon is working on a voice-activated device aimed at recognizing your
emotions. The wrist-worn gadget
<www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-05-23/amazon-is-working-on-a-wearable-device-that-reads-human-emotions>
is
described as a health and wellness product, but could very well help the
ecommerce behemoth target you for advertising. We reported earlier this
year how Amazon is listening to what its Echo voice-activated speakers hear
<www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-04-10/is-anyone-listening-to-you-on-alexa-a-global-team-reviews-audio>.
Now just think of all the ways your feelings could be monetized. —*David E.
Rovella
Source Bloomberg
<www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2019-05-23/amazon-feels-your-pain>
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