Amazon Echo: Online Shopping at the Sound of Your Voice

The transcript covers various topics including the merger of European pay TV companies to compete with Netflix, CBS's digital expansion, Amazon's launch of the Echo speaker, the Takata airbag scandal, and Mark Zuckerberg's public Q&A session. Each section highlights different aspects of media, technology, and corporate strategies, reflecting on cultural differences, digital transformation, consumer behavior, and corporate responsibility.

What is the main reason for the merger of British, Italian, and German pay TV companies?

• To create more sitcoms

• To gain purchasing power in sports

• To compete with American sitcoms

• To launch a new comic book series

What is CBS's primary goal in launching a 24-hour online news channel?

• To compete with Netflix

• To create more sitcoms

• To reach a younger audience

• To focus solely on sports content

What challenge does CBS face with its average viewer age?

• The average viewer is too young

• The average viewer is too old

• The average viewer prefers sports

• The average viewer dislikes news

What is a key feature of Amazon's Echo device?

• It is a wearable device

• It can only play music

• It requires a smartphone to operate

• It responds to voice commands

What humorous scenario is described regarding the use of Amazon Echo?

• Requesting diapers while changing a baby

• Ordering food while cooking

• Turning off lights while sleeping

• Playing music during a party

What was the main issue with Takata's airbags?

• They were not compatible with most cars

• They were difficult to install

• They had the potential to rupture and spew metal debris

• They were too expensive

What role did investigative journalism play in the Takata airbag scandal?

• It supported Takata's claims

• It focused on unrelated topics

• It revealed the safety issues and cover-up

• It helped cover up the issue