Amazon is launching its own Geek Squad competitor
Amazon is stretching its tentacles into a wide range of different industries and services. **w, the company is targeting Best Buy's Geek Squad installation and repair service.
Recodereports that Amazon has "quietly been hiring an army of in-house gadget experts" that will soon offer free Alexa troubleshooting, in addition to product installations, inside customers homes for a small fee.*
The new service is already available in seven markets and is primarily focused on helping customers set up different smart home components. Things like controlling internet-connected lights with voice commands and answering the door from anywhere are just a few of the options that an Amazon expert can help a customer with — even if it requires visiting the home. Read more...