No I expect it to be more like only the rich will be able to afford the data rate fees that will apply to any Inter-Zone communications.

So it has a software SIM? If so it's the first time I've heard of a device with one.

Yup. They call it an eSIM: https://techcrunch.com/2017/09/12/the-cellular-enabled-apple...

"The eSIM has to be provisioned via the device itself, which is handy if you want to switch between T-Mobile and AT&T in a hurry, but not handy if you want to switch to a carrier not supported by Apple, or sell your device to someone on a different carrier."

During the demo they described a small chip built in that worked as a SIM so I don't think it's purely software / eSIM.

Think about it from Disney'd point of view. Netlfix is becoming a content creator. They're becoming "a Disney" type of company.

Disney has no choice but to stream direct. That is they way all video content is all going.

I can't imagine it was anything other than Disney looking at the numbers and saying "we're generating this revenue for the streaming companies, but only taking this much in profit; if we run or own distribution we can overcharge more, give shorter rentals, block content when we want to push things in other distribution channels .. and the only cost will be more money for the customer paying for redundant distribution means, more money from the customer to pay for our increased profit, and more inconvenience".

I imagine at that point the meeting chairman said "fuck the customers, show me the money" whilst chugging a glass of bolli and sucking on a fat cigar.

... But I may be getting a little imaginative there.

So that anything else that is connected to AWS can control your doorbell. Maybe the doorbell could have different sounds depending on what service (pizza, Amazon,friends) is on its way or just pulling up to the driveway right now.

I think a smart doorbell is a great idea for a product.