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I don't think that's an accurate description of why Yondr exists. The impetus for solutions like that were to allow for things like phone free concerts. You d
by jdsully 7y ago
I don't think that's an accurate description of why Yondr exists. The impetus for solutions like that were to allow for things like phone free concerts. You don't have to be rich to be annoyed with someone blocking your view holding their phone in the air.
- munificent 7y agoSure, I think that's a valid good use case. But I honestly have a hard time believing there's enough demand for that to support an actual enforced technological solution. Maybe I'm wrong but I find it hard to believe stand-up comedians and musicians who want the audience to be in the moment are enough to keep this business afloat. I think it's more likely for things like: https://www.businessinsider.com/trump-clint-lorance-mathew-goldsteyn-florida-statesman-dinner-miami-herald-2019-12 https://www.businessinsider.com/trump-clint-lorance-mathew-g...
- jdsully 7y agoThe startup economy is all about forcing a technological solution whether theres demand for it or not. VC funding can make up for a lot. Its much more likely they’re another zombie tech company than part of a sinister plot for rich people.