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  • Peloton could be bought by Apple to boost healthcare initiatives

    GeorgeBMacGeorgeBMac
    Beats said:
    This would work:

    IF Apple were to buy them, the current 2.6 subscriber content should be added to Fitness+. If any of those subscribers just had one other Apple subscription like Apple Music, then Apple One would be a “no brainer” upgrade. Now, Peloton equipment/content is part of Fitness+ and would create a halo effect with Fitness+/Apple users meaning more equipment being purchased.

    Now that Apple has a fitness brand they can enter gyms and expand GymKit.

    Imagine being able to enter your local gym and half or all the equipment is Fitness+ compatible. Instead of spending $1k for a stationary bike you could use various Fitness+ equipment at your local gym.

    This would also be a talent acquisition with the engineers, fitness trainers Peloton has on their service and more.

    I’m not saying Apple should buy Peloton, I’m just asking to think outside the box. The possibilities are there.

    GeorgeBMac said:
    No...
    Yeh, Peloton has a subscriber base of primarily serious exercise enthusiasts (many of which likely wear Garmin watches -- so they won't incorporate well into Apple's ecosystem).

    Beyond that, what does Peloton have to offer that Apple doesn't already have and, in many ways, surpass?


    What does Peloton have to offer?!?!!

    Almost everything!! This acquisition adds more than the Beats acquisition.

    Apple already had earbuds and music services before they acquired Beats. Peloton has fitness equipment! None of which Apple has!

    Apple would not get 2.6 million Peloton subscribers -- because some/many/most don't have Apple equipment -  specifically an Apple Watch.  And Apple is not about to walk away from their ecosystem

    As for Peloton equipment?   You can get the same at Dick's Sporting Goods for a fraction of the cost.
    sconosciuto

  • Peloton could be bought by Apple to boost healthcare initiatives

    GeorgeBMacGeorgeBMac
    No...
    Yeh, Peloton has a subscriber base of primarily serious exercise enthusiasts (many of which likely wear Garmin watches -- so they won't incorporate well into Apple's ecosystem).

    Beyond that, what does Peloton have to offer that Apple doesn't already have and, in many ways, surpass?
    mark fearingleavingthebiggravnorodomqwerty52jony0watto_cobra

  • Amazon in talks to purchase fitness equipment producer Peloton

    GeorgeBMacGeorgeBMac
    Amazon has never been known to do something without a purpose and clear reasons why.

    So, why would they want Peloton?   What is their goal?  What are they trying to gain or accomplish?

    My bet is:  They gain marketing info on the growing population of fitness enthusiasts for targeted marketing so they can sell them fitness related stuff -- clothing, equipment, etc...    Yoga pants to yoga enthusiasts, running shoes to treadmill users, helmets to cyclists, etc...
    byronl

  • News Corp expands Apple News licensing deal

    GeorgeBMacGeorgeBMac
    bonobob said:
    AppleInsider said:
    "There is no doubt that Tim Cook and Eddy Cue have a visceral, enlightened understanding of the importance of professional journalism and we greatly appreciate their personal and corporate commitment," Thomson continued.
    Professional journalism?  From the owners of Fox "News"?  More like professional propaganda and disinformation.

    When the Murdoch's bought the Wall Street Journal from the Bancrofts they agreed to keep the news portion of the journal politically neutral (the opinion section had always been hard right).

    But it seems that that agreement may have expired.  While it is still mostly neutral and isn't anywhere near the complete bias of FauxNews, it does appear to be leaning more and more towards a right wing bias with more and more articles portraying only one side of the story.

    Regardless, it is not being overwhelmed by that bias and remains a valid source for real news -- just be aware that the bias does crop up here and there.
    viclauyyc

  • Amazon in talks to purchase fitness equipment producer Peloton

    GeorgeBMacGeorgeBMac
    longfang said:
    Aren’t pelotons just regular exercise machines with an integrated monitor?

    That's my question too.   They provide access to Peloton coaches, but how is that different from Apple's Fitness+ ?

    I can use my iPhone or an iPad or TV monitor) in front of my treadmill (or whatever) and get great coaching form Apple's coaches -- essentially for free under AppleOne.  

    So, what does Peloton offer that Apple's Fitness+ does not?
    byronlwatto_cobra