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AMAZON DASH

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Run out of clothing detergent ? Need more printer ink ? Press the button on your washer or printer to automatically place a replenishment order on Amazon .

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Amazon Dash is a simple internetconnected button that companies like Brita and Whirlpool are integrating into their physical products to allow for simple and seamless transactions of certain frequentlyreplaced goods .
BTTN

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Using simple If This Then That or messaging technologies , bttn is a simple IoT device that can be programed to do just about anything you want . Remember the Staples easy button ? Make this the easy button for your life . Program it to do anything when pushed : summon a tailor to a fitting room , perhaps , or place the office lunch order .

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THE BIG BUTTON

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The Garment District Alliance of New York City is known for their giant button . Adorning their informational kiosk on 7th Avenue and 39th Street in the heart of NYC ’ s garment district , the button was erected in 1996 and is 14 ’ in diameter .
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