Apple Expands Video Shopping Service to India After US Launch
Tim Hardwick / macrumors - Apple has announced that customers in India can now connect with an Apple Specialist over a live video session while shopping for Apple products on its regional online store. It's the first expansion of the service outside of the U.S., where it debuted in…
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Apple Shadyside opening in a new and larger location on August 9
appleinsider - Apple Shadyside, a longtime tenant of the Pittsburgh Walnut Street shopping district, is gearing up for a relocation in August moving roughly 200 feet from its current location.Image Credit: AppleApple Shadyside opened its doors in 2004 at 5508 Walnut Str…
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Shopping on Temu a ‘high risk’ for consumers, EU finds
Suhasini Srinivasaragavan / siliconrepublic - The Commission said that consumers are 'very likely' to find non-complaint products on Temu.Read more: Shopping on Temu a ‘high risk’ for consumers, EU finds
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Amazon is launching a cheaper color Kindle
Jay Peters / theverge - After launching the Kindle Colorsoft last year — its first Kindle with a color screen — Amazon is adding two new iterations of the e-reader to its lineup today: a cheaper Colorsoft with 16GB of storage for $249.99 and a kids-focused bundle for $269.99. Th…
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Google's AI-Powered Virtual Try-On for Online Shopping Is Now Live
Imad Khan / cnet - The feature was previously limited to Labs users, but it's now widely available.
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Walmart Taps Instacart Executive to Lead Its AI Ambitions
Sarah Nassauer / wsj - Daniel Danker will become Walmart’s head of global AI acceleration, product and design, reporting to the CEO.
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Apple fans in Saudi Arabia can now shop directly from Apple
appleinsider - Apple continues its global retail expansion with a long-awaited online launch in Saudi Arabia.Saudi Arabia — image credit: US Department of StateIn December 2024, Apple CEO Tim Cook announced that Saudi Arabia would be gaining access to the Apple Store on…
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OpenAI Integrates In‐Chat Purchasing Features in ChatGPT Update
OpenAI is advancing its monetization strategy by rolling out in‑chat shopping features within ChatGPT. The company is developing an integrated payment checkout system that lets users purchase products directly through the chatbot, potentially earning commissions on sales while streamlining the buying process.
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The rights to Fyre Festival sold on eBay for 245K
Amanda Silberling / techcrunch - Billy McFarland, the convicted criminal behind Fyre Festival, sold the rights to the infamous brand on eBay.
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Best Buy is restocking the Nintendo Switch 2 on July 17
Andre Revilla / engadget - If you've been hunting high and low for a Nintendo Switch 2, then get ready to visit your local Best Buy on July 17. The electronics retailer will be restocking the handheld in all of its stores to coincide with the release of Donkey Kong Bananza, the fir…
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TikTok Trims U.S. E‑Commerce Teams Amid Restructuring
TikTok is significantly reducing its U.S. workforce within its e‑commerce operations, laying off staff from trust and safety as well as TikTok Shop teams. The move underscores the platform’s ongoing restructuring efforts amid tightening market demands and scrutiny, leaving observers to wonder which cost‐cutting measures come next.
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Nintendo Denies Report It Pulled Products From Amazon Amid Spat Over Third-Party Sales
Tom Phillips / ign - When Switch 2 pre-orders began earlier this year, console stock was available at a range of US stores — except for the biggest online retailer out there, Amazon.com.
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Amazon to spend over $4B to expand Prime delivery to rural communities in the US
Lauren Forristal / techcrunch - Amazon expands its Same-Day and Next-Day delivery services to 4K small cities and towns in the U.S.
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Amazon Prime Day 2025 dates officially announced: The shopping event returns from July 8 to 11
Valentina Palladino / engadget - Amazon has officially announced the dates for its next annual shopping event, and there’s a twist this year. Prime Day 2025 will be four days long, running from July 8 through July 11. A departure from previous years in which Prime Day was a 48-hour affai…
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Apple adds M4 MacBook Air to Certified Refurbished website for a slightly discounted price
Anthony Bouchard / idownloadblog - Apple has officially started offering M4 MacBook Air Refurbished units online for a nice discount that could entice certain buyers.
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DoorDash next on the menu as Canada’s Competition Bureau sues for allegedly deceptive pricing tactics
Alex Riehl / betakit - Lawsuit seeks an undetermined penalty and restitution to affected customers who used food delivery app.The post DoorDash next on the menu as Canada’s Competition Bureau sues for allegedly deceptive pricing tactics first appeared on BetaKit.
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M&S online ordering system operational 46 days after cyber shutdown
Connor Jones / theregister - A milestone in cyberattack recovery – but deliveries will take a while and normal service not yet back UK retailer Marks & Spencer has reinstated online orders for some customers, marking a major milestone in its recovery from a cyberattack in April.…
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Grocery unicorn Rohlik to sell the tech that helped it hit profitability
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Humanoid AI robots may soon jump out of Amazon vans to deliver packages
Chris Smith / bgr - One of the great things about Amazon is its fast delivery options, especially if you’re an Amazon Prime subscriber. That speed is made possible by …The post Humanoid AI robots may soon jump out of Amazon vans to deliver packages appeared first on BGR.
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Amazon Slashes Prices on M4 MacBook Air for Record Lows
Amazon’s aggressive pricing strategy has driven the cost of Apple’s 15-inch M4 MacBook Air to record low levels, with discounts reaching up to $223. This deal-oriented move aims to capture consumers’ attention and expand market share amid fierce competition in the premium laptop segment.
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