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Robotics
In the not-so-distant future, your Amazon package may be handed to you not by a human, but by a humanoid robot leaping out of an electric delivery van. Amazon is developing advanced AI software to transform humanoid robots into mobile package couriers. These robots are being designed to ride inside
Style & Beauty
In a bold move to expand its footprint in the prestige beauty market, e.l.f. Beauty (NYSE: ELF) announced Wednesday it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire rhode, the skincare brand founded by Hailey Rhode Bieber. The deal was revealed alongside e.l.f.’s Q4 earnings for
Retail
Meta is preparing to make a significant move into brick-and-mortar retail, following a strategy that may mirror Apple’s global store presence. The company is developing plans to open physical stores and hire retail employees, marking a strategic shift aimed at boosting sales of its hardware products like Meta Quest
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Opera is entering the AI browser race with the announcement of Opera Neon, a new browser designed to take on tasks on your behalf—from online shopping and form-filling to coding and content creation. Unveiled on Tuesday, Neon aims to redefine how users interact with the web by focusing on
E-commerce
Amazon is introducing a new way for shoppers to absorb product information — through their ears. On Wednesday, the company announced the launch of short-form, AI-generated audio summaries on select product pages in the Amazon Shopping app. This experimental feature aims to make product research quicker, more accessible, and even a
E-commerce
Shopify is doubling down on artificial intelligence. At its latest Edition launch event, the e-commerce giant announced a suite of AI-powered features aimed at helping merchants streamline the creation and management of their online stores — no coding required. The updates include a new AI store builder, enhanced capabilities for Sidekick,
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Google has announced the next phase of its AI-powered search evolution: advertising. On Wednesday, the tech giant detailed plans to begin testing ads within AI Mode, the company’s artificial intelligence-driven feature in Google Search. The move comes as part of Google's broader strategy to monetize its increasingly
E-commerce
In a strategic push to differentiate itself in the increasingly crowded generative AI market, Perplexity is doubling down on AI-powered commerce, announcing a new partnership with PayPal that enables users to complete purchases directly within its chat interface. Starting soon, U.S. users will be able to shop, book travel,
E-commerce
Amazon is stepping further into the healthcare space — this time, with a focus on pets. The retail giant announced a new partnership with Vetsource, an online pet pharmacy, to offer prescription medications for cats and dogs directly through its U.S. storefront. The move marks a significant expansion of Amazon’
Robotics
Amazon has introduced a new advanced warehouse robot named Vulcan, designed to handle goods with a sense of touch. Equipped with two robotic arms, Vulcan can feel its way through tasks using force sensors, making it one of the company’s most sophisticated robots yet. A Robot That Feels Before
Business Insights
In a bold move to cement its global footprint, U.S. food delivery giant DoorDash announced on Tuesday that it has agreed to acquire U.K.-based rival Deliveroo in a deal valued at £2.9 billion (approximately $3.29 billion). The acquisition marks a significant strategic push for DoorDash
E-commerce
Temu, the fast-growing Chinese e-commerce platform, is pivoting its U.S. operations in response to a major policy shift that shuts down a long-standing trade loophole. The company announced it will now operate through a "local fulfillment model," transitioning all American sales to domestically based sellers and warehouses.