[ad_1] As the vehicle operates on six degrees of movement instead of four, it’s overall more stable and better suited to coping with gusts of wind. AI plays a crucial role, too. It can avoid unexpected obstacles (including moving ones), of course, but it should also be adept at spotting wires that drones are more […]
Category: shopping
IKEA will finally offer online shopping through mobile apps
[ad_1] This isn’t solely about joining the modern era — it ultimately reflects a shift in IKEA’s strategy. While it’s known for giant stores on the outskirts of towns, it’s testing smaller urban locations that only carry a fraction of the lineup. Combined with the app, shoppers could see some products in person while still […]
Amazon says it mistakenly pulled ads with religious content
[ad_1] It’s not clear how workers would have received the impression that there was a policy change. Amazon’s ad policies bar ads that “advocates or demeans” a religion, but that doesn’t preclude selling religious material in the first place. Whatever the explanation, the takedowns have apparently done significant damage to sales for at least some […]
Google is testing shopping links under YouTube videos
[ad_1] It seems some test ads have popped up under Nike videos. Clicking on them would take you to the Google Express marketplace to complete the purchase. More and more retailers are joining Express, according to the report, while earlier this year Google started testing shoppable ads in image searches. The company is said to […]
The UK gets its first checkout-free grocery store
[ad_1] It’s not quite as ground-breaking as what’s being done by Amazon with its Amazon Go stores. Here, customers just pick up whatever they want and a combination of sensors and cameras makes sure they’re billed automatically when they leave the store — Sainsburys’ tech requires a bit of work by the customer. However, the […]
Google Lens may add translation and restaurant ‘filters’
[ad_1] There are also references to a “dining” filter that would search nearby restaurants, including popular dishes. A “shopping” filter appears to focus on more generic goods. Combined with the translation feature, it appears as if Google wants to offer a range of specialized searches instead of a one-size-fits-all function. It’s not certain when the […]
eBay uses AI to help you shop for similar-looking items
[ad_1] This AI-guided shopping is available in eBay’s Android and iOS apps right now, though it’s currently only available in the US, UK, Australia and Germany. Don’t be surprised if other online merchants implement similar computer vision tech, though — it’s a fairly obvious solution to common problems for internet shopping, such as tracking down […]
Instagram will let you buy products without leaving the app
[ad_1] When you tap on a product tag to see details of an item in the coming weeks, you may see a “Checkout on Instagram” label. Once you’re ready to buy, you’ll be able to enter your billing and shipping details and confirm the purchase. You can save your payment information for future transactions and […]
Epic Games Store plans include cloud saves and achievements
[ad_1] The developer also expects to introduce achievements, gifting, revamped social features and an Android store (it’s not about to change its views on Google Play) in the long run. And in case you’re wondering, Epic hopes to avoid the pitfalls associated with user reviews on other stores. Reviews will be off by default, potentially […]
Amazon lets third-party sellers offer lower prices on rival sites
[ad_1] Senator Richard Blumenthal wrote to the FTC Commission Chairman in December arguing that Amazon’s policy could “stifle” competition and “artificially inflate prices” for shoppers. While it’s not certain that the FTC intended to investigate, Amazon’s relaxed approach could address potential criticism by allowing sellers more flexibility in where and how they pitch their goods […]