May 24, 2023
Amazon One Introduces Age Verification to Reduce Alcohol Sales Friction
In an effort to remove friction from alcohol purchases at Just Walk Out locations, and in turn to boost adoption and customer frequency, Amazon is integrating age verification into its...
May 24, 2023
Apple Plans New Smart Home Style iPhone Interface
Apple is reportedly planning a new iPhone interface in the style of a smart home display. The interface, which will show information like notifications, calendar appointments and weather, is part of several...
May 24, 2023
Report: Meta Begins Last Round of Planned Layoffs
Meta Platforms has reportedly commenced the last of a three-part series of job cuts. That’s according to a Wednesday (May 24) report by Reuters, citing a source familiar with the...
May 24, 2023
Google Says AI ‘Not a Race’ as Microsoft Launches Upgrades...
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is having its major go-to-market phase shift moment. The technology and its revolutionary capabilities have already spurred a profound change in how end-users access and activate...
May 24, 2023
Shein Diversifies US Strategy, Launches Third-Party Marketplace and Pop-Ups
With a passionate online following already under its belt, Shein is now setting its sights on expanding its influence in the U.S. In pursuit of this goal, the fast-fashion eTailer...
May 24, 2023
eCampus Capitalizes on Amazon’s Exit From Textbook Rental Space
eCampus.com says it is making the most of Amazon’s decision to end textbook rentals. The company, which sells textbooks and course materials, announced Tuesday (May 23) that it would keep...
May 24, 2023
Anthropic Raises $450 Million for ‘Honest’ AI Systems
Artificial intelligence (AI) firm Anthropic has raised $450 million to develop its AI assistant. The Series C round, announced Tuesday (May 23), comes amid a wave of funding for generative...
May 23, 2023
Credit Scarce for Brick & Mortar, but Not Online Small...
The old adage is that the best time to get credit … is when you don’t need credit. That’s because when a firm’s coffers are running low, when cash flow...
May 23, 2023
Amazon Says Third-Party Sellers Drive 60% of eCommerce Sales
Amazon says small, independent businesses now account for a bulk of its eCommerce sales. The company’s annual U.S. Small Business Empowerment Report, issued Tuesday (May 23), shows that 60% of...
