Technology

Technology is the sum of techniques, skills, methods, and processes used in the production of goods or services or in the accomplishment of objectives, such as scientific investigation.

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ThredUp CTO Says Data Turns Secondhand Retail Into Top-Shelf Experience
ThredUp CTO Says Data Turns Secondhand Retail Into Top-Shelf Experience
December 16, 2024  |  Retail

The resale retail sector, once considered a niche market fueled by thrifty shoppers and vintage enthusiasts, has emerged as a multibillion-dollar industry. As just one...

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‘I Do’ Delivered: DoorDash’s Bridal Offering Shows eCommerce Knows No Limits
‘I Do’ Delivered: DoorDash’s Bridal Offering Shows eCommerce Knows No Limits
December 14, 2024  |  Delivery

Competition is a click away in commerce, and traditional barriers to purchase can send customers shopping elsewhere. Even the once-sacred tradition of wedding dress shopping...

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OpenAI Says Deployment of Telemetry Service Caused 3-Hour Outage
OpenAI Says Deployment of Telemetry Service Caused 3-Hour Outage
December 13, 2024  |  Artificial Intelligence

OpenAI said its deployment of a new telemetry service caused a three-hour outage of all its services Wednesday (Dec. 11). The company’s ChatGPT, API and...

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This Week in AI: Bots Transform Shopping as Tech Giants Roll Out Digital Assistants
This Week in AI: Bots Transform Shopping as Tech Giants Roll Out Digital Assistants
December 13, 2024  |  Artificial Intelligence

This week in artificial intelligence, shopping assistants emerged across major tech platforms. Meanwhile, recycling firm AMP secured $91 million for sorting robots, FlexPoint sped up...

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AI Shopping Bots Race to Fill Online Carts
AI Shopping Bots Race to Fill Online Carts
December 13, 2024  |  Artificial Intelligence

Silicon Valley is unleashing artificial intelligence agents that can surf online stores, swipe digital credit cards and buy goods without a human lifting a finger...

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Meta Says Foundation Model Gives Virtual Embodied Agents Human-Like Movements
Meta Says Foundation Model Gives Virtual Embodied Agents Human-Like Movements
December 13, 2024  |  Meta

Meta has unveiled a foundation model for controlling the behavior of virtual embodied humanoid agents, saying it will enhance the Metaverse. The new Meta Motivo enables...

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Upbound to Add Financial Wellness Solutions With Brigit Acquisition
Upbound to Add Financial Wellness Solutions With Brigit Acquisition
December 13, 2024  |  Acquisitions

Upbound Group, the owner of the Rent-A-Center and Acima brands, agreed to acquire financial health technology company Brigit for up to $460 million. The planned...

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Bridging the Gap: Connecting Small Businesses to the Broader Business Ecosystem
Bridging the Gap: Connecting Small Businesses to the Broader Business Ecosystem
December 13, 2024  |  SMBs

No business wants to get paid slower. No one wants to park their financial operations with a larger company. And no one wants to pay...

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Amazon’s Quick Commerce and Drone Advances Ignite Delivery Race With Walmart
Amazon’s Quick Commerce and Drone Advances Ignite Delivery Race With Walmart
December 13, 2024  |  Retail

It looks like Amazon wants to heat up competition in the delivery space against rival Walmart. Amazon is testing 15-minute grocery delivery in India as...

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