Google announces a new protocol to facilitate commerce using AI agents

Google today announced a new open standard, called the Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP) for AI agent-based shopping, at the ...

Microsoft’s Latest Copilot Update Could Help Small Businesses Boost Sales. Here’s How It Works

Microsoft is starting the new year with a big bet on AI-powered shopping. The $3.5 trillion technology giant just rolled out ...
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Amazon’s redesigned Dash Cart at Whole Foods: what shoppers need to know

The redesigned Dash Cart shows your running total in real time, making it easier to stay on budget and undo impulse buys ...
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Amazon to roll out updated Dash Carts to more Whole Foods stores

The latest version of the smart carts, which includes a real-time savings tracker, will expand to more than 25 of the ...
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Colorado man puts $12 cat litter into his Walmart shopping cart on the app. Why is it $29 at the store?: 'Digital price tags need to be banned'

Over the past year, the phrase “dynamic pricing” has gained a lot of traction online. The idea behind dynamic pricing is pretty simple—and it isn’t exactly new. In short, dynamic pricing is the ...
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Introducing Amazon Lens Live: Instant scanning, real-time product matches, and insights from Amazon's AI Shopping Assistant

When you spot an item you love on social media or while out and about, Amazon Lens is the quickest way to find similar items in the Amazon Shopping app. Now, we’re making Amazon Lens even better with ...
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Getting started with Alexa+: How Alexa+ can keep you and your family organized

Millions of customers with Early Access to Alexa+ are having naturally flowing conversations, discovering new features, and getting more done than ever before. They’re controlling multiple smart home ...