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Amazon offers cashierless tech to rival retailers

Amazon on Monday began offering its "just walk out" technology to other retailers in a move aimed at boosting the use of the cashierless store system.

Mar 9, 2020

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Samsung to launch US retail stores in smartphone push

Samsung announced Friday it will open three US retail stores to promote its Galaxy line of smartphones as the South Korean giant sets to launch an updated flagship handset.

Feb 16, 2019

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Research finds US adults have context-specific views on biometric technology use

As the application of facial recognition and DNA technologies increases across industries and domains, questions arise concerning the public's comfort with biometric modalities, the acceptability of using biometrics in various ...

Nov 23, 2021

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Trying to order groceries online? Some tips to do it successfully

If you've tried ordering groceries for delivery this week, it isn't you. In a coronavirus era, the old rules and expectations have been thrown out the window.

Mar 19, 2020

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Apple's retail plans will push company deeper into China, overhaul US stores

Apple Inc. is working on plans to expand and revitalize its retail chain, aiming to push deeper into China and other parts of Asia while overhauling established locations in the U.S. and Europe.

Jun 2, 2023

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COVID-19 has changed the future of retail: there's plenty more automation in store

Australian supermarket giant Woolworths has announced its single biggest investment in logistics infrastructure, spending A$780 million to replace up to 1,300 workers with robots.

Jun 24, 2020

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Can't take the heat? 'Cool walls' can reduce energy costs, pollution

If these walls could talk, they might tell you that cutting energy costs and pollution may be as easy as giving them a fresh coat of lighter, more reflective paint.

Jul 10, 2019

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Amazon is testing delivery from Texas mall stores in Dallas, Frisco and Houston

Amazon said Monday that it has started a test that allows it to fill orders using other retailers' stores and employees.

Aug 1, 2022

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Apple says it's locking and tracking some looted iPhones

Looters who managed to make off with iPhones stolen from Apple stores during the days of civil unrest and rioting over the past week are likely to be in for a surprise.

Jun 5, 2020

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Installing solar-powered refrigerators in developing countries can reduce hunger and slow climate change

Food loss and waste are major problems around the world. When food is tossed aside or allowed to spoil, it makes economies less productive and leaves people hungry.

Jan 19, 2023

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