Court Temporarily Allows Perplexity AI Shopping ‘Agents’ on Amazon
The decision has put a hold on a previous ruling that had blocked Perplexity’s agents from shopping on Amazon.
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Video Games, Not TikTok, Could Be Fashion’s Gateway to Gen Alpha
For many brands, now is the time to start building awareness with Gen Alpha, which is poised to become a spending powerhouse, and video games may be the best place to start creating those connections.
Video Games, Not TikTok, Could Be Fashion’s Gateway to Gen Alpha
For many brands, now is the time to start building awareness with Gen Alpha, which is poised to become a spending powerhouse, and video games may be the best place to start creating those connections.
Building Competitive Advantage in Customer Care Through AI
BoF and Zendesk gathered executives from Ralph Lauren, Walmart, Michael Kors and Tapestry for an intimate breakfast under the Chatham House Rule to discuss the challenges and opportunities in leveraging AI at key touchpoints in the customer journey.
Building Competitive Advantage in Customer Care Through AI
BoF and Zendesk gathered executives from Ralph Lauren, Walmart, Michael Kors and Tapestry for an intimate breakfast under the Chatham House Rule to discuss the challenges and opportunities in leveraging AI at key touchpoints in the customer journey.
Millions of Luxury Products Have Digital IDs. Is Anyone Using Them?
Brands are attaching the virtual identifiers to their products to comply with upcoming regulations, and see potential side benefits that could make for a better user experience — if they can get customers to notice.
Millions of Luxury Products Have Digital IDs. Is Anyone Using Them?
Brands are attaching the virtual identifiers to their products to comply with upcoming regulations, and see potential side benefits that could make for a better user experience — if they can get customers to notice.
How Much Does Sneaker Innovation Matter?
With so many brands peddling new performance technologies, it can be hard for shoppers to understand what makes one product better than another. It's on brands to nail the right mix of form and function.
How Much Does Sneaker Innovation Matter?
With so many brands peddling new performance technologies, it can be hard for shoppers to understand what makes one product better than another. It's on brands to nail the right mix of form and function.
Apple Scraps Work on Mac-Connected Augmented Reality Glasses
The project had been seen as a potential way forward after the weak introduction of the Apple Vision Pro, a $3,499 model that was too cumbersome and pricey to catch on with consumers.
Apple Scraps Work on Mac-Connected Augmented Reality Glasses
The project had been seen as a potential way forward after the weak introduction of the Apple Vision Pro, a $3,499 model that was too cumbersome and pricey to catch on with consumers.
Where the US TikTok Ban Stands After Trump’s Executive Order
Trump’s executive order was designed as a short-term solve — and doesn’t guarantee the availability of TikTok in the US beyond the 75-day reprieve.
Where the US TikTok Ban Stands After Trump’s Executive Order
Trump’s executive order was designed as a short-term solve — and doesn’t guarantee the availability of TikTok in the US beyond the 75-day reprieve.
TikTok Is Restoring Service in the US
The ByteDance-owned platform allowed users back on its app on Sunday following President-elect Donald Trump’s promise to grant an extension on the ban.
TikTok Is Restoring Service in the US
The ByteDance-owned platform allowed users back on its app on Sunday following President-elect Donald Trump’s promise to grant an extension on the ban.
TikTok Goes Dark for US Users, App Stores Remove Platform
TikTok on Saturday suspended its services for US-based users while Apple Inc. and Google removed the platform from their mobile app stores to avoid penalties under a new law, as the social media company awaits a possible reprieve from President-elect Donald Trump to continue operations.
TikTok Goes Dark for US Users, App Stores Remove Platform
TikTok on Saturday suspended its services for US-based users while Apple Inc. and Google removed the platform from their mobile app stores to avoid penalties under a new law, as the social media company awaits a possible reprieve from President-elect Donald Trump to continue operations.
US Supreme Court Upholds Law Banning TikTok
The justices ruled that the law, passed by an overwhelming bipartisan majority in Congress last year and signed by Democratic President Joe Biden, did not violate the US Constitution’s First Amendment protection against government abridegment of free speech.
US Supreme Court Upholds Law Banning TikTok
The justices ruled that the law, passed by an overwhelming bipartisan majority in Congress last year and signed by Democratic President Joe Biden, did not violate the US Constitution’s First Amendment protection against government abridegment of free speech.
US TikTok Ban Could Echo India Chaos as Users Seek Options
As the US faces a potential TikTok ban, creators are scrambling to rebuild their digital presence, echoing the chaos that followed India’s 2020 ban, which displaced millions of users and reshaped the country’s social media landscape.
US TikTok Ban Could Echo India Chaos as Users Seek Options
As the US faces a potential TikTok ban, creators are scrambling to rebuild their digital presence, echoing the chaos that followed India’s 2020 ban, which displaced millions of users and reshaped the country’s social media landscape.
The Next Step for Retail AI Is Bringing It Into the Store
At NRF’s big show this year, brands and start-ups were looking at ways to translate AI’s powerful analytical capabilities to brick-and-mortar retail.
The Next Step for Retail AI Is Bringing It Into the Store
At NRF’s big show this year, brands and start-ups were looking at ways to translate AI’s powerful analytical capabilities to brick-and-mortar retail.
What Users Need to Know About China’s RedNote App
The social media platform has gained over half a million new users amid a potential TikTok ban in the US and is positioning itself for global expansion as it works to adapt its content and features for an international audience.
What Users Need to Know About China’s RedNote App
The social media platform has gained over half a million new users amid a potential TikTok ban in the US and is positioning itself for global expansion as it works to adapt its content and features for an international audience.
THE NEWS IN BRIEF
Amazon Wins Court Order Blocking Perplexity AI Shopping Bots
The order requires the firm to stop accessing password-protected sections of Amazon’s systems — in this case, Prime subscriber accounts — and to destroy copies of Amazon’s data.
Meta Tests AI Shopping Research Tool to Rival ChatGPT
The feature, which is being tested in Meta’s AI chatbot, rivals a similar tool offered by OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini.
Croissant Raises $28 Million in New Funding
The resale pricing app is the latest fashion-tech startup to bolster its finances as investor demand holds firm.
TikTok Hit by EU Ultimatum Over Addictive Design Dangers
The European Union has warned TikTok that it must redesign its platform to address addictive features or face substantial fines.
Phia Raises $35 Million Series A
The round values the Phoebe Gates-co-founded price-comparison platform at $185 million.
TikTok Seals Deal to Operate in the US After Years of Drama
The long-awaited deal to transfer parts of TikTok’s US operations to American investors secures the app’s future and avoids a nationwide ban.
Alibaba Takes Major Step to Link Shopping to Main AI App
The Chinese e-commerce giant plans to link its flagship online shopping and travel services to its AI app in a bid to build a one-stop AI platform for consumers.