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Health Wearables Firms Likely to Benefit When Amazon Shutters Halo
April 27, 2023

In what is likely welcome news to others in the wearables space, Amazon is axing its health-focused Halo unit in a move to refocus its business. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Amazon Expands Palm Scan Payments in Bid for Grocery Shopper Loyalty
April 12, 2023

Amazon is adding pay-by-palm and smart carts to more grocery stores to drive brick-and-mortar adoption. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

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Amazon Eyes Cashier-Less Checkout for Retail
December 02, 2022

Amazon reportedly aims to expand the use of its cashier-less technology beyond food and retail. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

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Alexa Becomes a Shopper’s Virtual Stylist With New Echo Smart Screen
September 29, 2022

In a move aimed at connecting voice-powered shopping, entertainment and information systems via a bigger touch screen, Amazon’s latest wall-mounted iteration of its Echo device not only marks a technological step forward for the company, but an incremental advance for the nascent voice commerce category...

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Amazon Dash Cart Lets Grocery Shoppers Skip Checkout
July 12, 2022

Amazon smart carts have new upgrades that include doubling the carts’ capacity and allowing for parking lot unloading, with expansion coming soon to the Whole Foods Market store in Westford, Massachusetts, followed by additional Whole Foods and Amazon Fresh stores across the U.S. Get the...

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Amazon Pairs Fire Cube, Starkey Hearing Aids
April 28, 2022

Amazon has teamed up with hearing aid maker Starkey to help users of its Fire TV Cube streaming device better hear their programming. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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Amazon Just Walk Out Technology Comes to Seattle’s T-Mobile Park
April 28, 2022

The Seattle Mariners and hospitality partner Sodexo Live! said this week that Amazon’s Just Walk Out technology and Amazon One are coming to T-Mobile Park, combining the two frictionless retail technologies at a Major League Baseball ballpark for the first time, according to an announcement....

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Sporting Venues Use Frictionless Payment Tech to Enhance Event Experience
April 14, 2022

In the early stages of the pandemic, digital technologies offered an alternative to in-person events, but with the return of live entertainment, many businesses are now figuring out how to use technology to support the on-site experience. When it comes to venues, many are using...

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Amazon’s ‘Just Walk Out’ Tech Comes to Stadiums
April 13, 2022

Amazon has teamed up with the Houston Astros to offer its Just Walk Out frictionless checkout system at two food and beverage stores at the Texas baseball team’s stadium, according to a Wednesday (April 13) Major League Baseball press release. Get the Full Story Complete...