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Taking a Tip from Restaurants, Grocers Aim to Escape Reliance on Third Parties
December 28, 2021

Across food and beverage businesses, the role of the aggregator is shifting. Going into the new year, merchants are looking to take control of their digital presences, scaling back their reliance on third parties in favor of more profitable direct purchasing channels. In this shift,...

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UK Firms Target Eco-Friendly Consumers Through Sustainability-Focused eCommerce Platforms
December 27, 2021

Traditional brick-and-mortar retail models typically dictate that inventory must be available in the warehouse before it can be sold. But with an array of supply chain problems holding back economic growth, particularly in the U.K., those models no longer serve eCommerce brands and retailers looking...

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Auto Industry Sees Windshields As New Augmented Reality Platform
December 22, 2021

Drivers can expect to see augmented reality images on the windshields of more vehicles in the coming years. Three partnerships announced over the last month aim to produce head-up displays that put information on the windshield in the driver’s field of vision so that they...

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Pandemic Drives New Use Cases for Assisted Reality Wearables
December 21, 2021

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Smart Home Protocol ‘Matter’ Readies for 2022 Connected Operating System Debut
December 15, 2021

It’s been a busy year for connected living and IoT developments, few as weighty as the quest for an operating system to support smart homes the way that, say, iOS supports all things Mac. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Augmented Reality at Chicago’s United Center Powers the 5G Connected Fan Experience
December 14, 2021

Sports fans visiting the United Center in Chicago will soon be able to take video and photo selfies with augmented reality (AR) versions of players and mascots. This “Pose with the Pros” experience results from a partnership between AT&T and two teams: the Chicago Blackhawks and the...

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Ground Control to Major Investors: Inside the End Game of Paid Space Travel
December 10, 2021

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Aging-in-Place Boom Gives Rise to ‘Age Tech’ and More Connected Home Options for Seniors
December 08, 2021

What do America’s roughly 71 million Baby Boomers and 72 million millennials have in common? They’re all aging, and they’re all living longer. These facts are accelerating a digital healthcare boom that got an extra kick from COVID, and will only grow in the coming...

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Is Marc Lore’s City of Telosa a Blueprint For Smart City Success?
December 08, 2021

Purpose-built smart cities are seen as the ultimate fruition of connected living — at least as they’re depicted in movies and TV shows. Not surprisingly, such grand visions face obstacles. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...