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Robot v. Food?
Robot v. Food?
August 03, 2017  |  Intelligence of Things

When it comes to building a better burger, can an IoT-connected robot cut the mustard? In the latest PYMNTS.com Intelligence of Things (IoT) Tracker, David...

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The Pros And Cons Of Robots In Retail
The Pros And Cons Of Robots In Retail
August 02, 2017  |  Retail

Between automated checkout lines, online grocery ordering and meal kit services, it seems like the inexorable tide of progress is determined to wipe out millions...

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NEW REPORT: When Robots Man The Grill
NEW REPORT: When Robots Man The Grill
August 02, 2017  |  Intelligence of Things

There’s been no shortage of speculation — including doomsday declarations — about the potential impact of automation, smart technology and artificial intelligence (AI) on the employment market....

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Chatbot Tracker: Weighing Your Options
Chatbot Tracker: Weighing Your Options
August 01, 2017  |  Retail

Chatbots are everywhere these days and are hot topics of conversation among retailers. Learning how to best leverage this relatively new interactive revenue option with...

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SEB Launches Voice-Activated Assistant Aida To Improve Customer Service
SEB Launches Voice-Activated Assistant Aida To Improve Customer Service
July 31, 2017  |  Merchant Innovation

SEB AB, the largest bank in Sweden, is getting into the voice-activated digital assistant game with the launch of Aida. According to a news report in Bloomberg,...

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AI/BOTS: Machine Learning Tips Online Fraud Scales
AI/BOTS: Machine Learning Tips Online Fraud Scales
July 25, 2017  |  Artificial Intelligence

Technological advances are pushing the boundaries for what’s possible in a variety of industries. Within the retail industry specifically, artificial intelligence (AI) is moving the...

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Amazon To Open Robotics-Based Warehouse
Amazon To Open Robotics-Based Warehouse
July 05, 2017  |  Retail

Amazon continues to make strides in its innovative eCommerce business. The retail giant has shared news that it will be opening a robotics-based warehouse in...

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NEW REPORT: Chatbots Go Omnichannel As Personal Stylists
NEW REPORT: Chatbots Go Omnichannel As Personal Stylists
June 15, 2017  |  Omnicommerce

Everyone could use a little styling help from time to time, but would you more likely ask a bedazzling chatbot than a human personal stylist...

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eCommerce Giant Amazon Could Beat Google, Apple To $1 Trillion Market Cap — But At What Price?
eCommerce Giant Amazon Could Beat Google, Apple To $1 Trillion Market Cap — But At...
June 13, 2017  |  Retail

Traditional retail stores may be headed the way of the newspaper: valuable to a niche, but a “difficult” investment for the majority, which will turn...

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