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NGO: Roomba Deal Will Let Amazon Spy on Users
NGO: Roomba Deal Will Let Amazon Spy on Users
November 22, 2022  |  Amazon

Foxglove wants the U.K.’s competition watchdog to investigate Amazon’s proposed iRobot purchase, arguing — among other things — the deal lets the retail giant spy...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Google, Coinbase Partner on Web3
Today in the Connected Economy: Google, Coinbase Partner on Web3
October 11, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Today in the connected economy, cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase taps Google Cloud for a project designed to better serve Web3 developers. Plus, Grubhub launches a massive...

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Grubhub Expands College Robot Delivery to 170K More Students
Grubhub Expands College Robot Delivery to 170K More Students
October 11, 2022  |  Delivery

Food ordering and delivery firm Grubhub has teamed up with autonomous delivery services provider Starship Technologies to offer robot delivery services at U.S. college campuses....

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Amazon Home Delivery Robots Latest Victims of Cost Cuts
Amazon Home Delivery Robots Latest Victims of Cost Cuts
October 07, 2022  |  Amazon

In an ongoing effort to curtail costs, Amazon is pulling the plug on the recent testing phase of its autonomous home delivery robots. Get the...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Walmart Turns to Robotics for Omnichannel Fulfillment
Today in the Connected Economy: Walmart Turns to Robotics for Omnichannel Fulfillment
October 06, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Today in the connected economy, Walmart acquires robotics automation firm Alert Innovation as it looks to refine its omnichannel fulfillment operations. Plus, Uber Co-Founder and...

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Walmart to Acquire Robotics Automation Firm Alert Innovation
Walmart to Acquire Robotics Automation Firm Alert Innovation
October 06, 2022  |  Walmart

Further refining its omnichannel fulfillment capabilities, Walmart has agreed to acquire robotics automation company Alert Innovation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Robots Fill Prescriptions at Walgreens Automated Fulfillment Centers
Robots Fill Prescriptions at Walgreens Automated Fulfillment Centers
October 02, 2022  |  Automated Retail

Drug store chain Walgreens is expanding a system of huge fulfillment centers — some as large as a city block — where robots package prescriptions...

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Restaurant Brands Step up Automation Efforts
Restaurant Brands Step up Automation Efforts
September 30, 2022  |  Restaurant Roundup

Chipotle Steps up Test of Robo-Kitchen Assistant Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Amazon Beefs Up Tech Stable and Digital Ecosystem Ahead of Holiday Sales Event
Amazon Beefs Up Tech Stable and Digital Ecosystem Ahead of Holiday Sales Event
September 28, 2022  |  Amazon

In a flurry of announcements ahead of its upcoming Prime Early Access Sale, eCommerce giant Amazon made clear that its second sales event of the...

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