Artificial intelligence (AI) is being embedded directly into devices, potentially boosting app speeds dramatically. As Apple reportedly gears up to introduce AI-powered features on the iPhone that rely on on-device processing rather than cloud servers, experts are considering the potential benefits of this approach for the...
As augmented reality and virtual reality expand the possibilities for eCommerce, Walmart and Amazon are stepping up their digital try-on capabilities to drive conversion. Walmart shared via emailed announcement Wednesday (March 6) that it is expanding its existing Beauty Virtual Try-On capabilities through its app to include hair color options. The...
Constructor launched a generative artificial intelligence-powered AI Shopping Assistant (ASA) for use on eCommerce websites and mobile apps. The new ASA helps shoppers discover and explore products while enabling eCommerce companies to boost engagement and conversions, the company said in a Friday (Jan. 12) press...
People are getting more used to logging into their favorite apps on their smartphones using facial recognition or their fingerprints. This includes using Apple Pay, Google Pay and other payment platforms for their online purchases. Nearly half of online shoppers in the U.S. use some...
April 16, 2024
Artificial intelligence (AI) is being embedded directly into devices, potentially boosting app speeds dramatically. As Apple reportedly gears up to introduce AI-powered features on the iPhone that rely on on-device processing rather than cloud servers, experts are considering the potential benefits of this approach for the future of mobile commerce. For mobile commerce applications, where speed […]
March 08, 2024
As augmented reality and virtual reality expand the possibilities for eCommerce, Walmart and Amazon are stepping up their digital try-on capabilities to drive conversion. Walmart shared via emailed announcement Wednesday (March 6) that it...
November 23, 2023
Shoppers in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have a strong inclination toward digital features in their shopping journeys. Ninety-four percent of consumers in the Middle Eastern country used at least...
October 23, 2023
Not long ago, mobile commerce was more of a dream than a reality. Mobile payments in-store meant pairing a clunky terminal solution with a payment terminal — and a tablet...
May 20, 2024
Macy’s, Kohl’s, Nordstrom and other department stores are reportedly facing a pressing challenge in attracting younger customers. The rise of social media, specialty retailers, big-box stores and online platforms has led younger consumers like millennials and Generation Z to explore alternatives to traditional department stores, CNBC reported Monday (May 20). To address the issue, these retailers have announced plans […]
January 12, 2024
Constructor launched a generative artificial intelligence-powered AI Shopping Assistant (ASA) for use on eCommerce websites and mobile apps. The new ASA helps shoppers discover and explore products while enabling eCommerce...
November 30, 2023
Microsoft is in talks with partners to launch a mobile gaming store that would compete with those of Apple and Google. Phil Spencer, the head of Microsoft’s Xbox video game...
November 16, 2023
Grocery app Crisp has raised $37 million to enhance its seasonal/local food-focused delivery service. The Amsterdam-based company announced the funding in a Thursday (Nov. 16) press release, saying it would...
