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Uber technologies chief executive Dara Khosrowshahi this week suggested Uber may be working to offer courier services for other retail businesses, according to a report by Reuters.

Uber CEO says app could offer courier services for other retailers

December 6, 2019

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Uber technologies chief executive Dara Khosrowshahi this week suggested Uber may be working to offer courier services for other retail businesses, according to a report by Reuters. Speaking at a…

Currys PC World has launched a new high-tech app allowing users purchase directly, track live stock levels and log in securely using biometrics.

Currys PC World launches high-tech new shopping app ahead of Black Friday

November 26, 2019

Ben Stevens

Apps / Mobile, Augmented Reality, News

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Currys PC World has launched a new high-tech app allowing users purchase directly, track live stock levels and log in securely using biometrics. The app, part of a multimillion-pound investment…

Shpock has undergone a major revamp adding a host of new features including in-app payments and buyer protection.

Shpock undergoes major overhaul adding in-app payment functionality

November 20, 2019

Ben Stevens

Apps / Mobile, Ecommerce, marketplace, News

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Shpock has undergone a major revamp adding a host of new features including in-app payments and buyer protection. The resale marketplace, which was the UK’s most downloaded marketplace app last…

YOOXMIRROR, it was the first AI-powered virtual styling suite allowing shoppers to express their style and explore the very best of the YOOX fashion in a personalized, interactive and engaging way.

Yoox app now lets you dress a virtual avatar of yourself

November 5, 2019

Ben Stevens

Apps / Mobile, Augmented Reality, News

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Yoox has introduced a new feature to its AI-powered virtual mirror app allowing customers to upload selfies to create their own personalised digital avatar. YooxMirror was launched last year, offering…

7-Eleven has suffered a severe data breach allowing customers to see other users names, mobile numbers, birth dates and email addresses.

7-Eleven app “technical issue” exposes personal data to other users

October 25, 2019

Ben Stevens

Apps / Mobile, News, Security

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7-Eleven has suffered a severe data breach allowing customers to see other users names, mobile numbers, birth dates and email addresses. The US convenience store giant’s petrol-buying app, which allows…

Amazon has introduced its AI-powered visual search feature to the UK, nearly six months after launching in the US.

Amazon’s AI powered image search tool StyleSnap launches in the UK

October 17, 2019

Ben Stevens

Apps / Mobile, Artificial Intelligence, News

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Amazon has introduced its AI-powered visual search feature to the UK, nearly six months after launching in the US. StyleSnap, a visual search tool integrated into Amazon’s app which allows…

YouTube’s AR Beauty Try-On feature has now been opened up to all brands on its platform, following the success of its alpha test earlier this year.

YouTube rolls out AR Beauty Try-On app for all brands

October 15, 2019

Ben Stevens

Augmented Reality, News, Social Media

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YouTube’s AR Beauty Try-On feature has now been opened up to all brands on its platform, following the success of its alpha test earlier this year. The augmented reality app…

Apple has become the latest company to be drawn into the increasing hostilities between China and western companies over the ongoing Hong Kong protests.

Apple latest to be drawn in to Hong Kong protest controversy over HKmap app

October 9, 2019

Ben Stevens

News

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Apple has become the latest company to be drawn into the increasing hostilities between China and western companies over the ongoing Hong Kong protests. Chinese state media has attacked the…

Starbucks is set to launch a pick-up only store in New York solely serving orders which are made via the Starbuck app.

“Starbucks Pick-Up” to only serve orders made via its app

October 2, 2019

Ben Stevens

Apps / Mobile, Automation

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Starbucks is set to launch a pick-up only store in New York solely serving orders which are made via the Starbuck app. “Starbucks Pick-Up”, set to be the first store…

Co-op has launched a new app giving its 4.6 million members access to weekly personalised offers and the ability to track their member reward balance.

Co-op launches new app dubbed the “future of convenience retailing”

September 25, 2019

Ben Stevens

Apps / Mobile

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Co-op has launched a new app giving its 4.6 million members access to weekly personalised offers and the ability to track their member reward balance. The Co-op App, dubbed the…

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Uber CEO says app could offer courier services for other retailers

Currys PC World launches high-tech new shopping app ahead of Black Friday

Shpock undergoes major overhaul adding in-app payment functionality

Yoox app now lets you dress a virtual avatar of yourself

7-Eleven app “technical issue” exposes personal data to other users

Amazon’s AI powered image search tool StyleSnap launches in the UK

Apple latest to be drawn in to Hong Kong protest controversy over HKmap app

“Starbucks Pick-Up” to only serve orders made via its app

Co-op launches new app dubbed the “future of convenience retailing”

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