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  • Amazon eyes messaging startup

    Amazon may be looking to bolster its enterprise services offering with an innovative addition.   Corporate chatroom startup Slack Technologies has received inquiries of late about a potential takeover from technology companies, including Amazon. The company is valued at approximately $9 billion, according to Bloomberg.  

  • Retailers getting serious about artificial intelligence

    A new survey suggests that retailers are ready to invest in artificial intelligence and other new technologies.    

  • Amazon re-launches Dash Wand — with new feature

    Amazon is giving its Dash Wand a makeover — make that a “voice over.”   The online giant has upgraded its Amazon Dash Wand with its artificial intelligence-based Alexa functionality. Extending Amazon’s signature virtual assistant Alexa beyond the Echo home speaker offering, the Dash Wand is described as the smallest and most inexpensive Alexa-enabled device, according to Geek Wire.    The Amazon Dash

  • Amazon brings two-hour deliveries to Denver

    Shoppers in Denver are getting their first taste of Amazon Prime Now.   The service, which is exclusive to the online giant’s Prime members, provides free two-hour delivery on tens of thousands of items, from household and daily essentials to electronics, games and outdoor supplies. Area Prime members can order through Amazon’s Prime Now app, available on iOS and Android devices, Amazon’s web site, or “speak” orders to their Alexa device.  

  • Amazon training program hits milestone

    Amazon’s innovative re-training program has hit an all-time high.   

  • Is Amazon Go readying for prime time?

    A recent job listing by Amazon has raised speculation that the online giant plans to roll out its checkout-free convenience store concept, Amazon Go.    The online giant recently posted a job listing seeking a senior real estate manager for Amazon Go. The role will be based in Seattle and will include travel.   

  • Robots, humans to staff online giant's new fulfillment center

    Amazon’s newest distribution center will use robotics to streamline operations.   The online giant plans to open its second Colorado fulfillment center in Thornton. This will be the first Amazon Robotics facility in the Centennial State.   

  • Robots & Retail: Going beyond the supply chain

    Retail has historically been one of the most technically advanced industries, particularly in warehouses and the last mile. The industry is no stranger to automation as fast and efficient supply chains are the foundation of a strong retail operation in a competitive environment. Over the past few decades, increasing automation at the supply chain level has directly impacted both revenue and the bottom line.   
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