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Retailer, Tobacco Brand Track Shelf Availability With RFID
A tobacco company and a Canadian convenience store chain are beta-testing ultrahigh-frequency (UHF) radio frequency identification-based smart-shelf technology to track the stock of goods on store shelves.
Hacking GPS: How to Steal a Ship
In 2013, professor Todd Humphries of the University of Texas made news by demonstrating how he could take over navigation of a large yacht by co-opting its navigation system with false GPS signals. Even though the captain and crew knew what was going to happen, the vessel was out of sight of land - and the changes in course were too subtle for them to detect.
Q&A: The Future of 3-D Printing
Additive manufacturing is, of course, one of the major areas that will usher the industry into its next chapter of production, efficiency and, yes, public perception.
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Nonprofit Launches $2M Fund to Grow IoT-Focused Blockchain Tech
Open source nonprofit IOTA has launched a $2m fund intended to foster growth of its distributed ledger technology, a derivative of blockchain technology aimed at the internet of things.
Opinion: Threat of Automation-Linked Job Losses Is Fake News
When did fake news become a thing? And how did the retail industry find itself in the middle of it? This month, we've been subjected to "The Retail Apocalypse," news that Sears' problems were all the fault of the media and this week, to quote John Oliver, "Now this."
Shortage of Ethically Sourced Cobalt Causes Trouble for GE, Apple, Tesla
Major manufacturers like Tesla and General Electric are facing a severe shortage of ethically sourced cobalt, and the metal is expected to increase in demand by 500 percent, says OilPrice.com. Amazon, too, needs the metal for its Kindle, and other consumer electronics are contributing to the demand and resulting shortage of supply.
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Harley-Davidson Bets on Artificial Intelligence Sales Campaign
Harley-Davidson of New York City gambled that artificial intelligence would be the best way to drive the retailer's ad campaigns - and hit it big, the retailer says.
Generation Z Prioritizes In-Store Wi-Fi, Report Shows
More than 90 percent of Generation Z says that a strong Wi-Fi signal is important to them and their overall shopping experience, according to a survey conducted by HRC Retail Advisory (HRC), a retail advisory firm. Emerging in-store technologies and positive social media feedback are among the top priorities for both Generation Z and Millennial consumers.
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How New Payment Services Are Changing E-Commerce
Global e-commerce was worth $1.9tr in 2016 - sustaining double-digit gains year-on-year. Many tech companies are now capitalizing on growth by providing merchant services to e-commerce businesses.
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The Quest for 10-Minute Pizza Delivery
In a secret kitchen protected by tight security, Domino's Pizza development chef Stefaan Codron is cooking up a plan to make fast food even faster.
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Robots May Help Defuse Demographic Time Bomb in Japan, Germany
Japan and Germany may be sitting on a ticking demographic time bomb where aging populations begin to drag down economic growth. Good thing they're also prime candidates for robot revolutions.
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Just One Driverless Car Could Ease Traffic Jams, Research Shows
New data suggests that the days of using variable speed limits to manage traffic could be over.
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