Whatnot Acquires Shaped to Power Real-Time Live Shopping Recommendations

Whatnot, a livestream shopping app, has acquired Shaped, a machine learning company specializing in real-time recommendation and search systems. The acquisition aims to strengthen Whatnot's discovery and personalization capabilities in its constantly evolving marketplace.

Wing Expands Drone Delivery Service to Seven New U.S. Cities

The Alphabet-owned company is partnering with Walmart to bring on-demand drone delivery to nearly 20 U.S. markets, with over 1 million commercial deliveries completed so far.

Amazon Introduces AI-Powered Merchandise Design

Amazon now allows users to create custom merchandise using AI, expanding into the market of online merch platforms. The service enables users to design and produce products, from apparel to tumblers, using Alexa for Shopping.

The Mall Revolutionizes Online Shopping with Personalized Virtual Malls

The startup's app lets users create their own virtual malls from favorite brands and track sales in one place, aiming to simplify the increasingly fragmented online shopping landscape.

E-commerce Logistics Firm Stord Doubles Valuation to $3 Billion with $250 Million Raise

Stord, an e-commerce logistics company, has doubled its valuation to $3 billion after securing a $250 million funding round led by Strike Capital. The company, which offers a network of physical warehouses and inventory management software, plans to use the new funds to further develop its AI-powered platform.