Two years after launch, Walmart’s Flipkart is closing in on India’s quick-commerce leaders
Flipkart's quick-commerce venture is delivering 1.1 million to 1.2 million orders a day, nearly triple its November volume.
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Walmart to finally start accepting Apple Pay and Google Pay
Are pigs flying? Walmart has finally caved on its refusal to support Apple Pay and Google Pay.
Amazon’s Prime Air is taking off in nearly 500 U.S. cities
Amazon is significantly expanding its Prime Air drone delivery service, with plans to reach nearly 500 U.S. cities by the end of 2026.
Apple overhauls its EU App Store fees, loosens rules for alternative app stores
Apple is simplifying its EU App Store fees, replacing its per-install fee with a 5% commission for apps distributed outside the App Store and making…
WordPress.com targets the next generation of web creators with a free student plan
WordPress.com Education lets teachers offer their students free domains, plugin support and professional website-building tools.
Uber adds Zipline drones to its Eats delivery network
Uber is also making investing in Zipline as part of the tie-up.
eBay continues to bet on live shopping after record quarter
eBay touted an increase in eBay Live's gross merchandise volume as it plans to expand it to more international markets in the coming weeks and month…
Ex-Spotify employees raise $10M to bring the AI behind its recommendations to e-commerce
The startup's platform predicts what product a shopper wants next, learn their general taste, and fine-tune continuously based on what they do in re…
Shopify says AI search is driving more traffic and sales, not replacing Google
Shopify says AI isn’t cannibalizing search traffic the way it has for publishers. Instead, AI-driven traffic and orders to Shopify stores tripled ye…
eBay reaches $56M settlement with e-commerce newsletter writers it terrorized in 2019
Ina and David Steiner inspired the ire of high-level eBay executives after occasionally criticizing the company in their newsletter. In 2019, a plot…
PayPal leaves the door open to a higher takeover offer following earnings beat
After reporting better-than-expected Q2 results, PayPal said it remains focused on its AI-driven turnaround, but would consider a deal that creates…
Uber’s $14.8B Delivery Hero deal would nearly double its global footprint
Uber has agreed to acquire Delivery Hero in a $14.8 billion all-stock deal that would nearly double the company’s global footprint and create one of…
Yes, you can now order DoorDash from the command line
DoorDash is opening a limited beta of dd-cli, a command-line tool that lets developers and AI agents search stores, build carts, and place orders fr…
Apple quietly reveals how its Maps ads will differ from Google’s
Apple has published the policies governing its upcoming Maps advertising business, revealing a strategy that differs from Google’s. The new rules pr…
Whatnot acquires Shaped to power real-time live shopping recommendations
Livestream shopping platform Whatnot has acquired AI startup Shaped, a machine learning company focused on real-time recommendations and search. The…
Google will now disclose which ads are made with AI
A new feature will indicate when advertisers have used generative AI tools to create or edit their ads, Google says.
Apple brings back card payments for Apple Account purchases in India after a four-year hiatus
Apple has started a phased rollout of card payments for Apple Account purchases in India after adapting to the country's payments framework.
Uber’s European expansion plans may have hit a speed bump
Back in February, Uber announced ambitious plans to launch in seven new European markets in 2026 — but now five of those launches are reportedly on…
Walmart-backed Flipkart expands quick-commerce push as Amazon ramps up in India
Walmart-backed Flipkart has crossed 1,000 micro-fulfillment centers as Amazon accelerates its own quick-commerce push in India.
FTC lawsuit reveals how subscription scam networks evade app store enforcement
A new FTC lawsuit reveals how sophisticated subscription app operators can allegedly use shell companies and payment infrastructure to stay active o…
Pinterest launches an experimental AI shopping app called ‘Ask Pinterest’
Pinterest has launched 'Ask Pinterest,' an experimental AI-powered shopping app that lets users seek recommendations and inspiration through a conve…
Wing drone delivery might not be a novelty anymore
Wing is expanding into seven more U.S. cities through its partnership with Walmart.
Zest launches a restaurant discovery app powered by where people actually eat
Backed by Alexis Ohanian’s 776 and Kindred Ventures, Zest uses transaction data and AI to generate restaurant recommendations based on users’ real d…
Pinterest bets on creators with Amazon Storefront integration
Pinterest is adding support for Amazon Storefronts, allowing creators to earn affiliate commissions more easily while showcasing their product recom…
Zepto’s IPO filing reveals fast growth, bigger losses, and a valuation question nobody’s answered yet
Zepto's advertising revenue jumped 151%, outpacing the company's 104% growth in operating revenue.
Amazon now lets you design custom merch using AI
A new feature in the Amazon Shopping app allows users to generate designs with Alexa, then print them on products like T-shirts, hoodies, and tumble…
Quick commerce FirstClub doubles valuation to $255M in nine months
The Bengaluru startup has crossed 1 million orders and reached a $50 million annualized GMV run rate within a year of launch.
Amazon will show AI product images when you search for some reason
Amazon will use visual search and AI to show AI generated product images that match your search queries. The retailer says it will help guide users…
Amazon Prime Day 2026 takes place June 23-26
Groceries and household essentials will be a main focus of this year's deals event.
A new app, The Mall, is building a universal feed for online shopping
The Mall lets shoppers build a personalized feed of brands, track sales and drops, and discover products across thousands of retailers.