Product Discovery news and trends

Apple Plays AI Catchup in Hopes of Creating New Mobile Commerce Frontier
Apple // August 26, 2024

Apple is gearing up to launch “Apple Intelligence,” a sweeping artificial intelligence (AI) initiative that experts say could rewrite the rules of digital commerce. The tech giant’s push comes as Silicon Valley wages an AI arms race. Google is integrating AI into its search engine,...

The Top 3 Benefits Small Businesses Get From AI
SMBs // August 22, 2024

Growth is essential for all businesses, especially the small ones. Artificial intelligence (AI) is one tool that can help firms achieve that by giving them a competitive edge, streamlining thier operations and enhancing customer experiences. For instance, GoDaddy on Tuesday (Aug. 20) launched a new generative...

Recent Google Ruling May Open Door to More AI-Powered eCommerce
eCommerce // August 12, 2024

The recent federal court ruling against Google’s search monopoly could usher in a shift in online shopping, potentially reshaping how consumers discover products and businesses market them. In the decision, U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta found Google violated antitrust law, challenging the tech giant’s long-standing...

Shop Talk: Social Media Creates Roadmap for Pop & Bottle Brand
Retail // July 31, 2024

As early-stage brands look for digital tools to build and grow their following, Pop & Bottle has seen social media point the way forward for its geographic expansion. In an interview with PYMNTS for the Shop Talk series, Jash Mehta, co-founder of the latte brand,...

Interviews & Exclusives
Apple Plays AI Catchup in Hopes of Creating New Mobile Commerce Frontier

August 26, 2024
Apple is gearing up to launch “Apple Intelligence,” a sweeping artificial intelligence (AI) initiative that experts say could rewrite the rules of digital commerce. The tech giant’s push comes as Silicon Valley wages an AI arms race. Google is integrating AI into its search engine, Microsoft is infusing it into Office, and Meta is implementing […]

Zillennial Grocery Choices Show Appetite for Digital Content

June 05, 2024
Sandwiched between millennials and Generation Z are the zillennials, those born between 1991 and 1999 who have emerged as conscientious consumers.  As PYMNTS Intelligence reveals in “The Zillennial Paradox: Big...

Quick Reads
Constructor Raises $25 Million for AI-Powered Product Discovery, Search Engine

June 17, 2024
Constructor has raised $25 million in a Series B funding round to support the further product development and international expansion of its artificial intelligence (AI)-powered product discovery and search platform for enterprise eCommerce companies. With the new funding, Constructor will continue innovating its product and helping customers apply multiple types of AI to improve product […]

TikTok Shop Testing Image Search Capability in US, Southeast Asia

June 11, 2024
TikTok is reportedly testing image search capability for TikTok Shop. This capability allows users to use a photo that they have taken or uploaded to find similar items in TikTok Shop, TechCrunch reported Tuesday...

How Businesses Can Navigate the AI Search Shake-Up

May 17, 2024
Google’s latest unveiling of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered search tools has sent ripples through the business world, prompting leaders to rethink their digital strategies. The tech giant’s new features promise to disrupt...

Online Marketplaces Deploy AI to Provide Personal Shopper Experience

May 03, 2024
Online marketplaces are reportedly deploying artificial intelligence (AI) to deliver a personal shopper-like experience to their visitors. EBay, Etsy and ThredUp are among the online marketplaces now leveraging AI technology to enhance the shopping experience...