Amazon is Removing Just Walk Out Technology From Its Fresh Grocery Stores in the US
Techlife News|April 06, 2024
Amazon is removing Just Walk Out technology from its Amazon Fresh stores as part of an effort to revamp the grocery chain.
Amazon is Removing Just Walk Out Technology From Its Fresh Grocery Stores in the US

The company’s well-known technology lets customers pay for items without standing in line and sends them receipts afterwards. Amazon says it will now be replaced by smart carts that allow customers to skip the checkout line but also see their spending in real time.

While redesigning Fresh stores in the past year, Amazon spokesperson Carly Golden said the company heard from customers who enjoy skipping the checkout line but also wanted to view their receipts and savings as they shopped. Golden said the smart carts will give customers these benefits as well as the convenience of skipping the checkout line.

This story is from the April 06, 2024 edition of Techlife News.

Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.

This story is from the April 06, 2024 edition of Techlife News.

Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.

MORE STORIES FROM TECHLIFE NEWSView All
FACEBOOK OWNER META SEEKS TO TRAIN AI MODEL ON EUROPEAN DATA AS IT FACES PRIVACY CONCERNS
Techlife News

FACEBOOK OWNER META SEEKS TO TRAIN AI MODEL ON EUROPEAN DATA AS IT FACES PRIVACY CONCERNS

Meta wants to use data from users in privacy-conscious Europe to train its artificial intelligence models, the social media giant said this week as it faces concerns about data protection while battling to keep up with rivals like OpenAl and Google.

time-read
1 min  |
June 15, 2024
EUROPE WANTS AFFORDABLE ELECTRIC VEHICLES FROM CHINA. BUT NOT AT THE COST OF ITS OWN AUTO INDUSTRY
Techlife News

EUROPE WANTS AFFORDABLE ELECTRIC VEHICLES FROM CHINA. BUT NOT AT THE COST OF ITS OWN AUTO INDUSTRY

The European Union moved this week to hike tariffs, or import taxes, on electric vehicles made in China. EVs are the latest flash point in a broader trade dispute over Chinese government subsidies and the Asian nation's burgeoning exports of green technology to the 27-nation bloc.

time-read
5 mins  |
June 15, 2024
COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS' NEW CRISIS: THE NEED FOR BACKUP POWER
Techlife News

COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS' NEW CRISIS: THE NEED FOR BACKUP POWER

The 2017 Tubbs Fire, which killed 22 people and destroyed 5,600 buildings, was already a stressful time at Alliance Medical Center's clinic here, as workers who picked grapes in the nearby vineyards streamed into the nonprofit community health center with burns, symptoms of smoke inhalation, and other crises.

time-read
4 mins  |
June 15, 2024
DEMAND FOR FOOD DELIVERY HAS SKYROCKETED. SO HAVE COMPLAINTS ABOUT SOME DRIVERS
Techlife News

DEMAND FOR FOOD DELIVERY HAS SKYROCKETED. SO HAVE COMPLAINTS ABOUT SOME DRIVERS

A soaring demand for food delivered fast has spawned small armies of couriers - and increasing alarm - in big cities where scooters, motorcycles and mopeds zip in and out of traffic and hop onto pedestrian-filled sidewalks as their drivers race to drop off salads and sandwiches.

time-read
4 mins  |
June 15, 2024
BILL FOR 'FOREVER CHEMICALS' MANUFACTURERS TO PAY NORTH CAROLINA WATER SYSTEMS ADVANCES
Techlife News

BILL FOR 'FOREVER CHEMICALS' MANUFACTURERS TO PAY NORTH CAROLINA WATER SYSTEMS ADVANCES

North Carolina's top environmental regulator could order manufacturers of \"forever chemicals\" to help pay for water system cleanup upgrades whenever they are found responsible for discharges that contaminate drinking water beyond acceptable levels, under legislation advanced by a state House committee this week.

time-read
3 mins  |
June 15, 2024
NETFLIX'S RECIPE FOR SUCCESS INCLUDES 'SECRET SAUCE' SPICED WITH SILICON VALLEY SAVVY
Techlife News

NETFLIX'S RECIPE FOR SUCCESS INCLUDES 'SECRET SAUCE' SPICED WITH SILICON VALLEY SAVVY

Although its video streaming service sparkles with a Hollywood sheen, Netflix still taps its roots in Silicon Valley to stay a step ahead of traditional TV and movie studios.

time-read
4 mins  |
June 15, 2024
'THE BOYS,' AMAZON'S HIT SUPERHERO SATIRE SHOW, WILL END WITH SEASON 5
Techlife News

'THE BOYS,' AMAZON'S HIT SUPERHERO SATIRE SHOW, WILL END WITH SEASON 5

\"The Boys,\" Amazon Prime Video's epic superhero satire series, will end with its fifth season.

time-read
2 mins  |
June 15, 2024
BEST HYBRID SEDANS FOR UNDER $35,000
Techlife News

BEST HYBRID SEDANS FOR UNDER $35,000

More than ever, buying a hybrid vehicle makes a lot of sense. The latest models are just as powerful ― in some cases, more powerful ― as related gas-only models and have such small price premiums that it's easy to start saving money while reducing your vehicle-based carbon emissions. But what to choose, especially when you're on a tight budget? Consider a hybrid sedan. Compared to an SUV, they typically get better mileage and have a lower starting price. Experts highlight six of the top new hybrid sedans on sale today for under $35,000. They are ordered below by price including the destination charge.

time-read
2 mins  |
June 15, 2024
IN WYOMING, BILL GATES MOVES AHEAD WITH NUCLEAR PROJECT AIMED AT REVOLUTIONIZING POWER GENERATION
Techlife News

IN WYOMING, BILL GATES MOVES AHEAD WITH NUCLEAR PROJECT AIMED AT REVOLUTIONIZING POWER GENERATION

Bill Gates and his energy company are starting construction at their Wyoming site for a next-generation nuclear power plant he believes will \"revolutionize\" how power is generated.

time-read
3 mins  |
June 15, 2024
WWDC: APPLE PAY WILL HAVE MORE PAYMENT OPTIONS THIS FALL AND WILL ALSO WELCOME WINDOWS, CHROME USERS
Techlife News

WWDC: APPLE PAY WILL HAVE MORE PAYMENT OPTIONS THIS FALL AND WILL ALSO WELCOME WINDOWS, CHROME USERS

Apple Inc. plans to add several new features to Apple Pay and Apple Wallet later this year that will more deeply integrate financing, rewards, and buy now, pay later options into the iPhone.

time-read
1 min  |
June 15, 2024