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FEBRUARY 9, 2018

TechCrunch noted that positive reviews for the high-end HomePod, which has Siri built in, boosted pre-order demand ahead of the launch, in spite of the speaker’s lofty $349 price tag. Customers who placed early pre-orders received shipping notices that the device will be delivered on Feb.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2018

Despite its high price tag and the hype before its launch, the HomePod is not compatible with Android devices or streaming services like Spotify that operate outside the Apple Music sphere. There is a very close second, though,” WSJ noted.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2017

New Zealand’s Auckland Airport recently introduced mobile self-service kiosks to its international terminal, which will allow travelers to check in for flights and print boarding passes and baggage tags. . Similarly, back stateside, drivers at more California DMV locations will now have access to automated services. Download The Tracker.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2017

The WSJ reported it had faced issues across various wireless carriers, though reviewers from other sources including the New York Times and USA Today had not reported similar issues. 22) and bears a price tag of $399, though it has been available for pre-order since Sept. The Apple Watch Series 3 goes on sale on Friday (Sept.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2016

Consider the beacon technology used at Frames in Tokyo, the robotic waitstaff in Shanghai or even the Brekk-E-Tag at Hungry Jack’s in Australia. For the latest in unattended retail news, trends, and developments, take a look at the PYMNTS.com Unattended Retail Tracker™ , powered by USA Technologies. fall short. While the U.S.

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AUGUST 24, 2016

Zara USA vehemently denies any allegations that the company engages in deceptive pricing practices in the United States. Zara “vehemently denied” the accusations in an email sent to RetailDive.

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NOVEMBER 28, 2016

It’s as simple as adding a “sponsored content” tag on a blog post, an adequately transparent product plug by a YouTube celebrity or even a rapid-fire reading of the fine print — anything that informs the audience that what they’re consuming isn’t completely impartial. million, and Nestlé USA, who donated $1.1

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