Topic: inventory management

  • The Outer Worlds 2 Gave Me What I Wanted - And I Hated It

    The Outer Worlds 2 Gave Me What I Wanted - And I Hated It

    The initial freedom of an unlimited inventory in *The Outer Worlds 2* felt liberating but ultimately led to a hollow, disengaged playstyle focused on hoarding rather than meaningful interaction with the game's systems. The removal of the traditional encumbrance system eliminated a key driver of p...

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  • Google Shifts from Blocking Ads to 'Authorized Buyers' Control

    Google Shifts from Blocking Ads to 'Authorized Buyers' Control

    Google is replacing its "Ad networks" feature with a new "Authorized Buyers" system in AdSense and Ad Manager, giving publishers more control over who can bid on their ad space. Publishers will now have a centralized page to manage buyer permissions, with enhanced visibility into corporate relati...

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  • Viva Energy Taps Blue Yonder to Transform Convenience Store Shopping

    Viva Energy Taps Blue Yonder to Transform Convenience Store Shopping

    The strategic placement and product offerings of convenience stores are critical for attracting customers, especially those seeking fuel or EV charging. OTR Group, Australia's largest convenience store operator, is partnering with Blue Yonder to implement AI-driven category management and demand ...

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  • Another Secures $2.5M Seed Funding to Tackle Excess Inventory

    Another Secures $2.5M Seed Funding to Tackle Excess Inventory

    Another, a new software platform founded by Corina Marshall, has secured $2.5 million in seed funding to address the costly and inefficient management of unsold retail inventory. The platform integrates with existing systems to centralize data, providing real-time insights that help brands sell e...

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  • Amazon's New AI Agent Helps Sellers Automate Tasks & Grow Business

    Amazon's New AI Agent Helps Sellers Automate Tasks & Grow Business

    Amazon has launched an AI agent called Seller Assistant to help sellers automate daily operations and scale their businesses with proactive, around-the-clock support. The tool actively identifies issues like slow-moving inventory, recommends strategic actions, and ensures compliance with regional...

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  • How This 16-Year-Old Company Is Making AI Accessible for Small Businesses

    How This 16-Year-Old Company Is Making AI Accessible for Small Businesses

    Small businesses are adopting AI through tools like Netstock's Opportunity Engine, which provides actionable recommendations for inventory management without high complexity or cost. The AI tool enhances decision-making by identifying patterns in data and empowering employees, while still requiri...

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  • Why Your Supply Chain Needs Continuous Improvement Now

    Why Your Supply Chain Needs Continuous Improvement Now

    Modern supply chains are highly complex and interconnected, making continuous process improvement essential for resilience and maintaining a competitive edge in the global market. Organizations must embed flexibility into their operations to handle daily disruptions, with effective inventory mana...

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  • Top 5 Small Business POS Systems for 2026

    Top 5 Small Business POS Systems for 2026

    A modern POS system is essential for Australian small businesses, integrating payment processing with inventory, customer data, and sales reporting to enhance efficiency and support growth. Key benefits of a capable POS include improved speed and accuracy, streamlined inventory management, data-d...

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  • Copper Golem Guide: Crafting & Uses in Minecraft

    Copper Golem Guide: Crafting & Uses in Minecraft

    Minecraft's copper golems automate item organization by gathering and storing items, currently available only in Bedrock Edition's experimental features. Players must enable experimental features and craft copper golems using copper blocks and carved pumpkins, which then manage inventory via link...

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  • WOLIZ to Digitally Equip 90,000 Moroccan Merchants in New Deal

    WOLIZ to Digitally Equip 90,000 Moroccan Merchants in New Deal

    A partnership between WOLIZ and Morocco's Ministry of Industry and Trade will digitally empower 90,000 merchants, providing 20,000 nanostores with connected terminals and access to a digital platform to modernize retail. The initiative aims to strengthen small shopkeepers by offering digital tool...

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  • Amazon Develops New AI Tools to Boost Ad Inventory

    Amazon Develops New AI Tools to Boost Ad Inventory

    Amazon has launched new AI tools, including a chatbot, to help sellers generate promotional content and ads more efficiently by using prompts and brand details. These AI-generated ads can appear across Amazon's ecosystem, including Prime Video and Twitch, reducing time and cost while expanding ca...

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  • Swap Secures $100M Just 6 Months After $40M Round

    Swap Secures $100M Just 6 Months After $40M Round

    Swap Commerce, an e-commerce tech firm, secured a new $100 million investment from DST Global and Iconiq, signaling strong investor confidence just months after a $40 million round. The company's AI-powered platform helps brands, particularly in luxury clothing, manage international sales by simp...

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  • Animal Crossing's Best New Features Were Worth the Wait

    Animal Crossing's Best New Features Were Worth the Wait

    The free Update 3.0 introduces major quality-of-life improvements, including bulk crafting and the ability to pull materials directly from home storage, streamlining the design process. A key new tool, Resetti's Reset Service, allows players to instantly clear large island sections, saving signif...

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  • Wave vs. QuickBooks: Which Is Best for Your Business?

    Wave vs. QuickBooks: Which Is Best for Your Business?

    Wave offers a free core accounting platform ideal for budget-conscious startups and freelancers, with costs only for payment processing or optional premium features. QuickBooks provides comprehensive paid plans starting at $30/month, targeting growing businesses with advanced tools like inventory...

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  • Nintendo Switch 2 Invite-Only Listings Now Live on Amazon

    Nintendo Switch 2 Invite-Only Listings Now Live on Amazon

    Amazon added a "Request invite" option for Nintendo Switch 2 listings, hinting at upcoming availability, though purchase buttons are still missing. Two configurations are listed: a standard $449.99 model and a $499.99 bundle with Mario Kart World, but no timeline or stock details were provided. T...

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  • Square unveils AI voice ordering and integrated Bitcoin for merchants

    Square unveils AI voice ordering and integrated Bitcoin for merchants

    Square has introduced AI-powered voice ordering for restaurants, enabling automated phone order-taking and menu inquiries within its payment ecosystem. The platform now includes enhanced AI assistants with local insights, improved delivery integrations, and inventory management tools to streamlin...

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  • BeshiDeshi's Mobile Platform Empowers 5,000+ Artisans

    BeshiDeshi's Mobile Platform Empowers 5,000+ Artisans

    BeshiDeshi is a mobile-first platform in Bangladesh that empowers over 5,000 artisans by combining an online marketplace with accessible e-learning to build digital and business skills. It addresses a market disconnect by offering a structured, video-based curriculum in Bangla, designed for mobil...

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  • Raspberry Pi Prices Rise Again Amid Memory Shortages

    Raspberry Pi Prices Rise Again Amid Memory Shortages

    The cost of building Raspberry Pi boards is rising again, primarily due to a severe shortage of memory components that has more than doubled the price of some parts. New price increases, effective soon, add $10 to $60 to models with 2GB of RAM or more, including the Pi 4 and 5, while 1GB models a...

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  • AI Drives First Gaming Price Increase of 2026

    AI Drives First Gaming Price Increase of 2026

    Asus has announced major price increases for 2026, directly attributing them to soaring AI demand, which is creating supply gaps and inflating costs for essential components like DRAM and SSDs. The AI-driven component shortage is so severe it may delay the release of next-generation consoles, suc...

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  • Framework's Memory Prices Rise Again, More Increases Expected

    Framework's Memory Prices Rise Again, More Increases Expected

    Framework has significantly increased the price of its DDR5 memory modules to $10 per gigabyte, with the 48GB option more than doubling in cost, due to ongoing supplier pressure. To help customers manage costs, Framework allows its DIY Edition laptops to be ordered without memory, enabling users ...

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  • M5 MacBook Pro Launch: Some Models Delayed, Report Says

    M5 MacBook Pro Launch: Some Models Delayed, Report Says

    Apple is planning a staggered launch for the M5 MacBook Pro, with the base model expected soon and M5 Pro/Max versions delayed until early 2026. Evidence from device identifiers and software testing indicates the base M5 model is in final testing, while higher-end models are tied to a future macO...

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  • Ford F-150 Lightning Production Restart Delayed Indefinitely

    Ford F-150 Lightning Production Restart Delayed Indefinitely

    The Ford F-150 Lightning's production is on hold indefinitely due to a fire at a supplier's facility, causing an aluminum shortage and leading to internal debates about discontinuing the model. Despite the production halt, Ford highlights the Lightning's leading market position with record sales,...

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  • Why Tariff Stacking Is a Nightmare: A CTA Expert Explains

    Why Tariff Stacking Is a Nightmare: A CTA Expert Explains

    International tariffs and unpredictable trade policies create significant uncertainty for tech companies, with tariff stacking disrupting supply chains and threatening consumer price increases. The volatility of constantly changing tariffs makes long-term planning nearly impossible, especially du...

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  • Amazon CEO: Tariffs Now Impacting Consumer Prices

    Amazon CEO: Tariffs Now Impacting Consumer Prices

    Amazon's CEO confirms that depleted inventory buffers mean tariffs are now directly raising consumer prices on its platform. Research shows that nearly all tariff costs are passed to domestic consumers, forcing sellers to choose between raising prices or absorbing costs. The closure of a key duty...

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  • Tesla's New Strategy: Rent an EV to Boost Sales

    Tesla's New Strategy: Rent an EV to Boost Sales

    Tesla has launched a short-term rental program in select California locations to address a projected downturn in EV sales, expanding the service after federal tax incentives expired. The program offers rentals for 3-7 days starting at $60 per day, including perks like free Supercharger access, su...

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