Amazon has launched Lens Live, an AI-powered shopping tool that allows users to scan objects with their phone cameras and find matching products on Amazon. The tool, available first on iOS in the US, uses generative AI for enhanced object recognition and integrates with the Rufus AI assistant for product information.

Broadcasters are enhancing football viewing experiences this season. Fox and Gray Media are pushing innovations -- including dual SkyCams, augmented reality graphics and HDR 4K broadcasts -- to raise the bar for football coverage. ESPN's newly launched streaming service features personalized fantasy tools and data-driven enhancements powered by Genius Sports.

Samsung is planning a major Unpacked event on Sept. 29, where it will unveil a trifold phone, an XR headset and AI glasses, local media reports say. The phone, said to feature a 6.5-inch cover display, a Snapdragon 8 Elite chip and 10-inch foldable screen, aims to offer a tablet-like experience in a compact form factor.

Gamers over 30 are sharing nostalgic memories on Reddit of a time before the internet and aggressive monetization. Experiences such as buying games based on cover art, using demo disks from magazines and trading tips in the playground are highlighted. "There was so much mystery and intrigue back in the day, and I really miss it," says the gamer with the username u/FrogLickr.

High-income shoppers in the US are more likely than their lower-income counterparts to return purchases, with 5.3% of their purchases refunded in 2025, according to a Bank of America Institute report. This behavior, known as bracketing, involves buying multiple items with the intention of returning some. Retailers are responding by tightening return policies to offset costs.