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Consumer trends affecting Amazon Prime Day
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July 8, 2025
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Grocery Dealz is a newly launched ecommerce app designed to help shoppers compare supermarket prices in real time and streamline their shopping experience. By aggregating third-party price data, the app offers users a comprehensive view of grocery costs across different stores. Users can build a cart within Grocery Dealz and then transfer it to their chosen grocer's website or app.
Full Story: Grocery Dive (7/7) 
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Detail view of an ESPN logo is seen on a broadcast tv camera during a CONCACAF World Cup qualifying match between the United States and Jamaica on October 07, 2021 at Q2 Stadium in Austin, TX. (Photo by Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
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ESPN could reportedly strike distribution agreements with Verizon, T-Mobile and other major media and communications companies when it introduces its new streaming service this autumn. Sources also say that the sportscaster has started negotiations with Walmart.
Full Story: Awful Announcing (7/3) 
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From Blue Chips to Startups
General Motors has begun testing vehicles equipped with SAE Level 3 autonomous vehicle technology from its discontinued Cruise robotaxi project on highways in Michigan, Texas and California. The vehicles, which operate with safety drivers, are being used to accelerate the development of GM's advanced driver-assist system, Super Cruise, by integrating autonomous technologies for simulation purposes. GM aims to create a scalable AV platform for personal ownership, with the help of a partnership with Nvidia.
Full Story: Detroit Free Press (7/8) 
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The integration of 5G technology in vehicles is changing the automotive industry by transforming cars into smart, interactive devices. 5G enables real-time communication between vehicles and infrastructure, enhances infotainment systems and improves autonomous driving capabilities by reducing latency. Additionally, 5G supports predictive maintenance by allowing vehicles to monitor their own performance and alert drivers to potential issues before they become serious.
Full Story: Programming Insider (7/8) 
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Retail Trends
Amazon Prime Day has expanded to four days this year, and marketers should note four trends, Paul Hiebert writes. US consumer sentiment remains cautious despite improved data, shoppers are increasingly using generative AI for product research, consumers are predicted to spend big across all retailers, and buy-now-pay-later usage is projected to hit $1.9 billion.
Full Story: Adweek (7/8) 
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As seen at CESĀ®, wearables are becoming more discreet, personalized and powerful -- transforming how we care for our health every day. In this episode of Tech Decoded, CTA President Kinsey Fabrizio explores how wearables are evolving into powerful, discreet health tools that go far beyond fitness tracking.
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