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10 great deals you can still get after Amazon Prime Day

USATODAY - Tech Top Stories

If you make a purchase by clicking one of our links, we may earn a small share of the revenue. However, our picks and opinions are independent from USA TODAY's newsroom and any business incentives. Amazon Prime Day is officially over, but that doesn't mean the internet is now void of all deals on great products. Many of Amazon's competitors are keeps things going with continued and new bargains. And Amazon still has great offers for anyone who missed out on yesterday's savings.


What Time Does Amazon Prime Day End? Here Are Some Deals Before It's Over, Shopping With Alexa

International Business Times

Amazon is holding its third-annual Prime Day today, and you still have a few hours until the deals are over. The self-proclaimed holiday will end at 3 a.m. EST (12 a.m. Amazon has deals on its devices, including discounts on Alexa-powered gadgets, e-readers and Fire tablets. The Echo Dot is on sale for $34.99, and the Amazon Echo is priced at $89.99, half off its original $179.99 price. Amazon is selling its Fire 7 tablet starting at $29.99, while its Fire HD 8 version is on sale for $49.99.


Amazon's delivery drone hive patent is an urban planning nightmare

Popular Science

Amazon's biggest problem is that it can't teleport products into the homes of customers. As the largest online retailer, the company struggles with the "last mile problem," or the difficulty of moving goods that final distance between a hyper-efficient warehouse and the eager customer's front steps. To help solve this issue, the company has famously been working on drones to make the final drops. It still sounds like science fiction, but Amazon's drone delivery program is actually deep into testing, and it is built like infrastructure, to accommodate the instantaneous demands of a massive population, where it can. Along with the testing, Amazon has filed several drone-related patents, including a concept for recharging stations mounted on streetlights, and a distribution center contained within an airship.


What our editors would buy with $100 on Amazon Prime Day

USATODAY - Tech Top Stories

Prime Day, aka Amazon Prime Members' Christmas in July, is upon us. Since July 10th at 9 p.m. ET, digital doorbusters have been available across Amazon for Prime members, offering large savings and discounts on anything from home appliances and goods to trending tech items. Members with an Amazon Alexa device skipped the virtual lines as Voice Shopping deals began yesterday at 7pm ET. Already blew through your budget on summer vacation? Not to worry, there are plenty of bargains still available for those looking to score a W on Prime Day.


Amazon Prime Day Drone Deals, Best Offers For 2017 Promotion

International Business Times

Whether you're a fan of flying or getting unique photos or videos, drones are an increasingly popular way to play around with flight. Thanks to their equipped cameras and higher-end specifications, drones are a far distance away than traditional radio-controlled helicopters or planes. Drones are also one of the many offerings from Amazon on this year's Prime Day. For entry-level drone users, the U818A has features that include an included remote control, a quad-propeller design and a protective frame that insulates the propellers from serious damage. According to Holy Stone, the U818A also sports a 720p-resolution camera that can be used for shooting images or photos that can be saved on the included 4GB microSD card.


Deep Dive: Artificial Intelligence in Retail--Offering Data-Driven Personalization and Customer Service - Fung Global Retail & Technology

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AI enables computers to make autonomous decisions. It is a step forward in automation that is changing the retail industry. In retail, AI is used to analyze customer data, adapt how companies interact with shoppers and predict consumer demand in order to better manage inventory. For example, AI can decide for the retailer what items to show to shoppers and how to display and present them, and it can recreate the interaction that the shopper experiences with store associates at brick-and-mortar stores by guiding and advising the customer. AI enables retailers to drive sales and anticipate demand, gain a better understanding of consumer behavior and offer highly accurate, individualized promotions.


Amazon isn't the only retailer celebrating Amazon Prime Day

Los Angeles Times

Call it a glorified ad campaign. Call it whatever you want, but Amazon's third annual Prime Day is here. Amazon introduced its first Prime Day in 2015 as a super sale exclusive to Prime members. Last year's installment increased global sales more than 60% compared with the first year. Unlike past iterations, which ran 24 hours, this year promises an extra six hours of savings, stretching from Monday night until the end of the day Tuesday.


33% off iRobot Roomba 652 Robotic Vacuum Cleaner - Prime Day Deal Alert

PCWorld

Your message has been sent. There was an error emailing this page. This is a Prime Day deal good for today only, and reserved for Amazon Prime members (or those with a free trial: sign up here). The Roomba 652 Vacuuming Robot provides a thorough clean at the push of a button. Preset Roomba to clean when it's convenient for you, so you can keep up with everyday mess.


Amazon isn't the only retailer celebrating Amazon Prime Day

Los Angeles Times

Call it a glorified ad campaign. Call it whatever you want, but Amazon's third annual Prime Day is here. Amazon introduced its first Prime Day in 2015 as a super sale exclusive to Prime members. Last year's installment increased global sales more than 60% compared with the first year. Unlike past iterations, which ran 24 hours, this year promises an extra six hours of savings, stretching from 6 p.m. Pacific Time Monday until the end of the day Tuesday.


Artificial Intelligence in Retail

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Over the last few years, artificial intelligence technology has made some interesting advancements across multiple industries. While it may not be so obvious to the end consumers, artificial intelligence has been applied in the retail sector as well. Even though not every retailer has been using it due to high costs, inaccessibility and proprietary systems, the largest players in the retailing have been pretty active about it. It's no wonder given the benefits AI can bring to the actual businesses. So how exactly can artificial intelligence help retail store owners?