Voice-first, AI, AR: Three technologies race to again change how we shop

Ecommerce is known for its waves of innovation. From the rise of pure-plays to the advent of multi-channel and subscription commerce, we've seen the category disrupted more than once. Now, a handful of innovations are vying to again change how we buy as these technologies move from the emergent to the mainstream. Augmented Reality (AR) got off to a slower-than-expected start but appears to be gaining steam. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly shedding its dystopian baggage to find a home in countless applications.