The latest global technical novelty is AR glasses.

Amazon is confident that their use will reduce the overall order processing time by 30%. According to the developers, the smart glasses will project navigation and order data directly in front of the driver or warehouse employee's eyes. To "flip through" tasks, all you need is your voice - the augmented reality system will provide the optimal route to the shelf and the inventory level, as well as scan barcodes. This way, you can free your hands from smartphones and paper documents, and at the same time optimize your time and expenses.

However, experts are skeptical about this idea, as it is an expensive endeavor, and there are many challenges associated with its widespread implementation..

In particular, it requires the development of a lightweight and durable battery that can withstand an 8-hour shift, the collection of detailed navigation data for each route, and most importantly, it remains to be seen how comfortable it will be.

How to implement artificial intelligence without losing money.

In just 5% of cases, the implementation of artificial intelligence helped companies increase their profits, according to a recent study by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). In 95% of cases, the use of AI tools did not lead to tangible financial results for businesses, despite the investment in integration.

According to the authors of the MIT study, the greatest effect of AI is achieved by digitalizing internal processes. As for companies that did not achieve results from the implementation of AI tools, they were more likely to refuse to fine-tune them, preferring to invest in sales and marketing.

Amazon fined $2.5 billion for imposing a paid subscription.

It turned out that the platform fraudulently connected users to a paid subscription to Prime and deliberately complicated the procedure for canceling it.

Therefore, the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) fined Amazon a record $2.5 billion for deceiving consumers by imposing on them a paid subscription service Prime.

Of these, $1.5 billion will be reimbursed to 35 million customers affected by the platform's "fraudulent practices", and the remaining $1 billion will go to the federal budget as a fine.

OpenAI has launched purchases in ChatGPT.

It is still in test mode and only for users in the US. Products from the Etsy marketplace are available for purchase.

The entire process, from selection to payment, takes place directly in the chat. There is no need to visit the store's website. The feature is based on the open-source Agentic Commerce Protocol, developed in collaboration with Stripe

At the announcement, Etsy's shares rose by 13%, and Shopify's rose by 5% (it will be the next to be connected).

So far, you can only order one product, but they promise to add a shopping cart. OpenAI takes a commission from sellers, but assures that it will not affect the price for buyers.

OpenAI, the developer of the ChatGPT chatbot, reported revenue of $4.3 billion in the first half of 2025, according to The Information, citing a financial disclosure to shareholders that the publication has seen.

This is a 16% increase compared to OpenAI's revenue for the entire year of 2024. In comparison, OpenAI's revenue for the previous year was $3.7 billion, as reported by Bloomberg, citing a source familiar with the situation.

At the same time, OpenAI's cash outflow amounted to almost \$2.5 billion over the six-month period, according to The Information. The company primarily spent its funds on research and development in the field of artificial intelligence, which accounted for $6.7 billion in January-June.

Additionally, OpenAI invested in maintaining the operation of ChatGPT. By the end of the six-month period, the company had approximately $17.5 billion in cash and securities on its balance sheet, as reported by The Information. According to the publication, OpenAI expects to increase its revenue to $13 billion this year and limit the outflow of funds.

Donald Trump writes that the Oval Office of the White House is decorated with 24-karat gold.

When foreign leaders enter the room, they are amazed by its beauty.

However, some people say that all this beauty is actually made of plastic and was purchased on marketplaces for $58 each.

💸 OpenAI has become the most expensive private company in the world after completing a deal on the secondary sale of shares to investors.

The cost of the ChatGPT developer is now estimated at $500 billion, CNBC reports, citing sources.

Employees of the company who owned them for more than two years got the opportunity to sell their securities. A total of $6.6 billion worth of shares were sold.

Previously, SpaceX was considered the most expensive company. Its value was estimated at $456 billion.

US authorities have ordered Amazon to pay $2.5 billion in fines and compensation without a court order for mass misleading users.

This refers to forcing a paid Prime subscription on customers and complicating the unsubscribe process.

$1 billion will go to the state budget, and the rest will go to the defrauded customers.

👜 Trend of the Week: Coach Brooklyn Bag Takes Over Amazon

If you follow fashion, you’ve probably seen the Coach Brooklyn Shoulder Bag in recent photos of Bella Hadid. On Amazon, this accessory has become a true sales hit.

Why it’s popular:
Design: the combination of classic shape and modern details makes the bag versatile.
Brand quality: Coach is long associated with durability and style.
Popularity: celebrity attention immediately drives interest among mainstream buyers.
Seller insights:
Demand for “accessible luxury” products continues to grow.
Social media and influencer recommendations directly impact sales.
Ahead of the holidays, demand can spike — a good chance to boost turnover.

💡 Tip: If you sell fashion items, monitor celebrity trends and social media reactions — it helps you spot hot-selling products early.

A scandal is brewing in France over the Chinese online retailer Shein, according to The Guardian.

After a series of temporary pop-up stores in Dijon, Toulouse, and Marseille, the company announced that it intends to open permanent stores in the country, including at Galeries Lafayette and BHV, which are owned by the Société des Grands Magasins holding company.

These plans have sparked a backlash in the fashion industry. Galeries Lafayette has stated that its collaboration with Shein violates the terms of its franchise agreement and undermines the reputation of the department store. The president of the Federation of French prêt-à-porter called the Chinese retailer a “threat to the national fashion industry.”

The media highlighted that Shein’s business model is in direct conflict with French principles of quality, sustainability, and moderate consumption, and also recalled the company’s numerous accusations of labor exploitation and environmental violations due to its massive production volumes.

Amazon closes cashier-less stores in the UK.

A major end to the "smart" store experiment.

Amazon announced the closure of its cashier-less stores in the UK—the very ones where artificial intelligence allegedly controlled everything.

But it turned out that "AI" was only on the sign. The actual calculations were carried out by remote employees from India, who monitored customers via cameras and manually recorded who took what.

When this became known, customer traffic plummeted. Now Amazon is shutting down the project—and with it the myth of fully autonomous stores.

China is the only country in the world where more than 50% of purchases are made online.

This is where all the new Ecom products are born. Tsui Zhiyu, ex. top manager of JD․ com (one of the five largest marketplaces in the world with a revenue of \$162 billion and a daily audience of 90 million users), identified three key trends:

📍 Sales through video

📍Increased express delivery of all types of goods

📍 Modernization of supply infrastructure

Some experts are sure that marketplaces will fade away.

However, Amazon continues to grow rapidly in the United States. There are three large marketplaces in China, which are also doing well, despite the fact that the market there was formed earlier than in Russia. Another thing is that a new segment is emerging within marketplaces — this is the D2C, Direct to Consumer model.

In America, many brands have already started working on this principle, that is, interacting directly with users and managing their loyalty.
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Chinese exports are growing at their fastest pace in six months, despite US tariffs, according to The Wall Street Journal.

In September, Chinese exports grew by 8.3% compared to the same period last year. In August, growth was 4.4%. Shipments to the US fell by 27% year-over-year, continuing the downward trend that began in April.

Exports to the EU, China's second-largest trading partner, grew by 14.2%, the fastest pace in more than three years. Shipments to ASEAN countries increased by 15.6%.

Scientists have developed an AI capable of recognizing ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs, the AIRI Artificial Intelligence Institute.

This development could be used in augmented reality mobile apps in museums. AI could also help researchers improve the process of deciphering and interpreting new materials.

ChatGPT will have an erotic content mode.

In the near future, ChatGPT will have a major update. There are several changes at once:

Now the model's answers will become even more lively and "human". It will be able to answer like a human, use emojis in a huge amount - in general, be your friend.

Age verification will be added to the chat: this will not only protect teenagers, but also expand opportunities for adults. For example,
erotic content will be allowed

According to Altman, "the new ChatGPT will surpass all previous ones."

Elon Musk will launch a marketplace for purchasing usernames in X.

The social network X has introduced the Handle Marketplace, where Premium users will be able to buy occupied but unused profile names. Usernames will be distributed based on the activity of applicants, taking into account their reach, frequency of posts, and audience engagement.

It is expected that the nickname can be obtained both for a fee and for free. Owners will be able to use the nickname as long as they maintain a paid subscription. After it is canceled, the nickname will return to the system.

The internet has crashed in many countries worldwide due to a massive outage at Amazon Web Services.

Almost everything has been disrupted: streaming services, online games, messaging apps, and the company's work platforms. The website Downdetector reports massive user complaints from all over the world.

Frank RG has published a study titled "The Global Subscription Market 2025".

The average number of subscriptions per person is 4.5 in the United States, 3.5 in Latin America, 3.3 in East Asia, and 3.2 in Europe. In Russia, the average number of subscriptions is 2, with an average spending of only $14 per year.

In 2025, the "supermarkets" segment will surpass electronics in terms of the popularity of subscriptions in retail for the first time, with a nearly twofold increase in three years.

Amazon Prime has 310 million users. Sales during Prime Day 2025 increased by 33% and amounted to $24 billion. Subscription became a loyalty driver: 91% of customers with more than 2 years of experience searched for goods only on Amazon.

The USA is no longer the main buyer of Swiss watches.

In September, the USA imports of wristwatches from Switzerland fell by 55% to 157.7 million francs, dropping from the first to the third place in terms of purchases. This is according to data from the Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry.

The United Kingdom has now become the main destination for exports, with a 15.2% increase in demand to 173.3 million francs. At the same time, Swiss watch exports have been declining for two consecutive months. In September, they fell by 7.6%, and in August, they fell by 16.2%.