At Shopware's Community Day in Schöppingen on May 16, 2024, Co-CEO Sebastian Hamann revealed AI and 3D features. 1,500 attendees saw demos of the Scene Editor, AI Copilot, and Immersive Elements. New B2B tools like Sales Agent were also introduced to enhance sales processes.

BigCommerce launched an open-source Buyer Portal on May 7, 2024, allowing B2B brands to create tailored buyer experiences. This move aims to reduce development costs and time, offering streamlined services and faster time-to-market. The portal supports localized experiences and automates administrative processes.

Dr. Carina Popovici used AI to find 40 fake paintings on eBay, including a Monet priced at $599K and a Renoir at $165K. She believes this is just the tip of the iceberg. eBay claims to use AI to block counterfeit items but has not responded to her concerns.

Alibaba's DingTalk launched a marketplace with 200+ AI agents. The AI Assistant now handles images, videos, and 500-page texts. 2.2M companies used DingTalk AI, benefiting SaaS businesses and developers.

BigCommerce announces over 100 platform updates, enhancing B2C and B2B experiences with new features like Catalyst and BigAI suite.

CommentSold unveiled AI ClipHero, automating video creation for e-commerce, enhancing live selling. PopClips introduced for product tagging. Since 2017, facilitated $4.4B+ GMV.

Wolt introduces Double Order, letting customers order from two places at once with one delivery fee. K. Salakka says, "Now you can have both while paying one delivery fee." No order minimums.

Following Amazon's step back from "Just Walk Out" tech, Aldi and Grabango test the Aldigo system in Aurora, IL. Cameras and AI monitor shopping without changing store layout, marking a significant shift in grocery shopping.

Shopify's plugin developer Saara exposed sensitive shopper data from over 1.8K stores, with 7.6M orders leaked since February 21st. Despite the leak, Saara's CEO claims the data was secure.

Web3 fashion startup mmERCH bags a whopping 6.4M in seed funding, led by Liberty City Ventures. Founder Colby Mugrabi promises "neo-couture" collections, melding AI and blockchain for unique fashion pieces. Debut in April.

Nvidia's collaboration with Hippocratic AI to introduce generative AI nurses offering real-time medical advice over video calls for just $9 an hour aims to address healthcare accessibility and efficiency. The move has sparked discussions about the impact on the nursing profession amidst existing shortages and strikes.