Amazon is stepping into the pharmaceutical industry by launching an exclusive line of over-the-counter health products.
Some analysts say this could benefit customers by causing a price war. and forcing CVS and other pharmacies to lower prices.
There's a new item coming to Chipotle menus: the fast casual chain is introducing quinoa as an alternative to its lime cilantro rice. It's prepared with some lime, citrus juice, cumin, and fresh cilantro. Chipotle's founder Steve Ells says the chain is considering adding salads with other kinds of grains, in addition to nachos and quesadillas.
There's a new medal event at the Olympics: Tinder.
The dating app is releasing data on the most-swiped athletes at the Pyeongchang games. Male bobsledders and female snowboarders are taking home the gold. Male hockey players, skiers, and skeleton racers also placed high. So did female lugers. Tinder's been a mainstay of the Olympic Village since the 2014 games in Sochi. The platform says its seen a 348 percent spike in usage at the games this year. Olympians have free access to Tinder's gold tier.
Amazon’s Daniel Rausch, VP of Alexa and Echo, on Alexa’s AI evolution, the future of voice commerce and why your next shopping assistant could be Alexa.
PlantSwitch CEO Dillon Baxter reveals how agricultural byproducts like rice hulls and wheat straw could help replace plastics with plant-based alternatives.
Nugget ice is booming across America. Middleby CEO Tim FitzGerald explains the craze, restaurant demand and why the trend could become a major growth engine.
Wearable robotics are moving beyond sci-fi. Dephy CEO Luke Mooney explains how its smart ankle exoskeleton is changing mobility, recovery and everyday movement.
Voice AI is moving into cars, restaurants and customer service. SoundHound CEO Keyvan Mohajer explains the company’s growth and the future of voice-powered AI.