Mobile Technology

LG Launches AI-Powered Customer Care Service
The electronics company is debuting an AI-infused customer service solution for appliances called Proactive Customer Care in Europe this week.
Miller Lite Stages Blockchain-Powered Mobile Game
The beer brand recently teamed with Vatom Labs to launch a mobile, blockchain-enabled trivia game.

7-Eleven, Dr Pepper Kick Off Football Season with AR

7-Eleven is kicking off football season by teaming with Keurig Dr Pepper's Dr Pepper to launch an augmented reality experience within the retailer's mobile application.
3M Debuts Mobile App to Digitize Post-it Notes

3M recently launched a mobile application for Android devices that lets users instantly capture, digitize and share Post-it Notes.
Nestle, Sparkling Ice Bring Summertime Rebates to Publix

Publix teamed with Nestle and Sparkling Ice to run respective summer rebate programs administered via Snipp Interactive.
Albertsons, Unilever Run Summertime Ice Cream Program

Unilever is again running a summer program incentivizing ice cream purchases at 10 Albertsons Cos. chains, this time drumming up more of a digital presence.
Kraft Heinz Helps Meal Planners with New App

The AI-enabled Meal Hero app helps users make customized meal plans and related shopping lists.
CVS Drives App Usage with ‘H(app)iness’ Event

CVS/pharmacy recently kicked off its first-ever “ExtraCare H(app)iness Event," promising loyalty members a different “surprise” offer within the retailer's mobile application every Wednesday and Sunday from June 30 through July 26.
Gucci Slips into an AR-Enabled Try-On Tool

The luxury shoe manufacturer freshened up its mobile app with a tool that lets shoppers to virtually try on Ace sneakers.
Costco Paves Its Own Way in E-Commerce

Although still not offering grocery items, the retailer has significantly ramped up its online assortment with seasonal items and products from national brands such as Sony, Samsung and Apple.