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Walmart will test self-driving delivery services with electric cars
Walmart and Cruise are piloting self-driving delivery in early 2021 for residents of Scottsdale, Arizona.
How to buy an Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S on November 10th
Here's where you can find an Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S console for sale on launch day, November 10th.
The best tech deals we found in Walmart's latest Black Friday sale
Walmart has kicked off its latest early Black Friday sale with deals on Apple AirPods, Instant Pots and robot vacuums. Here are the best tech deals, as chosen by Engadget editors.
Comcast and Walmart might make smart TVs together
The next time you visit your local Walmart, you could find a Comcast X1-powered TV among the endless variety of sets from LG, Samsung and TCL. According to The Wall Street Journal, the telecommunications company is in early talks with Walmart about a potential pact that could see the retailer sell TV sets that run Comcast software, similar to its Flex set-top box. As part of the deal, Walmart would reportedly get a slice of recurring revenue from Comcast, and the TVs they make could end up bearing the retailer’s onn.
Walmart abandons plan to have robots check store inventories
Much as Elon Musk did with his Tesla Model 3 factory, Walmart has discovered that robots can’t necessarily replace humans. The retail giant has decided scrap plans to use robots to automate the chore of tracking inventory after find that humans could do as good a job.
The best 'Prime Day' tech deals that aren't from Amazon
These are the best anti-Prime Day deals you can get from Best Buy and Walmart.
Lenovo's Google-powered Smart Clock drops to $39 at Walmart
Walmart has already kicked off its own “anti-Prime Day” savings event and with it comes the best price we’ve seen on the Lenovo Smart Clock. Right now, Walmart has the smart alarm clock for $39, which is $1 cheaper than its previous low and 50 percent off its normal price. More people likely feel more comfortable having a smart alarm clock if they know there’s no chance of a built-in camera being hacked.
TikTok ask the court to prevent a US ban from taking effect
TikTok is asking the court to step in and stop the Trump Administration's proposed ban from taking effect on Sunday.
Walmart's latest drone trial delivers at-home COVID-19 tests
A pilot project is underway in North Las Vegas.
Trump approves TikTok deal with Oracle and Walmart 'in concept'
Trump has tentatively approved a deal that would see Oracle and Walmart claim stakes in TikTok as it forms a new company to avoid a US ban.
PlayStation 5 pre-orders start at Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy
Posts on social media have indicated GameStop locations are doing in-person pre-orders, albeit with very limited availability, while online a couple of retailers have started to offer the console.
Walmart Plus signups officially begin today, starting at $98 per year
The new Walmart Plus subscription service that rivals Amazon Prime is available today for $12.95 per month or $98 per year.
Walmart partners with Zipline for glider drone delivery tests
Walmart has had drone delivery ambitions for years now, and today they’ve announced a partnership with Zipline for on-demand delivery of “health and wellness” products.
Walmart launches a drone delivery program in North Carolina
Shortly after receiving final FAA approval for drone deliveries, Amazon already has a rival. Walmart announced that it will start a pilot program with drone company Flytrex to deliver groceries and other household essentials from its superstore in Fayetteville, NC.
Walmart's $98-a-year Amazon Prime rival launches September 15th
Walmart+ costs $98 a year and offers you unlimited free delivery and fuel discounts.
Walmart joins Microsoft’s bid to buy TikTok
Walmart says it’s joining forces with Microsoft in an attempt to buy TikTok US.
Apple Watch Series 5 drops to $299 at Walmart
Walmart is selling an Apple Watch Series 5 with a white Sport Band for just $299, well below the official price.
Disney, Apple and more voice concerns over WeChat ban to White House
After President Donald Trump signed an executive order that would ban all US transactions with messaging app WeChat, some of the biggest names in American industry have begun to voice concerns about the shift directly to White House officials. According to a report published by the Wall Street Journal, representatives from “more than a dozen” major US companies, from Apple to Walmart to Disney to UPS, participated in a call this past Tuesday to highlight how they might be affected by action against taken against WeChat.
Walmart tests same-day delivery with Instacart
The partnership makes both Walmart and Instacart stronger in opposition to Amazon and Whole Foods.