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Shopify says AI-referred sessions convert 80% better
Artificial Intelligence

Shopify says AI-referred sessions convert 80% better

AI-referral is becoming a meaningful sales channel for merchants, with Shopify saying such sessions converted 80% better than organic search between April and June 2026.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
Are Direct refreshes TheMarketHub ahead of Christmas
eCommerce

Are Direct refreshes TheMarketHub ahead of Christmas

Independent retailers can now buy 5,000-plus products without fees or minimum orders as Are Direct gears up for a busy Christmas period.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Australians to spend more this BFCM as AI shopping grows
Generative AI

Australians to spend more this BFCM as AI shopping grows

Rising price caution is not stopping Australians, with average BFCM spending set to hit AUD $346 as 62% plan to use AI shopping help.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last month

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scandiweb open-sources Expedio to speed up Magento stores
Open source

scandiweb open-sources Expedio to speed up Magento stores

Merchants can now cut Magento page-load times without replatforming, as scandiweb makes Expedio's core freely available for open-source use.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Krea launches AI image editor Krea 3 with faster edits
Generative AI

Krea launches AI image editor Krea 3 with faster edits

The new model is available via Krea's platform and partners, as the company targets design teams needing faster, consistent image edits.

By Regine Laguilles • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Island finds MicrosoftSystem64 campaign in GitHub repos
Malware

Island finds MicrosoftSystem64 campaign in GitHub repos

Developers may have been steered towards malicious code as at least 88 public GitHub repositories linked to a malware cluster surfaced in AI recommendations.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • 5 days ago
Maple Deal Global adds travel & regional shopping pages
eCommerce

Maple Deal Global adds travel & regional shopping pages

Visitors can now compare flights, tours and local offers on one independent affiliate site, with browser-saved watchlists and no account required.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 5 days ago
Krea launches Krea 3 image editor for commercial teams
Artificial Intelligence

Krea launches Krea 3 image editor for commercial teams

Commercial teams can now turn product shots and campaign images into studio-quality edits in under eight seconds with Krea 3.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • 5 days ago
Riskified launches AI agent identity checks for merchants
Artificial Intelligence

Riskified launches AI agent identity checks for merchants

Merchants could face fresh refund fraud and account-takeover risks as consumer AI assistants start handling shopping and support requests.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last week
PyTorch Foundation adds nine members, including Shopify
Data centers

PyTorch Foundation adds nine members, including Shopify

The expansion signals deeper industry backing for open source AI as three new platinum members join the foundation's ecosystem.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Forever New completes global eCommerce move to Shopify
Digital Transformation

Forever New completes global eCommerce move to Shopify

The nine-month overhaul should cut delays to digital updates and give the fashion retailer a single eCommerce system across four major markets.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Product pages are now central to AI-driven commerce
Data governance

Product pages are now central to AI-driven commerce

Retailers now have to govern product data across search, marketplaces and AI assistants, as shoppers increasingly buy without visiting their site.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month
Shopify launches Canvas AI workspace for store design
Software-as-a-Service

Shopify launches Canvas AI workspace for store design

Merchants can now tweak storefront layouts and code in one workspace, as Shopify rolls out Canvas to cut reliance on design expertise.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • This month

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Vectorial raises USD $3 million in seed funding round
Gaming

Vectorial raises USD $3 million in seed funding round

The funding gives the San Francisco start-up room to expand its behaviour simulation tool, which claims to cut user research time and improve product decisions.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last week
Benson relaunches to track coupon bots & AI agents
eCommerce

Benson relaunches to track coupon bots & AI agents

Merchants are under pressure to measure lost commissions and discount abuse as AI shopping agents join coupon extensions at checkout.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last week
Convera names four executives to drive global platform
Fintech

Convera names four executives to drive global platform

The appointments support Convera's push to integrate cross-border payments, FX risk tools and multi-currency services for business customers.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • This month
Harkness AI tops 50 clients as revenue surges in NZ
Construction

Harkness AI tops 50 clients as revenue surges in NZ

Bootstrapped and profitable, the Christchurch startup's rapid growth suggests Kiwi firms are paying for practical AI help rather than standalone tools.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month