Baidu Upgrades Mobile Virtual Assistant With Local Commerce Services

Baidu has upgraded its mobile virtual assistant to incorporate voice-enabled local transactions. The virtual assistant, powered by artificial intelligence, is now known as “Duer.” That apparently translates as “Du Secretary.” One translation of the word “du” I…

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Yahoo Buys Social Commerce Site Polyvore

Yahoo announced this afternoon that it was buying social shopping destination Polyvore. Yahoo said in its release that the acquisition would “strengthen Yahoo’s digital magazines and verticals through the incorporation of community and commerce, and together Yahoo and Polyvore will power…

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SPONSOR MESSAGE: Trends & Strategies For Commerce Marketers

With the constant evolution of commerce marketing, online retailers need to find new ways to reach customers and keep them engaged. The “Trends and Strategies for the Commerce Marketer” white paper can help you understand: How to implement revenue-driving programs How will you maximize…

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