E Commerce
The latest E Commerce coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Google Drops the ‘Next’ Label from Merchant Center: What Changes (and What Doesn’t)
Google will begin removing the “Next” branding from Merchant Center starting in July 2026, the company quietly announced this month. The name change, which rolls out across help articles, emails,...
Microsoft Copilot Checkout: In-Chat Shopping with Shopify, PayPal & Etsy
Microsoft has fundamentally transformed its Copilot AI assistant from a productivity tool into a commerce platform, launching Copilot Checkout—a revolutionary in-chat purchasing system that...
Phenomenex Dynamics 365 Migration: Cloud ERP Success for Science Manufacturing
In the highly regulated world of scientific manufacturing, where compliance requirements are stringent and operational precision is non-negotiable, Phenomenex has executed a strategic migration from...
Shopify Elevates AI to Primary Commerce Channel: What Windows Users Need to Know
Shopify's latest strategic pivot positions artificial intelligence as a primary commerce channel rather than just an experimental feature, marking a significant shift in how ecommerce platforms are...
Momo's AI Customer Service: How Azure OpenAI & RAG Transform E-commerce Support
In a significant move that signals the maturation of generative AI in enterprise applications, Taiwanese e-commerce giant Momo has partnered with Microsoft Taiwan to launch a next-generation customer...
WP Engine Opens Azure Dubai Region for Enterprise WordPress, Cutting Latency and Easing UAE Compliance
WP Engine is planting its enterprise WordPress flag in the Middle East, launching a managed hosting service that runs on Microsoft Azure’s Dubai data centers. The move—confirmed in regional press...
Ralph Lauren Debuts Ask Ralph, an AI Stylist Built on Microsoft Azure, to Transform Mobile Shopping
Ralph Lauren is giving its mobile app users a personal stylist powered by generative AI. The iconic fashion brand today launched Ask Ralph, a conversational shopping assistant built on the Microsoft...
Microsoft's Mobile Plans App Meets Its End on February 27, 2026: eSIM Moves to Settings
Microsoft has set a date for the Mobile Plans app's demise: February 27, 2026. After that, the app vanishes from the Microsoft Store, and users of eSIM-equipped Windows laptops will need to head to...
Google's $19.99 AI Plan Just Got Smarter—and It's Part of a Much Bigger US Monetization Play
Google has quietly folded its upgraded AI note-taking tool, NotebookLM Plus, into the $19.99-per-month Google One AI Premium plan, giving U.S. subscribers immediate access to advanced features like...
Xbox Design Lab Is Back: Translucent Shells and Game Skins Arrive After 6-Month Downtime
Microsoft’s Xbox Design Lab unexpectedly roared back to life on August 6, 2025, ending a frustrating six-month outage that left the gaming community in the dark. The return—announced via a slick...
Asus Partners with Swiggy Instamart to Launch Instant Laptop Delivery in Indian Cities
In a move that could mark a defining shift in how technology is accessed by millions of urban Indians, Asus has forged a strategic partnership with Swiggy Instamart, one of India’s most popular...
Top Free Google Play Store Apps of 2025: AI Domination, Social Commerce, and Productivity Evolution
The Google Play Store’s “top free” app rankings for 2025 paint a vivid picture of shifting digital priorities, deepening AI integration, and the rise of new engagement models for Android users...