New e-commerce tools: January 2, 2025

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Klarna will be the default payment option for merchants using WooPayments. Klarna, Buy now, pay later platformWe have expanded our partnership with woo commerce Klarna will be the network of choice offered as the default payment method for WooPayments merchants around the world, alongside traditional card payments.

Google Ads has launched Brand Reporting to gain insights for advertisers. Google Ads introduced brand reportis a dashboard tool that provides advertisers with integrated insights into the reach and frequency of their campaigns. This tool simplifies campaign tracking by providing metrics in one place instead of multiple reports. Advertisers can filter results by age, gender, and other demographics. Brand reports can be accessed directly from: Google Ads Dashboard Insights and Reports.

Sitoo and Adyen have partnered on Sitoo Payments. ShitoWe have partnered with , a POS commerce platform. Adienfinancial technology provider, Sito’s payment. The new payment solution combines Sitoo’s POS functionality with Adyen’s POS functionality. payment processing ability. According to the companies, Sitoo Payments simplifies how retailers manage payments across marketplaces and channels, unifies physical and digital shopping experiences, and enables payments as a first-party data source.

DHL eCommerce and CTT Expresso partner to create a parcel network for Iberia. DHL e-commerce and CTT Expresso We are partnering to address e-commerce, parcel delivery The market spans Spain and Portugal, which together form the fourth largest market in Europe. CTT Expresso acquires the DHL e-commerce business in Portugal, ensuring that CTT Expresso becomes the distributor for DHL e-commerce parcels in Portugal. In Spain, DHL eCommerce will focus on B2B operations, while CTT Expresso’s Spanish subsidiary, CTT Express, will handle B2C services.

WeChat is testing gifting features ahead of the holiday season, sparking e-commerce potential. Super app from China wechatowned by Tencent Holdings, has added a gifting feature to its built-in e-commerce platform, allowing users to send gifts to friends during the holiday season. Shoppers can search for products by keyword. All gifts are priced under 10,000 yuan ($1,375 USD) and do not include jewelry or tutoring classes. After the sender complete the paymentthe recipient must receive the gift and send the address within 24 hours.

Coralogix acquires AI observability platform Aporia. CollalogicsAcquired by data monitoring platform Aporiais a startup focused on tools to monitor and secure AI workloads and set guardrails to avoid illusions and unintentional disclosures. As part of the acquisition, Coralogix will launch a dedicated AI research center, Coralogix AI, to be led by Aporia’s co-founders. Aporia’s technology will be integrated into Coralogix’s services.

Gigs raises $73 million to help companies launch mobile services. giga platform for mobile servicehas raised $73 million in a round led by Ribbit Capital and investments from Google’s Gradient and Speedinvest. Giggs will use the funding to expand its geographic footprint and invest in an expanded suite of products and services for technology companies. According to Giggs, this will enable more tech brands to innovate in the communications space, deliver more value to customers and tap into recurring revenue streams.

LXRGuide launches Intellichat AI chatbot for small and medium-sized businesses. LXR guideAI-powered small business growth platform developed by net elixirwill release Intellichat, a strategic growth dashboard and advanced conversational tool, in January. AI chatbot It is designed to help small businesses succeed in a competitive market traditionally dominated by big brands with specialized marketing resources.

Fiserv strengthens embedded finance capabilities with acquisition of Payfare. fiservPayments and financial services technology provider has agreed to be acquired. Payfair Co., Ltd.a payroll management platform. The acquisition complements Fiserv’s embedded financial solutions with card program management, white-label consumer apps, and a microservices orchestration layer. According to Fiserv, the Payfare offering powers Fiserv solutions in embedded banking, payments, and lending.

Google expands Gemini’s research mode to 40 languages. google Expanding Gemini’s latest in-depth research mode Supports 40 additional languages. Google launched a multi-step deep research mode in December, allowing users of the Google One AI premium plan to unlock an AI-powered research assistant. Languages ​​supported by Gemini include Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, Danish, French, German, Gujarati, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Kannada, Korean, Malayalam, Malay Tea, Polish, Portuguese, Swahili, Spanish, Tamil, Telugu, Thani, Ukrainian, and Urdu.

Alibaba partners with Korean marketplaces. alibaba is setting up an online shopping venture with South Korean retailer E-Mart. new world grouphas combined the assets of online platforms AliExpress Korea and Gmarket in a 50:50 joint venture, with the two platforms operating independently. Shinsegae Group said it expects the cooperation with Alibaba will help enhance Gmarket services and customer experience.