#“product identification on amazon”

[kitagal]

My Purse Essentials 4 Fall/Winter

Did anyone ask for this? No, but if I can just help out one person, it's totally worth it ! :3

Lets get to it !

1) Medicine. You never know when you'll need it ! I carry it all in a little My Melody pillbox and refill it when needed.

Advil, Dramamine, and Allegra.

2) Hand/Nail care ! Especially during these colder months, it's important to keep your hands and cuticles hydrated to avoid flaking and sometimes even cracking. It runs in my family :/

Peach scented cuticle oil and hand & cuticle lotion. (The crème shop is the best imo ! and all their products are cute, too!)

Glass nail file. Better than normal nail files and breakage is less likely to occur. I have a Hello Kitty one I got from Miniso for $5 !

3) Self defense. The world is a scary place and unfortunately a girl's gotta defend herself somehow !

Knife from a local store here ! But amazon has lots of affordable options too !

4) Hygiene products ! It's important for me, personally, to always feel clean. If I feel all icky my mood starts getting icky too.

Spare pad, spare panty liner, baby wipes, and hand wipes incase my hands get sticky from food or anything like that.

Bathroom spray ! I got a travel sized poo-pourri spray in the stocking stuffers aisle at Target !

A small pack of Extra gum, just incase I'm out and about and I just ate somethin stinky. I actually recommend the popular TikTok gum thats made with natural minerals that clean your teeth and keep your breath fresh ! I'm saving up for some with my boyfriend , but Ive seen outstanding reviews ! :0

5) Beauty products ! If you're like me, you wear makeup fairly often, even if it's just something as simple as some eyeliner.

e.l.f. jet black liquid eyeliner, just in case mine smudges or starts to fade. this isnt usually an issue in the colder seasons, but it's still good to be prepared !

chapstick and lipgloss ! its extremely important now of all times to keep your lippies hydrated!

KISS nail glue, incase my nails pop off from doing stuff at work lol. I dont go anywhere without this, you wont catch me missing a nail !

6) My wallet and identification, obviously!

BRING YOUR ID EVERYWHERE WITH YOU ! im sure some people are like, elle, thats common sense. but until i was 18 i would forget my ID or not bring it on purpose as I was scared to lose it lmao. do not be like younger me. you never know when you'll need it.

And finally, thats the end of it! I may update this in the future, but I hope this is helpful to anyone ! Thx for reading hehe ദ്ദി ˉ͈̀꒳ˉ͈́ )✧

[rebeccathenaturalist]

Okay, y'all, it's rant time again. Buckle up.

A new report just came out from Public Citizen highlighting the dangers of using apps and AI foraging guides for identifying mushrooms, particularly when mushroom foraging. It's the latest in a string of warnings that are fighting against a tide of purported convenience ("just take a picture and get your answer instantly!")

I've ranted about this since last August, and I also wrote up a detailed post on how to identify an AI-generated foraging guide. I'm also including info on the limitations of apps and AI in The Everyday Naturalist: How to Identify Animals, Plants, and Fungi Wherever You Go. I'm not just saying this to toot my own horn--it's because nature identification, and teaching it to others, is literally what I do for a living. So this is a topic near and dear to my heart.

I teach a very, very specific sort of identification class; whether we're focusing on animals, plants, fungi, or all of the above, I walk people through a detailed process of how to observe a given organism, make note of its various physical traits and habitat, and use that information to try to determine what it is. I emphasize the need to use as many sources as possible--field guides, websites, online and in-person groups, journal articles, etc.--to make absolutely sure that your identification is solid.

And every year, I get people (thankfully, a very small minority of my students) who complain because my two-hour basic mushroom hunting class wasn't just five minutes of introduction and one hundred and fifteen minutes of me showing slide after slide of edible mushrooms. There are so many people out there who just want a quick, easy answer so they can frolic in the woods and blithely pick mushrooms like some idealized image of a cottagecore herbalist with a cabin full of dried plants and smiling frogs or something.

While I do incorporate a bit of information on getting started with the app iNaturalist in my classes, it is as only ONE of MANY tools I encourage people to use. Sure, it's more solid than most apps because, in addition to the algorithmic I.D. suggestions it initially gives you, other iNaturalist users can go onto your observations later and either agree with your I.D.s or suggest something different and even explain why.

And yet--even as great as iNat is, it and its users can still be wrong. So can every other I.D. app out there. And I think that is one thing that the hyper-romanticized approaches to foraging--and nature identification in general--miss. In order to be a good forager, you HAVE to also be good at nature identification.

And nature identification is an entire process that requires you to have solid observational and critical thinking skills, to be able to independently research using many different types of tools, and be willing to invest the time, patience, and focus to properly arrive at a solid identification--if not to species level, then as far down the taxonomic ladder as you can realistically manage. (There's a reason even the experts complain about Little Brown Mushrooms and Damned Yellow Composites!)

People mistake one single tool--apps--for the entire toolkit. They assume any book they find on Amazon is going to be as good as any other, and don't take the time to look up the author to determine any credentials or experience, or even whether they actually exist or not. It doesn't help that the creators of these products often advertise them as "the only [book/app/etc.] you need to easily identify [organism of choice]!"

I mean, sure, the world isn't going to end if you never question the birdsong results on the Merlin app, or if you go through life thinking a deer fern is just a baby western sword fern. But when we get into people actually eating things they find in the wild, there's often no room for error. There are plants and mushrooms that can kill you even if you only eat a tiny amount. And even if they don't kill you, they may make you wish you were dead for a few days while you suffer through a whole host of gastrointestinal nastiness and other symptoms.

There aren't any shortcuts if you want to be safe in your foraging. You HAVE to be willing to do the work. And any teacher, author, or product that says otherwise isn't being ethical. I'm glad to see more people speaking out against the "fast foodization" of foraging in regards to overreliance on apps and the existence of AI foraging books; I just hope it's enough to prevent more people from getting sick or dying.

[religion-is-a-mental-illness]

By: Abigail Shrier

Published: Jan 31, 2025

Loving, naive parents believed medical science was above politics and beyond question. Now, with the stroke of a pen, a destructive ideology has been eliminated.

When the history of 21st-century gender mania is written, it should include this signal entry: In 2020, a website called GoFundMe, usually a place to find disaster-relief appeals and charities for starving children, contained more than 30,000 urgent appeals from young women seeking to remove their perfectly healthy breasts.

Another entry, from June 2020: The New England Journal of Medicine, America’s platinum medical publication, published a piece explaining that biological sex is actually “assigned at birth” by a doctor—and not a verifiable fact, based on our gametes, stamped into every one of our cells. In fact, biological sex ought to be deleted from our birth certificates—the authors claimed—because a person’s biological sex serves “no clinical utility.” Breaking news to gynecologists.

Public schools began asking elementary kids whether they might like to identify as “genderqueer” or “nonbinary.” Any dissent from this gender movement was met with suppression. The American Civil Liberties Union’s most prominent lawyer, Chase Strangio, announced his intention to suppress Irreversible Damage, my book-length investigation into the sudden spike in transgender identification among teen girls. “Stopping the circulation of this book and these ideas is 100% a hill I will die on,” he tweeted. Weeks later, Amazon deleted Ryan Anderson’s book criticizing the transgender medical industry.

I could go on. But as of January 28, 2025, I don’t have to.

On that day, President Donald Trump signed an executive order announcing that the federal government would no longer “fund, sponsor, promote, assist, or support the so-called ‘transition’ of a child from one sex to another,” and that it would “rigorously enforce all laws that prohibit or limit these destructive and life-altering procedures.”

To the practitioners and promoters and numberless devotees of pediatric “gender affirming care”—a euphemism for the vast apparatus pushing junk science on vulnerable children and confused families—it came as a much-needed slap in the face.

If it seems odd that the spell of pediatric gender medicine should have been ended by politicians and not physicians, consider that in America, politics is how it began. Specifically, it began with Obamacare.

Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act, President Barack Obama’s signature legislation incentivizing and coercing private insurers to offer their products on a government exchange, prohibited those companies from discriminating on the basis of sex. And in May 2016, six years after the bill’s enactment, the Obama administration’s Department of Health and Human Services added this fateful qualification: Discrimination on the basis of “sex” was to include discrimination on the basis of “gender identity.”

“Obama effectively wrote into law, through healthcare, that gender identity is a protected class,” healthcare executive and gender-medicine researcher Zhenya Abbruzzese told me. And that opened a huge new source of funding for these treatments. “Because once these insurers feel like they have to cover it, that’s it. You have just turned on the engine,” Abbruzzese said.

If an insurer covers testosterone to treat a man who was deficient, then, according to gender ideology’s cracked logic, the insurer would also need to cover testosterone for a woman identifying as a man. If a procedure to remove a man’s unwanted breast tissue was covered, then a similar procedure for a woman identifying as a man must also be covered. Denying those claims could subject insurers to federal enforcement action.

To mandate coverage for gender treatments, activists “snuck in gender identity without Congress ever voting for it,” Abbruzzese told me. Transgender rights groups filed lawsuits, to test whether judges agreed: Suddenly, a “woman” was anyone who claimed to be one, as far as provision of healthcare was concerned. Luxury cosmetic treatments became available even to minors covered by their parents’ insurance—at fire-sale prices.

While gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonists (“puberty blockers”) have never received FDA approval to treat gender dysphoria in youth, doctors could prescribe them “off-label” as long as they had reason to believe they would be helpful to patients. Everywhere physicians looked, activists and medical accrediting organizations (increasingly, one and the same) and every news outlet of legacy media assured them, as if with one voice, that these were “lifesaving” treatments.

The World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH), an activist organization styled as a medical one, issued guidelines used as the “standards of care” by all major insurers and Medicaid to justify the provision of, and reimbursement for, gender transition services. WPATH represented their guidelines as evidence-based. Court-ordered discovery in a 2022 lawsuit filed by the Department of Justice to overturn Alabama’s ban on gender treatments for minors revealed that WPATH’s guidelines lacked solid evidentiary basis, but also that WPATH leadership knew it.

The organization suppressed publication of systematic reviews of puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, and surgeries undertaken by Johns Hopkins University. That research would almost certainly have revealed, as so many systematic reviews have now done, that while the risk of sterility, cardiac event, osteoporosis, and bone fracture were high, any alleged mental health benefits of the WPATH-approved puberty blockers-to-cross sex hormones protocol remained unproven.

But the Biden administration pressed onward, suing any state that enacted bans on medical transition for minors. Assistant Secretary for Health Rachel Levine, a transgender adult, successfully pressured WPATH to drop minimum age requirements for gender medical treatments and surgeries in its September 2022 standards of care. Again and again, President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris used the bully pulpit to assure “transgender Americans . . . especially the young people” that “your president has your back,” as Biden declared in an April 2021 address to Congress.

In 2022, the Department of Health and Human Services published a fact sheet claiming that gender affirming treatments for youth were “crucial to overall health and well-being.” Any physician or therapist who might otherwise have been tempted to discourage trans-identified youth from immediate and irreversible medical transition sat up and took note.

The Obama and Biden administrations worked in tandem with activist organizations. Federal funds poured into tainted research. Gender physician Johanna Olson-Kennedy received nearly $10 million from the National Institutes of Health to study the effects of puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones on gender-confused adolescents ages 11 and up. (She later lowered the age to 8.) Olson-Kennedy and a team of colleagues recruited hundreds of transgender-identified minors. They gave one cohort of the children cross-sex hormones and another puberty blockers—to determine if either treatment produced improvements in mental health. (There was no control group.) After only one year on cross-sex hormones, two of her 315 subjects had committed suicide.

As for her nine-year study on puberty blockers, Olson-Kennedy didn’t like the results so, by her own admission, she shelved them. “She said the findings might fuel the kind of political attacks that have led to the bans of the youth gender treatments in more than 20 states,” according to The New York Times. She told the Times she intends to publish the data, but that getting her work to a place where it wouldn’t be “weaponized” required it to be “clear and concise. And that takes time.”

The public that had funded her research has never had the opportunity to review its results.

Trump’s executive order directs federally funded institutions to stop reliance on WPATH, calling its recommendations “junk science.” Cut off from what Abbruzzese calls WPATH’s “evidence laundering,” insurers will be forced to evaluate the gender medical evidence and issue policies on their own. Systematic reviews and investigations already undertaken in England, Finland, and Sweden indicate it’s not likely they will find the evidence for medically transitioning children to be terribly impressive. Activist researchers into gender medicine might soon see their federal grants dry up.

Every healthcare entity accepting federal dollars (nearly all of them, in Obamacare’s world) risks losing contracts with Medicare and Medicaid if they continue to provide pediatric gender transitions.

This executive order does not abolish pediatric gender medicine. Boutique practices that do not rely on federal funding can still offer “top surgery” to minors, for instance. There will surely be litigation to challenge the reach of Trump’s order.

But that order does break the spell—and the spell was always our biggest problem. Parents who allowed their children to transition are often caricatured as Hollywood eccentrics, the sort who bequeath their estates to teacup Chihuahuas. The parents I spoke to—even those who allowed their children to transition—are nothing like that.

Many are conscientious and loving and afraid, if a little naive. They believed medical science was above politics and beyond question. They had wandered into a Truman Show, an all-consuming simulacrum, designed to convince them to abandon their protective instincts. If the parents still weren’t convinced, therapists coerced them into allowing their daughters to undergo gender transition with this thinly veiled threat: “Would you rather a live son or a dead daughter?”

If it seems, suddenly, that only a fool would fall for this, then it is worth pointing out that millions of us were fools for a while. This social contagion spread far beyond teenage girls. It touched corporate executives who rushed to put pronouns in their profiles, pastors who raised the transgender Pride flag at their churches, and school administrators that actively deceived parents about the new gender identities they had selected for the parents’ children.

A lot of bad actors—pediatricians, surgeons, endocrinologists, therapists, teachers, even clergy—took advantage. No reason to let them off the hook: The science is, and always was, shoddy. When I published Irreversible Damage in 2020 and became, overnight, socially radioactive even among many conservatives, the medical risks were as plain to the experts then as they are today. One only needed to take an interest.

Desperate parents who transitioned their own children during this period, against their better judgment, made an understandable, if devastating, error. Harmonizing one’s views with the powerful reflects the oldest social survival instinct. We are engineered to stay within the herd and get along.

Disagreeable contrarians who resisted gender fever are the real oddballs. Some combination of personality quirk and conviction that occasionally makes us obnoxious employees and intolerable cocktail-party guests also inoculated us against gender madness. There is no reforming us.

But we served a vital function: Together, a ragtag crew of truculent journalists and outcast researchers stopped the entire herd from running off the cliff. None of us ever expected to be welcomed back into the same elite circles that, only recently, had cheered or looked away as a generation of tormented girls took themselves apart.

==

In November of 1692, a soldier in the city of Gloucester in Massachusetts became convinced that his sister had fallen under the influence of witches. The girls from Salem were duly called to verify the presence of Satan, but on their journey something unexpected occurred. As they crossed the Ipswich Bridge they passed by an elderly woman. Almost by instinct, the girls broke into convulsions and cried out their usual accusations of sorcery. But the passers-by simply ignored them, or moved away. Without an audience to validate their cries, the girls had little choice but to fall silent and resume their journey. After this remarkable event, it is said that the girls made no further accusations.

This is our Ipswich Bridge moment. While those in authority continue to heed the cries of the new puritans, our society will continue to be dominated by the witches of their imaginations. If we continue to indulge them, we make ourselves party to their collective delusions. Starkey rightly observes that the half-truth is the most dangerous of falsehoods, and while we are right to be alert to the ongoing injustices in society, we would be unwise to give too much credit to those who exaggerate them for their own ends.

-- Andrew Doyle, "The New Puritans"

[warningsine]

When people publicly rage about perceived injustices that don't affect them personally, we tend to assume this expression is rooted in altruism—a "disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others." But new research suggests that professing such third-party concern—what social scientists refer to as "moral outrage"—is often a function of self-interest, wielded to assuage feelings of personal culpability for societal harms or reinforce (to the self and others) one's own status as a Very Good Person.

Outrage expressed "on behalf of the victim of [a perceived] moral violation" is often thought of as "a prosocial emotion" rooted in "a desire to restore justice by fighting on behalf of the victimized," explain Bowdoin psychology professor Zachary Rothschild and University of Southern Mississippi psychology professor Lucas A. Keefer in the latest edition of Motivation and Emotion. Yet this conventional construction—moral outrage as the purview of the especially righteous—is "called into question" by research on guilt, they say.

Feelings of guilt are a direct threat to one's sense that they are a moral person and, accordingly, research on guilt ?nds that this emotion elicits strategies aimed at alleviating guilt that do not always involve undoing one's actions. Furthermore, research shows that individuals respond to reminders of their group's moral culpability with feelings of outrage at third-party harm-doing. These findings suggest that feelings of moral outrage, long thought to be grounded solely in concerns with maintaining justice, may sometimes reflect efforts to maintain a moral identity.

To test this guilt-to-outrage-to-moral-reaffirmation premise, Rothschild and Keefer conducted five separate studies assessing the relationships between anger, empathy, identity, individual and collective guilt, self perception, and the expression of moral outrage.

For each study, a new group of respondents (solicited through Amazon's Mechanical Turk program) were presented with a fabricated news article about either labor exploitation in developing countries or climate change. For studies using the climate-change article, half of participants read that the biggest driver of man-made climate change was American consumers, while the others read that Chinese consumers were most to blame. With the labor exploitation article, participants in one study were primed to think about small ways in which they might be contributing to child labor, labor trafficking, and poor working conditions in "sweatshops"; in another, they learned about poor conditions in factories making Apple products and the company's failure to stop this. After exposure to their respective articles, study participants were given a series of short surveys and exercises to assess their levels of things like personal guilt, collective guilt, anger at third parties ("multinational corporations," "international oil companies") involved in the environmental destruction/labor exploitation, desire to see someone punished, and belief in personal moral standing, as well as baseline beliefs about the topics in question and positive or negative affect. Here's the gist of Rothschild and Keefer's findings:

Triggering feelings of personal culpability for a problem increases moral outrage at a third-party target. For instance, respondents who read that Americans are the biggest consumer drivers of climate change "reported significantly higher levels of outrage at the environmental destruction" caused by "multinational oil corporations" than did the respondents who read that Chinese consumers were most to blame.

The more guilt over one's own potential complicity, the more desire "to punish a third-party through increased moral outrage at that target." For instance, participants in study one read about sweatshop labor exploitation, rated their own identification with common consumer practices that allegedly contribute, then rated their level of anger at "international corporations" who perpetuate the exploitative system and desire to punish these entities. The results showed that increased guilt "predicted increased punitiveness toward a third-party harm-doer due to increased moral outrage at the target."

Having the opportunity to express outrage at a third-party decreased guilt in people threatened through "ingroup immorality." Study participants who read that Americans were the biggest drivers of man-made climate change showed significantly higher guilt scores than those who read the blame-China article when they weren't given an opportunity to express anger at or assign blame to a third-party. However, having this opportunity to rage against hypothetical corporations led respondents who read the blame-America story to express significantly lower levels of guilt than the China group. Respondents who read that Chinese consumers were to blame had similar guilt levels regardless of whether they had the opportunity to express moral outrage.

"The opportunity to express moral outrage at corporate harm-doers" inflated participants perception of personal morality. Asked to rate their own moral character after reading the article blaming Americans for climate change, respondents saw themselves as having "significantly lower personal moral character" than those who read the blame-China article—that is, when they weren't given an out in the form of third-party blame. Respondents in the America-shaming group wound up with similar levels of moral pride as the China control group when they were first asked to rate the level of blame deserved by various corporate actors and their personal level of anger at these groups. In both this and a similar study using the labor-exploitation article, "the opportunity to express moral outrage at corporate harm-doing (vs. not) led to significantly higher personal moral character ratings," the authors found.

Guilt-induced moral outrage was lessened when people could assert their goodness through alternative means, "even in an unrelated context." Study five used the labor exploitation article, asked all participants questions to assess their level of "collective guilt" (i.e., "feelings of guilt for the harm caused by one's own group") about the situation, then gave them an article about horrific conditions at Apple product factories. After that, a control group was given a neutral exercise, while others were asked to briefly describe what made them a good and decent person; both exercises were followed by an assessment of empathy and moral outrage. The researchers found that for those with high collective-guilt levels, having the chance to assert their moral goodness first led to less moral outrage at corporations. But when the high-collective-guilt folks were given the neutral exercise and couldn't assert they were good people, they wound up with more moral outrage at third parties. Meanwhile, for those low in collective guilt, affirming their own moral goodness first led to marginally more moral outrage at corporations.

These findings held true even accounting for things such as respondents political ideology, general affect, and background feelings about the issues.

Ultimately, the results of Rothschild and Keefer's five studies were "consistent with recent research showing that outgroup-directed moral outrage can be elicited in response to perceived threats to the ingroup's moral status," write the authors. The findings also suggest that "outrage driven by moral identity concerns serves to compensate for the threat of personal or collective immorality" and the cognitive dissonance that it might elicit, and expose a "link between guilt and self-serving expressions of outrage that reflect a kind of 'moral hypocrisy,' or at least a non-moral form of anger with a moral facade."

[govindhtech]

NVIDIA AI Workflows Detect False Credit Card Transactions

A Novel AI Workflow from NVIDIA Identifies False Credit Card Transactions.

The process, which is powered by the NVIDIA AI platform on AWS, may reduce risk and save money for financial services companies.

By 2026, global credit card transaction fraud is predicted to cause $43 billion in damages.

Using rapid data processing and sophisticated algorithms, a new fraud detection NVIDIA AI workflows on Amazon Web Services (AWS) will assist fight this growing pandemic by enhancing AI’s capacity to identify and stop credit card transaction fraud.

In contrast to conventional techniques, the process, which was introduced this week at the Money20/20 fintech conference, helps financial institutions spot minute trends and irregularities in transaction data by analyzing user behavior. This increases accuracy and lowers false positives.

Users may use the NVIDIA AI Enterprise software platform and NVIDIA GPU instances to expedite the transition of their fraud detection operations from conventional computation to accelerated compute.

Companies that use complete machine learning tools and methods may see an estimated 40% increase in the accuracy of fraud detection, which will help them find and stop criminals more quickly and lessen damage.

As a result, top financial institutions like Capital One and American Express have started using AI to develop exclusive solutions that improve client safety and reduce fraud.

With the help of NVIDIA AI, the new NVIDIA workflow speeds up data processing, model training, and inference while showcasing how these elements can be combined into a single, user-friendly software package.

The procedure, which is now geared for credit card transaction fraud, might be modified for use cases including money laundering, account takeover, and new account fraud.

Enhanced Processing for Fraud Identification

It is more crucial than ever for businesses in all sectors, including financial services, to use computational capacity that is economical and energy-efficient as AI models grow in complexity, size, and variety.

Conventional data science pipelines don’t have the compute acceleration needed to process the enormous amounts of data needed to combat fraud in the face of the industry’s continually increasing losses. Payment organizations may be able to save money and time on data processing by using NVIDIA RAPIDS Accelerator for Apache Spark.

Financial institutions are using NVIDIA’s AI and accelerated computing solutions to effectively handle massive datasets and provide real-time AI performance with intricate AI models.

The industry standard for detecting fraud has long been the use of gradient-boosted decision trees, a kind of machine learning technique that uses libraries like XGBoost.

Utilizing the NVIDIA RAPIDS suite of AI libraries, the new NVIDIA AI workflows for fraud detection improves XGBoost by adding graph neural network (GNN) embeddings as extra features to assist lower false positives.

In order to generate and train a model that can be coordinated with the NVIDIA Triton Inference Server and the NVIDIA Morpheus Runtime Core library for real-time inferencing, the GNN embeddings are fed into XGBoost.

All incoming data is safely inspected and categorized by the NVIDIA Morpheus framework, which also flags potentially suspicious behavior and tags it with patterns. The NVIDIA Triton Inference Server optimizes throughput, latency, and utilization while making it easier to infer all kinds of AI model deployments in production.

NVIDIA AI Enterprise provides Morpheus, RAPIDS, and Triton Inference Server.

Leading Financial Services Companies Use AI

AI is assisting in the fight against the growing trend of online or mobile fraud losses, which are being reported by several major financial institutions in North America.

American Express started using artificial intelligence (AI) to combat fraud in 2010. The company uses fraud detection algorithms to track all client transactions worldwide in real time, producing fraud determinations in a matter of milliseconds. American Express improved model accuracy by using a variety of sophisticated algorithms, one of which used the NVIDIA AI platform, therefore strengthening the organization’s capacity to combat fraud.

Large language models and generative AI are used by the European digital bank Bunq to assist in the detection of fraud and money laundering. With NVIDIA accelerated processing, its AI-powered transaction-monitoring system was able to train models at over 100 times quicker rates.

In March, BNY said that it was the first big bank to implement an NVIDIA DGX SuperPOD with DGX H100 systems. This would aid in the development of solutions that enable use cases such as fraud detection.

In order to improve their financial services apps and help protect their clients’ funds, identities, and digital accounts, systems integrators, software suppliers, and cloud service providers may now include the new NVIDIA AI workflows for fraud detection. NVIDIA Technical Blog post on enhancing fraud detection with GNNs and investigate the NVIDIA AI workflows for fraud detection.

Read more on Govindhtech.com

[roveinstyle]

Pet Essentials: Must-Have Items for Your Furry Friends

When it comes to our pets, we want to give them the best care possible. Ensuring that our furry companions are happy and healthy requires some essential items. Whether you have a cat or a dog, there are key products that can make a world of difference in their day-to-day lives. Let's dive into some pet must-haves, from cozy beds to tasty treats.

1. Quality Cat Food & Dog Food

One of the most important essentials for both cats and dogs is their food. Selecting high-quality cat food ensures that your feline gets the nutrients they need to maintain a healthy coat, strong muscles, and plenty of energy. Similarly, choosing the right dog food is essential for promoting longevity and vitality in dogs. Look for options rich in protein, low in fillers, and suited for your pet's specific age, breed, and health needs.

2. Comfortable Dog Bed

A cozy dog bed provides your pup with the perfect place to rest. Dogs love having a dedicated spot to curl up, especially after a long day of play. Orthopedic beds are great for older dogs, offering extra support for joints. For puppies, beds with soft padding and easy-to-clean materials are ideal.

3. Fun and Functional Cat Tree

Multi-Level Cat Tree on Amazon

Cats love to climb, scratch, and survey their kingdom from above. A cat tree is a multi-functional piece that caters to all of these needs. Look for a sturdy structure with multiple levels, scratch posts, and cozy hideaways where your cat can retreat when they want some privacy. A good cat tree will also keep your furniture safe from scratch marks!

4. Interactive Cat Toys and Dog Toys

Toys are a crucial part of any pet's life, offering not only entertainment but also mental stimulation. For cats, interactive toys like feather wands, balls, or puzzle toys can keep them engaged for hours. Dog toys, on the other hand, can range from chew toys to fetch toys and puzzle toys that challenge their brains. Rotating toys regularly helps keep pets interested and excited about playtime.

5. Durable Dog Collar

A good-quality dog collar is essential for both identification and leash training. Opt for a collar that is sturdy, adjustable, and comfortable for your dog. Make sure the collar has a spot for your dog's ID tag with updated information, including your phone number and your pet's name.

6. Tasty Dog Treats

Dog treats are a great way to reward good behavior, especially during training sessions. They can also be a fun way to bond with your dog. Choose healthy treats with natural ingredients and avoid options with too much sugar or artificial additives. Freeze-dried meat or dental chews are great choices that also benefit their health.

7. Cat Water Fountain

Cats tend to be finicky about their water, and some might not drink enough from a regular bowl. A cat water fountain encourages cats to stay hydrated by offering a continuous flow of fresh water. Not only does this keep the water clean, but it also attracts cats to drink more, which is essential for their kidney health.

Providing these essentials will not only ensure your pets are comfortable but also promote their physical and mental well-being. Whether it's a new dog bed for restful nights or a fun cat tree to climb, each item plays a part in keeping your furry friends happy, healthy, and entertained.

[lucas-henry]

Forget ChatGPT | Other Mind Blowing  AI Tools

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In the ever-evolving world of technology, artificial intelligence (AI) has become an integral part of our lives. From virtual assistants to chatbots, AI is transforming the way we interact with digital solutions. While ChatGPT is a well-known language model that has garnered a lot of attention, there are many other mind-blowing AI tools that digital agencies can explore to enhance their digital solutions.

Digital agencies are in the business of providing comprehensive digital solutions to their clients. This includes everything from website development to social media management. By leveraging AI, digital agencies can improve the efficiency and effectiveness of their services, ultimately providing better results for their clients. 

Let's explore some other AI tools that digital agencies can use beyond ChatGPT.

IBM Watson

IBM Watson is an AI-powered system that can analyze unstructured data, such as text, images, and videos, to provide insights and recommendations. This tool can be used to automate many tasks, such as customer service and content creation, and can help digital agencies improve their efficiency.

For example, digital agencies can use IBM Watson to analyze social media posts and determine which ones are generating the most engagement. This can help them identify trends and create content that is more likely to resonate with their audience.

Google Cloud Vision

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Google Cloud Vision is an AI-powered image analysis tool that can detect objects, faces, and text in images and videos. This tool can be used to automate many tasks, such as tagging and categorizing images, and can help digital agencies improve their image and video analysis capabilities.

For example, digital agencies can use Google Cloud Vision to analyze images and videos on social media to determine which ones are generating the most engagement. This can help them identify trends and create content that is more likely to resonate with their audience.

Amazon Polly

Amazon Polly is an AI-powered text-to-speech service that can convert text into lifelike speech. This tool can be used to automate many tasks, such as creating voice overs for videos, and can help digital agencies improve their content creation capabilities.

For example, digital agencies can use Amazon Polly to create voice overs for explainer videos, which can help them better communicate complex ideas to their audience.

TensorFlow

TensorFlow, an open-source AI library created by Google, is an excellent resource for building and training machine learning models. With its automation capabilities, this tool can streamline several tasks, including data analysis and predictive modeling, making it an invaluable asset for web development agencies looking to enhance their data analysis capabilities.

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For example, digital agencies can use TensorFlow to build predictive models that can help them identify which social media posts are likely to generate the most engagement. This can help them create more effective social media campaigns.

Hootsuite Insights

Hootsuite Insights is an AI-powered social media analytics tool that can help digital agencies monitor and analyze social media conversations. This tool can be used to automate many tasks, such as sentiment analysis and trend identification, and can help digital agencies improve their social media management capabilities.

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For example, digital agencies can use Hootsuite Insights to monitor social media conversations about their clients' brands and products. This can help them identify areas where their clients can improve their marketing efforts and create more effective social media campaigns.

Conclusion

In conclusion, while ChatGPT is an impressive AI tool, digital agencies have many other options to explore. By leveraging AI tools like IBM Watson, Google Cloud Vision, Amazon Polly, TensorFlow, and Hootsuite Insights, digital agencies can improve their digital solutions and provide better results for their clients. As AI continues to evolve, we can expect to see even more innovative and exciting applications of this technology in the digital agency industry.

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In recent years, shopping has changed dramatically. The introduction of autonomous retail and checkout-free shopping has revolutionized the way consumers experience retail. Originally made famous by Amazon Go, this model has sparked widespread interest among other retailers eager to enhance customer experience.

By harnessing technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), facial recognition, biometrics, and RFID (Radio-Frequency Identification), numerous retailers are creating a shopping landscape that is smoother, faster, and more efficient for consumers.

In this exploration of autonomous checkout systems, we will examine the technologies driving these changes, the advantages for both retailers and customers, and what the future may hold.

The Technology Behind Autonomous Retail

How AI is Transforming Retail

At the heart of autonomous checkout solutions is artificial intelligence. These systems use machine learning algorithms to track consumer behavior and transactions in real-time. A report by McKinsey highlights that implementing AI in retail could boost operating profits by as much as 60% by 2022.

By analyzing the movement of customers and their purchasing habits, stores can provide personalized experiences. For instance, if a shopper frequently buys organic products, AI can flag promotions for these items, increasing both satisfaction and sales.

Facial Recognition and Biometrics

Facial recognition technology has become vital in making shopping safer and faster. According to Statista, the facial recognition market is set to reach $7 billion globally by 2024, reflecting its rapid adoption across sectors, including retail.

Essentially, with biometric methods like fingerprint scanning, shoppers can verify their identity quickly. Imagine walking into a store, being recognized by facial technology, and enjoying a swift shopping experience without the long waits typical of traditional checkouts.

RFID Technology for Inventory Management

RFID technology is key to enabling checkout-free shopping. Each item has an RFID tag, allowing the store's network to track inventory in real-time. This innovation improves stock management by making data instantly available.

A study from the University of Arkansas indicates that retailers harnessing RFID can reduce inventory levels by 20% and achieve stock accuracy of over 95%. This efficiency not only streamlines operations but also enhances the overall shopping journey for consumers.

Benefits of Checkout-Free Shopping

Enhanced Shopping Experience

The biggest advantage of autonomous retail is the better shopping experience it provides. With checkout lines eliminated, shoppers can browse without the frustration of long waits. Fit Small Business conducted a survey where 82% of consumers expressed interest in stores with autonomous checkouts, valuing the time savings.

This model also encourages impulse buying. Since there are no long lines, shoppers can grab extra items on a whim. Many systems automatically charge customers as they leave, making the exit as smooth as the process of entering.

Cost Efficiency for Retailers

For retailers, autonomous checkout offers considerable reductions in labor costs. In conventional stores, checkout clerks are essential to the shopping process. Meanwhile, in a checkout-free setting, staffing needs can be reduced, allowing companies to allocate more budget toward customer service or technology upgrades.

According to Allied Market Research, the automated retail market is predicted to grow to $28.79 billion by 2027, with an annual growth rate of 8.7%. This growth demonstrates a solid opportunity for retailers to optimize costs and enhance profitability.

Increased Security

The security in autonomous retail settings also improves thanks to technologies like AI and CCTV. Real-time monitoring can catch theft or suspicious behavior more effectively than older methods. The National Association for Shoplifting Prevention (NASP) reports that U.S. retailers lose approximately $13 billion each year to shoplifting. With facial recognition and data analysis, autonomous systems can help reduce these losses.

Challenges Facing Autonomous Retail

While the benefits are clear, there are challenges to navigate.

Technical Limitations

Despite progress, some technical constraints still exist. Systems reliant on visual recognition might struggle with low-light conditions, or when customers wear accessories that block their faces. Additionally, software errors could lead to misidentifications, risking unauthorized charges and lost sales.

Consumer Privacy Concerns

The increasing use of facial recognition and biometric data raises important privacy issues. Consumers are becoming more cautious about how their data are handled. A study by the Pew Research Center found that 79% of Americans feel anxious about companies' data usage. Retailers must carefully balance convenience with respect for customer privacy.

Regulatory Hurdles

As technology advances, so do regulations. Governments are working to create laws that govern the use of facial recognition and related technologies. Current laws may not sufficiently cover the complexities of these innovations, leading to potential legal challenges for retailers.

Innovations in Autonomous Retail

Emerging Retailers: Examples of Autonomous Checkout

Amazon Go pioneered the autonomous retail space, but many others are joining the fray. For example, Aldi has launched its own version of self-service checkouts, implementing similar automation principles. Kroger has also begun a pilot program utilizing parallel technologies in select locations.

A New Paradigm with Smart Carts

Smart shopping carts are another exciting development in this realm. These carts come equipped with sensors and analytics tools that allow users to scan items while they shop. They provide a running total of purchases, enhancing the shopping experience.

Testing shows that smart carts can shorten the average completion time for purchases by 25% compared to traditional shopping. This innovation signals a potential shift away from long checkout lines, offering retailers a fresh way to enhance customer satisfaction.

The Future of Autonomous Checkout

Looking ahead, the outlook for autonomous checkout is optimistic.

Predictions for Growth

Market research suggests the checkout-free shopping industry could hit $100 billion by 2025, fueled by advancements in AI, IoT, and RFID technologies.

As shopping habits shift, there is a growing desire for convenience and tailored experiences. Retailers adopting autonomous checkout are likely to outperform those committed to outdated methods.

Potential Obstacles

However, as retailers move forward, they must prioritize consumer education about using these technologies safely and effectively. Additionally, transitioning to autonomous systems may require substantial investment in technology and infrastructure, demanding a well-defined strategy for successful implementation.

Summation of Insights

The rise of autonomous checkout and frictionless shopping marks a pivotal moment for the retail industry, driven by technologies that enhance efficiency and convenience. As consumers increasingly seek effortless shopping experiences, retailers must adapt or risk falling behind competitors.

Though challenges like privacy concerns and technical issues remain, advancements in AI, facial recognition, biometrics, and RFID present exciting opportunities for a more streamlined future.

Retailers ready to embrace these innovations will be at the forefront of a transformative retail era, meeting modern consumer expectations while boosting profitability. The journey toward frictionless shopping is just beginning, and its evolution will uncover new opportunities shaping the future of retail.

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GS1 GTIN

Understanding GS1 GTIN: The Global Standard for Product Identification

In today’s interconnected world, accurate product identification is key to efficient supply chain operations. One of the most widely used systems for this purpose is the Global Trade Item Number (GTIN), a unique identifier assigned to each product. Managed by GS1, a global organization that develops and maintains standards for business communication, the GS1 GTIN ensures that products are consistently identified and tracked across different industries and countries. Whether you're a manufacturer, distributor, retailer, or consumer, the GS1 GTIN plays a crucial role in streamlining the flow of goods and services.

What is GS1 GTIN?

The GS1 GTIN (Global Trade Item Number) is a standardized product identification system used to uniquely identify items across the global supply chain. The GTIN can be assigned to any trade item, which includes products, services, or packages that are traded, sold, or exchanged. GS1 manages the assignment of GTINs and provides the guidelines for their use.

The GTIN system includes several formats, depending on the number of digits required for a specific region or product. The most common formats are:

GTIN-8: An 8-digit identifier for smaller products or those with limited packaging space.

GTIN-12 (UPC): A 12-digit identifier, typically used in North America.

GTIN-13 (EAN): A 13-digit identifier, commonly used in Europe and other regions.

GTIN-14: A 14-digit identifier used for trade items at the case or pallet level.

Each GTIN format serves a specific purpose, with the overall goal of ensuring a consistent and universally recognized method of product identification.

Why is GS1 GTIN Important?

Global Standardization: The GS1 GTIN ensures that products are identified consistently worldwide. This is especially critical for businesses operating across multiple countries and markets. With a GS1 GTIN, businesses can ensure their products are universally recognized, regardless of regional variations.

Improved Efficiency: By using a standardized system like GS1 GTIN, businesses can automate many processes, such as inventory management, checkout, and order fulfillment. GTIN barcodes allow for quick scanning, reducing manual entry errors and speeding up transactions.

Enhanced Traceability: With GS1 GTIN, businesses can track products as they move through the supply chain, from manufacturing to retail to consumer. This enhanced traceability is critical for managing recalls, ensuring product quality, and complying with regulations.

Better Data Accuracy: The GS1 GTIN eliminates the risk of confusion between similarly named products. By assigning a unique identifier to each item, it helps ensure that the correct product is always referenced, purchased, and sold.

E-Commerce Compatibility: Many e-commerce platforms require products to have a GS1 GTIN to be listed. Having a GTIN allows businesses to sell their products on global marketplaces like Amazon, eBay, and others, increasing visibility and sales potential.

How Does GS1 GTIN Work?

A GS1 GTIN works by providing a unique numeric identifier for every trade item. This number can then be encoded into a barcode or QR code, which is scanned to retrieve the relevant product data. Here’s how it generally works:

Registration with GS1: Businesses must first register with GS1 to obtain a company prefix. This prefix is unique to the company and is used to generate GTINs for the business’s products.

Assigning a GTIN: Once the company prefix is acquired, businesses assign a unique GTIN to each product or packaging type they offer. For example, a bottle of shampoo would have one GTIN, while a case of shampoo bottles might have a different GTIN-14.

Barcode Generation: After the GTIN is assigned, it is encoded into a barcode. The barcode can then be printed on the product packaging or label.

Scanning and Data Retrieval: When the barcode is scanned, the GTIN is decoded, and the relevant product information (such as price, description, and stock level) is retrieved from the system. This process makes transactions, inventory management, and shipping more efficient.

Benefits of GS1 GTIN

Standardization Across Borders: Since the GS1 GTIN is recognized globally, it makes it easier for businesses to trade and distribute products across borders. This is particularly useful for companies operating in international markets, as it eliminates the need for separate product identification systems in different regions.

Faster Transactions: By using GS1 GTINs encoded into barcodes, businesses can speed up processes like checkout, shipping, and inventory management. Barcode scanning automates these processes, reducing manual work and minimizing errors.

Accurate Inventory Management: A GS1 GTIN helps businesses keep track of stock levels in real time. This leads to better inventory management, reduced stockouts, and fewer overstocking issues.

Simplified Logistics: The use of GS1 GTINs ensures that all parties in the supply chain—manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, and customers—are using the same product identifiers. This standardization simplifies logistics operations, ensuring smoother and more accurate shipments.

Enhanced Consumer Trust: When a product is labeled with a GS1 GTIN, consumers can be assured that it is properly identified and traceable. This is particularly important for products subject to safety regulations or recalls, as it enables businesses to efficiently trace and remove affected products from shelves.

How to Obtain a GS1 GTIN

To obtain a GS1 GTIN, businesses need to register with GS1. Once registered, GS1 assigns a unique company prefix, which is used to create GTINs for each product. From there, businesses can generate the corresponding barcodes, label their products, and begin using the GTIN system.

Resources like gtin.info provide valuable information on how to navigate the process of obtaining a GS1 GTIN, creating barcodes, and integrating the system into business operations.

Conclusion

The GS1 GTIN system is a global standard that enables businesses to effectively and accurately identify products throughout the supply chain. Whether for managing inventory, processing sales, or expanding into international markets, the GS1 GTIN helps streamline operations, reduce errors, and improve efficiency. By using GS1 GTINs, businesses can ensure consistent product identification, enhance traceability, and gain the trust of consumers. If you're looking to implement a GS1 GTIN system for your business, resources like gtin.info can provide the guidance and support you need to get started.

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How to Find International Buyers for Your Export Products in India

 Introduction

The global market offers immense opportunities for Indian exporters, but the challenge lies in finding reliable foreign buyers. Whether you're just starting or looking to scale your business, understanding how to connect with international buyers is crucial. This guide provides actionable steps to help you find foreign buyers, establish lasting relationships, and grow your export business.

Why Read This Post?

Learn proven strategies to identify international buyers.

Understand the importance of trade fairs, online marketplaces, and thorough research.

Get actionable tips to boost your export business in India.

Let’s dive into the fundamentals and the top methods to help you succeed in the competitive export market.

The Fundamentals of an Exporting Business

Before searching for buyers, it’s essential to have your export business ready:

Legal Documentation: Ensure your business is registered and you have the Importer Exporter Code (IEC) from DGFT. Other necessary registrations include GST and any specific export licenses.

Market Research: Understand your target market's preferences, demand, and competition.

Product Readiness: Ensure your product meets international quality standards and complies with export regulations.

Logistics Setup: Partner with reliable logistics providers to manage shipping, customs, and delivery.

5 Ways to Find International Buyers for Indian Products

1. Conduct Thorough Research

The first step to finding buyers is to identify your target market and potential customers:

Export Portals: Use platforms like Exporters Worlds and Export Promotion Councils to gather data.

Competitor Analysis: Study competitors who export similar products to identify their markets and buyer sources.

Chambers of Commerce: Engage with chambers like FIEO (Federation of Indian Export Organisations) for leads and resources.

2. Start a Foreign Wholesale Export

Building relationships with wholesalers in foreign markets can help you penetrate new regions effectively:

Connect Directly: Reach out to wholesalers via directories and platforms like Exporters Worlds

Leverage Trade Groups: Join industry-specific associations and forums to network with international wholesalers.

3. Attend Trade Fairs and Exhibitions

Trade fairs are excellent for connecting with potential buyers:

Benefits: Showcase your products directly, understand buyer requirements, and gain insights into market trends.

Popular Events: Participate in events like the India International Trade Fair (IITF) or international expos.

Pro Tip: Prepare professional marketing materials like brochures and business cards to leave a lasting impression.

4. Use Third-Party Agencies

Third-party export agencies help bridge the gap between you and foreign buyers:

Export Promotion Councils: Organizations like Exporters Worlds  connect exporters with international buyers.

Consultancies: Hire export consultants for market analysis and buyer identification.

5. Leverage Online Marketplaces

The digital revolution has simplified global trade. Use online platforms to find buyers:

B2B Marketplaces: Platforms like Exporters Words, Amazon Global Selling, and ExportersIndia connect exporters with verified buyers

Social Media: Use LinkedIn to network with industry professionals and join relevant groups.

Company Website: Create a professional website optimized for SEO to attract international inquiries.

Quick Tips for Building Your Export Business

Invest in Quality: Always prioritize product quality and compliance with international standards.

Effective Communication: Respond promptly to buyer queries and provide detailed information.

Follow Up: Build long-term relationships by maintaining regular contact with your buyers.

Digital Marketing: Leverage Google Ads, email marketing, and social media to reach potential buyers.

Conclusion

Finding foreign buyers for your export products is a strategic process that requires research, networking, and persistence. By leveraging trade fairs, online platforms, and professional agencies, you can connect with reliable buyers and expand your business globally.

Take the first step today! Explore online platforms, attend trade fairs, or consult with an export promotion agency. Don’t forget to share this guide with fellow exporters and subscribe for more insights.

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barcode-us.info

Barcode-us.info appears to be a website that provides services related to obtaining barcodes, including UPC (Universal Product Code) and GTIN (Global Trade Item Number) barcodes. These types of barcodes are essential for businesses, particularly those in retail, to uniquely identify products, streamline sales transactions, and manage inventory efficiently.

While I cannot access specific websites, it’s likely that barcode-us.info offers the following services based on general practices:

Common Services Offered by Barcode Websites (like barcode-us.info):

Obtain UPC/GTIN Barcodes:

The website may allow businesses to purchase UPC or GTIN barcodes for their products, which are necessary for listing items in retail stores, e-commerce platforms, or any marketplace that requires product identification.

Barcode Registration:

Some websites help businesses register their barcodes with GS1 (the official global organization that manages barcode standards), ensuring that each barcode is unique and compliant with industry standards.

Barcode Generation:

The site might offer tools to generate barcodes for your products once you've been assigned a unique GTIN or UPC code. These barcodes can then be used for labeling and tracking products.

Barcode Validation:

It’s crucial that barcodes are properly formatted and scannable. Websites like barcode-us.info may offer tools to validate your barcodes to ensure they are correctly generated and can be scanned easily.

Barcode Printing:

The website might also assist with the printing of your barcodes or offer guidance on how to print them yourself in a scannable format on product labels or packaging.

Support and Consultation:

If you're new to barcodes, they may offer consulting services or customer support to guide you through the process of obtaining and using barcodes effectively.

Why You Might Need a Barcode:

Retail Transactions: A barcode is essential for retailers to scan and track products during sales transactions.

Inventory Management: Barcodes make it easier to manage stock levels, track products, and streamline supply chain operations.

E-commerce: Online marketplaces like Amazon, eBay, and Walmart require UPC or GTIN barcodes for product listings.

Global Standards: Barcodes allow products to be identified globally, ensuring that they meet international standards for product identification and traceability.

Things to Check Before Using Barcode Services:

Official GS1 Registration: Ensure the website is offering valid GS1 barcodes. GS1 is the authorized organization that issues official barcodes.

Pricing: Check for hidden fees or annual renewal charges when registering barcodes.

Support: Ensure that the website offers adequate customer support in case you need help with generating or using barcodes.

If you’re considering using barcode-us.info, make sure to research the website and verify its legitimacy before purchasing any barcodes to ensure you're getting the right service for your business needs.

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Ecommerce Account Management: Why Ecomexpert is Your Trusted Ecom Expert

Account management in ecommerce is one of the most crucial needs of scaling a business in this volatile world of online retail. Essentially, it is about everything ranging from handling multiple marketplaces to product listings optimization and handling customer interaction. That is, it's a multi-faceted process requiring much expertise and precision. That's where Ecomexpert comes in, your ultimate Ecom Expert.

What is Ecommerce Account Management?

Ecommerce account management is supervising all the activities of your online store or marketplace accounts. This includes inventory management, pricing strategies, customer relationships, and adherence to the policies of the platforms. With sales on Amazon, eBay, Shopify, and other platforms, it makes all the difference to have an organized account in order if one is trying to maximize sales while limiting operational hurdles.

Problems with Ecommerce Account Management

Ecommerce account management is very challenging for businesses that conduct high volumes of sales or manage multiple platforms. Some of the major issues are the following:

Inventory Synchronization: It ensures accurate inventory levels across all platforms, thus avoiding overselling or stockouts. Customer Support: Queries, returns, and complaints attended to promptly in order to maintain customer satisfaction. Compliance: Keeping track of changes in platform policies to avoid fines or account suspension. Data Analysis: Price optimization and trend identification to maximize profitability.

Why Ecomexpert for Your Ecommerce Account Management?

Ecomexpert is here to provide you with the most appropriate ecommerce account management solutions to your business needs.

Here's why we are your Ecom Expert:

We offer end-to-end management. That is, we take care of everything in your ecommerce accounts-from listing optimization to customer support. Marketplace Expertise: We know the major marketplaces like Amazon, eBay, and Shopify, which makes sure your business remains competitive. Data-Driven Insights: Using sophisticated tools and analytics, we ensure that insights gained from our findings translate into actions to create growth. Compliance Assurance: Your accounts are guaranteed to remain in good standing since we make sure to stay compliant with the rules and changes within the marketplace.

Elevate Your Ecommerce Business Today

Partnering with Ecomexpert means partnering with a team dedicated to your success. As the trusted Ecom Expert, we take the headache out of account management for e-commerce, letting you scale on your business and focus on business growth. Unlock your business' full potential through our help; contact us today to learn how we can revolutionize your operations in ecommerce.

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Retail Rise Media | Best Digital Marketing Agency in Jaipur

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We’re offering a free services package worth INR 12,000 to new sellers on Amazon India. Whether you're just starting or need a little guidance, we’re here to help you launch your Amazon store with confidence and success.

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Here’s how we can help you get started:

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As your trusted Amazon Affiliate Partner, we bring you the best digital marketing and SEO services to help your business grow. At Retail Rise Media, we understand that getting started on Amazon can feel overwhelming. That’s why we offer hands-on support every step of the way, from setting up your seller account to driving traffic to your products.

We’re committed to helping you succeed, and we’re proud to be recognized as the best digital marketing agency in Jaipur for e-commerce businesses.

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How Can I See My Reviews on Amazon to Track Product Performance

Introduction

In today’s e-commerce-driven world, maintaining a strong presence on Amazon is vital for sellers aiming to succeed in the competitive market. Customer reviews act as a mirror, reflecting the satisfaction levels of your buyers and the quality of your products. This blog will guide you on how can i see my reviews on Amazon to track product performance, providing a step-by-step process and actionable insights for both sellers and buyers.

Why Are Reviews Important for Amazon Sellers?

Building Trust with Buyers

Positive reviews establish credibility and encourage potential buyers to trust your brand. According to recent studies, 90% of customers read online reviews before making a purchase.

Influencing the Algorithm

Amazon’s A9 algorithm heavily factors reviews into product rankings. The more positive reviews you have, the higher your product will appear in search results.

Gaining Customer Insights

By analyzing reviews, you can identify recurring issues or popular features. This helps in improving existing products and strategizing for new launches.

How Can I See My Reviews on Amazon as a Seller?

For sellers, monitoring reviews is an integral part of maintaining product quality and customer satisfaction. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the steps:

1. Accessing Reviews Through Seller Central

Seller Central is Amazon’s dedicated dashboard for sellers. Follow these steps to view your reviews:

Step 1: Log In to Your Seller Central Account

Navigate to Seller Central.

Enter your credentials.

Step 2: Go to the “Performance” Tab

Click on the Performance tab at the top of the dashboard.

Select Customer Feedback to see feedback from buyers.

Step 3: Check Product Reviews

Under the “Reports” section, select Product Reviews.

Search for specific ASINs (Amazon Standard Identification Numbers) to find related reviews.

2. Using Third-Party Tools

Several third-party tools can help streamline the process of tracking reviews:

Jungle Scout: Offers review analysis and trends.

Helium 10: Monitors reviews and provides keyword optimization.

FeedbackWhiz: Tracks and manages feedback efficiently.

Benefits of Using Tools

Automated alerts for new reviews.

Detailed analysis of customer sentiment.

Time-saving bulk reviews tracking.

3. Viewing Reviews Through the Amazon Product Page

If you prefer a manual approach, reviews can be accessed directly from your product’s listing page:

Step 1: Search for Your Product

Go to Amazon.

Enter your product name or ASIN in the search bar.

Step 2: Navigate to the Reviews Section

Scroll down to the Customer Reviews section.

Filter reviews by star ratings or keywords.

How Can I See My Reviews on Amazon as a Buyer?

1. Accessing Reviews via Your Account

Amazon buyers can view their submitted reviews to ensure their feedback is live and accurate:

Step 1: Log In to Your Account

Go to Amazon.

Enter your login credentials.

Step 2: Navigate to “Your Profile”

Click on Accounts & Lists at the top right corner.

Select Your Profile from the dropdown menu.

Step 3: View Submitted Reviews

Under your profile, select Reviews.

Find your submitted reviews and edit or delete them if necessary.

2. Checking Reviews via Email Notifications

Amazon often sends confirmation emails for submitted reviews. Check your inbox for these emails and follow the link to view your reviews.

Common Challenges in Monitoring Reviews

1. Negative Feedback

Handling Negative Reviews

Respond promptly and professionally.

Offer solutions to rectify the issue.

2. Fake Reviews

Identifying Fake Reviews

Look for repetitive phrases or overly generic content.

Use tools like Fakespot to analyze authenticity.

3. Review Removal

What to Do When Reviews Disappear

Contact Amazon support to investigate.

Ensure compliance with Amazon’s guidelines to avoid penalties.

Unique Insights: Leveraging Reviews for Growth

Identify Trends

Analyze recurring themes in reviews to understand what customers love or dislike. Use these insights to:

Enhance product features.

Improve packaging or instructions.

Build Brand Loyalty

Encourage satisfied customers to leave reviews through follow-up emails or inserts with purchase.

Collaborate with Influencers

Positive reviews from influencers can significantly boost credibility. Reach out to reviewers with substantial followings for partnerships.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. How can I see my reviews on Amazon as a buyer?

As a buyer, log in to your Amazon account, navigate to Your Profile, and click on Reviews to see your feedback.

2. Why can’t I see my product reviews on Seller Central?

This could be due to:

Reviews not yet published.

Non-compliance with Amazon’s review policies.

3. How often should I monitor my Amazon reviews?

Sellers should check reviews daily or at least weekly to respond promptly and track trends.

4. Can I respond to customer reviews on Amazon?

Yes, sellers can reply to reviews through Seller Central. Ensure responses are professional and adhere to Amazon’s communication guidelines.

5. Are third-party tools worth investing in for tracking reviews?

For high-volume sellers, third-party tools can save time and offer detailed insights, making them a worthwhile investment.

Conclusion

Knowing how to see your reviews on Amazon to track product performance is essential for both sellers and buyers. Sellers can leverage reviews to enhance product quality, improve rankings, and foster customer trust. Buyers can ensure their feedback is visible and contributes to the community’s knowledge. By following the steps and strategies outlined in this guide, you can efficiently monitor and manage reviews to achieve your goals on Amazon.

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#1194 What is the IoT?

What is the IoT? The IoT is the Internet of Things, and it refers to all of the physical objects that are connected to the Internet. The term Internet of Things was coined in 1999 by a computer scientist called Kevin Ashton. He had been tasked by Proctor & Gamble to come up with a way to optimize their supply chain. He wanted to put radio-frequency identification (RFID) chips in the labels of their products to track them all through the supply train. Then, using this information, they could work out where improvements needed to be made. He used Internet of Things as the title of his presentation to get the idea for RFID chips passed by the board at Proctor & Gamble. Ashton felt that RFID chips would be vital for the Internet of Things because tracking the movement of things would be vital. Inventory is still a huge part of the IoT, but a lot of it is done with barcodes and QR codes these days. At the time, not a lot of devices were connected and the term IoT was used by companies to refer to their supply chain tracking systems. It was only after 2010 that the term started to be used for other connected devices. The first connected device was a vending machine at Stanford Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, connected in 1972. It was connected to a computer terminal that allowed it to sell through credit, a novel idea at the time. In 1982, students connected another vending machine to a computer network at Carnegie Mellon University. They could check its inventory and temperature online. The vending machine was only connected to the university network to begin with but became the first device connected to the early Internet. Since then, the number of devices connected to the Internet has increased almost exponentially. We have experiences with IoT devices every day. Many of us have smart home systems in our houses. Amazon’s Alexa or Google’s Nest, for example. These devices let you control any other connected device in your home, just by talking to them. You can turn your lights on, run a bath, see who is at the door, and a whole host of other functions. These smart devices also encapsulate machine learning so that they can learn your preferences and help you more accurately. Every time you use one of them, the data gets sent back to the company, where it is analyzed by computers. Over time, the devices will learn your preferences and possibly perform actions before you even ask for them. Smart fridges are also quite common these days. They know what food they have inside and can offer you recipe ideas. They can remind you when you have run out of something. There will be a point, probably quite soon, where your fridge can order you milk and groceries without even consulting you. We also experience IoT systems outside our houses daily and we wouldn’t be able to have a normal life without them. If you drive to work, the traffic lights are probably networked and programmed to adjust to traffic conditions. The streetlights will be connected and programmed to dim based on the sunlight. If you take the subway, the trains will be networked, so that it is known where they are. Some countries have driverless subway trains, which must be networked. When you buy a ticket or scan your ticket, you are using an IoT connected device. Your office will have security cameras that are networked, heating systems or cooling systems that are networked, and possibly smart energy meters. And if, like me, you have a smartphone and a smartwatch, you are carrying the IoT with you at all times. If you go shopping, the shop will have smart energy systems, the stock will be monitored by computer, and when you pay by credit card, you are relying on the IoT to pay the charge for you. The IoT is everywhere and we could not live without it. There are several risks that come from the IoT. The first is obviously hacking or viruses. If somebody can hack into an IoT network, for example, one controlling driverless cars, who knows what damage they could do. However, there is probably less risk from a system like that because it would be heavily protected. There is probably a far higher risk from all of the cheap Internet connected devices that are being produced in countries like China. These devices are cheap, designed to be thrown away when they break, and have absolutely no security. A vast percentage of the IoT is made up of devices like this. And this is what I learned today. Try these: - #674 Are ants smart? - #547 How is the Internet connected between countries? - #1183 What is a mycorrhizal network? - #789 Do the three laws of robotics need updating? - #822 Will we ever end up with just one language? Sources https://www.smartdatacollective.com/how-machine-learning-is-used-in-smart-home-automation/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_of_things https://www.ibm.com/think/topics/internet-of-things https://www.dataversity.net/brief-history-internet-things/ https://www.visionofhumanity.org/what-is-the-internet-of-things/ https://www.verdict.co.uk/history-of-iot/?cf-view https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radio-frequency_identification https://www.deepseadev.com/en/blog/examples-of-iot-in-daily-life https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_driverless_train_systems Photo by Jakub Zerdzicki: https://www.pexels.com/photo/smart-home-devices-18485666/ Read the full article

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