Walmart is dropping its $35 minimum order requirement to qualify for its Express two-hour delivery service, the retailer announced on Monday. The move puts Walmart’s e-commerce platform on better footing to compete with Amazon Prime, which has offered customers same-day delivery for certain items in specific markets through its Prime Now service since 2016. Walmart’s… Read more
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MSI GP66 Leopard Review: Subtle Powerhouse
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read more...Nvidia Repurposes Turing Silicon For CMP Crypto-Mining GPUs
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read more...Upcoming Oculus Quest and Quest 2 games: VR experiences to watch out for
(Pocket-lint) – Looking for an excuse to buy an Oculus Quest 2? Or just wondering what games will be available to play? Then you’ve come to the right place. squirrel_widget_2679961 There are numerous VR experiences coming in the next few months. Fantastic games to add to the collection of already awesome games available on the… Read more
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