Amazon and Shopify make starkly different moves in the brewing battle over AI shopping
While Amazon is shutting out Meta’s Muse, Shopify is partnering on payment technology with the buzzy AI assistant.
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While Amazon is shutting out Meta’s Muse, Shopify is partnering on payment technology with the buzzy AI assistant.
Meta's Muse AI agent hit by zero-day exploit weeks after launch, following Amazon's block and prior security incidents with Muse Spark 1.1.

Amazon this week has multiple discounts on the M4 iPad Air , providing up to $149 off these 2026 models. These remain the best prices we've seen in the wake of Apple's summer price hikes, and many deals are being matched at Best Buy . Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. You'll find savings on both the 11-inch and 13-inch models of the M4 iPad Air, with the biggest markdown found on the 1TB Wi-Fi 13-inch tablet. All of these discounts have been automatically applied and do not require a coupon code or a special membership. $100 OFF 11-inch M4 iPad Air for $649.00 $100 OFF 13-inch M4 iPad Air for $849.00 The new iPad Air features the M4 chip, C1X modem, and N1 networking chip, which brings support for Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6. In terms of design, the 2026 models are identical to the 2025 iPad Air tablets, with an edge-to-edge display, slim bezels, and aluminum chassis. 11-inch M4 iPad Air 128GB Wi-Fi - $649.00 ($100 off) 256GB Wi-Fi - $749.00 ($100 off) 512GB Wi-Fi - $949.00 ($100 off) 256GB Cellular - $899.00 ($100 off) 1TB Cellular - $1,399.00 ($100 off) 13-inch M4 iPad Air 128GB Wi-Fi - $849.00 ($100 off) 256GB Wi-Fi - $949.00 ($100 off) 1TB Wi-Fi - $1,399.99 ($149 off) If you're on the hunt for more discounts, be sure to visit our Apple Deals roundup where we recap the best Apple-related bargains of the past week. Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find in 2026? Sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Related Roundup: Apple Deals This article, " M4 iPad Air Now Starting at $649 on Amazon, Save Up to $149 " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

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Meta's Muse AI assistant blocked by Amazon for what it called unauthorized shopping access, citing a violation of its conditions.

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The incident underscores the urgent need for robust AI governance and security measures to mitigate cascading risks in interconnected ecosystems.

A smart display from Apple that would compete with Amazon's Echo Show may finally launch soon.

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Amazon claims Meta's Muse is a safety risk and bars the AI agent from shopping on its website.

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