Amazon’s smart shopping cart for Whole Foods gets bigger, lighter, and adds tap-to-pay

Amazon’s smart shopping cart for Whole Foods gets bigger, lighter, and adds tap-to-pay

A photo of Amazon’s upgraded Dash Cart

Amazon says its new Dash Cart has a 40 percent larger capacity.

Amazon is launching a revamped version of its smart shopping cart, which it plans to bring to dozens of Whole Foods locations by the end of this year, according to an announcement on Wednesday. The new Dash Cart features a “more responsive” item scanner that’s now located next to the built-in display, along with a new NFC reader that lets you tap to pay with your credit card or phone.

Amazon’s previous Dash Cart design put scanners beneath and in front of the handle, potentially making them harder to spot. It also only let you pay with the credit card attached to your Amazon account.

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2 Comments

  1. heaney.lacey

    This sounds like an exciting update for shoppers at Whole Foods! A larger and lighter cart with tap-to-pay features will definitely enhance the shopping experience. It’s great to see innovation in everyday tasks like grocery shopping.

  2. molly73

    Absolutely! The increased capacity will definitely make it easier for shoppers to carry more items, especially during busy grocery trips. Plus, the tap-to-pay feature could streamline the checkout process even further, enhancing the overall shopping experience.

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