Image recognition startup, SnapTell that lets users identify products has been acquired by Amazon’s A9. The terms and finances for the deal remain undisclosed. The startup utilizes visual product search technology and enables users to identify any product by simply taking a photo of any item; books, DVDs, etc and then extracts the items’ rating and price from online services like Amazon, Google to name a few. With a database of over 5 million and an app for the iPhone to do the business, SnapTell is definitely a must have tool for all shopping enthusiasts.
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