The Live-Shopping App That’s Got Some Users in Over Their Heads

疯狂抢购的直播购物应用,让一些用户陷入了狂热。

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2026-08-06

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P.M. Edition for Aug. 5. Seven-year-old Whatnot is gaining popularity among people drawn to its high-energy live auction sales on everything from fashion to trading cards. But as WSJ retail reporter Hanna Krueger discusses, some users say they’re hooked even when they feel like they should walk away. Plus, progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed clinched the Democratic senate nomination in a closely-watched race in Michigan. We hear from Journal reporter Terell Wright about what this means for the Democratic party’s future. And Google shakes up the leadership of its AI operations as it struggles to keep pace with competitors’ top models. Alex Ossola hosts. Whatnot, the Live Shopping App Where Some People Bid Until They’re Broke  Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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