LAS VEGAS -- Walmart has unveiled plans to dive further into the world of artificial intelligence -- and drones -- to improve its customers' shopping experiences. In a Tuesday keynote at trade show CES in Las Vegas, the nation's largest retailer announced that it would be expanding its drone delivery to 1.8 million additional households in the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area later this year. Drones aren't new to Walmart -- which has already completed 20,000 drone deliveries across seven states to date -- but company leaders say that this expansion displays growing demand and efficiency. Walmart executives said no other rival has gotten this close to this type of drone concentration of households in a big metro market. Among AI advances, Walmart announced a generative AI-powered search experience for iOS customers, which suggests relevant products for consumer queries ranging from football watch parties to bridal showers. People are also reading... Waterloo man arrested in 2022 grocery store parking lot homicide Brass Tap building for sale in CF, but owners will not close, have second location in mind Waterloo woman arrested after children found playing on roof Cedar Falls police charge man with bestiality in incident last month Waterloo couple arrested in connection with sexual abuse of girl Cedar Falls teen earns associate degree just before receiving her high school diploma Woman arrested for stealing more than $1,600 worth of items from Walmart Black Hawk County residents upset with rural land zone request for new businesses Long-time Waterloo West coach Dr. Anthony W. Pappas in hospital after medical emergency City begins process to reobtain land after developer failed to complete project Two transported for minor injuries in Cedar Falls Main, First streets crash Cork's Grocery closes after more than 40 years in business Vacant home in Waterloo 'complete loss' after it catches fire Saturday night Police say 17-year-old killed sixth-grader, wounded five in Perry, Iowa school shooting; suspect is dead Flirts Gentleman's Club, city reach agreement in nuisance case Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | RSS Feed | Omny Studio The company also provided a glimpse into "InHome Replenishment," which plans to use AI to learn consumers' shopping habits and keep them stocked on their favorite groceries, as well as a beta platform that allows customers to create outfits virtually and get feedback from their friends. Meanwhile Sam's Club, which Walmart owns, has a new twist on checking out -- whether it's with the "scan and go" technology, self-checkout or just using a traditional manned register. Instead of stopping at a cashier to show the receipt, cameras at the stores' exits take a picture of what's in shoppers' carts and confirm purchases with the items they've paid. Business CES 2024 updates: Car companies unveil new tech and Robert Downey Jr. targets scammers AP The camera technology is currently available in 10 clubs so far, according to Sam's Club CEO Chris Nicholas, and is rolling out to the chain later this year. How shopping stacks up in 10 major US cities How shopping stacks up in 10 major US cities New York Minneapolis San Francisco New Orleans Boston Chicago Los Angeles Houston Philadelphia Seattle 0 Comments Love 0 Funny 0 Wow 0 Sad 0 Angry 0 Tags Dcc Wire Lee-national The business news you need Get the latest local business news delivered FREE to your inbox weekly. Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy.