Holiday shopping can turn into a full-time job fast. Trust us, we know. But a new AI shopping assistant wants to take some of that work off your plate.
Mate, a free AI shopping assistant backed by Paris Hilton lets you find products, unlock discounts and track holiday gifts simply by sending a text.
Launched just in time for Black Friday sales, Mate is designed to negotiate with brands for guaranteed cashback and discounts at more than 200,000 U.S. stores. It can also handle checkout and keep tabs on your packages.
There's no separate app to download, either. You can text Mate through iMessage or WhatsApp with your gift list, send a photo of something you're looking for or simply describe what you need. Here's everything you need to know about
Mate and how it works.
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What is Mate?
Developed by the team behind Checkmate, Mate uses AI to help shoppers discover products, negotiate discounts, earn cashback and manage their purchases. It's designed to make everything from finding the perfect gift to tracking its delivery a little easier.
Mate AI Shopping Assistant
Mate is a free AI shopping assistant that helps you find products, unlock discounts and cashback, complete purchases and track deliveries through iMessage or WhatsApp.
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How does Mate work?
The best part? You don't need to learn how to use another app. Mate works through iMessage and WhatsApp and getting started is as simple as sending a text.
- Tell Mate what you want: Send over your holiday gift list, describe what you're shopping for or snap a photo of something you love and let Mate find it.
- Let it hunt for savings: Mate can negotiate with brands to find eligible guaranteed cashback and discounts at more than 200,000 U.S. stores.
- Skip the checkout hassle: Ready to buy? Mate can handle checkout for you, so you don't have to fill out the same forms all over again.
- Get your cashback: Mate automatically claims eligible cashback on your purchase and sends it your way.
- Keep tabs on your packages: Wondering where a gift is? Simply text, “Where’s my order?” You can even add family members to delivery alerts, so someone knows when your packages hit the porch.
- Share your finds: Mate can also create referral links, so you can earn when someone shops something you bought.
Can Mate find Black Friday deals?
Yes, Mate launched ahead of Black Friday and is designed to help shoppers find additional ways to save during the holiday shopping season.
Looking to save on gifts? Mate currently has limited-time offers from several popular retailers, including:
- Brooklinen: 15% off + 7.5% cashback
- Godiva: 15% off + 6% cashback
- Everlane: $35 off $175 + 2.5% cashback
- Voluspa: 10% off + 5% cashback
- Nike: 4.5% cashback
- Ulta: 2% cashback
Is Mate free?
Yes, Mate is free to use through iMessage and WhatsApp, so there's no separate app to download. Shoppers can text the AI assistant to find products, unlock eligible discounts and cashback, check out and track purchases.
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