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In this episode of On Tour With Dridgers, Reanne and Ben head to Shenzhen to explore Alibaba’s futuristic AI supermarket and pull back the curtain on shopping in a world they describe as already feeling like 2035. The video leans into the high-tech retail experience, showcasing cashierless checkout, smart shopping tech, and ultra-modern store design that promises a faster, more seamless grocery run. The hosts ask the big questions early on: is this new setup actually better for shoppers, and how does the price stack up in a place famous for rapid tech adoption? Throughout the visit, they share their impressions of the tech innovations, the practicalities of using such stores, and what this could mean for daily life for locals and expats alike. The tone stays curious and light as they compare tech-forward retail to more traditional shopping, offering insights into the cost of living in China and what Alibaba’s experiments might signal about the future of retail in the country. The video

