The typical online checkout experience has become bloated with friction. And while more companies are building solutions around online checkout, few are rethinking it from scratch. One such company is OneText, which is building what it calls a “text-to-buy network” that lets shoppers complete purchases via...
With Walmart integrating its own AI shopping agents into its services and preparing its digital platforms to work with third-party bots, more brands are rethinking how they communicate with machines. A retailer’s product data and brand voice aren’t just for people anymore—they’re instructions that guide how AI...
Google is preparing to bring YouTube Create to iOS devices nearly two years after the video editing app launched exclusively on Android. Recent job postings show Google is recruiting software engineers in Bengaluru specifically to build the iOS version. The original Android app debuted in the U.S. and...
Meta announced that it’s adding an AI-powered summaries feature to WhatsApp. The optional new feature uses Meta AI to summarize unread messages in a chat. This summary would only be visible to you, not others in your chat, the company notes. The feature builds on...
Startups developing voice AI technology and applications are having their moment. Model builders like ElevenLabs and Cartesia have raised millions of dollars in the last few months. Applications such as AI-powered notetaker Granola and meeting tools Read AI and Fireflies AI have also received investor attention and backing. Continuing the trend, dictation...
Leveraging artificial intelligence is quickly becoming one of the most accessible ways for small and medium-sized businesses to level up their marketing. Whether they’re inspiring content creation or generating customer insights, the right AI applications can help smaller teams punch above their weight and connect...
Throughout her years working in technology, Jenny Wang, 28, always found herself stumbling back to one idea — a personal styling agent to help users decide what to wear and buy based on their budget, lifestyle, weather, and calendar. She has tried to build such a...
Snapchat announced the launch of a new Snapchat+ tier called “Lens+.” The new tier costs $8.99 per month and, as its name suggests, is centered around giving users access to exclusive Lenses and AR experiences. In addition to giving users access to the perks unlocked with...
Some users and designers are already panning Apple’s new user interface dubbed Liquid Glass, even though it’s a bit early. There are reasons to think it might improve — but also valid critiques. While arguably the operating system design overhaul looks unfinished in many parts —...
Snap has launched a stand-alone Lens Studio iOS app and web tool. The new tools are designed to make it easier for anyone to create AR Lenses through text prompts and simple editing tools. With the Lens Studio app, users will be able to do things like generate...
