As publishers fret about decreased traffic from Google, the search giant has begun rolling out AI summaries in Discover, the main news feed inside Google’s search app on iOS and Android. Now, instead of seeing a headline from a major publication, users will see multiple news...
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...
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...
While successful social media campaigns can build awareness, drive conversions and strengthen audience trust, even strong campaigns can fall flat if they miss key details or employ the wrong tactics. From posting on the wrong platforms to ignoring your audience’s wants and needs, seemingly small...
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...
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 —...
For Julia LeStage and Lisa Le, the creators of a new dating app called LoveJack, finding love online doesn’t have to feel like filling out a mountain of paperwork. Sometimes, all you need are a few carefully chosen words to spark a connection. LoveJack profiles look...
Context, a startup building an AI-powered office suite, announced that it raised $11 million in a seed round led by Lux Capital with participation from Qualcomm Ventures and General Catalyst. The round, which brings the company’s total raised to around $15.75 million, values Context at $70 million....
