Whatnot acquires Shaped to power real-time live shopping recommendations |

Livestream shopping app Whatnot announced Wednesday that it has acquired Shaped, a machine learning company that specializes in real-time recommendation and search systems. The deal…

Pinwheel launches a retro-inspired landline phone for kids |

If you remember racing home after school to grab the family landline to call your best friend before dinner, a new device from Pinwheel is…

The browser wars aren’t about search anymore — here are the best alternatives to Chrome and Safari |

The browser wars have entered a new phase this year: the fight isn’t just over search results anymore, it’s over which company’s AI gets to…

Fika Jobs raises $4M to build a video-first hiring platform where AI agents interview candidates |

The hiring process has long been criticized for its inefficiency and opacity. Candidates spend hours writing applications and submitting cover letters, only to disappear into…

‘Queer Eye’s’ life coach Karamo Brown launches Kē, a wellness app featuring his AI digital clone |

Karamo Brown, famous for his pep talks on Netflix’s “Queer Eye,” has jumped into the wellness and AI space with his new app, Kē. After…

Pixi’s new iOS app turns text messages into interactive AR experiences |

Forget stickers, GIFs, and emoji reactions. Pixi is betting that the next evolution of messaging is interactive augmented reality (AR). The startup launched its messaging-native…

As the browser wars heat up, here are the hottest alternatives to Chrome and Safari in 2026 |

Google Chrome and Apple’s Safari currently dominate the web browser market, with Chrome holding a significant share due to the tech giant’s ongoing innovations, particularly…

Airbnb-backed WeRoad raises $58M to take its group travel platform to the US |

WeRoad, the Milan-based group travel startup, has raised a $58 million Series C round led by Airbnb as it prepares for its first major expansion…

Bumble's paying users are slipping as it bets on an overhaul later this year |

As Bumble gets ready for a big overhaul meant to win back Gen Z users (who are pretty over dating apps right now), its latest…

Etsy launches its app within ChatGPT as it continues its AI push |

Etsy announced Tuesday the launch of its native app within ChatGPT, opening up a new way for shoppers to explore its catalog of over 100…