The AI startup Photon is so sure that agents will eventually come to replace mobile apps that it held a funeral for the latter —…
Author: Sarah Perez
ChatGPT can now virtually try on clothes for you |
12:21 PM PDT · October 1, 2026 OpenAI is again experimenting with how its conversational AI assistant, ChatGPT, can help users as they shop online.…
Shopify debuts Canvas, a way to build online stores by chatting with AI |
Shopify introduced a new site-building tool Thursday called Canvas that lets merchants set up their Shopify store by chatting with AI. While Shopify already offered…
Audible's new features let you explore book worlds — and use AI to talk to characters |
Facing new competition in the audiobook market from Spotify, Audible is turning to AI and other technology to enhance the listening experience. On Thursday, the…
Shopify opens checkout to browser-based AI agents |
While some retailers, like Amazon (and Adidas, apparently!), are blocking AI agents from making purchases on users’ behalf on their respective platforms, e-commerce platform Shopify…
Google is killing off Gemini's Gems in favor of 'skills' |
10:29 AM PDT · September 28, 2026 As all-in-one AI agents like Meta’s Muse and Instinct take off, Google announced it’s shutting down the Gemini…
The iPhone Duo may already have its first killer app: a virtual Walkman |
Preorders for the new iPhone Duo don’t start until later in October, but the device may already have its first killer app. Or at least…
Google Photos 'Clueless'-inspired virtual closet is now available on Android and iOS |
10:00 AM PDT · September 24, 2026 Google’s new AI-powered feature that turns photos of your outfits into a virtual closet — one seemingly inspired…
Google tests letting Gemini call businesses for you |
9:00 AM PDT · September 24, 2026 With AI agents like Meta’s Muse and Instinct now able to make calls on users’ behalf, Google is…