Amazon expands US delivery with new 1-hour and 3-hour options
Amazon is launching one-hour and three-hour delivery options across many U.S. cities, directly competing with instant delivery services like Instacart, DoorDash, and Uber Eats.
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889 storiesPicsart launches AI agent marketplace for creators
Picsart is launching an AI agent marketplace, allowing its 130 million worldwide users to hire AI assistants for tasks like image editing and e-commerce management.
Shopify president sees AI agents as the future of e-commerce
Shopify is preparing to integrate AI shopping agents, which President Harley Finkelstein predicts will act as merit-based personal shoppers to help increase online retail penetration.
Netflix wins big at Oscars but misses Best Picture again
Netflix films Frankenstein and KPop Demon Hunters won five total Academy Awards, though the streaming service has yet to secure a Best Picture win.
Digg lays off staff and shuts down app to retool
Digg is laying off staff and shutting down its app to retool after struggling with bot spam and competition from established rivals like Reddit.
Meta updates creator tools to combat impersonation and AI slop
Meta is launching impersonation detection tools and updating creator guidelines to combat "AI slop," claiming original content views on Facebook approximately doubled during the second half of 2025.
NanoClaw partners with Docker to secure AI agent development
NanoClaw has partnered with Docker to integrate its sandboxing technology, aiming to provide a secure alternative to the popular, yet controversial, AI agent-building tool OpenClaw.
Spotify lets users edit Taste Profiles to refine recommendations
Spotify is launching a beta feature in New Zealand allowing Premium users to edit their Taste Profiles, with plans to expand the capability over time.
Peacock bets on AI and vertical video to boost engagement
Peacock is launching AI-driven mobile features, including vertical NBA broadcasts and a personalized Bravoverse, to drive engagement as the streaming service continues to operate at a loss.
Motional robotaxis launch on Uber in Las Vegas
Motional’s self-driving Ioniq 5 vehicles are now available on the Uber app in Las Vegas, with the companies expecting to reach fully driverless service by year-end.
Truecaller launches global family fraud protection feature
Truecaller has launched a global family safety feature allowing admins to monitor and remotely end fraudulent calls for up to five members, marking a strategic product shift.
Channel Surfer brings retro TV guide experience to YouTube
Channel Surfer is a new web app that organizes YouTube content into a retro-style TV guide, aiming to solve user indecision fatigue with a linear viewing experience.
Substack pushes into video with new studio and TV app
Substack has launched a desktop-only recording studio for creators, aiming to streamline video production as it competes with platforms like Patreon for multimedia content.
Facebook Marketplace adds Meta AI for automated seller tools
Facebook is integrating Meta AI into Marketplace to automate seller tasks, including drafting listing descriptions, suggesting prices, and generating auto-replies to buyer inquiries.
Tinder pivots to IRL events and AI in product overhaul
Tinder held its inaugural product keynote, introducing AI-driven matching and IRL event features to re-engage younger users amid declining subscriber growth.
Bumble tests AI matchmaker and experiments with swipe-free profiles
Bumble is launching an AI dating assistant called Bee and testing the removal of its signature swipe mechanism in select markets to improve user engagement.
Wayve, Uber, and Nissan plan Tokyo robotaxi service
Wayve, Uber, and Nissan plan to launch a robotaxi service in Tokyo, with a pilot scheduled for late 2026, following Wayve’s $1.2 billion funding round.
Disney+ launches Verts short-form video feed in the U.S.
Disney+ is rolling out Verts, a new short-form video feed for U.S. users, aiming to boost daily engagement and discovery across its century-old content catalog.
Google launches conversational 'Ask Maps' and immersive navigation
Google is rolling out Gemini-powered "Ask Maps" in the U.S. and India, alongside a 3D "Immersive Navigation" feature starting in the U.S.
Google Play adds cross-platform gaming and AI-powered assistance
Google announced new Google Play gaming features at GDC 2026, including cross-platform "buy once, play anywhere" pricing, game trials, and AI-powered assistance.