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E-commerce
OpenAI is moving deeper into e-commerce with the launch of Instant Checkout, a new ChatGPT feature that lets users buy products directly inside the chatbot. How Instant Checkout Works The feature, announced Monday, allows users to make single-item purchases from U.S.-based Etsy sellers without leaving ChatGPT. The option
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
You’ve probably heard of vibe coding — the trend of creating apps through a simple AI prompt instead of traditional programming. Now, Microsoft wants to bring the same concept to productivity software. The company is rolling out Agent Mode for Excel and Word, alongside a new Office Agent in Copilot
Energy
Months of speculation came to an end Friday when Pacific Fusion announced it will build its first research and manufacturing campus in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The $1 billion project marks a major milestone for the state, positioning Albuquerque at the forefront of fusion energy innovation. The California-based startup, founded in
Games
Electronic Arts (EA), one of the world’s largest video game publishers, is reportedly on the verge of a $50 billion sale to a consortium of investors that includes private equity giant Silver Lake and Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF). The deal, first reported by The Wall Street
Media
Meta Platforms has unveiled Vibes, a new AI-powered video feed that allows users to create, share, and remix short-form, AI-generated videos. The launch marks another step in the company’s push to accelerate its artificial intelligence initiatives and diversify revenue streams. Starting Thursday, Vibes will be available on the Meta
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
OpenAI and Databricks have signed a multiyear deal valued at $100 million to bring advanced artificial intelligence services to large business customers. The partnership aims to make it easier for enterprises to build AI agents that can leverage their own corporate data. Under the agreement, OpenAI’s models—including its
Marketing
Sephora is doubling down on its creator and social commerce strategy with the launch of My Sephora Storefront, a new affiliate platform that empowers influencers to curate and share shoppable beauty recommendations. The application process for creators is now open, with storefronts slated to debut in October, according to the
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
OpenAI is rolling out a new feature for ChatGPT called Pulse, designed to generate personalized daily reports for users while they sleep. The feature, which launches Thursday, provides five to ten tailored briefs each morning, aiming to make ChatGPT part of users’ daily routines — much like checking social media or
Government
Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence startup, xAI, has secured a contract with the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) to provide its Grok chatbot to federal agencies, the government’s procurement arm confirmed Thursday. The agreement highlights Washington’s growing push to expand the use of AI in government operations,
Travel
Breeze Airways, the U.S. startup airline founded by JetBlue’s David Neeleman, is preparing to spread its wings beyond domestic skies. The carrier announced Thursday that it will begin international service early next year, marking a major milestone as it enters its fifth year of operations. Sun Destinations First
Hardware
Hardware startup Nothing announced Thursday that it will transform its affordable device brand, CMF, into a fully independent subsidiary, with India serving as its headquarters for manufacturing and R&D. Launched in 2023 with earbuds and a smartwatch, CMF has since expanded into smartphones—targeting the budget-friendly segment. Nothing
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Modular, an artificial intelligence startup founded by former Apple and Google engineers, announced Wednesday that it has raised $250 million in a funding round valuing the company at $1.6 billion. The latest financing nearly triples Modular’s valuation from two years ago, underscoring investor confidence in its efforts to