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Pinterest launches an experimental AI shopping app called ‘Ask Pinterest’

Pinterest has launched 'Ask Pinterest,' an experimental AI-powered shopping app that lets users seek recommendations and inspiration through a conversational interface.

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Jun 17, 2026 at 11:00 TechCrunch

Pinterest launches an experimental AI shopping app called ‘Ask Pinterest’

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Plaud says its software business topped $100M in ARR after shipping over 2M AI notetakers

Plaud is trying to make a mark in a crowded market full of AI-powered meeting notetakers.

Jun 12, 2026 at 04:30 TechCrunch

Equal AI raises $30M to screen calls so Indians don’t have to

Equal AI said that its AI-powered call assistant now has over a million monthly active users.

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BBVA puts AI at the core of banking with OpenAI

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Say hi to "Siri AI"—Apple announces new, more "conversational" voice assistant

New features coming this fall alongside two-tiered, Google-powered AI model overhaul.

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Apple just taught your iPhone to finish your sentences, your photos, and your workflows

Apple is adding new AI-powered features to Safari, Shortcuts, and Password apps.

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