
Google launches Universal Cart shopping tool in US
Google's new Universal Cart lets shoppers collect items across search and Gemini, track prices, and manage purchases from multiple retailers in one place.
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Paramount wins Warner Bros. Discovery for $111 billion
After a months-long bidding war, David Ellison's Paramount acquired Warner Bros. Discovery in October, beating Netflix's offer and facing regulatory challenges.
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Levoit's pet air purifier tackles fur and odor
Levoit launches a $189.99 air purifier designed specifically for pet owners, combining targeted filtration with automatic cleaning to handle fur, dander, and wet dog smell.
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Disney raises streaming prices again
Disney+ and Hulu join Netflix, Apple TV and Peacock in raising subscription costs, as streaming services turn to price hikes to boost profits.
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YouTube takes on microdrama with Shorts series
YouTube launches a new tool to organize Shorts into episodic seasons, competing directly with dedicated microdrama apps.
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YouTube Music adds conversational AI to find songs and podcasts
YouTube is rolling out AI features that let you describe music you want to hear in plain language and get personalized podcast recommendations.
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Petlibro's AI feeder solves multi-cat feeding chaos
The Granary 2 series uses AI cameras and built-in scales to track individual cats' eating habits, portion sizes, and health patterns in homes with multiple pets.
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I tested Tovala's smart oven for two weeks
A countertop oven that cooks pre-portioned meals automatically. Convenient, but the quality won't match a restaurant.
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The AI graveyard: what died and why
A running list of AI products that shut down, pivoted, or quietly got folded into something bigger.
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Instagram will let you claim the photo your friend posted
Tagged posts can now live on your profile grid without you reposting anything.
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