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TechCrunchtechnology3 hrs ago
Zest, a Restaurant Discovery App Using Linked Credit Card Data, Launches Publicly After Beta
Zest, founded in November 2024, has raised $1.8 million and attracted over 100,000 visits since its public launch. The app links users' credit cards via Plaid to generate dining recommendations based on verified transactions.
Engadgettechnology22 days ago
Google Launches Universal Cart for Cross-Platform Shopping
Google introduced Universal Cart at its I/O event on Tuesday. The tool lets users add items from Search, Gemini, YouTube, and Gmail and track prices and stock across retailers. Google also expanded its Agent Payments Protocol to let AI agents complete purchases within user-set li…
finance.yahoo.comtechnology44 days ago
Amazon Restructures Wondery, Eliminating Over 100 Jobs While Launching Creator Services and Audible Integration
Amazon eliminated more than 100 positions at its Wondery podcast studio in August 2025 while maintaining the brand. The company moved audio-only podcasts under Audible and established a new Creator Services department focused on celebrities and expanded monetization. This include…
thenation.comai45 days ago
Anthropic Conducts Experiment with AI Agents Making Real Deals in Test Marketplace
Anthropic ran a pilot experiment called Project Deal, creating a classified marketplace where AI agents represented buyers and sellers among 69 employees. The test involved 186 deals totaling over $4,000, with findings on model performance disparities. TechCrunch reported the det…