Google Launches AI-Powered Virtual Try It On Feature For Shopping
Google revealed new AI-powered shopping features, including a new virtual Try It On feature in Search Labs.
Amazon Tests AI Audio Summaries for Products
Amazon is testing AI-generated audio summaries for select products in its Shopping app. Called Hear the Highlights, the feature reads product information aloud, drawing from reviews, product details, and other sources.
TED Launches TED Shorts, Its Own Short-Form Video Feed
TED introduced TED Shorts, a new short-form video experience within its mobile app.
Instagram Adds Cropping Tool to Edits
Instagram added an enhanced cropping tool to Edits on iOS.
Expedia’s New Trip Matching Feature Turns Instagram Reels Into Bookable Travel Itineraries
Expedia has launched Trip Matching, a new AI-powered feature that lets users DM any public Instagram Reel to its official account.
YouTube Unveils New TV Ad Features at Brandcast 2025, Including an Interactive Shoppable Product Feed
At Brandcast 2025. YouTube’s iteration of Upfronts, the platform announced a series of new advertising features and revealed it will be the exclusive streamer for the NFL’s Friday Night game during Kickoff Weekend of the upcoming season.
Threads Adds New Ways for Creators to Share and Track Links
Threads revealed new link-sharing features. Creators can now add up to five links to their bio, each with a custom title, similar to Instagram. Soon, Threads will begin testing link insights that show how often links in profiles and posts are tapped.
YouTube Launches Voting for Collaborative Playlists
YouTube added a voting system for collaborative playlists. Signed-in users can now upvote or downvote videos to influence their order in the playlist. Voting is anonymous, and each user gets one vote per video.
TikTok Launches AI Alive to Turn Photos into Animated Videos
TikTok introduced a new creative tool called AI Alive.
TikTok Rolls Out AI Generated Alt Text and New Accessibility Features
TikTok announced new accessibility features.
YouTube Debuts Weekly Podcast Chart Highlighting Top 100 Shows Along with Updated Podcasts Homepage Featuring Editorial Content
YouTube launched a new Weekly Podcast Shows chart.