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Google can now call stores on your behalf
Plus, TikTok just stole Instagram’s playbook
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Breaking News: Google is rolling out powerful AI shopping tools just in time for the holidays. From calling stores to check stock to helping you compare products visually, the new features aim to make gift-buying faster, easier, and smarter.
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📢 Today's Headline:
Gemini App Now Calls Stores for You!
TikTok wants your undivided attention!
Japan’s first AI wedding just happened!
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Holiday shopping just got a Gemini-powered upgrade—and it’s quietly changing how we search, shop, and decide.
Gemini can now check local stock by calling nearby stores on your behalf (yes, actual phone calls).
Search results show visual product comparisons, reviews, and prices in one scroll-friendly table.
You can describe what you want (“cozy sweaters for happy hour”) and get curated picks instantly.
Google’s rolling out these features across Search and the Gemini app, just in time for the holiday rush.
✅ This is a big leap toward AI as your personal assistant—not just a search engine. It’s not just smarter; it’s more human.
Quick tip: Try typing a vibe-based query like “gifts for someone who loves hiking” and see what Gemini serves up.
Creators now have a direct megaphone—and TikTok wants to own your attention even when you're not scrolling.
TikTok’s new “TikTok Channels” let creators send one-way messages, updates, and exclusive content to followers.
Unlike regular posts, these updates live in a separate inbox tab—no algorithm, no noise.
Early access is rolling out to select creators in the U.S., with global expansion planned soon.
If this sounds familiar, it’s because Instagram launched Broadcast Channels earlier this year—and TikTok’s version is nearly identical.
👀 This is a power move to deepen creator-fan relationships and keep audiences locked into the app—even when they’re not watching videos.
Quick tip: If you’re a creator, start planning how you’ll use Channels to tease drops, share BTS, or drive engagement off-feed.
When heartbreak met late-night prompts, a virtual partner became something more—and the internet can’t look away.
A 32-year-old woman in Japan held a full wedding ceremony with her AI companion, Lune Klaus, created using ChatGPT.
The “groom” appeared on her phone screen, sending emotional vows like “I feel tears welling up.”
She customized his personality over time, turning him into the kind, caring partner she always wanted.
After a real-life breakup, she started chatting with ChatGPT to cope with loneliness. Those conversations evolved into a relationship—and eventually, a wedding.
👀 This isn’t just a quirky love story. It’s a glimpse into how AI intimacy is reshaping human connection, especially for those seeking comfort, control, or emotional safety.
Quick insight: AI weddings aren’t legally recognized in Japan yet, but planners say digital unions are on the rise.
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Today’s Poll:
🛍️ Would you let Google’s AI call stores for you? |
Vote today, see the results tomorrow!
Previous Poll:
Do you think adding alarms to the Reminders app will actually help you stay more organized?
A) Yes – Finally, one less app to juggle – 75%
B) No – I’ll stick to my usual routine – 25%
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