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WhatsApp is working on video and voice calls on the web
WhatsApp is adding voice and video call features to its web version, letting users make calls directly from browsers like Chrome, Safari, and Edge. This update means you won’t need to install the desktop app to call friends or join group chats. New call buttons have been spotted in beta versions, hinting at a wider rollout soon.
ChatGPT goes shopping with new product-browsing feature
OpenAI has added a new shopping feature to ChatGPT, allowing users to search for products and receive personalized recommendations based on their preferences and online reviews . This feature provides product images, prices, star ratings, and direct links to retailers like Amazon and Walmart . Unlike Google Shopping, ChatGPT’s results are organic and not influenced by paid ads. The shopping tool is available to all users, including those without accounts.
O3 can identify locations in photos
OpenAI’s new model, o3, can now guess the location of a photo just by looking at it—no GPS needed. It performs well even when there are no clear landmarks. Simon tested it on many personal travel photos, and o3 often got surprisingly close. This feature opens up exciting uses but also raises new privacy concerns.
Microsoft’s Big AI Hire Can’t Match OpenAI
Microsoft’s bold move to hire Mustafa Suleyman and much of his AI startup, Inflection, for $650 million hasn’t delivered the expected results. A recent internal presentation showed Microsoft’s Copilot AI tool stuck at 20 million weekly users, while OpenAI’s ChatGPT soared to 400 million. Despite Suleyman’s high-profile appointment as CEO of Microsoft AI, insiders remain skeptical about his impact, pointing to past management issues and cultural clashes within the company.
Shein and Temu just started raising prices ahead of new tariffs
Shein and Temu have raised prices on many items ahead of a new U.S. tariff taking effect on May 2. The 120% tariff ends the “de minimis” rule, which allowed duty-free imports under $800. This change increases costs for these retailers, who rely on low-cost Chinese goods. As a result, shoppers may see higher prices and longer delivery times.
BYD is coming for Tesla’s lunch
Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD is rapidly expanding globally, posing a significant challenge to Tesla and other U.S. automakers. With innovative technology like its “Super e-Platform,” which allows for ultra-fast charging, and a 36% revenue increase alongside doubled profits in early 2025, BYD is outpacing competitors. Tesla, meanwhile, faces declining sales, political distractions, and supply chain issues amid U.S.-China trade tensions.
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Figma’s 2025 AI report: Perspectives from designers and developers
Figma’s 2025 AI report shares insights from over 1,000 global design and product leaders. Most see AI as a powerful tool to boost creativity and speed up work, but they also worry about misuse and data privacy. The report highlights a growing need for new design skills, clearer rules, and thoughtful use of AI in the creative process. Overall, teams want AI to help—not replace—human thinking.