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How Apple is turning discovery into a dialogue

Apple Maps is making local discovery more conversational in iOS 26, moving away from rigid keyword searches towards more natural requests.

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Technology

Stat: How different generations are really using AI

A new survey of 3,000 Americans by Edubrain reveals Millennials are the most avid users of AI, with 37% using it daily, compared to 25% of Gen Z and 19% of Gen X.

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Beauty

Ulta Beauty opens UB Marketplace to 100 emerging brands

Ulta Beauty has launched UB Marketplace, a new online platform introducing more than 100 emerging beauty and wellness brands to its website and app. An invitation-only marketplace, the initiative allows Ulta to rapidly onboard trending labels.

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Retail

OpenAI launches agentic AI shopping system

ChatGPT users in America can now shop directly within conversations through OpenAI’s new Instant Checkout feature, available to Pro, Plus and Free users buying from US-based Etsy sellers. The system enables frictionless, in-chat payments without leaving the conversation.

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Culture & Media

AI-powered tool Arc Search could revolutionise web browsing

In January 2024, The Browser Company launched Arc Search, a transformative iOS app that seamlessly integrates browsing, search engine capabilities and AI chatbot functions.

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Culture & Media

Elude app simplifies next-gen travel discovery

With traditional methods of booking travel experiences proving largely inefficient, travel app Elude is disrupting the sector with its budget-first search engine. Allowing users to discover curated tourism suggestions based on their price range, Elude provides access to flights, nearest airports and accommodation.