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Google’s new AI feature lets you virtually try on clothes

The feature is launching in the United States today, letting users try on apparel items in Google’s Shopping Graph across Search, Google Shopping and product results on Google Images.

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Snapchat will now let your friends know you’ve made it home safe

Snap Map’s new “Home Safe” feature sends one-time alerts to friends, so you don’t need to remember to message others that you’re back safely.

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Amazon venture fund backs startup developing fix for return fraud

Cambridge Terahertz’s package screening technology could help reduce fraudulent returns, a problem that’s plagued Amazon.

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Mission Barns is betting that animal-free pork fat will make artificial meat delicious

It’s the first such product to reach the market, and it could unlock a host of fattened-up meat alternatives.

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Tesla shares drop 6% in premarket trading after auto sales plunge again

Tesla is facing stiffer competition globally from electric vehicle players, especially low-cost competitors from China.

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Americans Are Obsessed With Watching Short Video Dramas From China

How did steamy, short soap operas that originated in China become the hottest thing in Hollywood, seemingly overnight?

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No ‘woke AI’ in Washington, Trump says as he launches American AI action plan

Trump has vowed to push back against “woke” AI models and to turn the U.S. into an “AI export powerhouse,” signing three AI-focused executive orders Wednesday. 

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Estonia’s tech elite are getting behind a European challenger to Robinhood

A host of Estonia’s top tech entrepreneurs — including ride-hailing unicorn Bolt’s CEO Markus Villig — are investing in European trading app Lightyear.

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As porn sites apply new age checks, will users hand over personal ID?

All websites hosting pornography will have to check the age of their users from Friday.

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Google’s $85 billion capital spend spurred by cloud, AI demand

Executives said the spend will be on tech infrastructure needed to power cloud services.

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