Almost Half of U.S. Singles Feel Negatively About AI in Dating, Match Says
TechCrunch AI39 days agoBusinessMatch Group's new survey reveals that roughly 47% of U.S. singles hold negative views toward AI in the dating context. Despite widespread skepticism, a significant share of dating app users are open to AI tools that help polish profiles or generate conversation starters. The findings highlight a nuanced split between distrust of AI-driven romance and acceptance of AI as a behind-the-scenes utility.
Meitu, Which Once Made Photo Editing Easy, Now Aims to Do the Same for AI
量子位 QbitAI40 days agoNew ToolMeitu, the Chinese consumer tech company that made sophisticated photo editing accessible to millions without Photoshop training, is applying the same philosophy to AI. The company has announced a new AI-focused product or feature designed to lower the barrier to using AI tools. The move positions Meitu as a consumer-facing AI enabler, echoing its original mission of simplifying complex creative technology.
Gemini-Powered Google Home Speaker Arrives June 25 for $100
Ars Technica AI40 days agoHardwareGoogle has opened preorders for its new $100 Google Home Speaker, set to ship June 25, 2026 — roughly ten months after it was first announced. The device's primary selling point is deep Gemini AI integration rather than premium audio performance. The launch positions Google's smart speaker lineup squarely as an AI assistant platform rather than a high-fidelity audio product.
Sesame, the conversational AI startup from Oculus founders, launches iOS app
TechCrunch AI60 days agoNew ToolSesame, a conversational AI startup from Oculus founders, has launched a new iOS app for the public. The app brings its AI agents to users with a focus on more natural back-and-forth interactions. Based on the available summary, the product is positioned less like a traditional chatbot and more like talking to a person.