Game On

Microsoft goes for Google's jugular, Pinterest eyes shoppable video, Roku gets into shoppable DoorDash ads

Good morning! You know what billions of Microsoft dollars can't buy? Getting someone to use Microsoft Forms. That's right - Open AI's waitlist for its paid product was hosted on none other than Google Forms 🔥

Highlight of the day

Microsoft launched new ChatGPT versions of Bing and Edge. Bing lets users access Open AI's newest models through a normal search interface, while Edge can now do things like summarize lengthy content, compare financial statements, and even create content. It's game on.

Features & products hot off the press

Big tech

  • Google to blur explicit Search results by default

  • Facebook rolls out new content moderation tools for creators 

  • WhatsApp lets users add voice notes as status updates 

  • Tinder rolls out an 'incognito mode' safety feature 

  • Pinterest to build out shoppable video features

General and early-stage

  • Frond launches its online community building tool

  • Roku unveils interactive shoppable ads for DoorDash businesses 

  • GlowForge adds a Magic Canvas AI image-generation feature 

  • Mercedes-Benz announces e-Sprinter vans in the US

  • OnePlus unveils a tablet with a mechanical keyboard 

Other good finds

  • Marily Nika. AI and product management

  • Moving on. TikTok crushes YouTube in teen & young adult usage

  • Uncle Sam. Ex-Coinbase PM pleads guilty for insider trading

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- Amol