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May 13, 2026 at 14:59 TechCrunch

Amazon launches an AI shopping assistant for the search bar, powered by Alexa+

Alexa for Shopping is a new personalized AI shopping assistant in the Amazon search bar that replaces its Rufus assistant.

May 13, 2026 at 13:27 TechCrunch

Poppy debuts a proactive AI assistant to help organize your digital life

Poppy is an AI-powered app that connects your calendar, email, messages, and other services to surface reminders, suggestions, and tasks ...

May 13, 2026 at 12:45 Ars Technica

Rivian adds a new onboard AI assistant to its latest software update

The Rivian Assistant is available for both Gen1 and Gen2 hardware.

May 5, 2026 at 17:17 Ars Technica

Google Home gets upgraded Gemini voice assistant and new camera controls

Google's smart home ecosystem is getting its biggest update since the AI-fueled 2025 revamp.

May 3, 2026 at 09:18 Hacker News

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Apr 30, 2026 at 17:46 TechCrunch

Google’s Gemini AI assistant is hitting the road in millions of vehicles

The move signals Google’s push to bring more advanced, conversational AI into the driving experience.

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TechCrunch May 13, 2026 at 13:27 Startups
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Poppy debuts a proactive AI assistant to help organize your digital life

Poppy is an AI-powered app that connects your calendar, email, messages, and other services to surface reminders, suggestions, and tasks based on what’s happening in your life.

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TechCrunch Apr 21, 2026 at 11:00 Startups
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Yelp’s updated AI assistant can answer questions and book a restaurant or service in one conversation

With its latest update, Yelp is letting people ask questions, get restaurant reservations, order food delivery, and book service professionals, all through its updated AI assist...

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