Visa is working with companies including Anthropic, Microsoft and OpenAI to integrate AI agents into the shopping experience to streamline product discovery and payments, Visa CEO Ryan McInerney said. "I think shopping's going to evolve ... We know that payments is going to evolve to enable all of this, and we're excited about the role that we play in that part of it," McInerney said.

Samsung TV Plus added live major league sports coverage, including the Roku Sports Channel and NASCAR, to its free channel lineup. The expansion also includes local outlets like Victory+ Anaheim and Victory+ Dallas for Anaheim Ducks and Dallas Stars NHL games.

Pinterest will implement new labels to identify images that have been generated and modified with AI. This decision comes in response to user dissatisfaction with the influx of low-quality content, often called "AI slop", that has overshadowed genuine user-generated content on the platform. By labeling AI content, Pinterest aims to help users better discern between AI and human-created imagery, thus preserving the value of original content.

Budgeting apps like YNAB, Empower Personal Dashboard and Monarch Money are designed to help users achieve financial independence through features such as spending tracking, proactive budgeting and investment-focused tools. The key to choosing the right app lies in finding one that aligns with individual financial goals and personal habits, making it easier to use consistently and take control of finances, writes Bryan M. Wolfe.

Retailers are responding to consumer concerns about inflation by offering deals, personalized suggestions and pop-culture promotions, according to Placer.ai and Adobe Analytics. Off-price and thrift store visits have increased, with shoppers attracted to the "treasure hunt" experience, while AI-driven traffic to ecommerce sites has surged as consumers increase their use of the tool for product research and recommendations.