YouTube has identified the areas that are making the most waves in the tech & media world right now. Last week, it officially launched the initial beta of its TikTok-like ‘Shorts’ to selected users in the US. This week, it announced new e-commerce features including one that displays a list of products detected in videos.
Scroll down to discover the latest Snapchat and Amazon updates, as well as a linguistics start-up that aims to support those with speech impairments.
Find your perfect fit with Snap ????
Snap has acquired Berlin-based start-up, Fit Analytics. The platform uses tech to help shoppers find the right-sized apparel and footwear from online retailers.
Amazon branches into telehealth ????
Up until now, Amazon’s Care app-based services have only been available to the company’s employees in Washington. This Summer, it will expand statewide.
Create inclusive conversations ????️
Voiceitt has designed a linguistics algorithm that learns atypical speech patterns and supports spoken communication. You can even pair the program with Amazon Alexa.