Technology & AI
Zest’s new AI agent finds restaurants and books reservations over text
Source: TechCrunch · Published
Can't agree on where to eat? Zest's AI concierge can combine everyone's tastes, put restaurant options to a vote, and make the reservation.
Can't agree on where to eat? Zest's AI concierge can combine everyone's tastes, put restaurant options to a vote, and make the reservation.
Related stories

Fujifilm to boost tape production 5x as AI fuels archiving demand
In an announcement released Thursday, Fujifilm said it will invest roughly 10 billion yen (about $63 million) to increase its production capacity fivefold for an unlikely beneficiary of the AI era: magnetic tape. Fujifilm attributes the surge in archiving demand to the spread of
Ars Technica - All content ·

Starbucks wants to use AI to show you a ‘personalized digital menu’ at the drive-thru
Starbucks could eventually show you a personalized digital menu when you pull up to the drive-thru. During an earnings call on Thursday , Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol said the company is going to explore "experiences that recognize participating customers as they arrive, present pe
The Verge ·

The delightfully messy state of Apple gadgets
The iPhone has more screens ! The MacBook has a touchscreen ! The HomeView does CarPlay apps ! For the first time in a long time, Apple is in a period of unabashed gadget experimentation, and while the final results aren't always perfect, it's fun to watch the most successful pro
The Verge ·

Rivian’s autonomy gamble faces its first real test
Rivian founder and CEO RJ Scaringe (left) watches Rivian R2s being built after an event at the Rivian assembly plant on May 19th, 2026, in Normal, Illinois. | Photo: Scott Olson / Getty Images During an hourlong earnings call last night , Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe spent less time ta
The Verge ·

Vizio’s discounted Mini LED TV lets you skip the sign-ups and smarts
Walmart’s inexpensive Vizio produces a nice, bright image, though its black levels aren’t that deep. | Photo: John Higgins / The Verge Modern smart TVs let you skip the streaming device, which is convenient, but they also come with their own issues, including privacy concerns and
The Verge ·