Web Creation
Figma Sites Adds Custom Domains
Figma Sites now supports apex domains and custom subdomains, allowing fully personalized URLs with optional redirects. This update marks Figma’s continued shift from prototyping to full-fledged web publishing.
Elementor 3.30 Adds Editor V4 and Full-Site Templates
The update introduces faster editing with a new styling system that simplifies managing and scaling designs through reusable styles. It also adds role-based permissions and reusable full-site templates, making it easier for teams to collaborate and manage multiple site projects.
Automattic Pauses Tumblr Migration to WordPress
Automattic has paused migrating Tumblr’s backend to WordPress to focus on user experience. As the migration was expected to enable fediverse support (via ActivityPub), the delay raises questions about Tumblr’s future role in decentralized social networks and broader strategy.
Commerce & Services
WooCommerce Launched Modular Checkout and WooPay
WooCommerce added a modular checkout that lets merchants simplify steps to speed up purchases. It also launched WooPay, a one-click payment for returning customers, similar to Shop Pay. The update adds support for Alipay and WeChat Pay.
Shopify Joins ChatGPT Shopping, but Limits Fully Autonomous AI
Shopify products now appear in ChatGPT with images, prices, and reviews, and in-chat checkout is being tested. However, Shopify is restricting fully autonomous “buy-for-me” agents, reflecting a cautious approach to agent-led commerce.
Automattic Acquires Clay to to Unified Identity Across Products
Automattic has acquired AI-powered personal CRM Clay, which maps over 150M contacts. Combined with its recent acquisitions of Beeper and Texts.com, the move supports a push to unify messaging, publishing, and identity across products like WordPress and Gravatar.
Design & Creation
Canva Integrates with ChatGPT and Claude for AI-Driven Design
Canva launched a ChatGPT connector for in-chat design search and summaries, and MCP Server, enabling agents like Claude to search, generate, and edit designs. Claude now supports Canva in addition to Figma, enabling more complete agent-driven creative workflows.
AI & Creator Tools
Cognition Acquires Windsurf After OpenAI Deal Collapses
OpenAI’s $3B offer to buy AI coding startup Windsurf fell through, prompting Google to poach key executives. Shortly after, Cognition, creator of AI agent Devin, acquired Windsurf’s product, technology, and remaining team.
Amazon and Google Launch New AI App Tools
Amazon launched Kiro, an AI IDE that automates code generation and QA. Google introduced Opal, a no-code tool that lets business users build mini AI-powered internal apps using natural language and a visual editor. It’s currently in public beta and limited to the U.S.
AI Browser Race Heats Up
Perplexity launched Comet, an AI-powered browser with a built-in search and a task agent. OpenAI began developing its own browser integrated with Operator, its agent system for automating actions online. Google has also added AI features to Chrome, signaling its shift toward AI-enhanced browsing.
Lovable Joins Replit in Advancing Agentic AI Coding
Lovable has launched its Agent Mode in beta, enabling autonomous planning, code search, debugging, and edits with reduced errors. It follows Replit’s February debut of its own Agent, signaling the rapid shift toward AI that can act as independent software developers.