BigCommerce Revamps App Tools to Attract Developers
BigCommerce is streamlining app development with a new developer portal, optional unified billing, and Gadget.dev-powered hosting. With full flexibility and no revenue share, it’s a developer-friendly alternative to Shopify’s 20% fee on earnings over $1 million.

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Shopify Boosts AI Stack with Vantage Discovery Acquisition
Shopify has acquired Vantage Discovery, a startup using generative AI to deliver personalized and accurate on-site search. The technology helps shoppers find what they need faster and increase conversion, supporting Shopify’s broader strategy to infuse AI across its platform.

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Meta Adds Story Payouts to Broaden Creator Monetization
Facebook now lets creators earn from Stories with performance-based payouts and no minimum view count. It is part of Meta’s broader monetization push to attract TikTok creators. Currently, access to this program is by invitation only, with plans to open enrolment in ‘25.  

Figma Slides Goes Public with PowerPoint Import and Video Tools
Figma Slides is now out of beta, adding video editing, PowerPoint support, animations, and reusable components. It’s available to all users, free accounts can view and comment, while editing is limited to paid plans.

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Canva Partners with Designit to Accelerate Enterprise Adoption
Canva has partnered with Designit, a global design consultancy owned by Wipro, to offer onboarding, training, and brand kits for large organizations. The partnership aims to accelerate enterprise adoption and make Canva a go-to design tool for teams at scale.

OpenAI Expands GPT-4o with Built-In Image Generation
GPT-4o can now generate images from text prompts or reference visuals, making outputs more aligned with user input. As AI-generated visuals become more common, Google is introducing labels in search results to help users distinguish them, highlighting a growing need for transparency as these tools enter mainstream use.

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Adobe Introduces Agentic AI Suite to Power Smarter Brand Experiences
Adobe has launched Agent Orchestrator in Adobe Experience Platform (AEP), allowing businesses to deploy and manage AI agents across Adobe and third-party tools. The initial set of ten agents supports tasks like content creation and journey design, while Brand Concierge enables personalized, conversational experiences for B2C and B2B.

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Base44 Hits $100K ARR in a Day as Chat-Based App Builder Gains Steam
The no-code platform lets users build full apps via chat, driving rapid adoption with minimal marketing. A built-in marketing flywheel rewards users with AI credits for social sharing, fueling organic growth and putting Base44 alongside tools like Lovable and V0.dev.

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Jotform Launches Boards to Turn Requests into Tasks
Jotform Boards is a new tool that turns form responses, AI chats, orders, and more into organized, trackable tasks. It features a drag-and-drop interface, real-time collaboration, over 1,000 templates, and customizable workflows, all available for free to Jotform users.

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Shopify Powers AI Coding Tools to Help Developers Build Faster

Shopify launched the Shopify.dev MCP Server, a backend service that gives AI tools like Cursor, Windsurf, and Claude access to real-time APIs and GraphQL data, making it easier for developers to create Shopify apps and integrations.