Lowe's plans to enhance its AI-powered visualization tools in 2026, allowing customers to upload images of their spaces and reimagine them in real-time with recommended products and styles. The retailer envisions a highly interactive, Pinterest-like experience that helps shoppers move seamlessly from inspiration to installation. This initiative is designed to make home improvement shopping more intuitive by allowing users to see how furniture, fixtures and decor will look in their own rooms, supported by AI-driven recommendations and personalization.

Instagram is rolling out its TV app, starting with a test launch on Amazon Fire TV streaming devices in the US. This marks the platform's push to bring its mobile video experience to larger screens and signals its growing ambitions in the living room space. The app, which will maintain the vertical format of Reels and focus on short-form content, is expected to expand to other device makers.

Charter Communications will introduce a wireless internet backup service for residential broadband customers, similar to the service already available to business clients, according to CEO Chris Winfrey. He also suggested potential collaboration with low-earth orbit satellite operators, such as Amazon and Starlink, for backup and business applications.

DoorDash is testing a new AI-powered app called Zesty in New York and San Francisco to help users discover restaurants. The app includes an AI chatbot for tailored suggestions and a social feature for users to share restaurant reviews and experiences. This move is part of DoorDash's strategy to diversify its offerings beyond food delivery, with significant investments planned for future internal productivity tools and initiatives.