The TechCrunch event is set to happen on June 5 on the campus of UC Berkeley in California’s Bay Area. Affecting Change This year’s Summit promises to be one of the most influential events for technology advocates. For industry professionals, it will introduce amazing new artificial intelligence and visual search technology. Founders, funders and makers can join them — get your ticket to the show today right on TechCrunch’s home turf.
On Monday, Pinterest went one step further with an exciting announcement. Per usual, they dropped a big announcement about their visual search capabilities! This improvement will allow people to search using images as much as or more than text. This method provides a deeper, more human approach to finding what you’re most interested in. Originally targeting the women’s fashion category, this update intends to inform users on how they can better cultivate their taste when it comes to Pins. The new feature, which is currently only available for users in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. This release is a testament to Pinterest’s commitment to maximizing user experience.
Sarah, long-time TechCrunch reporter since August 2011, has been on the frontlines of these new technological innovations. Her experience includes more than three years of reporting at ReadWriteWeb, where she learned a lot about the tech world. Before becoming a journalist, Sarah’s IT experience spanned several industries, including banking, retail, and software development. Her deep, practical experience uniquely qualifies her to give both smart insight and context into these nascent trends.
As we get closer to the TechCrunch Disrupt event, the excitement from Pinterest’s new ‘place’ feature is indicative of something bigger happening in the tech sector. Businesses are now turning to artificial intelligence to help engage users and produce positive experiences. Visual search capabilities completely change the way users interact with content. Beyond that, they tack on an additional layer of personalization to every single online experience.