From helping families save on household essentials to giving college students more affordable options, tech companies are creating products and programs that give Americans more choices, help them make informed financial decisions, and stretch their budgets further. Learn how tech is giving Americans greater control over their finances in this week’s Tech at Work.

How Tech Is Giving Americans More Power Over Their Finances

Airbnb launched(opens in new tab) a housing accelerator, a multi-pillar commitment designed to help remove the barriers that prevent homes from being built and unlock housing supply.

Amazon saves(opens in new tab) over 100 million customers billions of dollars every year through low prices, deals, free delivery, fuel discounts, and prescription savings.

College Board’s tools assist(opens in new tab) students in finding the college that fits their needs so they can graduate on time, which enables them to earn more on average after graduation and avoid thousands of dollars in unplanned transfer costs.

Comcast has invested(opens in new tab) $200 billion to expand broadband, support economic growth, empower entrepreneurs, and provide opportunities for millions.

Dell Technologies released(opens in new tab) a more financially accessible laptop for students and young adults.

DoorDash helps(opens in new tab) households that rely on SNAP benefits overcome barriers to get the nutritious food they need.

eBay gives(opens in new tab) shoppers around the world a way to stretch their budgets and save more by shopping secondhand.

Google’s Universal Cart saves(opens in new tab) consumers money by keeping tabs on pricing for their shopping list and identifying hidden savings or points from their cart.

Ibotta is covering(opens in new tab) Thanksgiving dinner with 100% cash back on a turkey and new side offers every week.

Lyft is bringing(opens in new tab) back extra fuel savings for its drivers.

Mastercard’s guide to credit card benefits covers(opens in new tab) how they can extend value well beyond the transaction and what cardholders should know before signing up.

Samsung expanded(opens in new tab) the Galaxy Book6 lineup with a more affordable option to increase accessibility.

Shipt’s seasonal savings, curated Shipt Kits, and same-day delivery make(opens in new tab) it easier for families to shop smarter and save money on essential household items.

Verizon delivers(opens in new tab) extra value to consumers with free safety, family, and AI perks that put meaningful savings back into customers’ pockets.

Zillow’s new Claude integration lets(opens in new tab) people explore homes for sale or rent, check home values, and estimate what they can afford within the AI assistant.

New in Tech

Introducing Beauty Guides on Pinterest

Pinterest is launching Beauty Guides, a new AI-powered experience that turns Pins into personalized, actionable guides designed to help people recreate the looks they discover on Pinterest. When users open a hair or nail Pin in closeup, they can tap “Get the Guide” to access and save it for their next appointment or use it to make the look at home. Beauty Guides help bridge the gap between inspiration and action by translating visuals into something people can act on.
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Tech Spotlight

 

Pindrop launched Pindrop BotStopper, a technology solution that detects AI agents and automated callers in real time, reducing malicious bot activity and helping organizations establish trust across workforces, customers, and agents. BotStopper detects bots from the moment a call reaches the contact center through Pindrop Pulse’s deepfake detection technology. Pindrop also introduced the AI Voice Consortium, which has a registry of over 5,000 AI voices to help enterprises detect AI callers quickly. Together, the AI Voice Consortium and BotStopper help protect consumers and enterprises by identifying which AI agent is interacting, who it represents, and what level of access it should receive.
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