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• 👟 Google Expands Virtual Try-On Tool to Include Shoes

• 🚀 Sora Hits 1 Million Downloads Faster Than ChatGPT

• 🎨 Figma Integrates Google’s Gemini AI to Supercharge Design Workflows

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👟 Google Expands Virtual Try-On Tool to Include Shoes

Google has enhanced its AI-powered virtual try-on shopping tool by allowing users to try on shoes digitally. Previously limited to clothing, this feature now enables users to upload a full-body photo and see how various footwear options would look on them.

To use the feature, tap on a product listing in Google Search, select the “Try It On” button, and upload a full-length photo of yourself. Within moments, you'll see how different shoes appear on your virtual self. Users can save or share these images, making online shopping more interactive and personalized.

The tool uses advanced AI algorithms to ensure shoes fit proportionally and reflect realistic colors, textures, and shadows. Google says this technology is part of its broader push to blend AI into everyday shopping experiences, helping consumers make better decisions before purchasing online. With this expansion, shoppers in multiple countries can now experiment with a wider range of styles from the comfort of home.

🚀 Sora Hits 1 Million Downloads Faster Than ChatGPT

OpenAI’s new video app Sora reached one million installs in under five days, surpassing ChatGPT’s launch pace even though it’s only available by invite and limited to iOS.

In its first week, Sora pulled in about 627,000 iOS downloads, edging past ChatGPT’s 606,000 during its own launch week. With its invite-only setting and rollout in just the U.S. and Canada, its acceleration is all the more striking.

Its growth wasn’t just in volume — Sora climbed quickly in app rankings, reaching No. 1 on the U.S. App Store just days after launch. The app lets users generate short, AI-crafted videos using the Sora 2 model, with features like “cameos” that permit others to include you in generated video scenes.

The fast adoption suggests strong demand for AI-native video tools — even with limited availability and access restrictions.

🎨 Figma Integrates Google’s Gemini AI to Supercharge Design Workflows

Figma is partnering with Google to embed Gemini 2.5 Flash, Gemini 2.0, and Imagen 4 directly into its design platform, enhancing its capabilities for image creation and editing. With this integration, Figma’s 13 million monthly users can generate visuals via text prompts, request edits, and enjoy tighter AI-assisted design flows.

During early tests, Figma saw up to a 50% reduction in latency when using Gemini in its “Make Image” feature — a performance boost that can make a real difference in design iteration speed. Because Figma already maintains its relationship with Google Cloud, this move deepens Google’s presence in creative tools while giving designers more powerful AI options.

Strategically, this is part of a broader trend: major AI developers are embedding models into popular productivity apps to reach more users. For users, it means less context-switching — designers won’t have to hop between tools to get generative AI support. For Google, it’s a foothold in the daily workflows of creators.

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