New ways to shop on Pinterest

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Pinterest has recently rolled out a slew of features that'll make it easier to explore and shop on its platform. The social network's goal is to create a look and experience that emulates an in-store shopping experience. You can get your shopping done through multiple avenues on the platform. Let's take a quick look at the new features coming to Canada under the cut.

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Pinterest to host a three-day, in-app live-stream test starting May 24

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It might be a case of better late than never. Pinterest will host a three-day live-stream event on its app to showcase some of its most popular content creators. There will be 21 workshops covering topics like how to repurpose leggings and making the perfect guacamole. You can only watch the workshops on the Pinterest app. But you can preview each session on Pinterest's site.

Pinterest will allow comments while watching and a chance to chat with the host of the session. There will be moderators to keep things civil. The shopping component of the site won't be available here. The company hasn't mentioned how live-streaming will factor into its plans.

Source: TechCrunch | Via: Engadget

Pinterest rumoured to acquire VSCO

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Are we about to get a Pinterest x VSCO mashup? A new report by the New York Times claims that Pinterest might be thinking of acquiring the photo and video editing and sharing app. Neither side has confirmed the negotiations.

But it might definitely work in Pinterest's favour to purchase the "once-buzzy start-up" that became known for "VSCO girls" by Generation Z users back in 2019. On top of that, it will bring its expertise in photo- and video-editing to Pinterest's platform, which can only improve its core offering. We're going to keep our eye out for any updates.

Pinterest improves its organizational tools

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If you've ever pinned something on Pinterest and can't remember why you did so, some new tools for the site's mobile app will help you remember or organize your boards better. It's now possible to add "notes to self" to anything you pin. If you work with boards with over 150 Pins, there is a new board toolbar that gives you quick access to actions you need to take. These include options for organizing your pins or diving into notes you've left on them. You can favourite Pins within a board now. And when you've done so a few times, you can sort the Pinterest board to display your favourites first.

As we mentioned, the update is mobile-focused right now. But we're hoping it makes its way to Pinterest.com soon.

Source: Engadget