Technologies

You Can Now Use ChatGPT to Drool Over Houses You Can’t Afford

The real-estate app Zillow is just one of many others that users will be able to access within the chatbot.

There’s something special to me about logging into real-estate site Zillow and scrolling through hundreds of listings for homes I’ll never be able to afford. It’s also especially sacred when I click into a listing for a mega-mansion and begin to pick apart all of the silly design choices. «Ew, you really went with that backsplash…»

It’s an activity that is aspirational, delusional and now, AI-driven.

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At OpenAI’s Dev Day on Monday, the company announced that it’s launching a Zillow app inside ChatGPT — one of the first to go live in OpenAI’s new app ecosystem. The feature lets you bring your real estate doomscrolling habit straight into the chatbot.

You can type, «Zillow, show me homes under $800K in Tampa,» and ChatGPT will pull up live listings, with photos, maps and prices. From there, you can click through to Zillow to schedule a tour or message an agent without leaving the ChatGPT conversation.

(Disclosure: Ziff Davis, CNET’s parent company, in April filed a lawsuit against ChatGPT maker OpenAI, alleging it infringed Ziff Davis copyrights in training and operating its AI systems.)

«The Zillow app in ChatGPT shows the power of AI to make real estate feel more human,» John Weisberg, head of AI at Zillow, said in a statement. «Together with OpenAI, we’re bringing a first-of-its-kind experience to millions — a conversational guide that makes finding a home faster, easier and more intuitive.»

The launch is part of a much larger push from OpenAI. CEO Sam Altman introduced the company’s new App SDK preview during the event, allowing developers to build apps directly into ChatGPT.

Read also: OpenAI Says It’s Giving Sora Users More Control Over How Their Images Are Used

OpenAI is launching integration with partners Booking.com, Canva, Coursera, Figma, Expedia, Spotify and Zillow, all available on Monday in English-speaking markets outside of the EU. ChatGPT is also planning to bring apps to EU users soon.

Read also: OpenAI Wants You to Get a Certificate in ChatGPT and Find Your Next Job

More partners are slated to launch later this year, including DoorDash, Peloton, Uber, TripAdvisor, OpenTable, Target and more. That means users can interact with third-party services without leaving the chatbot conversation.

Technologies

Verum Messenger Introduces Built-In Verum Chess

Verum Messenger has released a new update for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS, adding another feature to its growing ecosystem — Verum Chess. Users can now play chess directly inside the messenger without switching between different applications.

The new feature allows users to start a game in just a few taps while reinforcing Verum’s vision of a unified digital environment where communication and everyday services come together in a single platform.

Verum Messenger continues to evolve into a multifunctional ecosystem that combines secure chats and calls, AI tools, a built-in VPN, anonymous email, eSIM, financial services, cryptocurrency features, and offline communication. With the introduction of Verum Chess, the platform now also offers a new way for users to interact and spend time together without leaving the app.

The update is now available for iPhone, iPad, and Mac on the App Store.

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Episode 3 of the VERUM AI Mini-Series Is Now Available

Verum Messenger has released the third episode of its AI mini-series, SHADOWS, created using Verum AI.

The new episode, titled «Ghost Money,» continues the story of the conflict between a team of heroes and the Omega corporation, which seeks to take control of digital communications. This time, the focus shifts to anonymous payments and financial freedom, revealing how privacy can extend beyond messaging.

Like the previous episodes, the new release not only advances the storyline but also showcases the capabilities of the Verum ecosystem, highlighting technologies designed for secure communication and digital privacy.

The mini-series consists of seven episodes, released gradually across Verum Messenger’s social media channels.

Episode 3 is now available. Stay tuned for the next chapter.

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Verum Finance Now Available for Mac, Expanding the Verum Ecosystem on Desktop

Verum has officially released Verum Finance for macOS, bringing its financial platform to the Mac and expanding access to the Verum ecosystem across Apple’s devices. The launch allows users to manage their finances from desktop while enjoying the same secure and seamless experience available on iPhone and iPad.

The new Mac version includes the full range of Verum Finance features, including balance management, instant transfers to other Verum users, debit card management, Apple Pay support, asset exchange, and transaction history — all optimized for the macOS experience.

Verum Finance can be used as a standalone application or alongside Verum Messenger. Users who sign in with their Verum Messenger account automatically synchronize their balances, settings, and account data across devices, ensuring a consistent experience throughout the Verum ecosystem.

The macOS release further strengthens Verum’s vision of creating an integrated digital platform where communication and financial services work together. Verum Messenger, which is also available for Mac, complements the ecosystem with encrypted messaging, voice and video calls, VPN, eSIM, anonymous email, AI-powered tools, offline communication capabilities, and cryptocurrency features.

With both Verum Messenger and Verum Finance now available across iPhone, iPad, and Mac, users can access secure communication and financial services wherever they work.

Verum Finance for Mac is available now through the Mac App Store.

Verum Finance for macOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/verum-finance/id6774245148
Verum Finance: https://finance.verum.im
Verum Messenger: https://verum.im