Bluesky introduces new moderation tools aimed at clearer tracking and stronger transparency
Bluesky is rolling out new moderation changes designed to bring more clarity, consistency, and transparency to how the platform handles rule violations. The updates arrive alongside the latest version of…
Spotify’s new features let listeners explore the people and stories behind their favorite music
Spotlight on the People Behind the MusicSpotify announced new features on Wednesday that highlight the producers, engineers, songwriters, background vocalists, and other contributors behind users’ favorite tracks. The updates aim…
TikTok Rolls Out Controls for AI-Generated Content and Adds New Digital Well-Being Tools With Usage Badges
TikTok Introduces Controls for AI-Generated Content in the For You FeedTikTok is adding a setting that lets users choose how much AI-generated content appears in their For You feed. The…
Hank Green’s Focus Friend Named Google Play’s App of the Year
Productivity App Uses a Virtual Companion to Encourage Screen-Time ControlFocus Friend, a screen-time management tool created by YouTuber and entrepreneur Hank Green, was named Google Play’s app of the year.…
Snapchat Rolls Out ‘Topic Chats’ to Support Public Conversations
New Feature Opens Group Discussions While Keeping Profiles PrivateSnapchat introduced “Topic Chats,” a feature that allows users to participate in public discussions around shared interests such as Formula 1 and…
Roblox Blocks Children From Chatting With Adult Strangers Under New Safety Rules
Mandatory Age Checks Added to Restrict Child–Adult ChattingRoblox will block children from chatting with adult strangers as part of a major expansion of its safety measures. The company said mandatory…
Sky Sports Shuts Down Its “Halo” Women-Focused Channel After Just Three Days
Halo launched as a TikTok channel marketed as the network’s “lil sis,” aimed at appealing to women. But instead of highlighting women’s sports or offering meaningful coverage, the account posted…
Netflix Expands TV Gaming and Social Play as It Pushes Toward a New Entertainment Model
Netflix is deepening its push into gaming with a new slate of interactive titles built directly into its TV platform, marking the company’s most ambitious effort yet to blend watching,…
Jury Rules Apple Must Pay Masimo $634M for Infringing Blood Oxygen Monitoring Patent
A federal jury in California has determined that Apple must pay medical device company Masimo $634 million in damages for infringing a patent related to blood oxygen monitoring technology. Reuters…
TikTok Adds Direct Sharing From Amazon Music for Songs, Playlists and Listening Stats
TikTok is introducing a new feature that lets Amazon Music users share content directly to the platform, the company told TechCrunch. A “Share to TikTok” button within Amazon Music will…
Meta Revamps Facebook Marketplace With Collaborative Tools, Social Features and Expanded Meta AI Support
Meta is rolling out a major update to Facebook Marketplace that introduces collaborative shopping tools, expanded social interactions and deeper Meta AI integrations aimed at improving discovery, communication and checkout.…
Google Adds New ‘Images’ Tab to Mobile App in Push Toward Personalized Visual Inspiration
Google is rolling out a dedicated “Images” tab in its mobile Search app for iOS and Android, a feature positioned to offer users a curated feed of visual inspiration and…
TikTok Introduces ‘Bulletin Board’ for One-to-Many Messages from Creators and Brands
TikTok is rolling out a new feature called “bulletin board” that lets creators and brands send public, one-to-many messages to followers, offering a tool similar to Instagram’s broadcast channels launched…
Valve Announces New Steam Machine Console and Wireless VR Headset Ahead of 2026 Launch
Valve has introduced a new version of its Steam Machine console, positioning it as a competitor to Nintendo, Xbox, and PlayStation as the company pushes further into living room gaming.…
Ryanair Ends Acceptance of Printed Boarding Passes as Airline Shifts to Fully Digital System
Ryanair will no longer accept printed boarding passes at airports, introducing a full transition to digital-only check-ins and mobile passes starting Wednesday. The airline said the shift is intended to…
Elden Ring: Nightreign DLC ‘The Forsaken Hollows’ Arrives December 4
FromSoftware has announced The Forsaken Hollows, the first major DLC for Elden Ring: Nightreign, its co-op survival spinoff of the acclaimed open-world RPG. The expansion will release on December 4,…
First Permanent Pokémon Theme Park, PokéPark Kanto, to Open in Tokyo in February 2026
Pokémon fans will soon have a year-round destination of their own. The first permanent Pokémon theme park, called PokéPark Kanto, is set to open on February 5, 2026, inside Yomiuriland…
Threads Targets Podcasters With New Features to Foster Show Discussions
Meta’s social platform Threads is turning its attention to podcasters, introducing new features designed to make the app a central hub for podcast-related conversations and community engagement. Announced Tuesday, the…
YouTubers Move Beyond Ads: Creators Turn to Brands, Businesses, and Billion-Dollar Ventures
YouTube’s creator economy continues to grow, but many of its biggest stars are no longer relying on ads and sponsorships for income. As advertising policies shift and monetization becomes less…