Google Is Removing an Android App Feature Most Users Likely Didn’t Use
Launched in 2017, Android Instant Apps offered users a way to try certain apps without fully downloading them. The goal was to save users time and conserve phone storage space.…
Google’s Gemini Struggles and Panics During Pokémon Gameplay
As AI companies compete to lead the industry, they’re also engaging in unexpected arenas—like classic Pokémon video games. Google DeepMind and Anthropic are both exploring how their latest AI models…
Microsoft Hints at Next-Gen Xbox With More Open Store Access
Microsoft has announced a renewed, multi-year partnership with AMD to develop chips for a broad range of devices, including the next generation of Xbox consoles. This collaboration builds on AMD’s…
Tumblr’s Content Filters Incorrectly Flag Posts as ‘Mature,’ Users Blame AI
Tumblr is currently facing user backlash after its automated content-filtering system began falsely flagging posts as “mature.” These erroneous flags have limited the visibility of many users’ content since a…
Canva Expands Beyond Design Into Analytics with MagicBrief Acquisition
Canva has grown into a $32 billion startup known for its easy-to-use design tools that help users create images, marketing materials, and presentations. Now, with its 12th acquisition, the company…
Reddit Launches AI Tools to Help Advertisers Engage with Real Community Conversations
Reddit has introduced two new AI-powered tools designed to help advertisers better understand and engage with real conversations and cultural trends on its platform. Announced at the Cannes Lions International…
Facebook Announces All Videos Will Soon Be Shared as Reels
Facebook announced on Tuesday that soon, all videos on its platform will be shared as reels—regardless of their length or orientation. Previously, users could choose between sharing video posts or…
Meta to Launch Smart Glasses with Oakley and Prada, Expanding Luxottica Partnership
Meta and EssilorLuxottica are preparing to launch AI-powered smart glasses under the Oakley and Prada brands, building on the success Meta achieved with its second-generation Ray-Ban Meta glasses released in…
Google’s AI Mode Now Supports Interactive Voice Conversations
Google is rolling out a new feature that lets users have back-and-forth voice conversations with AI Mode, its experimental Search tool designed for handling complex, multi-part questions. The new “Search…
The ‘OpenAI Files’ Advocate for Oversight in the Race Toward AGI
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has stated that humanity is only a few years away from creating artificial general intelligence (AGI), a technology that could automate most human labor. Such a…
YouTube Introduces Shopping Stickers for Shorts
YouTube announced Wednesday it is improving the shopping experience on Shorts by launching new Shopping product stickers. These stickers help viewers easily identify products featured in a Short that are…
Reddit Stock Surges Following Launch of New AI Advertising Tools
Reddit’s shares climbed 6% after the social media company introduced two new artificial intelligence-driven advertising features aimed at helping brands better engage with the platform’s communities. Unveiled Monday during the…
US Court Rejects Apple’s Motion to Dismiss iCloud Antitrust Case
A California district court on Monday denied Apple’s motion to dismiss a class action lawsuit accusing the iPhone maker of violating competition laws through its iCloud policies. The lawsuit alleges…
Google to Expand AI-Driven Fraud Detection and Security in India
Google has launched its Safety Charter in India to enhance its AI-led efforts to detect fraud and combat scams across the country. India is Google’s largest market outside the United…
WhatsApp to Introduce Ads on Status Screen
After years of offering a free, ad-free experience, WhatsApp is now introducing ads to its platform. These ads will appear exclusively on the Status screen, which is WhatsApp’s version of…
Adobe’s Firefly Now Available on iOS and Android
Adobe continues its push to become the go-to platform for AI-powered creative tools. In April, it launched a redesigned Firefly web app that lets users generate images and videos using…
Tesla Full-Self Driving Tests Reveal Dangers: Speeds Past Stopped School Bus, Strikes Dummy Kids
Third-party testing conducted by The Dawn Project and partners has revealed serious safety concerns about Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) software, especially in sensitive areas like residential streets and school zones.…
Tinder Now Lets You Arrange Double Dates with Friends
In response to declining user engagement, Tinder has introduced a new feature called Double Date, allowing users to team up with friends and connect with other pairs together. This feature…
Instagram Users Report Mass Bans, Blame AI for Crackdown
For several weeks, Instagram users have voiced growing frustration over a wave of account bans and suspensions they claim were issued in error. Many speculate the surge may be linked…
Google Apologizes and Releases Report After Hours-Long Cloud Outage
Google has issued an apology and an incident report following a significant outage that affected over 70 Google Cloud services globally. The disruption impacted platforms such as Cloudflare, OpenAI, Shopify,…