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Spotify sees subscription boost after adding external payment options on iOS
Spotify reports an increase in subscriptions after implementing external payment options on iOS devices, bypassing Apple’s App Store fees following regulatory changes.
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Google adds more ads to AI search results, changing user experience
Google is expanding the number of ads shown in its AI-generated search results, aiming to boost revenue but raising concerns about user experience and…
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Android 16 will let you add rain, snow, and other weather effects to your photos
Google’s upcoming Android 16 introduces AI-powered weather effects that can transform your photos with realistic rain, snow, and other atmospheric conditions.
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Google co-founder admits Google Glass failures in rare public reflection
Sergey Brin acknowledges multiple mistakes with Google Glass, including poor timing, inadequate technology, and privacy concerns that led to the product’s commercial failure.
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Fortnite makes a comeback to the US App Store after five years
Fortnite is now available again on the US App Store after being removed for five years due to a dispute between Epic Games and…
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OpenAI shifts focus away from wearable tech, exploring new AI directions
OpenAI has reportedly decided against developing wearable devices as its next major project, instead focusing on other AI initiatives according to sources familiar with…
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Google Meet now translates your speech into other languages during calls
Google Meet introduces real-time translation for spoken English into Spanish using Gemini AI, making meetings more accessible for multilingual participants.
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Google launches NotebookLM mobile app for research and note-taking
Google has released the NotebookLM mobile app, bringing its AI-powered research and note-taking tool to smartphones. The app is now available for both Android…
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Tesla Bot Can Now Make Dinner But Remains Far from Superhuman
Tesla’s humanoid robot can now prepare dinner, but it is still not superhuman. The bot demonstrates basic kitchen tasks, showing progress but also clear…
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Google unveils Flow AI tool to simplify video creation for everyone
Google introduces Flow, an AI-powered tool that helps users create videos easily. Flow was announced at Google I/O 2024 and aims to make video…
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Google introduces AI-powered virtual try-on for clothes in 2025
Google will let you use AI to virtually try on clothes before buying. The new feature aims to make online shopping more accurate and…
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Bluesky starts testing live indicator with NBA broadcasts
Bluesky is testing a new ‘live’ indicator feature, starting with NBA broadcasts, to help users find real-time conversations more easily.
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xAI reveals Grok’s system prompts to the public for the first time
xAI has published the behind-the-scenes system prompts used for its Grok AI chatbot. The release aims to increase transparency and allow users to understand…
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Canada appoints first minister of artificial intelligence to oversee national AI strategy
Canada has named its first minister of artificial intelligence. The new minister will guide AI policy, address risks, and help shape regulations as Canada…
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Spotify apologizes after making podcast listener counts public
Spotify has apologized for accidentally making podcast listener numbers public, a move that surprised many creators. The company quickly reversed the change and addressed…
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Apple Music makes switching easier with new transfer tool for playlists and libraries
Apple Music has introduced a new transfer tool that lets users move their playlists and music libraries from other streaming services, making it easier…
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Circle to Search expands text search to your whole screen
Google’s Circle to Search now lets you select and search text from anywhere on your screen, not just images or specific apps. This update…
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OpenAI introduces Codex AI coding agent in ChatGPT for developers
OpenAI has launched Codex, an AI coding agent, within ChatGPT. Codex helps users write, debug, and understand code directly in the chat interface. The…
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Gemini makes it easier to analyze GitHub projects with new update
Google’s Gemini chatbot now offers improved tools for analyzing GitHub projects, making it simpler for users to review code, understand repositories, and get insights…
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Chrome for Android introduces new zoom feature for easier text reading
Google Chrome’s Android app now lets you zoom in on text without changing the webpage layout. The update improves accessibility and works with TalkBack.…