Spotify adopts Apple’s HLS tech for video podcasts
Spotify plans to adopt Apple’s HLS video technology, allowing creators to distribute and monetize video podcasts across platforms without changing their existing hosting setups.
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Instagram has globally launched "Instants," a feature for disappearing photos that defaults to automatically sharing captures with a user's entire Friends list.
Security researcher exposes Signal phishing campaign
Security researcher Donncha Ó Cearbhaill exposed a phishing campaign using the 'ApocalypseZ' system to target more than 13,500 Signal users, allegedly linked to Russian government hackers.
Notion launches developer platform for custom AI agents
Notion launched a developer platform allowing teams to deploy custom code and integrate external AI agents, marking a strategic shift toward becoming a programmable workflow hub.
X launches History tab to consolidate saved content
X has launched a private History tab on iOS to consolidate bookmarks, likes, videos, and articles, a move that could potentially increase engagement with its long-form content.
Instagram launches Instants for disappearing photo sharing
Instagram is globally launching "Instants," a new feature for sharing disappearing photos, as it attempts to pivot back toward casual, private interactions among friends.
Amazon launches Alexa for Shopping to replace Rufus
Amazon has launched "Alexa for Shopping," a new AI-powered assistant that replaces its previous tool, Rufus, to automate and personalize the shopping experience for U.S. customers.
WhatsApp adds incognito mode to Meta AI chats
WhatsApp is introducing an incognito mode for its Meta AI chatbot, allowing users to have ephemeral, non-saved conversations processed in a secure environment.
Poppy debuts proactive AI app with $1.25M in funding
Poppy has launched a proactive AI assistant app, backed by $1.25 million in pre-seed funding, that organizes digital life by integrating various personal data sources.
Google unveils Googlebook and new AI features for Android
Google announced a new line of Gemini-powered laptops and a suite of AI-driven Android updates, including theft protection and cross-app agentic features.
Google adds Pause Point to Android to curb doomscrolling
Google is launching Pause Point in Android 17, a feature requiring a 10-second delay before opening apps to help users manage time spent on addictive platforms.
Google adds Gemini-powered dictation to Gboard
Google launched Rambler, an AI-powered dictation feature for Gboard, which will initially roll out to Samsung and Pixel devices before expanding to other Android phones.
Google launches Android feature to help track spyware attacks
Google is rolling out Intrusion Logging for Android, an opt-in feature designed to help security researchers investigate government spyware attacks and police forensic device activity.
Google lets Android users 'vibe-code' custom widgets
Google unveiled 'Create My Widget' for Android, allowing users to generate custom widgets via natural language, launching on select Samsung and Pixel devices this summer.
Indigo launches to unify the open social web
Indigo has launched as a unified app for managing Mastodon and Bluesky, offering cross-posting and timeline synchronization for a monthly or yearly subscription fee.
Threads begins testing Meta AI integration
Threads is testing a Meta AI integration in select markets to provide real-time context, though it remains to be seen if it avoids issues seen on X.
Dessn raises $6 million for production-focused design tool
Dessn raised $6 million to build a design tool that allows teams to iterate directly on existing codebases in the cloud without setup costs.
TikTok launches TikTok GO for in-app travel bookings
TikTok has launched TikTok GO in the U.S., an in-app feature allowing users 18 and older to book hotels and experiences directly through the platform.
Spotify launches limited-time listening history recap
Spotify has launched a limited-time, worldwide feature offering users a recap of their listening history to celebrate the company's 20th anniversary.
Amazon launches 30-minute delivery service in the U.S.
Amazon has launched "Amazon Now," a 30-minute delivery service in dozens of U.S. cities, with plans to reach tens of millions of customers by year-end.