Google brings AI Overviews to Gmail and Drive for business
Google is expanding its AI Overviews feature to Gmail and Drive for business, enterprise, and education customers, integrating the tool directly into its Workspace suite.
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889 storiesX raises API prices for link posting
X has increased its API pricing for link and general posting, a move that might discourage publications from sharing links and has prompted some to change strategies.
Amazon Music adds concert listings via Bandsintown partnership
Amazon Music is partnering with Bandsintown to integrate concert listings and ticket purchasing directly into its streaming app, rolling out fully this spring.
Snapchat adds Place Loyalty badges to Snap Map
Snapchat is launching "Place Loyalty" badges on Snap Map, allowing users to see and share their visit frequency rankings for specific locations.
Duolingo adds free advanced language courses for nine languages
Duolingo is offering free advanced B2-level language content across nine languages, aiming to boost its user base and position the app as a tool for professional employability.
Former Pinterest team raises $9.5M to fix the email inbox
BuildForever, founded by former Pinterest executives, has launched Extra, a free AI-powered email app that organizes inboxes into actionable categories, backed by $9.5 million in seed funding.
Latitude launches Voyage, an AI-powered RPG platform
Latitude has unveiled Voyage, an AI-powered RPG platform currently in expanded beta that allows users to create persistent, unscripted gaming worlds.
New social platform Bond aims to replace doomscrolling with AI
Bond has launched an AI-powered social platform for Americans that aims to reduce screen addiction by replacing endless feeds with personalized, real-world activity recommendations.
YouTube expands AI likeness detection to entertainment industry
YouTube is expanding its AI-powered likeness detection technology to the entertainment industry to help protect public figures from unauthorized use in scam advertisements.
Cash App expands youth services to children aged 6 to 12
Cash App is expanding its U.S. youth services to include children aged six to 12, allowing parents to manage accounts and debit cards for their kids.
Yelp updates AI assistant to handle bookings and orders
Yelp updated its AI assistant to allow users to book services and order food, though the current implementation redirects users to partner apps rather than completing transactions internally.
Google brings Gemini in Chrome to seven new APAC markets
Google is expanding its Gemini in Chrome feature to seven new markets across the APAC region, covering both desktop and iOS platforms.
Google adds new touch-up tools to Google Photos
Google is rolling out new touch-up tools for Google Photos globally, likely aiming to keep users within its ecosystem rather than switching to third-party editing apps.
Kelp DAO hit by more than $290 million crypto theft
Hackers stole more than $290 million from Kelp DAO, with LayerZero attributing the breach to North Korean actors, marking the year's largest crypto theft to date.
Mastodon flagship server hit by DDoS attack
Mastodon’s flagship server was hit by a DDoS attack on Monday, causing intermittent outages, though the platform warns that some instability may continue.
WhatsApp tests new subscription tier called WhatsApp Plus
WhatsApp is testing an optional subscription tier, "WhatsApp Plus," which offers cosmetic features like custom themes and expanded chat pinning in select regions.
Deezer says 44% of daily music uploads are AI-generated
Deezer reports that AI-generated tracks now account for 44% of its daily music uploads, though these tracks represent only 1-3% of total platform streams.
Worldwide app releases surge 60% in early 2026
Worldwide app releases surged 60% in early 2026, with data suggesting AI-assisted development tools could be driving the unexpected rebound in new software launches.
World expands human verification to Tinder and ticketing platforms
World is expanding its "proof of human" verification technology to Tinder, ticketing systems, and business tools, while correcting false claims regarding a celebrity partnership.
Waydev research finds AI coding tools drive high code churn
Waydev data and industry research suggest that "tokenmaxxing" with AI coding tools increases code churn and costs while failing to deliver expected net productivity gains.