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MeBeMe, a new iOS app that launched last Wednesday, sends users small "missions" tied to an identity they want to build — such as reading or exercise — as an alternative to blocking distracting apps outright.
Apple's new MapKit for Automotive developer kit — letting automakers embed Apple Maps natively into vehicle infotainment — will debut in Ford's next-generation EVs, starting with a $30,000 midsize truck in 2027.
SoundCloud has acquired decentralized music platform Nina Protocol months after it shut down for lack of a sustainable business model, and will take over its editorial archive while offering artists a migration path to its own platform.
Yope, a private social network with no algorithmic feed or ads, has raised a $12.3 million round led by Northzone, bringing its total funding to $20 million.
Google announced a new migration experience built into Android 17 that lets users wirelessly transfer more data types from an iPhone without a separate app, as it looks to attract more iPhone switchers.
Substack has integrated AI writing-detection software from Pangram so readers can see how much of a newsletter, post, or comment was written by a human versus AI.
WhatsApp is rolling out revamped Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration, iPad-only account sign-ups, in-app PDF editing, and music-sharing status updates as part of a broader cross-device push.
Synthesia launched Roleplay Sessions, an AI coaching product where employees practice high-stakes conversations and get scored against a rubric.
Meta confirmed it is piloting StoryKit, an app that generates personalized AI storybooks for children using custom characters and lessons, restricted to users over 18.
Block co-founder Jack Dorsey unveiled Buzz, an open-source group chat platform that lets humans and AI agents work in the same conversations, positioning it against Slack and GitHub.
Netflix, Spotify, YouTube, and TikTok are using AI to expand across formats, competing to become the single app users default to for entertainment.
Apple is reportedly partnering with Klarna to launch "Apple Upgrade," a lease-to-own program for iPhones, iPads, Macs, and Apple Watches, set to debut July 28.
Instagram now lets users swap out the music on already-published feed posts and carousels without losing existing likes, comments, shares, or reach, the Meta-owned company announced Tuesday.
Meta is rolling out parental supervision tools to Threads, letting parents and guardians view a teen's time on the app, set daily limits, adjust sleep mode, and manage privacy settings through Family Center.
A cyberattack on AI music generator Suno last year allowed a hacker to steal the personal information of more than 55.3 million people, according to breach-notification service Have I Been Pwned.
Music streamer Deezer says AI-generated tracks now account for more than 50% of daily uploads, up from just 10% in January 2025.
X released a from-scratch rebuild of its Android app on Monday, nearly a year after starting the project, promising faster loading, smoother scrolling, and more reliable notifications.
Adobe is adding AI features to its experimental iOS camera app Project Indigo that critique photos, suggest edits, and remove objects using large language models.
Cybersecurity firms Patchstack, Hexastrike, and WatchTowr say hackers are actively exploiting two critical WordPress vulnerabilities patched last week, with one estimate putting the number of still-vulnerable sites at tens of millions.
YouTube has clarified its "inauthentic content" monetization policy, defining three categories — from templated AI content to AI personas discussing sensitive topics — that creators can't monetize through its Partner Program.