Stripe billing update targets AI startup pricing challenges
Stripe released a preview feature that could help AI startups automatically apply profit-margin markups to underlying LLM token costs, simplifying a complex pricing challenge.
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889 storiesNearby Glasses app launches to counter wearable surveillance
The new Nearby Glasses Android app alerts users to nearby Bluetooth-enabled smart glasses, though the developer warns it may produce false positives like identifying VR headsets.
Claude tops U.S. App Store as Anthropic faces federal ban
Anthropic’s Claude has surged in the U.S. App Store as users switch from ChatGPT following federal bans and controversies surrounding the company’s refusal to support military AI.
X introduces paid partnership labels for creators
X has introduced a "Paid Partnership" label for creators, a feature that could help improve authenticity and ensure compliance with federal advertising regulations.
MyFitnessPal acquires AI calorie-counting app Cal AI
MyFitnessPal has acquired Cal AI, a viral calorie-counting app with over 15 million downloads, though it has no immediate plans to integrate the service into its main product.
Polymarket faces scrutiny over Iran-related betting volume
Polymarket saw $529 million traded on contracts tied to U.S. strikes on Iran, raising questions about potential insider trading and the ethics of betting on geopolitical conflict.
Discord users seek alternatives amid new age verification plans
Discord is preparing to require age verification by late 2026, prompting some users to explore alternatives following a past breach affecting around 70,000 users.
Google and Airtel partner to curb RCS spam in India
Google and Bharti Airtel have partnered to integrate network-level spam filtering into RCS messaging in India, a move Google may eventually extend to other markets around the world.
Anthropic’s Claude hits No. 1 in U.S. App Store amid Pentagon dispute
Anthropic’s Claude app reached the No. 1 spot in the U.S. App Store, recording user growth despite a high-profile dispute with the Pentagon over AI safety.
Apple and Netflix partner to co-broadcast Formula 1 race
Apple and Netflix have partnered to co-broadcast the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix in the U.S., marking a significant expansion of Apple’s sports broadcasting strategy.
Pokémon announces new main series games for Nintendo Switch 2
Pokémon announced its 10th main series installment, arriving on the Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027, with rumors suggesting a setting inspired by Indonesia and Southeast Asia.
Spotify launches weekly audiobook charts in U.S. and U.K.
Spotify is launching weekly audiobook charts in the U.S. and U.K., ranking titles based on user listening behavior and engagement on the platform.
Threads tests new shortcut to start direct messages
Threads is testing a new shortcut to streamline direct messaging, while recent data indicates the platform has surpassed X in daily mobile usage.
Read AI launches Ada, an email-based AI assistant
Read AI has launched Ada, an AI-powered email assistant designed to manage schedules and answer questions, as the company aims to grow its user base to 10 million.
Bumble adds AI-powered profile and photo guidance tools
Bumble is launching AI-powered profile and photo guidance tools globally and in the U.S. to help users improve their dating app presence and connections.
X expands ad aspect ratio support to simplify cross-platform campaigns
X launched expanded aspect ratio support for ads, allowing brands to reuse creative assets from other platforms without reformatting, as it seeks to revitalize its ad business.
Figma integrates OpenAI’s Codex for design-to-code workflows
Figma is integrating OpenAI’s Codex to allow users to seamlessly move between design and coding environments using the Model Context Protocol.
Instagram adds parental alerts for teen self-harm searches
Instagram will alert parents in the coming weeks if their teen repeatedly searches for suicide or self-harm content, amid ongoing legal scrutiny regarding teen safety.
Snapchat announces its first creator awards show, The Snappys
Snapchat is launching its first-ever creator awards show, "The Snappys," on March 21, joining rivals like TikTok and Instagram in positioning themselves within the entertainment industry.
OpenAI begins rolling out ads to ChatGPT users in the U.S.
OpenAI has begun rolling out ads to U.S.-based ChatGPT users, with executives describing the monetization strategy as an iterative process focused on maintaining user trust.