Podcasts surpass AM/FM radio in U.S. listening time
Edison Research data shows podcasts have overtaken AM/FM talk radio in the U.S., while video components continue to grow in popularity among listeners.
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889 storiesAtlassian brings AI agents into Jira to reduce workflow chaos
Atlassian launched an open beta for Jira that lets users manage AI agents alongside human employees, aiming to boost productivity while reducing workflow chaos.
India leads global AI app downloads but lags in revenue
India became the world's largest market for generative AI app downloads in 2025, but firms are struggling to convert this massive user base into meaningful revenue.
Apple updates age-verification tools for worldwide compliance
Apple is rolling out new age-verification tools and restricting 18+ app downloads in Brazil, Australia, and Singapore to comply with evolving worldwide child safety regulations.
CarGurus confirms data breach affecting 12.5 million accounts
CarGurus has confirmed a data breach involving 12.5 million accounts, which data-breach notification site Have I Been Pwned attributed to the hacking group ShinyHunters.
Discord delays global age verification rollout to late 2026
Discord is delaying its global age verification rollout until the second half of 2026, clarifying that 90% of users will not need to verify their age.
Instagram expands TV app to Google TV to challenge YouTube
Instagram has launched its TV app on Google TV devices in the U.S., two months after debuting on Amazon Fire TV, as it seeks to compete with YouTube.
Google adds automated workflow agents to Opal app
Google is adding an AI agent to its Opal app, allowing users to create automated mini-apps and complex workflows using text prompts powered by Gemini 3 Flash.
Spotify and Liquid Death launch a speaker shaped like an urn
Spotify and Liquid Death have released a limited-edition Bluetooth speaker shaped like a cremation urn, with only 150 units available for purchase in the U.S.
Twitch overhauls suspension policy to target specific offenses
Twitch is replacing its all-or-nothing penalty system with targeted streaming and chatting suspensions, ranging from 24 hours to 30 days, to better match restrictions to specific offenses.
YouTube adds offline downloads to Premium Lite subscription
YouTube is adding offline downloads and background play to its $7.99/month Premium Lite subscription, making the tier more attractive to users who don't require ad-free music.
New Relic launches no-code platform for AI observability agents
New Relic has launched a no-code platform for managing AI agents and new OpenTelemetry tools, aiming to simplify data observability for enterprises adopting AI.
Dark Sky creators launch new weather app Acme Weather
The team behind Dark Sky has launched Acme Weather, a $25-per-year subscription app that aims to improve forecast transparency by showing alternative weather outcomes.
Uber launches division to manage autonomous vehicle operations
Uber has launched a new division, Uber Autonomous Solutions, to manage operations for its nearly two dozen autonomous vehicle partners.
Particle adds AI-powered podcast clips to its news app
Particle has launched a podcast clipping feature to surface relevant commentary in news stories and introduced a subscription service, Particle+, for premium features.
Spotify expands AI-powered Prompted Playlists to new markets
Spotify is expanding its AI-powered "Prompted Playlist" feature to users in the U.K., Ireland, Australia, and Sweden, though the tool currently includes usage limits.
Wispr Flow launches Android app with Hinglish support
Wispr Flow has launched its Android app, introducing a new Hinglish model and infrastructure improvements that make dictation 30% faster.
Trump demands Netflix fire board member Susan Rice
Donald Trump has demanded that Netflix fire board member Susan Rice, threatening "consequences" as the streaming giant seeks federal regulatory approval for its Warner Bros. acquisition.
Apple opens alternative app stores in EU and Japan
Apple now allows alternative app marketplaces in the EU and Japan, complying with new regulations that force the company to open its ecosystem to third-party distribution.
Sarvam launches Indus AI chat app in India
Sarvam has launched its Indus chat app, which appears limited to India, as the startup builds domestic alternatives to global AI platforms like OpenAI and Google.