Uber Eats launches AI-powered Cart Assistant for grocery shopping
Uber Eats has launched "Cart Assistant," an AI-powered tool in the U.S. designed to help customers build grocery carts faster by processing lists and images.
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889 storiesMicrosoft patches critical zero-day bugs in Windows and Office
Microsoft has released security patches for critical zero-day vulnerabilities in Windows and Office that are currently being actively exploited by hackers to plant malware.
Cash App adds payment links to reduce social friction
Cash App has introduced payment links, allowing users to request money via shareable hyperlinks to make transactions feel less formal and more human.
Google releases first Android 17 beta with new release strategy
Google has released the first Android 17 beta, introducing a continuous Canary channel for developer updates ahead of a planned Q2 2026 release.
Threads adds AI feed controls as mobile usage overtakes X
Threads launched "Dear Algo," an AI feature allowing users to temporarily customize their feeds, as the platform reports higher daily mobile usage than competitor X.
Microsoft VP: AI agents are the next public cloud for startups
Microsoft’s CoreAI division is building tools to help startups deploy agentic AI, which the company believes will kind of reduce operational costs and mirror the impact of public cloud.
UpScrolled faces moderation crisis after rapid user growth
UpScrolled is struggling to moderate hate speech and extremist content following rapid growth to more than 4 million downloads since June 2025.
Amazon Pharmacy to expand same-day delivery to nearly 4,500 U.S. cities
Amazon Pharmacy plans to expand same-day prescription delivery to nearly 4,500 U.S. cities and towns by the end of the year, adding nearly 2,000 new communities.
TikTok launches opt-in Local Feed in the U.S.
TikTok has launched an opt-in Local Feed in the U.S. for users 18 and older, a move that could help the platform insulate itself against further regulation.
Amazon considers new marketplace for AI training data
Amazon is reportedly considering launching a marketplace for publishers to license content to AI companies, following similar moves by competitors like Microsoft.
Czech ice dancers use AI-generated music at the Olympics
Czech ice dancers Kateřina Mrázková and Daniel Mrázek used AI-generated music during their Olympic rhythm dance, a move that complies with current competition rules.
Meta adds AI animation tools to Facebook to court Gen Z
Facebook has launched new AI-powered features, including animated profile pictures and photo-restyling tools, as Meta likely bets on these updates to better appeal to Gen Z users.
Google expands search removal tools to include government IDs
Google is updating its "Results about you" tool in the U.S. to let users request the removal of government ID numbers and streamline non-consensual explicit image removal.
YouTube adds AI playlist generation for Premium subscribers
YouTube is rolling out an AI-powered playlist generation feature for Premium subscribers on iOS and Android, joining rivals like Spotify in offering generative music tools.
Bluesky rolls out drafts to catch up with X and Threads
Bluesky has introduced a drafts feature, a long-requested tool that brings the platform closer to feature parity with competitors like X and Threads.
OpenAI begins testing ads for free and Go tier users
OpenAI is beginning to test ads in the U.S. for users on its Free and Go subscription tiers, though paid subscribers will remain ad-free.
Musicboard faces outages and Google Play removal
Musicboard is facing ongoing service outages and removal from the Android app store, prompting a user-led initiative to save the platform despite claims of temporary downtime.
Lyft launches teen ride-hailing service in 200 U.S. cities
Lyft has launched teen accounts in 200 U.S. cities, allowing minors as young as 13 to hail rides, marking a competitive move against Uber’s established service.
uMobix breach highlights ongoing stalkerware security failures
Stalkerware provider uMobix is the latest to suffer a data breach, exposing more than 500,000 customers, continuing a trend of security failures across the global stalkerware industry.
Snapchat adds custom arrival alerts to Snap Map
Snapchat is launching "Arrival Notifications," allowing users to set custom location-based alerts for friends, intensifying competition with location-sharing services like Life360 and Apple’s "Find My."