Airbnb adds hotels and AI tools to its platform
Airbnb is adding boutique hotels, car rentals, and AI-powered support to its platform, aiming to drive revenue and bypass regulatory restrictions on short-term stays.
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889 storiesGitHub confirms data theft from internal repositories
GitHub confirmed that hackers stole data from around 3,800 internal repositories after compromising an employee device via a poisoned VS Code extension.
Figma launches AI agent for its collaborative design canvas
Figma is launching an AI agent within its collaborative canvas to automate design tasks, while reporting $333.4 million in revenue for the first quarter of 2026.
YouTube adds AI conversational search and Gemini Omni tools
YouTube is introducing 'Ask YouTube,' which is supposed to improve search, and adding Gemini Omni to creative tools while expanding likeness-protection features.
Google launches Pics, an AI-powered design app for Workspace
Google is launching Pics, an AI-powered design app for Google Workspace, which will roll out to Google AI Ultra subscribers this summer.
Google adds conversational AI to Gmail with new Live feature
Google is launching "Gmail Live," a conversational AI feature that lets users query their inbox content, initially available to Google AI Ultra subscribers.
Discord enables end-to-end encryption for all voice and video calls
Discord has enabled end-to-end encrypted voice and video calling for all users, ensuring private communication without the platform being able to listen in.
Google releases Android CLI 1.0 for AI agent development
Google announced the release of Android CLI 1.0, allowing AI agents like Claude Code and OpenAI's Codex to access specialized development knowledge from Android Studio.
Google adds voice-based prompting to Workspace apps
Google is integrating voice-based prompting into Docs, Keep, and Gmail, allowing users to create drafts and manage notes using natural language.
Google updates Antigravity coding tool and adjusts AI pricing
Google launched Antigravity 2.0, an agentic coding tool powered by Gemini 3.5 Flash, while restructuring its AI Ultra subscription tiers to compete with industry rivals.
Google brings native Android app creation to AI Studio
Google has launched new AI Studio capabilities allowing users to create native Android apps, though these creations are currently limited to personal use for now.
Google introduces agentic shopping and payment protocols
Google launched Universal Cart in the U.S. to centralize shopping, while potentially positioning itself to control the entire consumer journey through new agentic payment protocols.
Apple adds AI-powered accessibility features to its devices
Apple announced new accessibility features powered by Apple Intelligence, including eye-tracking wheelchair controls for Vision Pro, likely arriving in the upcoming iOS 27 release later this year.
Survivor stars launch social accountability app Paprclip
Survivor stars Kyle Fraser and Kamilla Karthigesu have launched Paprclip, a goal-focused social accountability app, while aiming to raise $40,000 on Kickstarter for development.
Amazon launches Alexa Podcasts to generate on-demand audio
Amazon launched "Alexa Podcasts" in the U.S., a new feature that uses AI to generate on-demand audio episodes on any topic.
Grafana Labs confirms code theft, refuses to pay ransom
Grafana Labs confirmed hackers stole code via a GitHub token breach but refused to pay a ransom, though it remains unclear if proprietary information was compromised.
Apple's new Siri could let users auto-delete chat history
Apple's revamped Siri, launching at WWDC in June, could let users automatically delete their chat history after 30 days, a year, or never, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports.
ChatGPT adds bank account integration for U.S. subscribers
OpenAI launched personal finance tools in preview for ChatGPT Pro subscribers in the U.S., allowing users to connect bank accounts via Plaid.
OpenAI brings Codex coding tools to ChatGPT mobile
OpenAI has integrated its Codex coding tool into the ChatGPT mobile app, allowing users to manage development workflows remotely on iOS and Android devices.
YouTube sees 2 billion hours of Shorts watched on TVs monthly
YouTube viewers now watch over 2 billion hours of Shorts on TVs each month, signaling a shift toward short-form and podcast consumption on the big screen.