Apple begins rolling out encrypted messaging for Android users
Apple has begun rolling out end-to-end encrypted messaging for conversations between iPhone and Android users, though the feature may not be available to all users yet.
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889 storiesPeacock launches first major U.S. streaming microdramas
Peacock is launching two unscripted microdramas, marking the first time a major U.S. streaming platform has produced content in the vertical video format.
Digg returns as an AI-focused news aggregator
Kevin Rose has relaunched Digg as an AI-focused news aggregator that tracks real-time engagement on X, though the platform may struggle when expanding to other topics.
The New York Times to turn Wordle into an NBC game show
The New York Times is partnering with NBC to adapt its popular Wordle mobile game into a televised game show, marking a new phase in its digital subscription strategy.
TikTok launches ad-free subscription plan in the U.K.
TikTok is launching an ad-free subscription in the U.K. for £3.99 monthly, a move likely driven by GDPR compliance requirements.
Discord launches Nitro Rewards for premium subscribers
Discord has launched Nitro Rewards, offering premium subscribers access to Xbox Game Pass and hardware discounts, as the company seeks to improve subscriber retention.
Venmo rolls out major redesign as PayPal weighs business spin-off
Venmo is rolling out a significant app redesign, expected to be fully available by this fall, as parent company PayPal prepares to spin off the payments unit.
Why your office might soon sound like a sales floor
As dictation apps like Wispr gain traction, users warn that offices may become noisier and socially awkward, though proponents argue the shift will eventually feel normal.
Uber pushes further into travel to bolster super-app ambitions
Uber has launched hotel bookings in the U.S. via Expedia, marking a significant step in its strategy to become a comprehensive "super app" for travel and services.
Wispr Flow targets India as its fastest-growing market
Wispr Flow plans to expand in India with Hinglish support and local hiring, as the South Asian nation becomes its fastest-growing market despite linguistic and monetization challenges.
Amazon adds TikTok-style 'Clips' feed to Prime Video
Amazon is launching a TikTok-style short-form video feed called "Clips" on Prime Video, rolling out first in the U.S. before a broader release this summer.
Disney explores unified 'super app' for streaming and parks
Disney is reportedly considering a "super app" strategy that could potentially combine its streaming service and physical park apps into a single, unified platform.
Instructure faces new breach as hackers deface Canvas login pages
Instructure took Canvas offline after hackers defaced login pages and allegedly stole data from almost 9,000 schools, threatening to publish the information by May 12.
Perplexity brings its local AI agent to all Mac users
Perplexity has launched its Personal Computer local AI agent for all Mac users, aiming to provide a safer alternative to existing tools like OpenClaw.
Bumble to remove swipe feature in upcoming app overhaul
Bumble plans to remove its signature swipe feature as part of a broader app overhaul later this year following a decline in paid users.
Tome to shut down as book-tracking market crowds
Book-tracking app Tome is shutting down on May 29, citing an inability to reach the scale necessary to remain financially viable in a crowded market.
Lovable implements automatic 10% annual salary raises for staff
Stockholm-based Lovable is implementing automatic 10% annual salary raises for all employees, challenging standard compensation models in Corporate America.
Google rebrands Fitbit app as Google Health with new AI coach
Google is rebranding its Fitbit app to Google Health and launching an AI-powered health coach subscription service globally on May 19 for $9.99 per month.
Spotify lets users import AI-generated podcasts via new CLI tool
Spotify has released a beta CLI tool allowing users to import and listen to AI-generated personal audio podcasts directly within the Spotify app.
Spotify brings interactive AI DJ to eight new markets
Spotify is expanding its interactive AI DJ feature to four new languages and eight additional countries, now reaching more than 75 countries.