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889 storiesCash App adds pay-over-time feature for peer-to-peer transfers
Cash App has launched a pay-over-time feature for peer-to-peer transfers in the U.S., charging a 7.5% fee for eligible transactions of $25 or more.
Drift suspends operations following major security incident
DeFi platform Drift has suspended operations after an active attack, with security firms estimating potential losses between around $136 million and around $285 million.
Sonder grows in London with a deliberately tedious sign-up process
Sonder, a London-based connections app, has acquired about 6,500 users by prioritizing in-person events and a tedious sign-up process over automated profile generation.
Cameo turns to TikTok to reverse post-pandemic decline
Cameo has launched a new TikTok integration for U.S. creators, aiming to boost earnings and regain popularity following a significant valuation drop in 2024.
WhatsApp alerts users targeted by fake spyware app
WhatsApp has notified around 200 users who were tricked into installing a malicious fake version of the app, which the company attributes to Italian spyware maker SIO.
Mercor confirms security incident linked to LiteLLM compromise
Mercor, a $10 billion AI recruiting startup, confirmed a security incident linked to a supply chain attack on the open-source LiteLLM project, though the extent remains unclear.
Salesforce pushes Slack beyond chat with new AI agent tools
Salesforce is rolling out 30 new AI features for Slack, hoping to transform the communication platform into a versatile tool for automating complex business processes.
TikTok adds secret emoji game to direct messages
TikTok has launched a secret, globally available emoji game within its direct messages, aiming to increase user engagement through playful competition.
Truecaller hits 500 million monthly active users
Truecaller has reached 500 million monthly active users, with the company now setting its sights on a 1 billion user milestone.
Rec Room to close after failing to reach profitability
Social gaming platform Rec Room, once valued at $3.5 billion with 150 million users, will shut down on June 1 due to persistent monetization struggles and market headwinds.
Amazon adds Uber Eats and Grubhub ordering to Alexa+
Amazon’s Alexa+ now supports conversational food ordering via Uber Eats and Grubhub on Echo Show 8 devices, marking a step toward broader adaptive AI interaction models.
Uber and WeRide launch driverless robotaxis in Dubai
Uber and WeRide have launched driverless robotaxi operations in Dubai, marking a significant expansion of their autonomous vehicle partnership in the Middle East.
Axios library hijacked by North Korean hackers to spread malware
A suspected North Korean hacker hijacked the popular Axios library to distribute malware, which could put millions of developers at risk before the attack was stopped.
Roku launches standalone mobile app for Howdy streaming service
Roku has launched a standalone mobile app for its Howdy streaming service in the U.S., priced at $2.99 per month, marking its expansion beyond the Roku platform.
Speechify launches native Windows app for local voice processing
Speechify launched a native Windows app featuring on-device dictation and text-to-speech, targeting the enterprise market among the platform's over a billion users.
Ring launches app store to expand camera utility beyond security
Amazon-owned Ring is launching an app store in the U.S. with around 15 apps, aiming to leverage its more than 100 million cameras for use cases beyond home security.
Google now lets U.S. users change their Gmail address
Google is rolling out a feature for U.S. users to change their Gmail address without losing data, though the rollout is gradual and limited to once every 12 months.
Airbnb adds private car pickup service in 125 cities
Airbnb is expanding its services feature with a new private car pickup category across 125 cities around the world, partnering with Welcome Pickups.
LiteLLM drops compliance partner Delve after security incident
LiteLLM is switching its security compliance vendor to Vanta after a credential-stealing malware incident and allegations of misconduct against its previous partner, Delve.