X pauses creator monetization changes after user backlash
X has paused a planned update to its creator revenue-sharing program that would have prioritized local-region impressions following significant user backlash.
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889 storiesOpenAI pulls plug on Sora app as Disney deal collapses
OpenAI is shutting down its Sora social app six months after launch, a move that also appears to have collapsed a $1 billion licensing deal with Disney.
Spotify tests new tool to prevent AI impersonation on artist profiles
Spotify is beta testing Artist Profile Protection, a new tool allowing artists to review and approve releases to prevent AI-generated music from being incorrectly attributed to them.
OpenAI pivots ChatGPT strategy away from direct e-commerce
OpenAI is pivoting ChatGPT away from direct e-commerce features like "Instant Checkout" to focus on product discovery, as its initial shopping tool failed to gain significant traction.
Google adds three Gemini-powered features to Google TV
Google has unveiled three Gemini-powered features for Google TV in the U.S. and Canada, with plans to expand to Australia, New Zealand, and the U.K. this spring.
Talat launches local-only AI notetaking app for Mac
Talat, a new local-only AI notetaking app for Mac, has launched as a privacy-focused alternative to subscription-based tools, currently available for a one-time $49 purchase.
Crunchyroll confirms data breach affecting customer support records
Crunchyroll has confirmed a data breach involving customer service ticket information, with reports suggesting about eight million records may have been accessed by an unauthorized party.
Apple Music adds Ticketmaster to concert discovery feature
Apple Music has partnered with Ticketmaster to power its concert discovery feature, marking the first ticketing service integration for the platform.
Flighty launches tool to track airport disruptions across the world
Flighty has launched "Airport Intelligence," a new feature providing real-time alerts and technical data translations for 14,000 airports in the world to help travelers navigate increasingly common airport disruptions.
Apple brings ads to Maps and consolidates business tools
Apple is introducing auction-based ads to Apple Maps in the U.S. and Canada while consolidating its enterprise tools into a new, global "Apple Business" suite.
Roku brings its Howdy streaming service to Amazon Prime Video
Roku has launched its $3 ad-free streaming service, Howdy, on Amazon Prime Video, marking the service's first expansion outside the Roku ecosystem.
Pinterest launches 'Promote a Pin' to simplify ad campaigns
Pinterest is launching 'Promote a Pin' in the U.S. to simplify advertising, aiming to leverage its 619 million active users and high commercial search volume.
Snapchat launches AI Clips for Lens+ subscribers
Snapchat is launching AI Clips, a new Lens Studio feature that turns photos into five-second videos for Lens+ subscribers, as competition in generative AI video tools intensifies.
Spotify launches SongDNA to map song connections
Spotify has launched SongDNA globally on iOS and Android, a new feature to explore song connections like samples, with the rollout planned to be complete sometime in April.
TikTok expands ad suite with new takeover and sequential formats
TikTok is introducing new ad formats, including sequential and takeover options, which are about to get a tad more disruptive as brands seek to maximize reach.
Apple reportedly plans to bring ads to Maps app
Apple may introduce advertising to its Maps app later this year, with an official announcement that could arrive as soon as this month, Bloomberg reported.
Apple sets June dates for WWDC 2026 with focus on AI
Apple has scheduled WWDC 2026 for June 8 to June 12, with the event focusing on AI advancements and updates to its software platforms.
DoorDash launches temporary gas relief program for drivers
DoorDash is launching a temporary relief program for U.S. and Canadian drivers to mitigate the financial impact of rising gas prices through April 26.
OnlyFans owner Leonid Radvinsky dies at 43
Leonid Radvinsky, the owner of OnlyFans, has died at age 43; his passing comes as the company was reportedly negotiating a sale of a 60% stake.
Littlebird raises $11 million to capture screen context
Littlebird has raised $11 million to build an AI tool that captures and queries digital context from a user's screen in text format, avoiding visual screenshots.