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.
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1161 storiesGoogle 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.
Spotify adopts Apple’s HLS tech for video podcasts
Spotify plans to adopt Apple’s HLS video technology, allowing creators to distribute and monetize video podcasts across platforms without changing their existing hosting setups.
Instagram’s new Instants feature defaults to auto-sharing
Instagram has globally launched "Instants," a feature for disappearing photos that defaults to automatically sharing captures with a user's entire Friends list.
Security researcher exposes Signal phishing campaign
Security researcher Donncha Ó Cearbhaill exposed a phishing campaign using the 'ApocalypseZ' system to target more than 13,500 Signal users, allegedly linked to Russian government hackers.
Notion launches developer platform for custom AI agents
Notion launched a developer platform allowing teams to deploy custom code and integrate external AI agents, marking a strategic shift toward becoming a programmable workflow hub.
X launches History tab to consolidate saved content
X has launched a private History tab on iOS to consolidate bookmarks, likes, videos, and articles, a move that could potentially increase engagement with its long-form content.
Instagram launches Instants for disappearing photo sharing
Instagram is globally launching "Instants," a new feature for sharing disappearing photos, as it attempts to pivot back toward casual, private interactions among friends.
Amazon launches Alexa for Shopping to replace Rufus
Amazon has launched "Alexa for Shopping," a new AI-powered assistant that replaces its previous tool, Rufus, to automate and personalize the shopping experience for U.S. customers.
WhatsApp adds incognito mode to Meta AI chats
WhatsApp is introducing an incognito mode for its Meta AI chatbot, allowing users to have ephemeral, non-saved conversations processed in a secure environment.