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.
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1161 storiesWispr 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.
Snap ends $400M partnership with Perplexity
Snap has amicably ended its $400 million partnership with AI search engine Perplexity, confirming that its current sales guidance assumes no contribution from the deal.
Google brings approximate location sharing to Chrome on Android
Google launched approximate location sharing for Chrome on Android, giving users more control over data while introducing new APIs for developers to request precise location when necessary.
Wonder launches AI tool to automate restaurant creation
Wonder has launched an AI tool that allows users to design and launch restaurant brands in under a minute, with plans to expand its kitchen network significantly next year.
Threads brings messaging to the web
Threads is rolling out web messaging and Live Chats, aiming to make conversations a central part of the platform as user engagement with DMs continues to grow.
Etsy launches native app within ChatGPT for conversational search
Etsy has launched a native app within ChatGPT to enable conversational product discovery, replacing a previous integration that suggested it failed to meet performance expectations.
Chinese hackers target Daemon Tools in supply chain attack
Kaspersky identified a malicious backdoor in Daemon Tools, launching a widespread, active supply chain attack that has targeted thousands of Windows computers.
Instructure breach exposes student data around the world
Instructure has confirmed a data breach involving student information, with the hacking group ShinyHunters claiming to have compromised data from close to 9,000 schools around the world.
Meta deploys AI to identify underage users on its platforms
Meta is deploying AI to scan photos for visual clues to identify and potentially remove underage users from its platforms, following significant legal pressure regarding child safety.