Former HQ Trivia host launches self-funded game app Savvy
Former HQ Trivia host Scott Rogowsky has launched Savvy, a self-funded daily mobile game show app currently in a soft launch phase.
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889 storiesiOS 26.4 beta brings AI playlists and video podcasts to Apple apps
Apple has released the iOS 26.4 public beta, introducing AI-powered music playlists, video podcast support, and encrypted RCS messaging, with a full release expected in March or April.
Meta leverages Instagram to boost Threads growth
Threads now allows users to share posts directly to Instagram Stories, a move that could leverage Instagram’s scale to further challenge X’s market position.
Pixar’s Toy Story 5 pits classic characters against AI
Pixar’s Toy Story 5 features Buzz Lightyear and Woody facing off against Lilypad, a sinister AI tablet, in a narrative that explores the consequences of excessive screen time.
Meta shifts Horizon Worlds to mobile-first strategy
Meta is shifting its Horizon Worlds platform to be mobile-first and separating it from Quest VR, signaling a strategic pivot toward AI and away from its metaverse focus.
Google says AI defenses reduced malicious apps in 2025
Google reports a decline in policy-violating apps and banned developer accounts for 2025, crediting AI-powered security systems for deterring bad actors from the Play Store.
YouTube brings conversational AI to smart TVs
YouTube is expanding its conversational AI tool to smart TVs and streaming devices, allowing users to ask questions about content without leaving the video.
Google Chrome adds productivity features to counter AI rivals
Google Chrome is launching new productivity features like Split View and PDF annotations as it faces rising competition from AI-focused browser providers like OpenAI and Perplexity.
Reddit tests AI search tool for shopping recommendations
Reddit is testing an AI search tool for a small group of U.S. users that displays interactive product carousels based on community recommendations.
Meta to shut down standalone Messenger website in April 2026
Meta will shut down its standalone Messenger website in April 2026, redirecting users to the Facebook platform to continue their conversations.
New RSS app Current replaces unread counts with a 'river' interface
Current is a new $9.99 RSS reader that could make consuming news more approachable by replacing traditional unread counts with a fading "river" interface.
VenturEd Solutions fixes security flaw in Ravenna Hub platform
Florida-based VenturEd Solutions fixed an IDOR vulnerability in its Ravenna Hub platform that exposed slightly more than 1.63 million student records to unauthorized access.
Reload launches Epic to give AI agents shared memory
Reload raised $2.275 million led by Anthemis and launched Epic, an AI product designed to provide shared context and memory for coding agents.
Rivian plans to launch Apple Watch companion app next week
Rivian plans to launch an Apple Watch companion app next week, allowing owners to control vehicle functions like locking and climate settings directly from their wrist.
OpenAI partners with Reliance to bring AI search to JioHotstar
OpenAI is partnering with Reliance to integrate AI-powered conversational search into the JioHotstar streaming service, marking a significant expansion of its presence in India.
AI coding tools create new barriers for open source maintainers
AI coding tools are causing as many problems as they solve for open source projects, likely leading to a decline in the quality of code submissions.
Germ launches first native encrypted messenger on Bluesky
Germ has launched the first native end-to-end encrypted messenger within the Bluesky app, marking a shift toward community-developed features in open social ecosystems.
SeatGeek integrates ticket sales into Spotify app
SeatGeek has announced a new integration with Spotify, allowing users to purchase tickets directly within the music platform for select venues where SeatGeek is the primary ticket seller.
Mastodon updates app to attract creators and simplify onboarding
Mastodon is launching features to simplify onboarding and attract creators, aiming to grow a platform with somewhere between 750,000 and 1 million monthly users, depending on the source.
Audible launches 'Read & Listen' to sync e-books and audiobooks
Audible launched 'Read & Listen,' a feature syncing e-book text with audiobook narration for hundreds of thousands of titles, initially available in the U.S.