YouTube expands AI likeness detection to entertainment industry
YouTube is expanding its AI-powered likeness detection technology to the entertainment industry to help protect public figures from unauthorized use in scam advertisements.
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1161 storiesCash App expands youth services to children aged 6 to 12
Cash App is expanding its U.S. youth services to include children aged six to 12, allowing parents to manage accounts and debit cards for their kids.
Yelp updates AI assistant to handle bookings and orders
Yelp updated its AI assistant to allow users to book services and order food, though the current implementation redirects users to partner apps rather than completing transactions internally.
Google brings Gemini in Chrome to seven new APAC markets
Google is expanding its Gemini in Chrome feature to seven new markets across the APAC region, covering both desktop and iOS platforms.
Google adds new touch-up tools to Google Photos
Google is rolling out new touch-up tools for Google Photos globally, likely aiming to keep users within its ecosystem rather than switching to third-party editing apps.
Kelp DAO hit by more than $290 million crypto theft
Hackers stole more than $290 million from Kelp DAO, with LayerZero attributing the breach to North Korean actors, marking the year's largest crypto theft to date.
Mastodon flagship server hit by DDoS attack
Mastodon’s flagship server was hit by a DDoS attack on Monday, causing intermittent outages, though the platform warns that some instability may continue.
WhatsApp tests new subscription tier called WhatsApp Plus
WhatsApp is testing an optional subscription tier, "WhatsApp Plus," which offers cosmetic features like custom themes and expanded chat pinning in select regions.
Deezer says 44% of daily music uploads are AI-generated
Deezer reports that AI-generated tracks now account for 44% of its daily music uploads, though these tracks represent only 1-3% of total platform streams.
Worldwide app releases surge 60% in early 2026
Worldwide app releases surged 60% in early 2026, with data suggesting AI-assisted development tools could be driving the unexpected rebound in new software launches.
World expands human verification to Tinder and ticketing platforms
World is expanding its "proof of human" verification technology to Tinder, ticketing systems, and business tools, while correcting false claims regarding a celebrity partnership.
Waydev research finds AI coding tools drive high code churn
Waydev data and industry research suggest that "tokenmaxxing" with AI coding tools increases code churn and costs while failing to deliver expected net productivity gains.
Microsoft Windows flaws exploited after researcher publishes code
Hackers have compromised at least one organization using three Windows Defender vulnerabilities, following a security researcher's decision to publish exploit code online.
Zoom partners with World to verify human meeting participants
Zoom is partnering with World to integrate human ID verification, aiming to prevent AI-generated imposters from infiltrating video meetings.
New iOS app Gigs uses on-device AI to track concert history
Gigs, a new iOS app, uses on-device AI to automatically organize concert tickets, photos, and history into a searchable personal archive for live music fans.
Uber adds home pickup for retail returns
Uber has launched a new feature allowing customers to request home pickups for retail returns, provided the items have a retail price above $20.
Anthropic launches Claude Design for visual prototyping
Anthropic launched Claude Design, an experimental tool for non-designers to create visuals, while reportedly rejecting recent funding offers valuing the company at $800 billion or more.
Google adds stock-checking and hotel tracking to AI Mode
Google is rolling out new AI-powered travel features in the United States in the coming weeks, including local stock-checking and hotel price tracking.
Bluesky confirms ongoing service outages caused by DDoS attack
Bluesky is experiencing ongoing service interruptions due to a sophisticated DDoS attack, though the company reports no evidence of unauthorized access to private user data.
Netflix adds TikTok-style feed as Q1 profit jumps 83%
Netflix is launching a TikTok-like vertical video feed this month and plans to expand its AI tools, while reporting an 83% profit jump to $5.28 billion for Q1 2026.