Microsoft to shut down Outlook Lite on May 26
Microsoft will shut down its lightweight Outlook Lite app on May 26, directing existing users to migrate to the standard Outlook Mobile application.
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Booking.com confirmed that hackers may have accessed customer personal data, though the company stated that financial information and physical addresses remain secure.
Vercel signals IPO readiness as AI agents drive revenue growth
Vercel’s annual recurring revenue has surged to $340 million, with CEO Guillermo Rauch signaling the company is preparing for a potential future IPO amid rising AI agent adoption.
Roblox introduces age-based account tiers for global users
Roblox is launching global age-based account tiers in June, restricting content access for minors following legal pressure regarding child safety concerns.
X cuts payouts for aggregators and clickbait accounts
X is reducing payouts for aggregators to 60% this cycle to prioritize original content creators, according to the platform's head of product Nikita Bier.
Flipkart and Amazon ramp up pressure on India's quick-commerce sector
Flipkart has crossed more than 800 dark stores and is looking to double its footprint by the end of 2026, intensifying competition for India's quick-commerce incumbents.
AMC to premiere new comedy series on TikTok in 21 parts
AMC is releasing the premiere of its Silicon Valley-focused comedy "The Audacity" on TikTok in 21 segments, starting Sunday morning.
YouTube raises prices for Premium and Music subscriptions in the U.S.
YouTube is raising subscription prices for its Premium and Music services in the U.S., affecting both new and current subscribers.
Meta AI app usage notifications spark privacy concerns
Meta’s AI app is climbing the U.S. App Store rankings, but users face privacy concerns regarding data sharing and notifications sent to friends about their app activity.
EFF leaves X citing plummeting engagement
The Electronic Frontier Foundation is leaving X after almost 20 years, citing a sharp decline in engagement and traffic referrals that makes the platform less effective.
StubHub to pay $10M to settle FTC deceptive pricing allegations
StubHub agreed to pay $10 million to settle FTC allegations that it deceptively failed to disclose full ticket prices, violating federal transparency rules.
Instagram rolls out comment editing amid Meta legal scrutiny
Instagram now allows users to edit comments within a 15-minute window, though only text can be modified and edit history remains hidden from other users.
Avec launches mobile email app with $8.4 million in funding
Avec has launched a mobile-first email app featuring swipe-based navigation and voice replies, backed by $8.4 million in funding and currently available for Gmail users in the U.S.
X brings back voice notes to its standalone chat app
X has reintroduced Voice Notes to its X Chat messaging service, a move that may help the platform compete with other messaging apps.
Spotify adds global controls to disable in-app video
Spotify is rolling out global controls allowing users to disable all in-app video, a move likely aimed at addressing regulatory scrutiny regarding video content's impact on younger users.
Instagram expands teen content restrictions internationally
Instagram is expanding its teen content restrictions internationally, introducing stricter filters as Meta faces ongoing legal scrutiny regarding its impact on teen mental health.
WireGuard and other developers locked out of Microsoft accounts
WireGuard and other developers are locked out of Microsoft accounts without notice, preventing them from shipping critical software updates to Windows users around the world.
Startup Poke brings agentic AI to SMS and messaging apps
The Interaction Company of California has launched Poke, a $300 million-valued AI agent accessible via text messaging, aiming to simplify automation for non-technical users.
Tubi becomes first streamer to integrate with ChatGPT
Tubi has become the first major streaming service to launch a native app within ChatGPT, allowing users to search its library of more than 300,000 titles via natural language.
Volkswagen and Uber begin autonomous microbus testing in Los Angeles
Volkswagen subsidiary MOIA America and Uber have begun testing autonomous ID. Buzz microbuses in Los Angeles, aiming to launch a commercial robotaxi service by late 2026.