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889 storiesYouTube TV launches cheaper, customizable streaming plans
YouTube TV is rolling out new, lower-priced, customizable streaming plans this week, allowing subscribers to tailor content packages to their specific interests in sports, news, and entertainment.
Discord to launch global age verification in March
Discord is rolling out global age verification in early March, defaulting users to a "teen-appropriate experience" while using an age inference model to minimize manual checks.
AI takes center stage in 2026 Super Bowl commercials
Brands like Svedka and Anthropic utilized AI in their 2026 Super Bowl ads, signaling a shift toward AI-generated content and product promotion in high-production advertising.
Apple reportedly plans to bring AI chatbots to CarPlay
Apple is reportedly working to integrate third-party AI chatbots like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude into its CarPlay platform, potentially shifting the role of its own Siri assistant.
WordPress launches new Claude connector for site management
WordPress has launched a new Claude connector, allowing site owners to share back-end data with the chatbot for analysis and management, currently limited to read-only access.
Reddit signals continued M&A push for adtech and AI
Reddit is looking for further acquisitions in advertising technology and AI to accelerate product development and monetization, following a strong fourth-quarter earnings report.
Roblox mandates age verification for chat access
Roblox has implemented mandatory facial age verification for chat access, revealing a younger user base while identifying significant growth opportunities within its 18-plus demographic.
Spotify launches 'About the Song' feature for premium users
Spotify is rolling out a beta 'About the Song' feature for premium users in select markets, offering behind-the-scenes context unavailable on rival platforms like Apple Music.
Spotify limits developer mode to premium users and fewer testers
Spotify is restricting its Developer Mode API, requiring premium accounts and reducing test user limits to curb risks from AI-aided automation.
Meta tests a standalone app for its Vibes AI video feature
Meta is testing a standalone app for its Vibes AI-generated video feature, positioning it as a competitor to OpenAI’s Sora while planning future freemium subscription models.
Substack confirms data breach affecting user contact information
Substack confirmed an unauthorized third party accessed user email addresses and phone numbers in October, though the company states that financial data remains unaffected.
Spotify expands into physical book sales
Spotify is expanding into physical book sales in the U.S. and U.K. while introducing new features like Page Match to bridge digital and physical reading experiences.
Internet Archive and Automattic launch Link Fixer for WordPress
The Internet Archive and Automattic launched a WordPress plugin called Link Fixer, which automatically archives links to combat the widespread issue of digital link rot.
Atma Sciences launches Gizmo for AI-generated mini-apps
New York startup Atma Sciences launched Gizmo, an AI-powered platform for creating interactive mini-apps, which has reached roughly 600,000 installs in less than six months.
Tinder tests AI feature to combat swipe fatigue
Tinder is testing an AI-powered feature called Chemistry in Australia to reduce swipe fatigue as the company faces declining user engagement and new registrations.
Roblox launches open beta for interactive 4D creation tools
Roblox has launched an open beta for its 4D creation feature, allowing creators to design interactive, functional objects that move and react within the platform.
Adobe reverses plan to discontinue Adobe Animate
Adobe has reversed its decision to discontinue Adobe Animate, placing the over 25-year-old software into "maintenance mode" instead of shutting it down following significant customer backlash.
Spotify updates lyrics feature with offline access and translations
Spotify is updating its lyrics feature with global translations and offline access for Premium users, aiming to encourage free users to upgrade.
Apple brings agentic coding to Xcode 26.3
Apple released Xcode 26.3, enabling developers to use agentic coding tools from Anthropic and OpenAI to automate complex development tasks.