Astropad launches Workbench to manage autonomous AI agents
Astropad has launched Workbench, a remote desktop tool designed to help users monitor and manage autonomous AI agents running on Mac hardware.
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1161 storiesVeraCrypt developer locked out of Microsoft account
Microsoft locked the VeraCrypt developer's account, which may cause boot-up failures for Windows users who have enabled system encryption.
YouTube pushes for deeper engagement on living room screens
YouTube is hiring to expand interactive 'living room' features as connected TVs account for over 44% of its U.S. watch time, though interactive TV remains a niche challenge.
Atlassian adds visual AI and third-party agents to Confluence
Atlassian launched the Remix visual AI tool and three third-party agents in Confluence, continuing the industry trend of embedding AI directly into existing enterprise software workflows.
X adds automatic translation and AI photo editing
X is rolling out automatic translation and AI-powered image editing worldwide via Grok, though Android availability and potential paywall restrictions remain unclear.
Google launches offline-first AI dictation app on iOS
Google has released an offline-first AI dictation app for iOS called Google AI Edge Eloquent, which competes with existing transcription tools by offering local processing and text cleanup.
Google Chrome adds vertical tabs to manage browser clutter
Google Chrome is rolling out a vertical tabs feature to all markets, a move likely influenced by competition from alternative browsers like Arc.
Binge launches as a movie tracker with jump scare warnings
Indie developer Shihab Mehboob has launched Binge, a cross-platform movie and TV tracking app that uses Apple’s Live Activities to provide real-time jump scare warnings.
Google Maps adds AI-powered photo captioning
Google is integrating Gemini to generate photo captions on Maps, currently available in English on iOS in the U.S. with global and Android expansion planned.
Giggles raises $1,234,567 for meme prediction market app
Giggles, a meme-focused prediction market app, has raised $1,234,567 in funding led by 1k(x) to combat bot-swarmed social media platforms.
Adobe launches Student Spaces to compete in AI study tools
Adobe has launched Student Spaces, a free, standalone AI-powered tool for students to generate study materials, aiming to compete with platforms like Google’s NotebookLM.
Waymo launches robotaxi service in Nashville with Lyft partnership
Waymo has launched its robotaxi service in Nashville, its 11th city, utilizing a slow-roll approach and a new fleet partnership with Lyft subsidiary Flexdrive.
Spotify expands AI-powered Prompted Playlists to podcasts
Spotify is expanding its AI-powered Prompted Playlist feature to include podcasts, aiming to improve discovery for listeners and creators in select markets.
Rocket targets the 'what to build' gap in AI coding tools
Indian startup Rocket launched an AI platform that generates product strategy documents, aiming to help users decide what to build rather than just how to code.
Picsart launches creator monetization program for all users
Picsart is launching a creator monetization program open to all users worldwide, aiming to attract and retain creators by rewarding performance rather than follower count.
Netflix launches standalone gaming app for children
Netflix has launched "Netflix Playground," a standalone gaming app for children eight and under, as it refines its broader gaming strategy following previous studio closures.
Axios project hijacked in suspected North Korean cyberattack
Suspected North Korean hackers hijacked the Axios open-source project via social engineering, potentially infecting thousands of systems worldwide before the malicious code was removed.
OpenAI expands ChatGPT with third-party app integrations
OpenAI is rolling out direct app integrations in ChatGPT, allowing users to connect accounts and perform tasks within the chatbot, currently limited to the U.S. and Canada.
Polymarket removes wagers on downed Air Force officer rescue
Polymarket removed wagers on the rescue of a downed United States Air Force officer following sharp criticism from a Democratic congressman who labeled the platform a "dystopian death market."
Microsoft to update Copilot terms after 'entertainment' criticism
Microsoft plans to update its Copilot terms of use after social media criticism labeled the tool as being for entertainment purposes only.