TikTok adds secret emoji game to direct messages
TikTok has launched a secret, globally available emoji game within its direct messages, aiming to increase user engagement through playful competition.
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Truecaller has reached 500 million monthly active users, with the company now setting its sights on a 1 billion user milestone.
Rec Room to close after failing to reach profitability
Social gaming platform Rec Room, once valued at $3.5 billion with 150 million users, will shut down on June 1 due to persistent monetization struggles and market headwinds.
Amazon adds Uber Eats and Grubhub ordering to Alexa+
Amazon’s Alexa+ now supports conversational food ordering via Uber Eats and Grubhub on Echo Show 8 devices, marking a step toward broader adaptive AI interaction models.
Uber and WeRide launch driverless robotaxis in Dubai
Uber and WeRide have launched driverless robotaxi operations in Dubai, marking a significant expansion of their autonomous vehicle partnership in the Middle East.
Axios library hijacked by North Korean hackers to spread malware
A suspected North Korean hacker hijacked the popular Axios library to distribute malware, which could put millions of developers at risk before the attack was stopped.
Roku launches standalone mobile app for Howdy streaming service
Roku has launched a standalone mobile app for its Howdy streaming service in the U.S., priced at $2.99 per month, marking its expansion beyond the Roku platform.
Speechify launches native Windows app for local voice processing
Speechify launched a native Windows app featuring on-device dictation and text-to-speech, targeting the enterprise market among the platform's over a billion users.
Ring launches app store to expand camera utility beyond security
Amazon-owned Ring is launching an app store in the U.S. with around 15 apps, aiming to leverage its more than 100 million cameras for use cases beyond home security.
Google now lets U.S. users change their Gmail address
Google is rolling out a feature for U.S. users to change their Gmail address without losing data, though the rollout is gradual and limited to once every 12 months.
Airbnb adds private car pickup service in 125 cities
Airbnb is expanding its services feature with a new private car pickup category across 125 cities around the world, partnering with Welcome Pickups.
LiteLLM drops compliance partner Delve after security incident
LiteLLM is switching its security compliance vendor to Vanta after a credential-stealing malware incident and allegations of misconduct against its previous partner, Delve.
Meta begins testing Instagram Plus subscription in select markets
Meta has begun testing a premium subscription service called Instagram Plus in Mexico, Japan, and the Philippines, with potential for expansion into additional countries.
Bluesky’s new AI tool Attie faces immediate user backlash
Bluesky launched an AI assistant called Attie, which has already been blocked by about 125,000 users, making it the second most blocked account on the network.
YouTube CEO says top creators will not leave the platform
YouTube CEO Neal Mohan says he is not concerned about competitors like Netflix, asserting that popular creators view the platform as their permanent home.
Bluesky secures $100M and debuts AI-powered Attie app
Bluesky has launched Attie, a standalone AI assistant app for custom feeds, alongside securing $100 million in funding to support its decentralized social ecosystem.
Top iPad apps for digital creativity
Apple has transformed the iPad into a powerful creative device, with various apps now enabling professional-grade digital art, video editing, and design work.
Whoop reports revenue growth and eyes expansion beyond athletes
Whoop, a Boston-based wearable company, reports revenue growth of more than 100% while navigating regulatory challenges and intensifying competition from rivals like Oura.
Waymo hits 500,000 weekly paid robotaxi rides
Waymo now provides 500,000 paid robotaxi rides weekly across 10 U.S. cities, a tenfold increase since May 2024, suggesting improved utilization of its fleet.
Apple says Lockdown Mode has resisted all spyware attacks
Apple reports that no devices with Lockdown Mode enabled have been successfully hacked by mercenary spyware, though the company notes it is possible attacks have gone undetected.