Google launches tools to import chat history into Gemini
Google has launched "switching tools" allowing users to import chat histories and personal memories from competitors like ChatGPT and Claude directly into Gemini.
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1161 storiesMastodon redesigns user profiles to improve usability
Mastodon is redesigning user profiles to improve usability and attract mainstream users, as its monthly active user count hovers around 800,000.
Google expands Live Translate to iOS and adds new countries
Google is expanding its AI-powered Live Translate feature to iOS and new countries, while simultaneously rolling out its conversational Search Live feature to a global audience.
Leaked hacking tools expose millions of iPhone users to spyware
Leaked hacking tools Coruna and DarkSword have exposed millions of iPhone users to spyware, challenging the assumption that such attacks are rare and limited.
Google expands Search Live to over 200 countries
Google is expanding its AI-powered Search Live feature to more than 200 countries and territories, supported by the new Gemini 3.1 Flash Live model.
LiteLLM hit by malware as compliance partner faces scrutiny
LiteLLM, an open-source AI tool downloaded as often as 3.4 million times per day, was hit by malware, raising questions about security certifications provided by compliance startup Delve.
WhatsApp expands AI features to compete with external tools
WhatsApp is rolling out AI-powered suggested replies and new account management tools, as Meta likely aims to keep users within its ecosystem rather than using external AI tools.
Verne partners with Uber and Pony.ai for European robotaxi launch
Verne plans to launch a commercial robotaxi service in Europe, backed by an undisclosed investment from Uber and autonomous technology from Pony.ai.
Apple expands developer data tools in App Store Connect
Apple has updated App Store Connect with more than 100 new metrics and enhanced filtering tools, aiming to provide developers with deeper, first-party performance insights.
Reddit introduces human verification for suspected bot accounts
Reddit is introducing labeling for automated accounts and may require human verification for suspected bots, though the requirement will not be sitewide.
Meta launches new initiative to support small businesses
Meta is launching "Meta Small Business," a new initiative led by Dina Powell McCormick and Naomi Gleit to support entrepreneurship and AI adoption among tens of millions of entrepreneurs.
Meta integrates generative AI into Facebook and Instagram shopping
Meta is testing generative AI to summarize product reviews and streamlining checkout on Facebook and Instagram while expanding its creator affiliate program.
X pauses creator monetization changes after user backlash
X has paused a planned update to its creator revenue-sharing program that would have prioritized local-region impressions following significant user backlash.
OpenAI pulls plug on Sora app as Disney deal collapses
OpenAI is shutting down its Sora social app six months after launch, a move that also appears to have collapsed a $1 billion licensing deal with Disney.
Spotify tests new tool to prevent AI impersonation on artist profiles
Spotify is beta testing Artist Profile Protection, a new tool allowing artists to review and approve releases to prevent AI-generated music from being incorrectly attributed to them.
OpenAI pivots ChatGPT strategy away from direct e-commerce
OpenAI is pivoting ChatGPT away from direct e-commerce features like "Instant Checkout" to focus on product discovery, as its initial shopping tool failed to gain significant traction.
Google adds three Gemini-powered features to Google TV
Google has unveiled three Gemini-powered features for Google TV in the U.S. and Canada, with plans to expand to Australia, New Zealand, and the U.K. this spring.
Talat launches local-only AI notetaking app for Mac
Talat, a new local-only AI notetaking app for Mac, has launched as a privacy-focused alternative to subscription-based tools, currently available for a one-time $49 purchase.
Crunchyroll confirms data breach affecting customer support records
Crunchyroll has confirmed a data breach involving customer service ticket information, with reports suggesting about eight million records may have been accessed by an unauthorized party.
Apple Music adds Ticketmaster to concert discovery feature
Apple Music has partnered with Ticketmaster to power its concert discovery feature, marking the first ticketing service integration for the platform.