Anthropic’s Claude hits No. 1 in U.S. App Store amid Pentagon dispute
Anthropic’s Claude app reached the No. 1 spot in the U.S. App Store, recording user growth despite a high-profile dispute with the Pentagon over AI safety.
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1161 storiesApple and Netflix partner to co-broadcast Formula 1 race
Apple and Netflix have partnered to co-broadcast the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix in the U.S., marking a significant expansion of Apple’s sports broadcasting strategy.
Pokémon announces new main series games for Nintendo Switch 2
Pokémon announced its 10th main series installment, arriving on the Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027, with rumors suggesting a setting inspired by Indonesia and Southeast Asia.
Spotify launches weekly audiobook charts in U.S. and U.K.
Spotify is launching weekly audiobook charts in the U.S. and U.K., ranking titles based on user listening behavior and engagement on the platform.
Threads tests new shortcut to start direct messages
Threads is testing a new shortcut to streamline direct messaging, while recent data indicates the platform has surpassed X in daily mobile usage.
Read AI launches Ada, an email-based AI assistant
Read AI has launched Ada, an AI-powered email assistant designed to manage schedules and answer questions, as the company aims to grow its user base to 10 million.
Bumble adds AI-powered profile and photo guidance tools
Bumble is launching AI-powered profile and photo guidance tools globally and in the U.S. to help users improve their dating app presence and connections.
X expands ad aspect ratio support to simplify cross-platform campaigns
X launched expanded aspect ratio support for ads, allowing brands to reuse creative assets from other platforms without reformatting, as it seeks to revitalize its ad business.
Figma integrates OpenAI’s Codex for design-to-code workflows
Figma is integrating OpenAI’s Codex to allow users to seamlessly move between design and coding environments using the Model Context Protocol.
Instagram adds parental alerts for teen self-harm searches
Instagram will alert parents in the coming weeks if their teen repeatedly searches for suicide or self-harm content, amid ongoing legal scrutiny regarding teen safety.
Snapchat announces its first creator awards show, The Snappys
Snapchat is launching its first-ever creator awards show, "The Snappys," on March 21, joining rivals like TikTok and Instagram in positioning themselves within the entertainment industry.
OpenAI begins rolling out ads to ChatGPT users in the U.S.
OpenAI has begun rolling out ads to U.S.-based ChatGPT users, with executives describing the monetization strategy as an iterative process focused on maintaining user trust.
Podcasts surpass AM/FM radio in U.S. listening time
Edison Research data shows podcasts have overtaken AM/FM talk radio in the U.S., while video components continue to grow in popularity among listeners.
Atlassian brings AI agents into Jira to reduce workflow chaos
Atlassian launched an open beta for Jira that lets users manage AI agents alongside human employees, aiming to boost productivity while reducing workflow chaos.
India leads global AI app downloads but lags in revenue
India became the world's largest market for generative AI app downloads in 2025, but firms are struggling to convert this massive user base into meaningful revenue.
Apple updates age-verification tools for worldwide compliance
Apple is rolling out new age-verification tools and restricting 18+ app downloads in Brazil, Australia, and Singapore to comply with evolving worldwide child safety regulations.
CarGurus confirms data breach affecting 12.5 million accounts
CarGurus has confirmed a data breach involving 12.5 million accounts, which data-breach notification site Have I Been Pwned attributed to the hacking group ShinyHunters.
Discord delays global age verification rollout to late 2026
Discord is delaying its global age verification rollout until the second half of 2026, clarifying that 90% of users will not need to verify their age.
Instagram expands TV app to Google TV to challenge YouTube
Instagram has launched its TV app on Google TV devices in the U.S., two months after debuting on Amazon Fire TV, as it seeks to compete with YouTube.
Google adds automated workflow agents to Opal app
Google is adding an AI agent to its Opal app, allowing users to create automated mini-apps and complex workflows using text prompts powered by Gemini 3 Flash.