Reddit tests AI search tool for shopping recommendations
Reddit is testing an AI search tool for a small group of U.S. users that displays interactive product carousels based on community recommendations.
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1161 storiesMeta to shut down standalone Messenger website in April 2026
Meta will shut down its standalone Messenger website in April 2026, redirecting users to the Facebook platform to continue their conversations.
New RSS app Current replaces unread counts with a 'river' interface
Current is a new $9.99 RSS reader that could make consuming news more approachable by replacing traditional unread counts with a fading "river" interface.
VenturEd Solutions fixes security flaw in Ravenna Hub platform
Florida-based VenturEd Solutions fixed an IDOR vulnerability in its Ravenna Hub platform that exposed slightly more than 1.63 million student records to unauthorized access.
Reload launches Epic to give AI agents shared memory
Reload raised $2.275 million led by Anthemis and launched Epic, an AI product designed to provide shared context and memory for coding agents.
Rivian plans to launch Apple Watch companion app next week
Rivian plans to launch an Apple Watch companion app next week, allowing owners to control vehicle functions like locking and climate settings directly from their wrist.
OpenAI partners with Reliance to bring AI search to JioHotstar
OpenAI is partnering with Reliance to integrate AI-powered conversational search into the JioHotstar streaming service, marking a significant expansion of its presence in India.
AI coding tools create new barriers for open source maintainers
AI coding tools are causing as many problems as they solve for open source projects, likely leading to a decline in the quality of code submissions.
Germ launches first native encrypted messenger on Bluesky
Germ has launched the first native end-to-end encrypted messenger within the Bluesky app, marking a shift toward community-developed features in open social ecosystems.
SeatGeek integrates ticket sales into Spotify app
SeatGeek has announced a new integration with Spotify, allowing users to purchase tickets directly within the music platform for select venues where SeatGeek is the primary ticket seller.
Mastodon updates app to attract creators and simplify onboarding
Mastodon is launching features to simplify onboarding and attract creators, aiming to grow a platform with somewhere between 750,000 and 1 million monthly users, depending on the source.
Audible launches 'Read & Listen' to sync e-books and audiobooks
Audible launched 'Read & Listen,' a feature syncing e-book text with audiobook narration for hundreds of thousands of titles, initially available in the U.S.
X updates video player to stop cropping vertical content
X has launched a new immersive video player on iOS, aiming to improve video consumption and stop cropping vertical content as it competes with platforms like TikTok.
WordPress.com adds AI assistant for site design and content
WordPress.com has launched an AI assistant that allows users to edit site content and layout using natural language, utilizing Google Gemini for image generation.
Apple launches video podcast experience this spring
Apple is launching a video podcast experience this spring, allowing users to switch between watching and listening within the Apple Podcasts app to compete with rivals.
Snapchat launches creator subscriptions in the U.S.
Snapchat is launching creator subscriptions in the U.S. for select users, with plans to expand the program to Canada, the U.K., and France in the coming weeks.
Emergent hits $100M ARR eight months after launch
Emergent, a vibe-coding platform, has reached over $100 million in annual run-rate revenue just eight months after launch, driven by strong demand from non-technical users.
Airbnb expands 'Reserve Now, Pay Later' feature globally
Airbnb is rolling out its 'Reserve Now, Pay Later' feature globally after seeing 70% adoption in the U.S. and a positive impact on booking volume.
Alta brings virtual try-on tech to fashion brand websites
Alta is expanding its virtual styling technology into enterprise website integrations, starting with a partnership with fashion brand Public School to enable direct-to-consumer virtual try-ons.
Kate Barton debuts AI-powered fashion collection at NYFW
Designer Kate Barton is unveiling her latest collection at New York Fashion Week using a multilingual AI agent built with IBM watsonx, signaling a shift toward immersive retail tech.