Amazon Pharmacy to expand same-day delivery to nearly 4,500 U.S. cities
Amazon Pharmacy plans to expand same-day prescription delivery to nearly 4,500 U.S. cities and towns by the end of the year, adding nearly 2,000 new communities.
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1162 storiesTikTok launches opt-in Local Feed in the U.S.
TikTok has launched an opt-in Local Feed in the U.S. for users 18 and older, a move that could help the platform insulate itself against further regulation.
Amazon considers new marketplace for AI training data
Amazon is reportedly considering launching a marketplace for publishers to license content to AI companies, following similar moves by competitors like Microsoft.
Czech ice dancers use AI-generated music at the Olympics
Czech ice dancers Kateřina Mrázková and Daniel Mrázek used AI-generated music during their Olympic rhythm dance, a move that complies with current competition rules.
Meta adds AI animation tools to Facebook to court Gen Z
Facebook has launched new AI-powered features, including animated profile pictures and photo-restyling tools, as Meta likely bets on these updates to better appeal to Gen Z users.
Google expands search removal tools to include government IDs
Google is updating its "Results about you" tool in the U.S. to let users request the removal of government ID numbers and streamline non-consensual explicit image removal.
YouTube adds AI playlist generation for Premium subscribers
YouTube is rolling out an AI-powered playlist generation feature for Premium subscribers on iOS and Android, joining rivals like Spotify in offering generative music tools.
Bluesky rolls out drafts to catch up with X and Threads
Bluesky has introduced a drafts feature, a long-requested tool that brings the platform closer to feature parity with competitors like X and Threads.
OpenAI begins testing ads for free and Go tier users
OpenAI is beginning to test ads in the U.S. for users on its Free and Go subscription tiers, though paid subscribers will remain ad-free.
Musicboard faces outages and Google Play removal
Musicboard is facing ongoing service outages and removal from the Android app store, prompting a user-led initiative to save the platform despite claims of temporary downtime.
Lyft launches teen ride-hailing service in 200 U.S. cities
Lyft has launched teen accounts in 200 U.S. cities, allowing minors as young as 13 to hail rides, marking a competitive move against Uber’s established service.
uMobix breach highlights ongoing stalkerware security failures
Stalkerware provider uMobix is the latest to suffer a data breach, exposing more than 500,000 customers, continuing a trend of security failures across the global stalkerware industry.
Snapchat adds custom arrival alerts to Snap Map
Snapchat is launching "Arrival Notifications," allowing users to set custom location-based alerts for friends, intensifying competition with location-sharing services like Life360 and Apple’s "Find My."
Struktura stalkerware data exposed in hacktivist breach
A hacktivist scraped over 500,000 payment records from a stalkerware vendor, exposing customer data linked to apps used to spy on spouses and domestic partners.
YouTube TV launches cheaper, customizable streaming plans
YouTube TV is rolling out new, lower-priced, customizable streaming plans this week, allowing subscribers to tailor content packages to their specific interests in sports, news, and entertainment.
Discord to launch global age verification in March
Discord is rolling out global age verification in early March, defaulting users to a "teen-appropriate experience" while using an age inference model to minimize manual checks.
AI takes center stage in 2026 Super Bowl commercials
Brands like Svedka and Anthropic utilized AI in their 2026 Super Bowl ads, signaling a shift toward AI-generated content and product promotion in high-production advertising.
Apple reportedly plans to bring AI chatbots to CarPlay
Apple is reportedly working to integrate third-party AI chatbots like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude into its CarPlay platform, potentially shifting the role of its own Siri assistant.
WordPress launches new Claude connector for site management
WordPress has launched a new Claude connector, allowing site owners to share back-end data with the chatbot for analysis and management, currently limited to read-only access.
Reddit signals continued M&A push for adtech and AI
Reddit is looking for further acquisitions in advertising technology and AI to accelerate product development and monetization, following a strong fourth-quarter earnings report.