UpScrolled hits 2.5 million users amid social media shifts
UpScrolled has surpassed 2.5 million global users, marking rapid growth as users explore alternatives following recent ownership changes at TikTok.
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TikTok has restored service after a winter storm caused a power failure at an Oracle-operated data center, though creators might still experience post-outage glitches.
HomeBoost launches DIY home energy assessment app
HomeBoost launched a DIY home energy assessment app that costs about a quarter of traditional audits, helping homeowners identify efficiency upgrades with utility-backed support.
OpenClaw hits over 100,000 GitHub stars amid security warnings
OpenClaw, an AI assistant project, has rebranded following legal pressure and surpassed over 100,000 GitHub stars, even as maintainers warn of significant security risks for non-technical users.
Instagram may let users leave Close Friends lists
Instagram is developing a feature that might soon allow users to remove themselves from others' Close Friends lists, a capability unavailable since the feature's 2018 launch.
Bluesky reports nearly 60% growth and rise in legal requests
Bluesky’s first transparency report reveals nearly 60% user growth in 2025, alongside a fivefold increase in legal requests and a 54% rise in user moderation reports.
OpenAI's Sora app sees downloads and consumer spending decline
OpenAI’s Sora app is experiencing a decline in downloads and consumer spending, likely due to fierce competition and user concerns over copyright and likeness restrictions.
Spotify adds group chats for sharing content with up to 10 people
Spotify is rolling out group chats, allowing users to share content with up to 10 people, though the messages lack end-to-end encryption.
Google brings Gemini to Maps for hands-free navigation
Google has integrated Gemini into Maps for hands-free walking and cycling navigation, while simultaneously updating Chrome with new agentic AI features worldwide.
Apple hires Halide co-founder Sebastiaan de With
Lux co-founder Sebastiaan de With has joined Apple’s design team, marking a return to the company as it navigates a significant leadership transition in its design division.
Deezer opens its AI-detection tool to rival streaming platforms
Deezer is making its AI-detection tool available to other streaming platforms to combat fraudulent streams and ensure fair compensation for human artists.
X teases new labeling system for manipulated media
X is reportedly rolling out a "manipulated media" labeling feature for edited images, though the company has yet to clarify its enforcement criteria or technical standards.
Google brings agentic AI features to Chrome browser
Google is integrating Gemini and agentic features into Chrome to compete with AI-focused browsers, with some features rolling out in the coming months.
Apple launches Creator Studio Pro suite with AI tools
Apple launched its Creator Studio Pro suite, which uses AI to assist creators while emphasizing privacy and likely aiming to make professional tools accessible to non-experts.
LinkedIn partners with AI apps to verify user skills
LinkedIn launched a verified AI skills program using usage data from partner apps, though it has not yet provided specific details on qualification requirements.
Google expands AI photo editing to Australia, India, and Japan
Google is expanding its prompt-based "Help me Edit" feature in Google Photos to Australia, India, and Japan, while adding support for six regional languages.
TikTok restructures US operations into new joint venture
ByteDance has established a new US entity to manage TikTok operations, with about 80% of the company now owned by non-Chinese investors following a 2024 Congressional mandate.
Viral AI assistant Moltbot sparks market interest and security debate
Viral AI assistant Moltbot, formerly Clawdbot, has gained massive developer interest while sparking security concerns and impacting market activity for infrastructure providers like Cloudflare.
By Rotation partners with Uber for same-day fashion delivery
By Rotation is partnering with Uber to offer same-day delivery for fashion rentals in the U.K., aiming to solve logistics friction for last-minute renters.
Bluesky outlines 2026 roadmap to improve core features
Bluesky is prioritizing core product improvements in its 2026 roadmap, aiming to stabilize the platform after reporting over 42 million users and a recent usage decline.