Waymo's price gap with ride-hailing services is narrowing
Waymo's price gap with traditional ride-hailing services is narrowing as the company lowers prices and competitors raise them, according to new data from Obi.
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WhatsApp is rolling out a new Strict Account Settings feature to protect users from cyberattacks, even as the company faces a lawsuit over its privacy claims.
Google expands Android anti-theft features
Google is rolling out expanded Android theft-protection features, including stronger authentication and recovery tools, to make its devices less appealing to thieves.
Meta plans new subscription tiers for AI and exclusive features
Meta plans to test new premium subscriptions across Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp, offering exclusive features and AI capabilities to diversify revenue beyond Meta Verified.
GDC faces international attendance drop over safety and ICE concerns
International attendees are reportedly skipping the 2026 Game Developers Conference due to safety concerns, U.S. immigration policies, and increased ICE presence.
UpScrolled sees download surge after TikTok ownership change
UpScrolled is seeing a surge in downloads, reaching 140,000 total, as users migrate from TikTok following its recent U.S. ownership change and censorship concerns.
Skylight hits 380,000 users as TikTok alternatives gain traction
Skylight, a decentralized video app, has surpassed 380,000 users as TikTok faces backlash over ownership changes and privacy policies.
TikTok attributes service outages to U.S. data center power failure
TikTok attributed widespread service outages to a U.S. data center power failure, dismissing user concerns regarding potential censorship following the company's recent ownership restructuring.
Google resolves Gmail spam and misclassification issues
Google has resolved a Gmail service incident that caused email misclassification and incorrect spam warnings for users, though some warnings may persist for existing messages.
Sparkli raises $5 million to build AI learning apps for children
Sparkli, an AI-powered learning app for children aged 5-12, raised $5 million in early-stage investment led by Founderful and wants to open consumer access by mid-2026.
Google introduces AI-powered meme generator in Photos app
Google has introduced "Me Meme," an experimental generative AI feature for Google Photos that allows users to create memes, currently rolling out to U.S. users.
Meta pauses teen access to AI characters globally
Meta is pausing teen access to AI characters globally to develop an updated version with parental controls, amid ongoing legal scrutiny regarding child safety and addiction.
Why microdrama apps are succeeding where Quibi failed
Microdrama apps like ReelShort are seeing massive growth, with roughly $1.2 billion in 2025 consumer spending, as the format gains traction in the U.S. market.
TikTok forms US joint venture to avoid ban
ByteDance has formed a majority American-owned joint venture with investors including Oracle and Silver Lake, effectively ending a six-year political saga regarding TikTok's U.S. operations.
Ring introduces video authenticity feature Ring Verify
Ring has introduced Ring Verify, a new video authenticity feature, though the company notes that failing verification does not necessarily mean a video is fake.
Substack launches TV app for Apple TV and Google TV
Substack has launched a beta TV app for Apple TV and Google TV, signaling a deeper push into video and livestreaming to compete with platforms like YouTube.
Spotify launches conversational AI playlists in US and Canada
Spotify is rolling out Prompted Playlists to Premium subscribers—paying users of the service—in the U.S. and Canada, allowing users to generate music selections through conversational prompts.
Snap expands parental monitoring features amid legal pressure
Snap is introducing new parental controls to its Family Center tool, a move likely aimed at addressing ongoing concerns regarding teen safety and screen time.
X introduces 'Starterpacks' to help users find accounts
X is launching "Starterpacks," a curated list feature for user discovery, with a rollout expected in the coming weeks.
Doist launches Todoist Ramble for AI-powered voice task management
Doist has launched Todoist Ramble, an AI-powered voice-to-tasks feature running on Google’s Gemini 2.5 Flash Live, available today across iOS, Android, desktop, and web.