Meta spins off VR fitness app Supernatural into independent company
Meta is spinning off its VR fitness game, Supernatural, into a new independent company called Supernatural Health, reversing its previous decision to halt content updates.
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Substack has launched "Reply Rules," an automated moderation feature for English-language publications that may reduce the need for creators to manually sift through comments.
Google Labs launches Dreambeans for daily AI-curated suggestions
Google Labs has launched Dreambeans, an AI-powered app for U.S. subscribers that curates a limited daily feed of lifestyle suggestions based on personal Google data.
Ultrahuman reports data breach affecting small subset of users
India-based Ultrahuman confirmed hackers accessed wellness data for about 0.1% of its users after stealing an employee's credentials via a malware-infected laptop.
Meta’s AI support chatbot exploited to hijack Instagram accounts
Meta is notifying users after hackers exploited its AI support chatbot to hijack Instagram accounts, a campaign that appears to have continued despite company claims of resolution.
Amazon adds AI-generated product images to search results
Amazon is introducing AI-generated product images to its shopping app, a move intended to assist search discovery but which critics argue is potentially misleading to consumers.
TikTok launches stand-alone app for cultural events
TikTok has launched "TikTok Pro Events," a new U.S. stand-alone app designed to engage users around cultural milestones like the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Wander Console offers a new way to explore the indie web
Wander Console is an open-source, self-hosted tool that allows users to discover indie websites, with over 60 adopters recommending more than 1,500 sites so far.
Meta launches AI customer support agent for WhatsApp globally
Meta is launching its Meta Business Agent globally on WhatsApp, aiming to transform the messaging platform into a workflow tool for small and medium businesses.
Plex targets social discovery as lifetime pass price jumps
Plex is launching new social features like community forums and discovery tools while simultaneously raising its lifetime pass price to $749.99 starting July 1.
Uber scales lost-and-found operations to its robotaxi fleet
Uber is expanding its lost-and-found infrastructure to its growing robotaxi network, which it plans to operate in as many as 15 cities globally by year-end.
Everand bundles e-books and book clubs to challenge Amazon
Everand is bundling its e-book and audiobook catalog with the Fable social app into a single subscription, aiming to challenge Amazon’s dominance in the digital reading market.
Android adds fake call detection to combat AI deepfake scams
Google is rolling out fake call detection on Android 12+ devices globally to protect users against AI deepfake impersonation scams using a new verification signal.
Dashlane confirms hackers brute-forced 2FA to access accounts
Dashlane confirmed hackers brute-forced its two-factor authentication system, accessing about 20 customer accounts and stealing at least a dozen encrypted password vaults.
Meta tests new Series feature for Reels on Instagram and Facebook
Meta is testing a "Series" feature for Reels on Instagram and Facebook, potentially exploring monetization as it seeks to encourage longer-term viewing habits.
X expands commentary tools with new video feature
X has launched "React with Video" to expand commentary options, currently available on iOS with Android and web support expected soon.
Amazon shifts Prime Day focus to groceries amid low sentiment
Amazon announced Prime Day 2026 will run from June 23 to June 26, shifting its focus toward groceries and household essentials amid record-low U.S. consumer sentiment.
Meta fixes Instagram flaw that allowed account hijacking
Meta has resolved a security flaw that appeared to allow attackers to hijack Instagram accounts by tricking the company's AI-powered support chatbot into granting unauthorized access.
The Mall launches a universal feed for online shopping
The Mall has launched an app that scrapes retail websites to create a universal shopping feed, with plans to monetize via a B2B data tool later this summer.
Atlas Menu cheat service hacked, exposing 64,000 users
Atlas Menu, a cheat service for Grand Theft Auto V, has been hacked, exposing the personal data of almost 64,000 users.