Spotify adds narrated magazine articles to its app
Spotify is adding over 650 narrated magazine articles to its app, available to Premium subscribers or as stand-alone purchases for free users.
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Tech giants like Apple, Google, and WhatsApp offer opt-in security features that experts say are the best current defense against increasingly common targeted spyware attacks.
Scuderia Ferrari HP taps IBM to overhaul its fan app with AI
Scuderia Ferrari HP is partnering with IBM to integrate AI into its fan app, a move that has already driven a 62% increase in engagement over race weekends.
Google brings disco ball icons to Pixel phones
Google has introduced disco-ball-themed app icons for Pixel phones, following a similar, controversial release by Spotify.
Spotify pivots to AI-generated content and agentic tools
Spotify is rapidly integrating AI tools for content creation and agentic tasks, a strategy that can feel overwhelming as it shifts toward an "everything-audio" platform.
Google’s new AI search experience produces broken results
Google’s new AI-powered search experience is generating broken, useless results for specific queries, highlighting potential edge cases in the company's recent rollout.
Trump Mobile confirms customer data exposure
Trump Mobile confirmed customer personal data was exposed to the open internet, attributing the incident to an unnamed third-party platform provider.
Meta launches Forum, a standalone app for Facebook Groups
Meta has launched Forum, a standalone app for Facebook Groups that seems to be positioned as a Reddit-like platform for deeper community discussions.
AI startup Huxe shuts down after raising $4.6 million
AI startup Huxe is shutting down and removing its app from stores, highlighting the difficulty of scaling single-modality products against larger competitors.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani launches recurring Twitch series
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has launched a recurring Twitch livestream series, "Talk with the People," to establish a direct line of communication with younger constituents.
Spotify to launch paid AI music tool with Universal Music Group
Spotify is partnering with Universal Music Group to launch a paid AI tool for fan-made covers and remixes, emphasizing a licensed model over competitor legal disputes.
Google overhauls search as users seek alternatives
Google is overhauling Search to prioritize AI-driven results, prompting some users to explore alternative search engines amid ongoing legal scrutiny regarding its market dominance.
Spotify adds AI-generated personal podcasts and desktop briefing app
Spotify is launching AI-powered personal podcast generation and Q&A features, alongside new creator monetization tools, to deepen user engagement across its platform.
Spotify launches Studio, a desktop app for AI-generated podcasts
Spotify has launched Studio by Spotify Labs, a desktop app that uses AI agents to generate personal podcasts from user data, currently available in more than 20 markets.
Spotify launches ElevenLabs-powered audiobook creation tool
Spotify is launching an ElevenLabs-powered AI tool for self-publishing audiobooks, aiming to grow its catalog as it is on track to generate $100 million in annualized recurring revenue.
Spotify launches ticket reservation program for top fans
Spotify is launching a ticket reservation program for U.S.-based superfans, using streaming data to offer exclusive access to concert tickets and boost platform engagement.
The Path raises $14.3M to build safer AI therapy
The Path, co-founded by Tony Robbins, raised $14.3 million in seed funding to develop an AI therapy platform that hopes to offer a safer alternative to consumer chatbots.
Scammers exploit Microsoft notification loophole
Scammers are exploiting a loophole in Microsoft’s internal email notification system to send spam, though the exact method of abuse remains unclear.
Truecaller launches eSIM service to diversify revenue
Truecaller has launched an eSIM service for travelers across 29 countries, aiming to diversify revenue streams following a 27% drop in net sales.
IrisGo raises $2.8 million to build AI desktop automation tools
IrisGo raised $2.8 million to build an AI desktop companion that can automate repetitive workflows for knowledge workers using a hybrid on-device and cloud architecture.