Snap ends $400M partnership with Perplexity
Snap has amicably ended its $400 million partnership with AI search engine Perplexity, confirming that its current sales guidance assumes no contribution from the deal.
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Google launched approximate location sharing for Chrome on Android, giving users more control over data while introducing new APIs for developers to request precise location when necessary.
Wonder launches AI tool to automate restaurant creation
Wonder has launched an AI tool that allows users to design and launch restaurant brands in under a minute, with plans to expand its kitchen network significantly next year.
Threads brings messaging to the web
Threads is rolling out web messaging and Live Chats, aiming to make conversations a central part of the platform as user engagement with DMs continues to grow.
Etsy launches native app within ChatGPT for conversational search
Etsy has launched a native app within ChatGPT to enable conversational product discovery, replacing a previous integration that suggested it failed to meet performance expectations.
Chinese hackers target Daemon Tools in supply chain attack
Kaspersky identified a malicious backdoor in Daemon Tools, launching a widespread, active supply chain attack that has targeted thousands of Windows computers.
Instructure breach exposes student data around the world
Instructure has confirmed a data breach involving student information, with the hacking group ShinyHunters claiming to have compromised data from close to 9,000 schools around the world.
Meta deploys AI to identify underage users on its platforms
Meta is deploying AI to scan photos for visual clues to identify and potentially remove underage users from its platforms, following significant legal pressure regarding child safety.
Blacksky launches Acorn to help creators build independent communities
Blacksky has launched Acorn, a decentralized platform for organizations and creators to build independent communities, with pricing roughly between $100 and $150 per month.
Amazon launches supply chain services to challenge UPS and FedEx
Amazon has launched a global supply chain service for businesses, directly challenging major logistics providers like UPS and FedEx with its internal infrastructure.
DoorDash launches AI tools to streamline merchant onboarding
DoorDash launched new AI-powered tools for merchants to automate onboarding, photo editing, and website creation, with early tests showing nearly 10% higher order conversion rates.
Ask.com shuts down after 30 years of operation
Ask.com has officially shut down, ending a 30-year history that began as Ask Jeeves, a service arguably serving as a precursor to modern AI-powered chatbots.
Netflix delays Narnia film for wider theatrical release
Netflix is delaying the release of 'The Magician’s Nephew' to February 2027, opting for a full global theatrical window before the film hits its streaming platform.
Wispr Flow and the new wave of AI dictation apps
AI dictation apps like Wispr Flow are improving in accuracy and context retention, offering users faster, more reliable alternatives to manual typing across various platforms.
Uber plans to turn its driver network into an AV sensor grid
Uber plans to eventually outfit its millions of drivers with sensors to collect real-world data, aiming to become a data provider for autonomous vehicle companies.
Replit targets billion-dollar run rate while resisting acquisition
Replit is tracking toward a billion-dollar annual run rate, with CEO Amjad Masad emphasizing the company's profitability and independence amid industry-wide acquisition rumors.
OpenAI partners with Yubico to secure ChatGPT accounts
OpenAI has launched Advanced Account Security (AAS) for ChatGPT, partnering with Yubico to offer hardware-based protection, though enterprise adoption might be a logical next step.
TikTok launches Campus Hub for college students
TikTok is launching a "Campus Hub" feature across more than 6,000 universities, offering dedicated group chats and personalized feeds to help students connect.
Stripe updates Link wallet to support autonomous AI agents
Stripe is updating its Link digital wallet to allow autonomous AI agents to make payments securely without exposing raw user credentials.
Uber taps Hertz affiliate to manage its robotaxi fleet
Uber is partnering with Hertz’s new affiliate, Oro Mobility, to manage its robotaxi fleet, with a service launch expected in the San Francisco Bay Area by late 2026.