Practice by Numbers fixes bug exposing patient health records
Practice by Numbers has fixed a security flaw in its dental software that exposed private patient records, affecting fewer than 10 patients in the United States.
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889 storiesX launches rebuilt, AI-powered advertising platform
X has begun a phased rollout of a rebuilt, AI-powered advertising platform, aiming to revitalize its ad business as revenue forecasts show a potential turnaround.
Netflix introduces 'Clips' vertical video feed
Netflix is launching "Clips," a vertical video feed for its mobile app, as streaming services increasingly adopt short-form discovery features to drive user engagement.
Spotify launches verified badges to distinguish human artists
Spotify is launching a "Verified by Spotify" badge to help listeners identify authentic human artists and distinguish them from low-quality AI-generated content.
Instagram expands anti-repost policy to photos and carousels
Instagram is expanding its anti-repost policy to photos and carousels, limiting the reach of content aggregators in recommendations to prioritize original creator content.
Google Photos to launch AI-powered wardrobe management tool
Google Photos is launching an AI-powered digital closet feature later this summer, aiming to compete with existing wardrobe management apps.
Google TV adds generative AI tools and short-form video feed
Google is introducing new Gemini-powered generative AI tools and a short-form video feed on Google TV, starting with TCL devices in the U.S.
Roku's Howdy streaming service hits 1 million subscribers
Roku's $2.99 ad-free streaming service, Howdy, has reached 1 million subscribers, demonstrating strong retention rates compared to premium and specialty streaming competitors.
Uber expands into hotel bookings with new app features
Uber has launched hotel booking in the United States, leveraging agentic AI to accelerate development and expand its platform beyond ride-hailing and food delivery.
Shapes raises $8M to bring AI characters into group chats
Shapes has emerged from stealth with $8 million in seed funding to integrate AI characters into group chats, aiming to facilitate social interaction and prevent chat stagnation.
Google Translate adds pronunciation practice features
Google Translate is celebrating its 20th anniversary by launching a new pronunciation practice feature, currently available in the U.S. and India for English, Spanish, and Hindi.
Jack Dorsey-backed Divine brings back Vine’s short-form video
Divine, a Jack Dorsey-backed Vine reboot built on the Nostr protocol, has launched to the public with an archive of roughly 500,000 videos and no revenue model.
Amazon adds conversational AI Q&A to product pages
Amazon launched an AI-powered audio Q&A feature that allows users to ask questions about products and receive real-time, conversational responses, currently available in the U.S.
Lovable launches mobile app despite Apple’s vibe-coding crackdown
Lovable has launched its AI app builder on iOS and Android, seemingly complying with Apple’s security guidelines regarding vibe-coding tools that download new code.
Apple introduces 12-month subscription commitment option
Apple is introducing a subscription option allowing monthly payments for 12-month commitments, though the feature is currently unavailable in the U.S. and Singapore.
Snapchat launches AI-powered sponsored ads in chat
Snapchat is rolling out AI Sponsored Snaps, allowing brands to deploy AI agents directly within the app's chat interface to drive product discovery and user engagement.
YouTube tests AI-powered search for guided results
YouTube is testing an AI-powered interactive search feature that provides step-by-step results, currently available to Premium subscribers in the U.S. aged 18 and older.
Red Hat engineer releases tool to secure OpenClaw agents
Red Hat engineer Sally O’Malley released Tank OS, an open-source tool designed to help IT professionals deploy and manage OpenClaw AI agents more safely in enterprise environments.
Otter launches enterprise search via Model Context Protocol
Otter is launching enterprise search using the Model Context Protocol, allowing users to query data across connected apps like Gmail, Notion, and Salesforce alongside meeting notes.
Letterboxd reportedly seeks new owner as Tiny looks to sell
Letterboxd, the social platform for film buffs, is reportedly seeking a new owner, with controlling investor Tiny courting potential buyers for the company.