Google Photos adds an AI Video Remix tool
Google Photos is rolling out "Video Remix," a Gemini Omni-powered tool that can relight, restyle, or swap the background of a video clip in a few taps.
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889 storiesWeWard lets users lock apps until they hit step goals
WeWard, a rewards app backed by tennis star Venus Williams, is launching "Walking Mode," letting users lock chosen apps until they hit a customizable step count.
Discord admits AI bug caused thousands of wrongful bans
Discord acknowledged an AI moderation bug that has wrongfully banned more than 8,000 users since May by incorrectly flagging harmless images as harmful content.
Netflix adds short-form publisher content to its streaming service
Netflix is adding short-form video content from various publishers to its platform, aiming to improve viewer retention and compete with platforms like YouTube and TikTok.
Anthropic expands Claude Cowork to web and mobile
Anthropic has expanded its Claude Cowork agent to web and mobile, signaling a strategic shift toward general administrative tasks rather than just software development.
X adds video editing tools to boost original content
X is introducing new video editing features, initially on iOS, to encourage original content creation and combat the prevalence of recycled material on its platform.
Savi Security launches app to combat AI-generated scams
Savi Security raised $7 million and launched a consumer app that uses AI to detect and block real-time imposter scams, including voice-cloning threats.
Netflix faces pressure as binge-watching model loses appeal
Netflix’s signature binge-watching model faces an existential threat as viewers increasingly prefer short-form video platforms, potentially forcing a major content strategy shift.
Apple adds voice customization to Siri in iOS 27 beta
Apple’s iOS 27 beta 3 introduces new voice customization features for Siri, allowing users to adjust speech pace and expressivity as part of its generative AI push.
Bookshop.org expects Kobo e-reader support later this year
Bookshop.org expects to launch its long-awaited Kobo e-reader integration later this year after settling business terms, though a specific release date remains unconfirmed.
Google updates privacy settings to train AI on user media
Google has updated its privacy settings to store user media for AI training by default, requiring users to manually opt out across several of its search services.
Apple restores card payments for Indian users after four-year hiatus
Apple is restoring card payments for Apple Account purchases in India, ending a four-year hiatus as the company adapts its services to local regulatory frameworks.
Reddit reports 20% drop in spam exposure via LLMs
Reddit is using Large Language Models to combat spam, reporting a 20% reduction in user exposure to spam between January and March.
WhatsApp begins rolling out username reservations
WhatsApp has begun rolling out username reservations for its 3 billion users, with the feature expected to go live in the coming weeks.
Amazon to stop accepting new Mechanical Turk customers
Amazon will stop accepting new customers for its Mechanical Turk crowdsourcing service on July 30, 2026, though existing users can continue to use the platform as normal.
Five desk gadgets to upgrade your workspace
Upgrade your workspace with these five desk gadgets, ranging from smart mugs to desktop vacuums, designed to improve focus and convenience during your workday.
New Google ad imagines founding fathers using AI
Google released a commercial depicting the Founding Fathers using its AI tools and Workspace, drawing mixed reactions regarding the role of AI in creative work.
Meta launches AI-powered gaming app Pocket
Meta has launched Pocket, an AI-powered app for creating interactive games and experiences, which is likely in an early experimentation phase.
TV Time to shut down as owner pivots to AI
TV Time, a TV-tracking app with 26.4 million lifetime installs, will shut down on July 15, 2026, as parent company Whip Media pivots toward AI-powered tools.
Users are turning to AI agents to automate their dating lives
Users are increasingly leveraging AI agents like OpenClaw to automate dating and relationship tasks, sparking debate over the ethics of delegating human communication to software.