Google brings Gemini in Chrome to US users, unveils agentic browsing capabilities, and more
Google announced Thursday that it’s rolling out Gemini in Chrome to all Mac and Windows desktop users in the U.S….
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Mods react as Reddit kicks some of them out again: “This will break the site”
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Spotify will now let free users pick and play tracks
Following its long-awaited launch of lossless streaming for paid subscribers, Spotify is upgrading its service for free users, too. On…
Roblox announces short-form video feed for gameplay clips, new AI tools for creators, and more
Online gaming platform Roblox is launching a TikTok-like short-form video feed for sharing gameplay moments, the company unveiled on Friday…
ChatGPT’s new branching feature is a good reminder that AI chatbots aren’t people
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Facebook is trying to make ‘pokes’ happen again
Technically, the poke never really left Facebook. The classic feature from Facebook’s early days lets users get a friend’s attention…
Threads challenges X by offering free support for up to 10K characters, plus prominent links
After recently being spotted testing a way to share longer text, Threads, Meta’s X competitor, is now officially rolling out…
Roblox expands use of age estimation tech and introduces standardized ratings
Amid lawsuits alleging child safety concerns, online gaming service Roblox announced on Wednesday that it’s expanding its age estimation technology…
Is it possible to allow sideloading *and* keep users safe?
In which I attempt to be pragmatic. Are you allowed to run whatever computer program you want on the hardware…
TikTok now lets users send voice notes and images in DMs
TikTok is giving users new ways to interact with others via direct messages (DMs), the company told TechCrunch on Friday….
Anthropic users face a new choice – opt out or share your data for AI training
Anthropic is making some big changes to how it handles user data, requiring all Claude users to decide by September…
Anthropic launches a Claude AI agent that lives in Chrome
Anthropic is launching a research preview of a browser-based AI agent powered by its Claude AI models, the company announced…
Google’s AI Mode expands globally, adds new agentic features
Google is launching a global expansion of AI Mode, its experimental feature that allows users to ask complex questions and…
TikTok’s latest feature lets college students find and connect with classmates
In a move reminiscent of Facebook’s early days, TikTok is launching a new feature that allows college students to find…
Airbnb will allow US users book stays without paying upfront
Airbnb has launched a new feature called “Reserve Now, Pay Later” that lets users in the U.S. reserve a property…
Google adds limited chat personalization to Gemini, trails Anthropic and OpenAI in memory features
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Instagram is developing a feature that helps users find shared interests
Instagram is working on a feature called “Picks” that aims to help users find common interests. The Meta-owned social network…
OpenAI brings GPT-4o back as a default for all paying ChatGPT users, Altman promises ‘plenty of notice’ if it leaves again
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OpenAI Scrambles to Update GPT-5 After Users Revolt
Save StorySave this storySave StorySave this storyOpenAI’s GPT-5 model was meant to be a world-changing upgrade to its wildly popular…
Google tests revamped Google Finance with AI upgrades, live news feed
Google announced on Friday that it’s giving Google Finance, its tool that provides financial information and business news, an AI…