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Entertainment
Spotify is taking a step toward becoming more of a social platform. On Tuesday, the company announced a new in-app messaging feature that lets users chat directly with friends about the music and podcasts they’re sharing. For years, users have passed around Spotify links through third-party apps like Instagram,
Travel
Alaska Airlines is making a bold move into the lucrative world of high-end travel rewards. The carrier, which acquired Hawaiian Airlines last year, announced the launch of a new premium credit card and a combined loyalty program called Atmos—both designed to compete head-on with the industry’s biggest players.
Media
Spotify is quietly testing a new audio mixing feature that gives Premium users more control over how tracks flow together in playlists. The feature, simply called Mix, is currently rolling out in beta to “eligible Premium users,” though availability appears to be limited for now. Unlike the existing crossfade setting,
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Google DeepMind has announced the next major evolution in its AI-generated world modeling efforts with the release of Genie 3, a powerful new system that creates interactive 3D environments in real time. Designed for use by AI agents and human users alike, Genie 3 offers longer, more coherent interactions and
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
AI audio unicorn ElevenLabs has officially stepped into the music generation space, announcing a new model on Tuesday that allows users to create AI-generated music—cleared for commercial use, according to the company. This marks a significant pivot for ElevenLabs, which has spent the last three years building its reputation
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Google is continuing to advance its AI-powered video tools, announcing the rollout of an image-to-video generation feature in its Gemini app. This new capability is powered by Veo 3, Google’s latest AI video generation model. The image-to-video feature allows users to turn still images into dynamic video clips directly
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
In the fast-evolving landscape of AI-generated video, Los Angeles-based startup Moonvalley is taking a different approach. The company believes that making a movie is about more than just typing a clever prompt. On Tuesday, Moonvalley publicly released its “3D-aware” video generation model, Marey, offering what it calls a “hybrid filmmaking”
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Midjourney, the renowned AI image generation startup known for its surreal visual style and Discord-only user base, has officially launched its first AI video generation model, V1. Announced on Wednesday, V1 marks the company’s debut in the fast-evolving world of AI-generated video, joining a competitive field alongside OpenAI’s
Finance
American Express is making its biggest-ever investment in a card program, signaling a bold move to court younger, high-income customers. On June 16, the company revealed it will be significantly enhancing its Platinum card later this summer or early fall—a move that reflects a calculated strategy to lock in
Games
At its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) on Monday, Apple introduced a brand-new Games app, a centralized hub aimed at streamlining the gaming experience across its ecosystem of devices. The move marks a significant push into the gaming space, blending user-focused features with developer-friendly tools, all under one roof. A Unified
Media
As traditional cable TV continues to decline under the weight of cord-cutting, Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) is taking a bold step to future-proof its business. The company announced plans to split into two publicly traded entities, a move aimed at maximizing the growth potential of both its streaming and legacy
Marketing
AMC Networks, home to television staples like Breaking Bad and Mad Men, is entering the generative AI arena with a new partnership that could reshape its content pipeline—at least behind the scenes. The company has signed a deal with Runway, a prominent player in the generative AI space, to