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Media
Google is giving users more control over what shows up in their feeds. On Wednesday, the company announced updates to the Discover page in its Search app, letting people follow specific publishers and creators to see more of their content. More Ways to Personalize Search The move builds on a
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
AT&T is experimenting with a new AI-powered assistant designed to pick up your phone calls, screen them, and decide whether they deserve your attention. The mobile carrier is rolling the feature out to a select group of customers this year, describing it as a “digital receptionist” built directly
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
OpenAI announced Tuesday that it will roll out a dedicated ChatGPT experience for users under 18, introducing new safeguards and parental controls as the company faces mounting scrutiny over the risks of AI for teenagers. According to the company, when ChatGPT detects that a user is a minor, they will
Media
At its Made on YouTube event on Tuesday, the platform introduced a fresh wave of monetization features designed to help creators earn more through brand partnerships and its growing YouTube Shopping program. Among the most notable updates is a new system that allows creators to swap out brand sponsorships in
Style & Beauty
David Lauren, son of fashion icon Ralph Lauren and the brand’s chief branding and innovation officer, is steering the luxury label into the artificial intelligence era. On Tuesday, Ralph Lauren unveiled “Ask Ralph,” a conversational AI-powered fashion assistant available to users of its U.S. mobile app. The digital
Advertising
In a landmark move that further reshapes the streaming ad landscape, Amazon and Netflix have entered into a significant partnership that will make Netflix’s ad-supported inventory available through Amazon’s demand-side platform (DSP). The integration is set to roll out in Q4 across key international markets, including the United
Media
YouTube announced on Wednesday that its multi-language audio feature is officially rolling out after a two-year pilot, giving millions of creators the ability to dub their videos in different languages. The feature, which had been in testing since 2023, is designed to help creators grow their global audiences by making
Transportation
Lyft riders in Atlanta can now hail a self-driving vehicle through the app, marking the first commercial rollout of the company’s partnership with autonomous vehicle startup May Mobility. The pilot program, which began this week, represents Lyft’s latest effort to gain ground in the increasingly competitive robotaxi market.
Transportation
Amazon-owned Zoox has officially opened its futuristic robotaxi rides to the public in Las Vegas — and for now, they’re free. The company, which has been developing its custom-built autonomous vehicles for more than six years, announced Wednesday that anyone over 18 can now hail one of its driverless cars
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Google rolled out three major updates to its Gemini-powered products on Monday, broadening the ways users can interact with its AI ecosystem. The Gemini app now accepts audio file uploads, Search gains support for five new languages, and NotebookLM introduces flexible new report formats. Gemini App Gets Audio Support Josh
Entertainment
Spotify is giving users more control over how they experience music, podcasts, and audiobooks with the launch of a new personalization feature: smart filters. These filters allow Premium subscribers to sort their library by activity, mood, or genre, making it easier to find the right soundtrack for any moment. The
Style & Beauty
The luxury rental membership platform Vivrelle is doubling down on artificial intelligence. On Thursday, the company announced the debut of Ella, an AI-powered personal styling assistant developed in collaboration with fashion retailers Revolve and FWRD. The launch underscores the fashion industry’s accelerating embrace of AI to deliver hyper-personalized shopping