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Media
In a move that marks a significant shift for the world’s most popular messaging app, WhatsApp is officially introducing ads. Meta, WhatsApp’s parent company, announced on Monday that it will begin rolling out advertisements through the platform’s “Status” feature — its Stories-like function where users post disappearing text,
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
Tech Insights
In a significant move toward streamlining its ecosystem, Apple has announced a major change in how it names its operating systems. Going forward, all of Apple’s platforms — iOS, macOS, iPadOS, watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS — will adopt a unified, year-based numbering system. The announcement was made during Apple’s annual
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
Transportation
Uber is launching a new initiative aimed at making its app more accessible for older users. The feature, called Senior Accounts, introduces a simplified interface, ride-tracking tools for families, and flexible payment options tailored to the needs of older adults. Available now in the U.S., Senior Accounts offer a
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Grammarly, the AI-powered writing assistant known for helping millions of users improve their written communication, has secured a $1 billion capital commitment from General Catalyst. This substantial funding, announced recently, is part of an alternative financing strategy that offers a crucial lifeline to late-stage startups navigating today’s tighter capital
Style & Beauty
In a bold move to expand its footprint in the prestige beauty market, e.l.f. Beauty (NYSE: ELF) announced Wednesday it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire rhode, the skincare brand founded by Hailey Rhode Bieber. The deal was revealed alongside e.l.f.’s Q4 earnings for
Retail
Meta is preparing to make a significant move into brick-and-mortar retail, following a strategy that may mirror Apple’s global store presence. The company is developing plans to open physical stores and hire retail employees, marking a strategic shift aimed at boosting sales of its hardware products like Meta Quest
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Telegram is diving deeper into the AI race, announcing a landmark partnership with Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company, xAI. As part of the agreement, xAI’s Grok chatbot will be integrated directly into the Telegram messaging platform and its app ecosystem for at least one year. The deal is
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Opera is entering the AI browser race with the announcement of Opera Neon, a new browser designed to take on tasks on your behalf—from online shopping and form-filling to coding and content creation. Unveiled on Tuesday, Neon aims to redefine how users interact with the web by focusing on
Hardware
In a major move blending cutting-edge AI with elite design pedigree, OpenAI has acquired io, the startup founded by renowned former Apple designer Jony Ive, for a reported $6.5 billion. OpenAI confirmed the acquisition in a blog post on Wednesday, featuring a real (not AI-generated) photo at the top
E-commerce
Amazon is introducing a new way for shoppers to absorb product information — through their ears. On Wednesday, the company announced the launch of short-form, AI-generated audio summaries on select product pages in the Amazon Shopping app. This experimental feature aims to make product research quicker, more accessible, and even a